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Sampling needle assembly and method of operation

CA 1338524 C · Owner: Uffenheimer, Kenneth F. · Inventors: Uffenheimer, Kenneth F.

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Integrated sampler apparatus and method are provided and include a sample liquid container support component which is operable to support both closed and open sample liquid containers thereon on a random basis. Sample liquids from the open sample liquid containers are presented directly to a sample liquid analysis system probe for access thereby; while sample liquids from the closed sample liquid containers, which take the form of sample liquid containers closed by sample needle-pierceable stoppers are, transferred by virtue of a sampling needle assembly and connected sample liquid transfer conduits and transfer valve to a sample, liquid dispensing well for access by the same sample liquid …

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  • Granted August 20, 1996. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended August 20, 2013.
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FiledApril 18, 1989
GrantedAugust 20, 1996
Term endedAugust 20, 2013
Patent numberCA 1338524 C
Classification (IPC)G01N1/14 +1 more

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19901993199619992002200520082011Application filedApril 18, 1989Patent grantedAug 20, 1996Term endedAug 20, 2013

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