Robert E Mcnally

US Patent:

47856769, Nov 22, 1988

Filed:

Aug 19, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/086798

Inventors:

Henry M. DeOca - Lakeview NY
Robert C. McNally - East Aurora NY

International Classification:

G01N 110

US Classification:

7386385

Abstract:

An aseptic sampler fitting including a conduit portion for in-line connection between two pipes containing a viscous fluid, a neck portion associated with the conduit portion defining an access opening therein providing access to the interior of the conduit portion, and a cover being securable to the neck portion for covering the access opening defined therein utilizes a gasket positionable between the neck portion and the cover for maintaining a complete physical separation between the cover and the neck portion. The components of the fitting are smoothly-surfaced to facilitate cleaning of the fitting, and the cover includes a plurality of pierceable, self-closing elastomeric stoppers permitting the insertion through the cover of a hypodermic needle or the like for the purpose of extracting a sample of fluid contained within the conduit portion. The cover is constructed of components facilitating ease of replacement of the elastomeric stoppers. Furthermore, the conduit portion and neck portion are joined so as to form a Tee-like arrangement.