In situ fluid sampling device and method of using the same
US12281976B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 13, 2021 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 15, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2035/00455
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Various embodiments are directed to a device for detecting fluid particle characteristics comprising: a collection fluid dispense assembly configured to selectively dispense a volume of collection fluid onto an absorbent media disposed within an internal sensor portion of a fluid composition sensor, producing a collection media based on interaction between the volume of collection fluid and the absorbent media; and a controller configured to determine, based on a particle image captured by an imaging device, a particle characteristic associated with a particle captured at the collection media. In various embodiments a device is configured to receive therein a collection media comprising a biologically nutritive substance; and may comprise an imaging device and a controller configured to determine a biological particle characteristic based on a comparison of first particle data and second particle data generated by the imaging device, the second particle data being associated with an incubated particle configuration.
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