US3186232A
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Apparatus for obtaining fluid samples from blisters
Assignee: Pure Oil Co
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Filing: 1962-05-28
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Granted: 1965-06-01
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Expires: 1982-05-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth P Yates
- 👤 Robert F Buhl
- 👤 Marion L Yeagle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 07:55
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N1/00; G01N1/02; G01N1/22; G01N1/24; G01N1/10; G01N1/2226; G01N1/14; G01N2001/1445; G01N1/2247; G01N2001/2264; G01N1/28; G01N1/38; G01N2001/383
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
AN APPARATUS FOR OBTAINING FLUID SAMPLES FROM A SOLID MATERIAL WHICH CONSISTS IN AN OPEN-ENDED FLUID COLLECTING MEMBER, SAID FLUID COLLECTING MEMBER BEING CAPABLE OF WITHSTANDING SUB-ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE WITHOUT SUBSTANTIALLY DEFORMING, THE OPEN END BEING ADAPTED TO ENGAGE SAID SOLID MATERIAL IN FLUID-TIGHT RELATIONSHIP, THEREBY SEALING A PORTION OF SAID SOLID MATERIAL WITHIN SAID FLUID COLLECTING MEMBER FROM THE AMBIENT ATMOSPHERE, MEANS FOR HOLDING SAID OPEN END AGAINST SAID SOLID MATERIAL, MEANS FOR PIERCING THE SURFACE OF SAID SOLID MATERIAL SEALED WITHIN SAID FLUID COLLECTING MEMBER, AND VALVE-CONTROLLED CONDUIT MEANS CONNECTING THE INTERIOR OF SAID FLUID COLLECTING MEMBER TO A FLUID ANALYZING MEANS.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
103 words
AN APPARATUS FOR OBTAINING FLUID SAMPLES FROM A SOLID MATERIAL WHICH CONSISTS IN AN OPEN-ENDED FLUID COLLECTING MEMBER, SAID FLUID COLLECTING MEMBER BEING CAPABLE OF WITHSTANDING SUB-ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE WITHOUT SUBSTANTIALLY DEFORMING, THE OPEN END BEING ADAPTED TO ENGAGE SAID SOLID MATERIAL IN FLUID-TIGHT RELATIONSHIP, THEREBY SEALING A PORTION OF SAID SOLID MATERIAL WITHIN SAID FLUID COLLECTING MEMBER FROM THE AMBIENT ATMOSPHERE, MEANS FOR HOLDING SAID OPEN END AGAINST SAID SOLID MATERIAL, MEANS FOR PIERCING THE SURFACE OF SAID SOLID MATERIAL SEALED WITHIN SAID FLUID COLLECTING MEMBER, AND VALVE-CONTROLLED CONDUIT MEANS CONNECTING THE INTERIOR OF SAID FLUID COLLECTING MEMBER TO A FLUID ANALYZING MEANS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-05-31 | 1968-11-30 | 1969-06-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-05-31 | 1972-11-30 | 1973-06-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-05-31 | 1976-11-30 | 1977-06-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |