Patent ID: 6173603
Filing Date: 2001-01-16
Classification: B01L,G01N,Y10T

Abstract:
A one-piece column for retaining a chemical sample, said column comprising a centrally disposed chamber extending longitudinally through a cylindrical column, said chamber terminating into a first open end, said first open end having an inlet port having a taper, said first open end enabling physical connection with a connection sleeve extending from a through-hole in the end of a sampling funnel to facilitate a leak-proof, high pressure seal with a nozzle interface, said connection resulting in transition from said funnel to the taper of said inlet port, said chamber terminating into a second open end, said second open end having:an annular flange outwardly extending from the second open end and having an annular edge tapered inwardly so as to be accommodated by and self centering in an alignment hole of a supporting assembly having a complementary tapered bore for receiving the one-piece column, thereby providing alignment of the one-piece column within the supporting assembly;an outlet port, said outlet port being in communication with said inlet port and tapered outwardly to facilitate a leak-proof, high pressure seal with a nozzle interface.