Methods, apparatuses and kits for collecting chemical samples
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May 3, 2016
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Sep 3, 2015
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Feb 28, 2014
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Abstract
Methods, apparatuses, and kits for collecting chemical samples are provided. In one embodiment, a method for collecting a sample of a chemical from a vessel includes connecting a sampling chamber and a removal chamber in fluid communication with the vessel and flowing a liquid phase of the chemical from the vessel through the sampling chamber and the removal chamber. The method isolates a first volume of the liquid phase in the sampling chamber and removes a second volume of the liquid phase from the removal chamber. Further, the method includes establishing fluid communication between the sampling chamber and the removal chamber and filling the removal chamber with a portion of the first volume to form a vapor phase of the chemical in the sampling chamber. Also, the method includes isolating the sample including the vapor phase and a remaining portion of the liquid phase in the sampling chamber.
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UOP LLC | 25 EAST ALGONQUIN ROAD SUITE 2500 DES PLAINES IL 60017 |
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- 2014 Application Filing Year
- G01N Class
- 10055 Applications Filed
- 7887 Patents Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Leeton, Eric | Corpus Christi, US | 9 | 3 |
# of filed Patents : 9 Total Citations : 3 |
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