Modular Solvent Trap

Abstract

Apparatuses, systems, and methods regarding modular solvent traps. A dry storage cup for a modular solvent trap includes a cone with a first open interior and a first centerline with at least one aperture through the sidewall. The dry storage cup includes a seal ring connected to the bottom of the cone that extends radially away from the bottom of the cone. The seal ring having a conical structure that extends away from the seal ring. The dry storage cup includes a first flange connected to the top of the cone that forms an internal shoulder with external threads on an exterior of the first flange. A housing tube is connected to the first flange opposite of the cone with internal threads on the interior of the housing tube. A solvent trap may include a housing tube, a first dry storage cup, a second dry storage cup, and a cap.

Description

BACKGROUND

Field of the Disclosure

The examples described herein relate to apparatuses, systems, and methods of a modular solvent trap.

Description of the Related Art

A firearm suppressor is a device mounted or otherwise attached to the muzzle of a firearm and, through selective use of baffles or gas-redirection means, operates to diminish the report (as measured in decibels) of a portable firearm following discharge. By reducing the report of a discharging firearm, suppressors reduce or mitigate hearing damage or loss otherwise resulting from repeated exposure to firearm discharges. Suppressors are regulated by the National Firearms Act of 1934 (the “NFA”). Under the Act, a statutory excise tax must be paid before a suppressor may be transferred from a licensed firearms dealer to a customer/end user. The federal government, Department of Justice, issues a so-called “tax stamp” as evidence that the excise tax has been paid as to a particular suppressor, and the issuance of the tax stamp is the event that allows the transfer from dealer to user to occur.

To complete lawful purchase of a suppressor sold by a licensed firearms dealer, a potential owner must pay for the suppressor, complete a government Form 4, and pay the required fee for an NFA tax stamp. Even after the purchaser has paid for the suppressor, the suppressor remains with the firearms dealer until receipt of approval, which can take several months or even longer. This requirement to pay in advance for a suppressor followed by a lengthy period before the government issues the tax stamp and the purchaser obtains possession of the suppressor greatly inconveniences the sale of suppressors.

As discussed above, it often takes several months, if not longer, for the government to approve an application for possession of a suppressor purchased from a licensed firearms dealer. However, an individual who builds his own suppressor qualifies for different, and relatively accelerated treatment under the NFA. So-called “self-made” suppressors are suppressors made by an individual for his own use. While possession of these self-made suppressors still requires payment of the NFA excise tax and issuance of a tax stamp, the process for obtaining that tax stamp kicks off with the submission of a Form 1 (as opposed to a Form 4, noted above). The process associated with the submission of Form 1 is much shorter, with approval often occurring within weeks instead of months.

A solvent trap is a device that may be attached to the barrel of a firearm that traps or catches solvent and debris that exits the end of the barrel while cleaning the firearm. A solvent trap may be built with the same sort of baffles that, when utilized by a suppressor manufacturer, operate to suppress the report of a firearm. However, as the primary object of a solvent trap is to catch, or trap, fluids and debris during cleaning, it does not include a central bore, or hole, completely through the entire solvent trap. Solvent traps are not characterized as suppressors for this reason. Solvent traps may be converted into a suppressor by drilling a central bore through each baffle section of the solvent trap. Of course, this conversion of a solvent trap into a suppressor qualifies as the manufacture of a self-made suppressor, thereby triggering the obligations associated with NFA Form 1. The conversion may only occur after approval of Form 1, and receipt of the tax stamp for a self-made suppressor.

One potential disadvantage is the need to purchase a solvent trap for each different caliber and/or type of firearm owned by an individual. Different calibers and/or types of guns may require different lengths and/or different central openings through the solvent trap when converted to a suppressor. Thus, this may require the purchase of multiple solvent traps as well as the submission of multiple NFA Form 1's. Further, if a single baffle is damaged in a suppressor converted from a solvent trap, the entire device may become inoperable as intended. Other disadvantages may exist.

SUMMARY

The present disclosure is directed to apparatus, systems, and methods regarding a modular solvent trap. A modular solvent trap may enable a single defective baffle to be replaced. A modular solvent trap may also enable a single modular solvent trap to be converted to work as a suppressor for different firearms.

