Systems and methods for preparing samples for chemical analysis

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10073018
APP PUB NO 20150160106A1
SERIAL NO

14592253

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A system for preparing samples for chemical analysis comprises at least one sample container, and a container receptacle apparatus for receiving the sample container. The sample container comprises an elongate tubular body having a crucible portion proximal to a closed end for receiving a sample therein, and an expansion portion proximal to an open end. The container receptacle apparatus comprising a housing having a heating compartment, a cooling compartment spaced apart from the heating compartment, and an insulating region located between the heating compartment and the cooling compartment. The heating compartment is shaped to receive the crucible portion of the sample container, and the cooling compartment is shaped to receive the expansion portion of the sample container. The apparatus also includes a heating mechanism for heating the sample within the crucible portion of the sample container, and a cooling mechanism for cooling the expansion portion of the sample container.

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COLDBLOCK TECHNOLOGIES INCST CATHARINES ONTARIO L2S 3A1

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Emburgh, Ron J Mississauga, CA 3 34
Kanipayor, Ravi K London, CA 4 34

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