Devices, systems, and methods for removal of soluble gases from fluid samples
AssigneeInnovaPrep LLC
InventorsDavid Scott Alburty, Michael Lee Hornback, Bryan Charles Long, Andrew Edward Page
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Abstract
Devices, systems and methods are disclosed which relate to using containers with a multitude of nucleation sites covering a major portion of the inside wall of the container to enable rapid and nearly complete removal of soluble gases from fluid samples, including carbonated beverages and other carbonated fluid samples. A fluid sample is rapidly poured into the described container initiating a catastrophic release of the soluble gas from the sample.
Claims17
A system for degassing a fluid sample, the system comprising a container with a plurality of nucleation sites for exposing to the fluid sample, wherein a total area of the nucleation sites is at least 5% of a total surface area of contact of the fluid sample with the container, and wherein a lid with open holes or holes covered with a membrane filter material is used to allow gas to escape during degassing.
A method for degassing a fluid, the method comprising:
- pouring a fluid sample into a container with a plurality of nucleation sites, wherein a total area of the nucleation sites is at least 5% of a total surface area of contact of the fluid sample with the container and wherein a lid with open holes or holes covered with a membrane filter material is used to allow gas to escape during degassing;
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- incubating the fluid in the container for a sufficient time to allow for degassing.
A system for degassing a fluid sample, the system comprising a container with a plurality of nucleation sites for exposure to the fluid sample, wherein a total area of the nucleation sites is at least 5% of a total surface area of contact of the fluid sample with the container, wherein the nucleation sites are on a device or plurality of devices which are placed in the container, and wherein a lid with open holes or holes covered with a membrane filter material is used to allow gas to escape during degassing.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.