One example of the present disclosure is a dry storage cup comprising a cone having a bottom, a top, a conical sidewall with a first open interior, and a first centerline, the cone includes at least one aperture through the conical sidewall. The dry storage cup includes a seal ring connected to the bottom of the cone with the seal ring extending radially away from the bottom of the cone, the seal ring having an exterior surface opposite of the cone, the exterior surface of the seal ring having a conical structure extending away from the seal ring, the conical structure having a second centerline, the second centerline being aligned with the first centerline. The dry storage cup includes a first flange connected to the top of the cone, wherein the first flange and the cone form an internal shoulder. The dry storage cup includes external threads on an exterior of the first flange. The dry storage cup includes a housing tube connected to the first flange opposite of the cone, the housing tube having a second open interior, wherein the first open interior and second open interior form a chamber. The dry storage cup includes internal threads on the interior of the housing tube. The external threads and the internal threads may have a nominal size of 1⅜ inches with 24 threads per inch.

The dry storage cup may include an opening through the conical structure in communication with the chamber, the opening being aligned with the first centerline. The conical structure of the dry storage cup may be a stepped conical structure. The external threads and the internal threads may have a nominal size between ¾ inch to 2½ inches with the threads per inch being between 20 threads per inch and 28 threads per inch.

One embodiment of the present disclosure is a solvent trap comprising a housing tube and a first dry storage cup connected to the housing tube. The solvent tap includes a second dry storage cup connected to the first dry storage cup and a cap connected to the second dry storage cup. The solvent trap may include a connector connected to the housing tube. The first dry storage cup of the solvent trap may be connected to the housing tube via an adapter.

The first dry storage cup may include a first cone having a bottom, a top, a conical sidewall with a first open interior, and a first centerline, the cone includes at least one aperture through the conical sidewall. The first dry storage cup may include a first seal ring connected to the bottom of the first cone with the first seal ring extending radially away from the bottom of the first cone, the first seal ring having an exterior surface opposite of the first cone, the exterior surface of the first seal ring having a conical structure extending away from the first seal ring, the conical structure having a second centerline, the second centerline being aligned with the first centerline. The first dry storage cup may include a first flange connected to the top of the first cone, wherein the first flange and the first cone form a first internal shoulder. The first dry storage cup may include external threads on an exterior of the first flange and a first housing tube connected to the first flange opposite of the first cone, the first housing tube having a second open interior, wherein the first open interior and second open interior form a first chamber. The first dry storage cup may include internal threads on the interior of the first housing tube.

The second dry storage cup may include a second cone having a bottom, a top, a conical sidewall with a third open interior, and a third centerline, the second cone includes at least one aperture through the conical sidewall. The second dry storage cup may include a second seal ring connected to the bottom of the second cone with the second seal ring extending radially away from the bottom of the second cone, the second seal ring having an exterior surface opposite of the second cone, the exterior surface of the second seal ring having a conical structure extending away from the second seal ring, the conical structure having a fourth centerline, the fourth centerline being aligned with the third centerline. The second dry storage cup may include a second flange connected to the top of the second cone, wherein the second flange and the second cone form a second internal shoulder. The second dry storage cup may include external threads on an exterior of the second flange and a second housing tube connected to the second flange opposite of the second cone, the second housing tube having a fourth open interior, wherein the third open interior and fourth open interior form a second chamber. The second dry storage cup may include internal threads on the interior of the second housing tube.

The first seal ring of the solvent trap may be positioned adjacent to the second internal shoulder. The first ring may form a seal against the second chamber. The second dry storage cup may comprise a different shape than the first dry storage cup.

The second dry storage cup may comprise a third cone having a bottom, a top, a conical sidewall with a fifth open interior, and a fifth centerline. The second dry storage cup may include a third flange connected to the top of the third cone, wherein the third flange and the third cone form a third internal shoulder. The second dry storage cup may include external threads on an exterior of the third flange and a third housing tube connected to the third flange opposite of the third cone, the third housing tube having a sixth open interior, wherein the fifth open interior and sixth open interior form a third chamber. The second dry storage cup may include internal threads on the interior of the third housing tube. The first seal ring may be positioned adjacent to the third internal shoulder. The first seal ring may form a seal against the third chamber.

One embodiment of the present disclosure is a method of providing a solvent trap. The method includes connecting a first dry storage cup to a tubing housing. The method includes connecting a second dry storage cup to the first dry storage cup. The method includes connecting abase to the second dry storage cup. The second dry storage cup may be connected to the base via a plurality of dry storage cups connected together. The first dry storage cup may be configured in a first shape and the second dry storage cup may configured in a second shape that differs from the first shape. The first shape may include a K-shaped baffle and the second shape may include a M-shaped baffle.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a schematic of an embodiment of a dry storage cup.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the dry storage cup of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is perspective view of the dry storage cup of FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is schematic of an embodiment of a dry storage cup.

