Patent ID: 9091626
Filing Date: 2015-07-28
Classification: G01N

Abstract:
1. A rheometer for measuring properties of a sample material, comprising: a first die assembly comprising a first die and a first sealing plate; a gap between the first die and the first sealing plate; a second die assembly comprising a second die and a second sealing plate, the first and second dies forming a sample-holding chamber; and a backing element cooperating with the first sealing plate, wherein a portion of the backing element interfaces with the sample-holding chamber, wherein: the first and second die assemblies are arranged to accept a film to be positioned between the first and second dies to bridge the gap between the first die and the first sealing plate, and when the film is held between the dies, the backing element is spaced from the first die with the film separating the backing element from the sample-holding chamber.