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Method of coring crustal core sample, and antimicrobial polymeric gel and gel material used in the method

US6695076B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 18, 2002
Grant dateFeb 24, 2004
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Expiry dateJan 24, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2001/021
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of taking a crustal core sample, wherein the crustal core sample is obtained in a state coated with an antimicrobial polymeric gel formed of a polymer obtained by polymerizing an antimicrobial monomer, preferably a quaternary ammonium salt compound. The polymer preferably contains a component derived from the antimicrobial monomer in a proportion of 1 to 10 mol%.

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