FIG. 5 is schematic of an embodiment of a cap.

FIG. 6 is a schematic of an embodiment of a base.

FIG. 7 is a schematic of an embodiment of an adapter.

FIG. 8 is a schematic of an embodiment of a system that includes a plurality of dry storage cups.

FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a system that includes a plurality of dry storage cups.

FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a system that includes a plurality of dry storage cups.

FIG. 11 is a flow chart of an embodiment of a method of the present disclosure.

While the disclosure is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments have been shown by way of example in the drawings and will be described in detail herein. However, it should be understood that the disclosure is not intended to be limited to the particular forms disclosed. Rather, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents and alternatives falling within the scope of the disclosure as defined by the appended claims.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

FIGS. 1-3 show an embodiment of a dry storage cup 100 having a first, or top, end 101 and a second, or bottom, end 102. The dry storage cup 100 includes a cone 120 having a bottom 125, a top 124, a conical sidewall 121 with a first open interior 123, and a first centerline 126. The cone 120 includes at least one aperture 122 through the conical sidewall 121. The at least one aperture 122 may improve the performance of the dry storage cup 100 when the dry storage cup 100 is used as a baffle to suppress the report of a firearm. The dry storage cup 100 includes a seal ring 110 connected to the bottom 125 of the cone 120. The seal ring 110 extends radially away from the bottom 125 of the cone 120. The seal ring 110 includes an exterior surface 112 opposite of the cone. The exterior surface 112 of the seal ring 110 includes a conical structure 150 that extends away from the seal ring 110. The conical structure 150 has a second centerline 153 that is aligned with the first centerline 126.

The dry storage cup 100 includes a first flange 130 connected to the top 124 of the cone 120 with external threads 131 on the exterior of the first flange 130. The first flange 130 and the cone 120 form an external shoulder 132. The dry storage cup 100 includes a housing tube 140 having a sidewall 141 connected to the first flange 130 opposite of the cone 120. The housing tube 140 includes a second open interior 143 and an internal shoulder 144 within the second opening interior 143. The first open interior 123 of the cone 120 and the second open interior 143 of the housing tube 140 form a chamber. The housing tube 140 includes interior threads 142 on the interior of the housing tube 140.

As discussed herein, a modular solvent trap 1000 may be converted to work as a suppressor for a firearm. The dry storage cup 100 may be used as a storage cup within a modular solvent trap 1000. If the modular solvent trap 1000 has been converted to work as a suppressor, the dry storage cup 100 includes an opening 111 through the conical structure 150 that is in communication with the chamber, the opening 111 being aligned with the first centerline 126. The conical structure 150 may be a stepped conical structure. The conical structure 150 may include a slot, or cut, 151 in the exterior of the conical structure. The slot, or cut, 151 may improve the performance of the storage cup 100 when the storage cup 100 is used as a baffle to suppress the report of a firearm.

The external threads 131 and the internal threads 142 are configured to connect the dry storage cup 100 to other dry storage cups or other components to form a modular solvent trap 1000 as discussed herein. Various thread sides and pitches of threads may be used for the external threads 131 and the internal threads 142. In one embodiment, the internal threads 142 and the external threads 131 have a nominal size of 1⅜ inches with 24 threads per inch. The internal threads 142 and the external threads 131 may have a nominal size between ¾ inch to 2½ inches with the threads per inch being between 20 threads per inch and 28 threads per inch. The dry storage cup 100 is configured to be a modified K-type type baffle when used with a modular solvent trap 1000 converted to work as a firearm suppressor.

FIG. 4 shows an embodiment of a dry storage cup 200 having a first, or top, end 201 and a second, or bottom, end 202. The dry storage cup 200 includes a cone 210 having a conical sidewall 211. The cone 210 is connected to a flange 220 having external threads 221. The flange 220 is connected to a housing tube 230 having an interior 231. The dry storage cup 200 includes internal threads (not shown) within the interior 231. The dry storage cup 200 includes an internal shoulder 232 (shown in FIG. 9) and an external shoulder 222.

