Measuring and testing – Sampler – sample handling – etc. – Withdrawing through conduit or receptacle wall
Reexamination Certificate
2011-04-12
2011-04-12
Raevis, Robert R (Department: 2856)
Measuring and testing
Sampler, sample handling, etc.
Withdrawing through conduit or receptacle wall
Reexamination Certificate
active
07921740
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a fluid sampling device comprising a port insert, a plurality of flexible conduits, and a plurality of sample containers. The port insert comprises a body having a plurality of shafts therethrough and a rotatably displaceable member for individually opening and closing any of said shafts to enable the flow of fluid therethrough. Flexible conduits (e.g., flexible tubing) are equal in number to the shafts, with each flexible conduit connected to or otherwise in fluid communication with an individual shaft. Similarly, sample containers (e.g., flexible bags) are equal in number to the conduits, with each sample container connected to an individual conduit opposite the connection to the shaft. A specific configuration for the port insert, as well as kit containing sterilized components of the fluid sampling device, are also described.
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Furey James F.
Proulx Stephen P.
Millipore Corporation
Nields, Lemack & Frame, LLC
Raevis Robert R
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