US 12,146,837 B2
Portable inspection, collection, and delivery apparatus for fluid-based systems
Madhana Sunder, Poughkeepsie, NY (US); Mary Ann Zaitz, Wappingers Falls, NY (US); Joyce E. Molinelli Acocella, Poughquag, NY (US); and Michael J. Ellsworth, Jr., Poughkeepsie, NY (US)
Assigned to International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY (US)
Filed by International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY (US)
Filed on Jun. 6, 2022, as Appl. No. 17/805,488.
Prior Publication US 2023/0393079 A1, Dec. 7, 2023
Int. Cl. G01N 21/88 (2006.01); G01N 1/10 (2006.01)
CPC G01N 21/8803 (2013.01) [G01N 1/10 (2013.01)] 20 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. An apparatus used for analysis of a fluid-based system, comprising:
a main chamber consisting of an optically transparent high strength material that ensures transmission of infrared and ultraviolet wavelengths and is configured to withstand high pressures;
first and second fluid tight endcaps attached to first and second ends of the main chamber, wherein the first endcap permits entry of a fluid into the main chamber and the second endcap permits the fluid to exit the main chamber;
a fixed filter guide rail located inside the main chamber and attached to one of the end caps; and
a filter located inside the main chamber and configured to removably attach to the fixed filter guide rail, wherein the filter is configured to capture residue or contaminants in the fluid,
wherein the apparatus is attached to tubing of the fluid-based system such that the fluid moves in the apparatus from the fluid-based system and out of the apparatus and into the fluid-based system.