Patent ID: 8033187
Filing Date: 2011-10-11
Classification: C12M,G01N

Abstract:
1. A sample probe for taking liquid samples from a first container that is filled with a liquid medium, wherein a non-return valve element is arranged within the sample probe as an inlet to a second container, the inlet for a liquid sample that is to be taken, which element is opened solely by means of negative pressure, wherein a supply line which is able to convey gas to the second container and one discharge line which is able to discharge sample and to convey the negative pressure for opening the valve element for suction of the sample, are arranged on the side of the element that is remote from the medium arranged in the first container, wherein the supply line which is able to convey gas to close the valve element and the discharge line which is able to discharge sample are in each case connected directly to the second container which receives the sample via the inlet so that the sample inside the second container is completely isolated from the rest of the medium during the conveying of the gas and the sample by closing the valve element.