Patents by Inventor Brian Riha

Brian Riha has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Apparatus and process for collection of gas and vapor samples
    Publication number: 20060272431
    Abstract: A gas sampling apparatus and process is provided in which a standard crimping tool is modified by an attached collar. The collar permits operation of the crimping tool while also facilitating the introduction of a supply of gas to be introduced into a storage vial. The introduced gas supply is used to purge ambient air from a collection chamber and an interior of the sample vial. Upon completion of the purging operation, the vial is sealed using the crimping tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2005
    Publication date: December 7, 2006
    Inventors: Dennis Jackson, Kurt Peterson, Brian Riha