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Title: Microsampler and method of making the same

Abstract

An aspect of the present disclosure relates to a microsampler for hermetically sealing a sample. In particular, such microsamplers can be useful for encapsulation of chemical, biological, and explosive samples for the purposes of archival sample storage. Methods of making and using such microsamplers are also described herein.

Inventors:
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Issue Date:
Research Org.:
Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE
OSTI Identifier:
1531388
Patent Number(s):
10161835
Application Number:
14/945,274
Assignee:
National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC (Albuquerque, NM)
Patent Classifications (CPCs):
G - PHYSICS G01 - MEASURING G01N - INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIR CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
DOE Contract Number:  
AC04-94AL85000
Resource Type:
Patent
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 2015-11-18
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
47 OTHER INSTRUMENTATION; 42 ENGINEERING

Citation Formats

Moorman, Matthew W., Manginell, Ronald P., and Rejent, Jerome A. Microsampler and method of making the same. United States: N. p., 2018. Web.
Moorman, Matthew W., Manginell, Ronald P., & Rejent, Jerome A. Microsampler and method of making the same. United States.
Moorman, Matthew W., Manginell, Ronald P., and Rejent, Jerome A. Tue . "Microsampler and method of making the same". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1531388.
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