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Headspace sampling device and method for sampling

US9746399B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

The Unites States of America as represented by the Secretary of Commerce, The National Institute of Standards and Technology · US

Inventor

Thomas Bruno · Raritan, US

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 23, 2013
Grant date	Aug 29, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 16, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T436/25875
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device and method for headspace sampling is disclosed herein. The headspace sampling device comprises a sample holding device configured to be sealed in a vial. The sample holding device has a pair of electrodes gap spaced from one another and a basket extending between the electrodes configured to hold a sample. The basket is configured to heat a sample held therewith and volatize at least a portion of the sample upon an electrical current being passed through the electrodes and the basket.

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