Aerosol collection system and method
US10502665B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 31, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2015/0026
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to systems and methods for collecting and analyzing bioaerosols, including exhaled breath aerosol from a subject. The collection system comprises an inlet portion configured to receive a gaseous fluid containing water vapor and aerosol particles. A primary passage for gaseous fluid flow is in fluid communication with the inlet portion and configured to channel the gaseous fluid flow therethrough. An outlet portion is in fluid communication with the primary passage. A sample collection region is provided, which is configured to receive from the outlet portion aerosol particles from the gaseous fluid, wherein the aerosol particles are impacted onto a layer of ice.
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