Patent ID: 6305482
Filing Date: 2001-10-23
Classification: E21B

Abstract:
An apparatus for transferring a core sample from a pressurized core retrieval chamber and for transporting the core sample, comprising:a pressurizable core retrieval chamber configured for obtaining and maintaining a pressurized core sample;a transport container having a distal end configured to mate with a proximal end of said pressurizable core retrieval chamber, said transport container defining a core sample transport chamber therein;an actuable sealing device associated with said transport container for selectively sealing said core sample transport chamber to form a substantially pressure tight chamber within said transport container when the core sample is contained therein; anda transferring device, for transferring the core sample while under pressure, having a proximal end configured to mate with a distal end of the pressurized core retrieval chamber and configured for forcing the core sample contained within said pressurizable core retrieval chamber into said core sample transport chamber.