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Mesoporous membrane collector and separator for airborne pathogen detection

US7037425B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 6, 2002
Grant dateMay 2, 2006
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Expiry dateSep 29, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2001/227
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process and apparatus for the collection of biological materials from air. Collection and separation devices utilize a novel membrane structure formed from a functionalized inorganic mesoporous membrane supported by porous substrate.

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