The external threads 221 and the internal threads are configured to connect the dry storage cup 200 to other dry storage cups or other components to form a modular solvent trap 1000 as discussed herein. Various thread sides and pitches of threads may be used for the external threads 221 and the internal threads. In one embodiment, the internal threads and the external threads 221 have a nominal size of 1⅜ inches with 24 threads per inch. The internal threads and the external threads 221 may have a nominal size between ¾ inch to 2½ inches with the threads per inch being between 20 threads per inch and 28 threads per inch. The dry storage cup 200 is configured to be a M-type type baffle when used with a modular solvent trap 1000 converted to work as a firearm suppressor. When modified to be used as a firearm suppressor, a hole will be formed in the end of the cone 210 that is in communication with the interior 231 of the dry storage cup 200.

FIG. 5 shows an embodiment of a cap 300 that may be used as a component of a modular solvent trap 1000. The cap 300 includes a flange 310 with exterior threads 311 that may be used to second the cap 300 to a dry storage cup 100, 200. The cap 300 includes an upper portion 320 that has a larger outer diameter than the flange 310. FIG. 6 shows an embodiment of a base 400 that may be used as a component of modular solvent trap 1000. The base 400 includes a flange 410 having exterior threads 411 and a lower portion 420 having a larger outer diameter than the flange 410. The base 400 includes an internal shoulder 402 (shown in FIGS. 9 and 10). The threads 411 may be used to connect the base 400 to an adapter 500 (shown in FIG. 7) or to a dry storage cup 100, 200. FIG. 7 shows an embodiment of an adapter 500. The adapter 500 include internal threads and may be used to connect the base 400 to a dry storage cup 100, 200.

FIG. 8 shows an embodiment of a modular solvent trap 1000. The modular solvent trap 1000 includes a base 400 and a plurality of dry storage cups 100, 200. An adapter 500 may be used to connect the base 400 to one of the dry storage cups 100, 200. A cap 300 is connected to a dry storage cup 100, 200 at the end opposite of the base 400. The modular solvent trap 1000 with eight (8) dry storage cups 100, 200 for illustrative purposes. The modular solvent trap 1000 may include one or more dry storage cups 100, 200 positioned between the base 400 and the cap 300. The base 400 may be configured to connect the modular solvent trap 1000 to a firearm. The modular solvent trap 1000 may be used to collect solvent and debris that exits the end of the barrel while cleaning the firearm. The various individual dry storage cups 100, 200 may be used to storage various materials such as cleaning supplies. A hole may be formed through the modular solvent trap 1000 to enable the modular solvent trap 1000 to be configured as a firearm suppressor with the individual dry storage cups 100, 200 configured to act as baffles of a firearm suppressor.

FIG. 9 shows a cross-section view of an embodiment of a modular solvent trap 1000. The modular solvent trap 1000 includes a base 400, a plurality of dry storage cups 100A, 100B, 100C. 200, and a cap 300. The base 400 includes an opening 401 that is configured to connect the modular solvent trap 1000 to a firearm. The modular solvent trap 1000 includes a first dry storage cup 100A connected to a second dry storage cup 100B connected to a third dry storage cup 100C connected to a fourth dry storage cup 200. The fourth dry storage cup 200 is connected to a base 400, which is adapted to connect the modular solvent trap 1000 to a firearm.

The first dry storage cup 100A includes a first seal ring 110A, a first cone 120A, a first flange 130A, a first external shoulder 132A, a first internal shoulder 144A, and a first housing tube 140A. The cap 300 is threaded into the first housing tube 140A of the first dry storage cup 100A.

The second dry storage cup 00B includes a second seal ring 110B, a second cone 120B, a second flange 130B, a second external shoulder 132B, a second internal shoulder 144B, and a second housing tube 140B. The first seal ring 110A is positioned and creates a seal within the interior of the second housing tube 140B. A first external shoulder 132A of the first dry storage cup 100A is seated on the second internal shoulder 144B of the second dry storage cup 100B.

The third dry storage cup 100C includes a third seal ring 110C, a third cone 120C, a third flange 130C, a third external shoulder 132C, a third internal shoulder 144C, and a third housing tube 140C. The second seal ring 110B of the second dry storage cup 100B is positioned and creates a seal within the interior of the third housing tube 140C of the third dry storage cup 100C. A second external shoulder 132B of the second dry storage cup 100B is seated on the third internal shoulder 144C of the third dry storage cup 100C. The third seal ring 110C is positioned and creates a seal in the interior of the dry storage cup 200. The third external shoulder 132C of the third dry storage cup 100C is seated on an internal shoulder 232 of the fourth dry storage cup 200. The external shoulder 222 of the fourth dry storage cup 200 is seating on an internal shoulder 402 of the base 400.

