Easy open liners for soil samplers
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Jun 11, 2013
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Dec 3, 2010
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Abstract
The invention relates to a system and method for an easy-to-open liner for use in connection with direct push, rotary and coring soil samplers. The liner according to the invention is pre-scored by one or more score lines comprising an indentation of substantially uniform depth or a series of perforations into the outer wall of the liner in one or more locations. The liner of the invention can easily be opened using pliers to expose the sample within the liner without the need of cutting blades or other sharp objects. The liner of the invention permits safe and easy opening in accordance with health and safety requirements.
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- 15 United States
- 10 France
- 8 Japan
- 7 China
- 5 Korea
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Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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ARCADIS U S INC | 630 PLAZA DRIVE SUITE 100 HIGHLANDS RANCH CO 80129 |
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- 2010 Application Filing Year
- G01N Class
- 6444 Applications Filed
- 4361 Patents Issued To-Date
- 67.68 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Coakley, Lenny | Newmarket, GB | 2 | 4 |
# of filed Patents : 2 Total Citations : 4 | |||
Copping, Ceri E B | Badingham, GB | 2 | 4 |
# of filed Patents : 2 Total Citations : 4 | |||
Porter, Kevin Russell | Longstanton, GB | 2 | 4 |
# of filed Patents : 2 Total Citations : 4 |
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- 3 Citation Count
- G01N Class
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