Motor driven sampling apparatus for material collection

Details Motor driven sampling apparatus for material collection Motor driven sampling apparatus for material collection

2006-06-13

2006-06-13

Noland, Thomas P. (Department: 2856)

Measuring and testing

Sampler, sample handling, etc.

Capture device

Reexamination Certificate

active

07059207

ABSTRACT:
A motorized sample collection apparatus having a hollow clamshell casing with a contoured grip for the fingers, a horizontal extension to eliminate slippage when held in a user's hand, and a flange bottom portion from which a sample sleeve extends downwards. Within the clamshell casing an electric motor is mounted which drives, via spur gears the sample sleeve in a rotational manner. The distal end of the sample sleeve, is a cutting edge circumscribing a circular region. An ejection rod slides reciprocally within the sample sleeve between a retracted stowed position and an expulsion position. User cuts a sample from a substrate by engaging contact between the cutting edge of the sample sleeve and the substrate, applying pressure against the substrate and activating the motor to rotate the sample sleeve. Activation of the ejection rod towards the expulsion position displaces the sample into an appropriate collecting vessel.

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