Devices and methods for analyzing granular samples

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9846077
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14744778

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In some aspects, a device for apportioning granular samples includes a sample feeder defining a conduit, the conduit including a first opening to receive the granular samples and a second opening. The device includes a shuttle operably coupled to the sample feeder to receive the granular samples from the conduit via the second opening. The shuttle is configured to apportion the granular samples to incrementally enter a sample chamber to be analyzed. The device includes an outlet conduit fluidly coupled to the sample chamber and configured to permit the sample chamber to be evacuated.

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H20PTX INC6830 VIA DEL ORO SUITE 200 SAN JOSE CA 95119

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Hofmeister, Rudolf J San Jose, US 46 668
Ice, Donald A Milpitas, US 82 1388
Tandy, Scott W Los Altos Hills, US 7 12

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