Patent ID: 6393900
Filing Date: 2002-05-28
Classification: G01N

Abstract:
A constituent extraction system for an aerosol can content analyzer workstation, comprising:(a) an extraction chamber for receiving an aerosol can therein, said aerosol can having an internal chamber containing a constituent; (b) a piercing element positioned within said extraction chamber for piercing said aerosol can when said can is at ambient temperature, said piercing element including at least one first spray nozzle for delivering an extraction medium within said aerosol can internal chamber to extract said constituent; (c) a collection receptacle in fluid communication with said extraction chamber for collecting said extraction medium and said constituent; and (d) at least one second spray nozzle disposed in said collection receptacle to deliver a rinsing fluid therein, said first and second spray nozzle being adapted to substantially simultaneously deliver said extraction medium and said rinsing fluid.