Patent ID: 8141440
Filing Date: 2012-03-27
Classification: G01N

Abstract:
1. A closed loop system for collecting a fluid sample from a source of fluid, the closed loop system comprising: a collection vessel including a fluid chamber disposed therein, wherein the collection vessel includes a first member having a cavity formed in one end, the cavity adapted to receive an end of a second member, the cavity of the first member and the end of the second member forming the fluid chamber; a valve assembly adapted to selectively open and close a fluid communication path between the fluid chamber and an associated fluid receptacle, wherein the first member includes a first conduit formed therein communicating with the cavity, the first conduit adapted to receive one end of the valve assembly, the first conduit and the one end of the valve assembly forming a vent for the fluid chamber; an inlet providing fluid communication between the source of fluid and the fluid chamber; and an outlet providing fluid communication between the fluid chamber and a fluid recovery system.