Modular Gas Sampling Device with Nested Valves

The patent applies nesting by placing control valves inside a common housing structure. Multiple valves are arranged in series within the same spatial envelope, allowing them to be nested within each other's operational space rather than requiring separate external mounting positions. This reduces the overall device bulk while maintaining the series configuration needed for gas circulation control.

The patent merges multiple control valves into a single integrated housing unit. Instead of distributing valves across separate components, they are combined within one housing that contains all necessary valve mechanisms and fluid pathways. This consolidation improves ergonomics by creating a single operable unit while controlling the volume through efficient internal arrangement.

The patent applies segmentation by dividing the device into modular components: a housing containing control valves, a sampling tank, flexible portions, and connection elements. Each module can be manufactured separately using standardized processes, then assembled through defined interfaces. This segmentation enables adaptability through reconfiguration while keeping individual manufacturing steps relatively simple.

The patent implements universality through a standardized housing design that can accommodate different valve configurations and connection types. The modular architecture allows the same basic structure to serve multiple sampling scenarios by changing only the internal valve arrangement or connection interfaces, rather than designing entirely different devices for each application.

The patent applies beforehand cushioning by incorporating reinforcement elements within the flexible portions. These reinforcements are built into the flexible tubing or hoses before assembly, providing structural support that prevents collapse, kinking, or separation under pressure. This pre-engineered protection maintains leak resistance while preserving the flexibility needed for adaptability.

The patent uses composite construction for the flexible portions, combining flexible materials (such as reinforced elastomers or layered polymers) with structural reinforcement elements. This composite approach provides both the flexibility required for adaptability and the mechanical integrity needed to prevent leaks, merging the beneficial properties of different materials.

The patent applies nesting to achieve compactness by placing components within each other's spaces. The control valves are nested within the housing, and internal pathways are arranged in three-dimensional configurations that maximize space utilization. This nested arrangement reduces device bulk while using standardized component dimensions to manage manufacturing precision requirements.

The patent employs dimensional optimization by arranging components in three-dimensional space rather than linear sequences. Fluid pathways and valve connections are routed through multiple spatial dimensions within the housing, allowing compact packaging without excessive compression of individual components. This approach reduces overall volume while maintaining accessible assembly points.