Any of the dry storage cups 100A-C, 200 may comprise different shapes. For example, the fourth dry storage cup 200 may be configured to be a M-type baffle when the modular solvent trap 1000 is configured as a firearm suppressor and the first, second, and third dry storage cups 100A, 100B, 100C may be configured to be a modified K-type baffle when the modular solvent trap 1000 is configured as a firearm suppressor. A hole may be formed through the centerline of the modular solvent trap 1000 to configure the modular solvent trap 1000 to be a firearm suppressor. The number and configuration of the dry storage cups 100A. 100B, 100C, 200 may be varied depending on the application as would be appreciated by one of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure.

FIG. 10 shows a cross-section view of an embodiment of a modular solvent trap 1000. The modular solvent trap 1000 includes a base 400, a plurality of dry storage cups 100A, 100B. 100C, 100D, and a cap 300. The base 400 includes an opening 401 that is configured to connect the modular solvent trap 1000 to a firearm. The modular solvent trap 1000 includes a first dry storage cup 100A connected to a second dry storage cup 100B connected to a third dry storage cup 100C connected to a fourth dry storage cup 100D. The fourth dry storage cup 100D is connected to a base 400, which is adapted to connect the modular solvent trap 1000 to a firearm.

The first dry storage cup 100A includes a first seal ring 110A, a first cone 120A, a first flange 130A, a first external shoulder 132A, a first internal shoulder 144A, and a first housing tube 140A. The cap 300 is threaded into the first housing tube 140A of the first dry storage cup 100A.

The second dry storage cup 100B includes a second seal ring 110B, a second cone 120B, a second flange 130B, a second external shoulder 132B, a second internal shoulder 144B, and a second housing tube 140B. The first seal ring 110A is positioned and creates a seal within the interior of the second housing tube 140B. A first external shoulder 132A of the first dry storage cup 100A is seated on the second internal shoulder 144B of the second dry storage cup 100B.

The third dry storage cup 100C includes a third seal ring 110C, a third cone 120C, a third flange 130C, a third external shoulder 132C, a third internal shoulder 144C, and a third housing tube 140C. The second seal ring 110B of the second dry storage cup 00B is positioned and creates a seal within the interior of the third housing tube 140C of the third dry storage cup 100C. A second external shoulder 132B of the second dry storage cup 100B is seated on the third internal shoulder 144C of the third dry storage cup 100C.

The fourth dry storage cup 100D includes a fourth seal ring 110D, a fourth cone 120D, a fourth flange 130D, a fourth external shoulder 132D, a fourth internal shoulder 144D, and a fourth housing tube 140D. The third seal ring 110C of the third dry storage cup 100C is positioned and creates a seal within the interior of the fourth housing tube 140D of the fourth dry storage cup 100D. A third external shoulder 132C of the third dry storage cup 100C is seated on the fourth internal shoulder 144D of the fourth dry storage cup 100D. The fourth seal ring 110D is positioned and creates a seal in the interior of the base 400. The fourth external shoulder 132D of the fourth dry storage cup 100D is seated on an internal shoulder 402 of the base 400.

The number of the storage cups 100A-D may be varied depending on the application as would be appreciated by one of ordinary skill in the art. A hole may be formed through the centerline of the modular solvent trap 1000 to configure the modular solvent trap 1000 to be a firearm suppressor.

FIG. 11 is a flow chart of an embodiment of a method 1100 of the present disclosure. The method 1100 includes providing a first dry storage cup, at 110. The method 1100 includes connecting a second dry storage cup to the first dry storage cup, at 1120. The method 1100 includes connecting a base to the second dry storage cup, at 1130. In an embodiment, the second dry storage cup may be connected to the base via a plurality of dry storage cups connected together. In an embodiment, the first storage cup may be configured in a first shape and the second storage cup may be configured in a second shape that differs from the first shape. For example, the first shape may be a K-shaped baffle and the second shape may be a M-shaped baffle.

Although this disclosure has been described in terms of certain embodiments, other embodiments that are apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art, including embodiments that do not provide all of the features and advantages set forth herein, are also within the scope of this disclosure. Accordingly, the scope of the present disclosure is defined only by reference to the appended claims and equivalents thereof.

