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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 14, 2000
Filed:
Jul. 07, 1999
Larry Dickinson, Kennewick, WA (US);
Other;
Abstract
A soil sampling apparatus comprising a cylindrical body having an upper end, a lower end, and an egress aperture located along the cylindrical body proximal the lower end. The apparatus further includes a handle connected to the upper end of the cylindrical body for manual positioning and securing the apparatus while in use. The apparatus further includes a base plate with an aperture therein for receiving the cylindrical body at the lower end. The cylindrical body is secured to the base plate and extends a distance through the aperture of the base plate, thereby defining a probe. A shaft may be connected to an auger and positioned within the cylindrical body for upward and downward movement therein. A drill may be used for rotating the shaft and auger. The apparatus further includes a receptacle comprising an ingress aperture. The receptacle may be joined to the cylindrical body, the ingress aperture juxtaposed the egress aperture.