(under subclass 863) Subject matter comprising means to isolate a fluid sample within a finite length of flow channel and means to withdraw the isolated sample from the length of
flow channel.
(1) Note. Source fluid normally flows through the flow channel, and isolation means are frequently in the form of valves at both ends of a section of the flow channel.
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863.81+, for a capture chamber movable through a conduit wall.
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137, Fluid Handling, for fluid flow confining systems not specialized to sampling.