Claims

1. A dry storage cup comprising:

a cone having a bottom, a top, a conical sidewall with a first open interior, and a first centerline, the cone includes at least one aperture through the conical sidewall;

a seal ring connected to the bottom of the cone with the seal ring extending radially away from the bottom of the cone, the seal ring having an exterior surface opposite of the cone, the exterior surface of the seal ring having a conical structure extending away from the seal ring, the conical structure having a second centerline, the second centerline being aligned with the first centerline;

a first flange connected to the top of the cone, wherein the first flange and the cone form an internal shoulder;

external threads on an exterior of the first flange;

a housing tube connected to the first flange opposite of the cone, the housing tube having a second open interior, wherein the first open interior and the second open interior form a chamber; and

internal threads on the interior of the housing tube.

2. The dry storage cup of claim 1, further comprising an opening through the conical structure in communication with the chamber, the opening being aligned with the first centerline.

3. The dry storage cup of claim 2, wherein the conical structure is a stepped conical structure.

4. The dry storage cup of claim 1, wherein the external threads and the internal threads have a nominal size of 1⅜ inches with 24 threads per inch.

5. The dry storage cup of claim 1, wherein the external threads and the internal threads have a nominal size between ¾ inch to 2½ inches with the threads per inch being between 20 threads per inch and 28 threads per inch.

6. A solvent trap comprising:

a base;

a first dry storage cup connected to the base;

a second dry storage cup connected to the first dry storage cup; and

a cap connected to the second dry storage cup.

7. The solvent trap of claim 6, wherein the first dry storage cup is connected to the base via an adapter.

8. The solvent trap of claim 6, wherein the first dry storage cup comprises:

a first cone having a bottom, a top, a conical sidewall with a first open interior, and a first centerline, the cone includes at least one aperture through the conical sidewall;

a first seal ring connected to the bottom of the first cone with the first seal ring extending radially away from the bottom of the first cone, the first seal ring having an exterior surface opposite of the first cone, the exterior surface of the first seal ring having a conical structure extending away from the first seal ring, the conical structure having a second centerline, the second centerline being aligned with the first centerline;

a first flange connected to the top of the first cone, wherein the first flange and the first cone form a first internal shoulder,

external threads on an exterior of the first flange;

a first housing tube connected to the first flange opposite of the first cone, the first housing tube having a second open interior, wherein the first open interior and the second open interior form a first chamber; and

internal threads on the interior of the first housing tube.

9. The solvent trap of claim 8, wherein second dry storage cup comprises:

a second cone having a bottom, a top, a conical sidewall with a third open interior, and a third centerline, the second cone includes at least one aperture through the conical sidewall;

a second seal ring connected to the bottom of the second cone with the second seal ring extending radially away from the bottom of the second cone, the second seal ring having an exterior surface opposite of the second cone, the exterior surface of the second seal ring having a conical structure extending away from the second seal ring, the conical structure having a fourth centerline, the fourth centerline being aligned with the third centerline;

a second flange connected to the top of the second cone, wherein the second flange and the second cone form a second internal shoulder;

external threads on an exterior of the second flange;

a second housing tube connected to the second flange opposite of the second cone, the second housing tube having a fourth open interior, wherein the third open interior and the fourth open interior form a second chamber, and

internal threads on the interior of the second housing tube.

10. The solvent trap of claim 9, wherein the first seal ring is positioned adjacent to the second internal shoulder.

11. The solvent trap of claim 10, wherein the first ring forms a seal against the second chamber.

12. The solvent trap of claim 8, wherein the second dry storage cup comprises a different shape than the first dry storage cup.

13. The solvent trap of claim 12, wherein the second dry storage cup comprises:

a third cone having a bottom, a top, a conical sidewall with a fifth open interior, and a fifth centerline;

a third flange connected to the top of the third cone, wherein the third flange and the third cone form a third internal shoulder;

external threads on an exterior of the third flange;

a third housing tube connected to the third flange opposite of the third cone, the third housing tube having a sixth open interior, wherein the fifth open interior and the sixth open interior form a third chamber; and

internal threads on the interior of the third housing tube.

14. The solvent trap of claim 13, wherein the first seal ring is positioned adjacent to the third internal shoulder.

15. The solvent trap of claim 14, wherein the first seal ring forms a seal against the third chamber.

16. A method of providing a solvent trap comprising:

providing a first dry storage cup;

connecting a second dry storage cup to the first dry storage cup; and

connecting a base to the second dry storage cup.

17. The method of claim 16, wherein the second dry storage cup is connected to the base via a plurality of dry storage cups connected together.

18. The method of claim 16, wherein first dry storage cup is configured in a first shape and the second dry storage cup is configured in a second shape that differs from the first shape.

19. The method of claim 18, wherein the first shape includes a K-shaped baffle and the second shape includes a M-shaped baffle.