Patent ID: 8307541
Filing Date: 2012-11-13
Classification: G01N,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An assembly for placing an insert into communication with an analytical chemical instrument having a first portion of tubing and a second portion of tubing, the assembly comprising: (a) a clamp arm assembly having first and second opposable clamp arms; (b) a first fitting subassembly in communication with the first portion of tubing and configured to engage a first portion of an insert, the first fitting subassembly received within the first clamp arm; (c) a second fitting subassembly in communication with the second portion of tubing and configured to engage a second portion of the insert, the second fitting subassembly moveably received within the second clamp arm and biased in a direction toward the first fitting subassembly; and (d) an actuator assembly configured to move the second clamp arm toward the first clamp arm to secure the insert between the first and second fitting subassemblies.