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Sample holder
Assignee: Shell USA Inc
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Filing: 1987-06-25
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Granted: 1989-05-09
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Expires: 2007-06-25
Abstract
Abstract Sample holder apparatus for use in imaging (X-ray CT/NMR) apparatus is provided. The sample holder may be employed to conduct fluid flow studies on a sample and to measure petrophysical properties of a sample. The sample holder may consist of non-ferromagnetic, nonmetallic components; these components are: an outer tubular member containing end plugs that are restrained from outward movement by end member assemblies (which may be metallic) that releasably engage an engagement means, or raised shoulder, on the outer member, and an interior assembly, containing a sample, which is contained in the outer tubular member.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold J. Vinegar
- 👤 Scott L. Wellington
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 01:28
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01R; G01R33/00; G01R33/20; G01R33/28; G01R33/30; G01R33/307; G01N; G01N15/00; G01N15/08; G01N15/0806
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
208 words
A sample holder comprising: (a) tubular member having a continuous raised shoulder disposed around the exterior of said tubular member near the extreme ends of said tubular member as an engagement means, (b) first and second end plugs disposed sealingly in the ends of said tubular member, (c) end member assemblies disposed adjacent said tubular member in a manner to releasably engage said engagement means and in a manner to restrain said end plugs in said tubular member, and wherein at least one of said end member assemblies comprises mating cylindrically-shaped members having indentations therein for said tubular member and said continuous raised shoulder and an opening therein for access to said end plugs, and a continuous band removably disposed around the exterior of said cylindrical members for releasably maintaining said cylindrical members in a mated position, (d) interior assembly disposed within said tubular member for containing a sample and wherein said interior assembly comprises, a first and second moveable plug, and an inner tubular member having an opening therethrough for containing a sample and disposed sealingly around said moveable plugs, (e) means for applying pressure to said inner tubular member, and (f) means for conducting fluids into and out of said opening of said inner tubular member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
208 words
A sample holder comprising: (a) tubular member having a continuous raised shoulder disposed around the exterior of said tubular member near the extreme ends of said tubular member as an engagement means, (b) first and second end plugs disposed sealingly in the ends of said tubular member, (c) end member assemblies disposed adjacent said tubular member in a manner to releasably engage said engagement means and in a manner to restrain said end plugs in said tubular member, and wherein at least one of said end member assemblies comprises mating cylindrically-shaped members having indentations therein for said tubular member and said continuous raised shoulder and an opening therein for access to said end plugs, and a continuous band removably disposed around the exterior of said cylindrical members for releasably maintaining said cylindrical members in a mated position, (d) interior assembly disposed within said tubular member for containing a sample and wherein said interior assembly comprises, a first and second moveable plug, and an inner tubular member having an opening therethrough for containing a sample and disposed sealingly around said moveable plugs, (e) means for applying pressure to said inner tubular member, and (f) means for conducting fluids into and out of said opening of said inner tubular member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
212 words
A sampler holder comprising: (a) tubular member having a continuous raised shoulder disposed around the exterior of said tubular member near the extreme ends of said tubular member as an engagement means, (b) first and second end plugs disposed sealingly in the ends of said tubular member, (c) end member assemblies disposed adjacent said tubular member in a manner to releasably engage said engagement means and in a manner to restrain said end plugs in said tubular member, and wherein at least one of said end member assemblies each comprise, inner ring member disposed around said tubular member, outer ring member disposed adjacent an end of said tubular member and releasably interconnectable with said inner ring member, and split ring members disposed between said inner and outer ring member and adjacent and restrained by said shoulder and said inner ring member, (d) interior assembly disposed within said tubular member for containing a sample, and wherein said interior assembly comprises, a first and second moveable plug, and an inner tubular member having an opening therethrough for containing a sample and disposed sealingly around said moveable plugs, (e) means for applying pressure to said inner tubular member, and (f) means for conducting fluids into and out of said opening of said inner tubular member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
212 words
A sampler holder comprising: (a) tubular member having a continuous raised shoulder disposed around the exterior of said tubular member near the extreme ends of said tubular member as an engagement means, (b) first and second end plugs disposed sealingly in the ends of said tubular member, (c) end member assemblies disposed adjacent said tubular member in a manner to releasably engage said engagement means and in a manner to restrain said end plugs in said tubular member, and wherein at least one of said end member assemblies each comprise, inner ring member disposed around said tubular member, outer ring member disposed adjacent an end of said tubular member and releasably interconnectable with said inner ring member, and split ring members disposed between said inner and outer ring member and adjacent and restrained by said shoulder and said inner ring member, (d) interior assembly disposed within said tubular member for containing a sample, and wherein said interior assembly comprises, a first and second moveable plug, and an inner tubular member having an opening therethrough for containing a sample and disposed sealingly around said moveable plugs, (e) means for applying pressure to said inner tubular member, and (f) means for conducting fluids into and out of said opening of said inner tubular member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
157 words
A sample holder comprising: (a) tubular member having thereon a first plurality of spaced apart, raised shoulders in a circular configuration around the exterior of said tubular member near the extreme ends of said tubular member as an engagement means, (b) first and second end plugs disposed sealingly in the ends of said tubular member, (c) end member assemblies disposed adjacent said tubular member in a manner to releasably engage said engagement means and in a manner to restrain said end plugs in said tubular member, (d) interior assembly disposed within said tubular member for containing a sample, and wherein said interior assembly comprises, a first and second moveable plug, and an inner tubular member having an opening therethrough for containing a sample and disposed sealingly around said moveable plugs, (e) means for applying pressure to said inner tubular member, and (f) means for conducting fluids into and out of said opening of said inner tubular member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
157 words
A sample holder comprising: (a) tubular member having thereon a first plurality of spaced apart, raised shoulders in a circular configuration around the exterior of said tubular member near the extreme ends of said tubular member as an engagement means, (b) first and second end plugs disposed sealingly in the ends of said tubular member, (c) end member assemblies disposed adjacent said tubular member in a manner to releasably engage said engagement means and in a manner to restrain said end plugs in said tubular member, (d) interior assembly disposed within said tubular member for containing a sample, and wherein said interior assembly comprises, a first and second moveable plug, and an inner tubular member having an opening therethrough for containing a sample and disposed sealingly around said moveable plugs, (e) means for applying pressure to said inner tubular member, and (f) means for conducting fluids into and out of said opening of said inner tubular member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The sample holder of claim 3, wherein said end member assemblies each comprise a ring member having a first plurality of fingers extending therefrom for rotatably and releasably interlocking with said plurality of shoulders.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The sample holder of claim 4, further comprising, a continuous band member removably disposed around said fingers.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-05-08 | 1996-11-07 | 1997-05-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-05-08 | 2000-11-07 | 2001-05-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |