Easy open liners for soil and sediment samplers
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Aug 12, 2014
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Nov 17, 2011
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Jun 16, 2011
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A system and method for an easy-to-open liner for use in connection with soil and sediment samplers, including direct push technology, rotary and coring systems, is disclosed. The liner is pre-scored along its length by one or more score lines formed in the exterior surface or the interior surface of the liner. After removal from the sampler, the liner can easily be opened to expose the contained sample without the need of cutting blades or other sharp objects, in accordance with health and safety requirements.
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ARCADIS U S INC | 630 PLAZA DRIVE SUITE 100 HIGHLANDS RANCH CO 80129 |
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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 |
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Merrell, Todd | Oneida, US | 1 | 1 |
# of filed Patents : 1 Total Citations : 1 | |||
Porter, Kevin Russell | Longstaton, GB | 2 | 4 |
# of filed Patents : 2 Total Citations : 4 |
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