Patent ID: 8863595
Filing Date: 2014-10-21
Classification: G01N

Abstract:
1. An automated sample extraction device, comprising: a housing defining an open interior region; a rotating carousel disposed within the housing, the rotating carousel having a plurality of sample holders mounted thereon; a plurality of sample storage tanks adapted for containing a unique chemical sample; means for drawing a desired volume of at least one of the chemical samples from a respective one of the plurality of sample storage tanks to a respective at least one of the plurality of sample holders; means for selectively rotating the rotating carousel so that the desired volume of the at least one chemical sample may be selectively dispensed into a receptacle positioned adjacent the carousel; a cover selectively sealing an open upper end of the receptacle; means for selectively mixing the at least one chemical sample contained within the receptacle; and means for dispensing the at least one chemical sample from the receptacle.