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Sampling apparatus
Assignee: Phillips Petroleum Co
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Filing: 1969-10-20
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Granted: 1971-07-27
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Expires: 1989-10-20
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for removing samples of product flowing through a conduit. The apparatus has a rotatable and reciprocal sample tube disposed within the conduit with said tube being movable to various positions within the conduit.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert W Starks
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 06:36
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N1/00; G01N1/02; G01N1/10; G01N1/20; G01N1/2035
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
An apparatus for removing a sample of product flowing through a substantially horizontal product conduit having a longitudinal axis, a lower portion, and a sampling port formed through the lower portion of the conduit, comprising: an elongated sample tube having an inlet end within the product conduit, a body extending through the port, and an outlet end spaced from the conduit, said inlet end being open on an angle relative to a perpendicular plane through a longitudinal axis of the tube and said sample tube being rotatable about its longitudinal axis and movable relative to the conduit for positioning the inlet end at various positions relative to the longitudinal axis of the conduit in the pathway of product flowing through the conduit for removing product sample from said various positions within the conduit; means for preventing the flow of product through the port between the sample tube and the conduit and permitting rotational and longitudinal movement of said sample tube; and means for directing product into and maintaining a sampling package.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
171 words
An apparatus for removing a sample of product flowing through a substantially horizontal product conduit having a longitudinal axis, a lower portion, and a sampling port formed through the lower portion of the conduit, comprising: an elongated sample tube having an inlet end within the product conduit, a body extending through the port, and an outlet end spaced from the conduit, said inlet end being open on an angle relative to a perpendicular plane through a longitudinal axis of the tube and said sample tube being rotatable about its longitudinal axis and movable relative to the conduit for positioning the inlet end at various positions relative to the longitudinal axis of the conduit in the pathway of product flowing through the conduit for removing product sample from said various positions within the conduit; means for preventing the flow of product through the port between the sample tube and the conduit and permitting rotational and longitudinal movement of said sample tube; and means for directing product into and maintaining a sampling package.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
62 words
An apparatus, as set forth in claim 1, wherein the sample tube is disposed in the product conduit at an angle relative to the conduit in a direction opposed to the direction of product flow through said conduit and a plane of the opening of the inlet end is rotatable to a position substantially perpendicular to the direction of said product flow.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
89 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 1, including an elongated receiver having a chamber with an inlet end portion and an outlet end portion with a holding rib formed on the outer periphery of the outlet end portion for maintaining a sample package and directing product into the package; and means connected to the second end of the sample tube and the first end of the receiver for passing product from the sample tube into the chamber of the receiver and maintaining the receiver in a vertical position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
65 words
An apparatus, as set forth in claim 1, wherein the inlet end of the sample tube is slidably movable relative to the conduit between a first position at which the inlet end is positioned at a higher elevation than the longitudinal axis of the conduit and a second position at which the inlet end is positioned substantially tangent to a lower wall of the conduit.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-07-26 | 1975-01-25 | 1975-07-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-26 | 1979-01-25 | 1979-07-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-26 | 1983-01-25 | 1983-07-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |