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Detection method for liquids using near infrared spectra

US5187368A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 12, 1990
Grant dateFeb 16, 1993
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Expiry dateSep 12, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2201/065
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for detecting the presence or absence of microorganisms in a liquid test sample is provided without need for withdrawing an aliquot or destroying the sample. The method comprises taking near-infrared spectra of the sample and comparing it visually or mathematically to the spectra of a standard, which may be the values of the spectra known to the operator or may be a standard sample that is provided and run side-by-side.

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