Patents Assigned to SimulProbe Technologies, Inc.
  • Method and apparatus for fluid and soil sampling
    Patent number: 6035950
    Abstract: A sampling device includes a barrel having a downhole end, an exterior surface, an interior surface defining a hollow interior, and an open end at the downhole end of the hollow interior. A fluid entrance penetrates the exterior surface. A fluid path having an outlet port is fluidly coupled to the fluid entrance. The device is driven into a subsurface so that a soil sample is forced into the hollow interior. While the device is still in the subsurface a fluid sample is collected through the least one fluid entrance and fluid path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2000
    Assignee: SimulProbe Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Noah Heller, Jeffrey Barrow, Jeffrey Gamble
  • Method and apparatus for environmental sampling
    Patent number: 6000481
    Abstract: A sampling device capable of collecting fluid and soil samples includes a sensor for measuring a fluid parameter. The sensor is coupled to a monitor which records the fluid parameter measurements. A regenerative gas is passed through the sensor to regenerate the sensor so that a number of measurements may be taken. A movable drive tip covers an opening through which the fluid sample is collected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1999
    Assignee: Simulprobe Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Noah Heller, Jeffrey Gamble
  • Method and apparatus for environmental sampling
    Patent number: 5979569
    Abstract: A sampling device having a fluid collecting portion adapted to recover a fluid sample from a subsurface. Fluid entering the fluid collecting portion passes through a valve which may be remotely actuated. After the sampling device has been driven into the subsurface and a fluid sample has been collected in the fluid collecting portion, the valve is closed to prevent cross-contamination of the fluid sample in the fluid collecting portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1999
    Assignee: Simulprobe Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Noah Heller
  • Method and apparatus for fluid and soil sampling
    Patent number: 5884714
    Abstract: A sampling device includes a barrel having a downhole end, an exterior surface, an interior surface defining a hollow interior, and an open end at the downhole end of the hollow interior. A fluid entrance penetrates the exterior surface. A fluid path having an outlet port is fluidly coupled to the fluid entrance. The device is driven into a subsurface so that a soil sample is forced into the hollow interior. While the device is still in the subsurface a fluid sample is collected through the least one fluid entrance and fluid path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1999
    Assignee: SimulProbe Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Noah Heller, Jeffrey Barrow, Joe DeMartini
  • Method and apparatus for fluid and soil sampling
    Patent number: 5743343
    Abstract: A sampling device includes a barrel having a downhole end, an exterior surface, an interior surface defining a hollow interior, and an open end at the downhole end of the hollow interior. A fluid entrance penetrates the exterior surface. A fluid path having an outlet port is fluidly coupled to the fluid entrance. The device is driven into a subsurface so that a soil sample is forced into the hollow interior. While the device is still in the subsurface a fluid sample is collected through the least one fluid entrance and fluid path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1998
    Assignee: Simulprobe Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Noah Heller, Jeffrey Barrow, Jeffrey Gamble
  • Method and apparatus for fluid and soil sampling
    Patent number: 5421419
    Abstract: A sampling device includes a barrel having a downhole end, an exterior surface, an interior surface defining a hollow interior, and an open end at the downhole end of the hollow interior. A fluid entrance penetrates the exterior surface. A fluid path having an outlet port is fluidly coupled to the fluid entrance. The device is driven into a subsurface so that a soil sample is forced into the hollow interior. While the device is still in the subsurface a fluid sample is collected through the least one fluid entrance and fluid path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 6, 1995
    Assignee: SimulProbe Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Noah Heller, Jeffrey Barrow, Joe DeMartini