Miniature particle and vapor collector
US7140265B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 6, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D45/08
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An apparatus for collecting particles or vapor from air or surfaces comprising: a housing comprising an inlet open to the air to be sampled and an outlet; and a fan having one or more open areas within the housing capable of being driven at a speed effective to cause collection on the surface of the fan of particles or vapor in the air. A method of collecting a particulate sample from air comprising the step of driving a fan having one or more open areas within a housing comprising an inlet open to the air to be sampled and an outlet, at a speed effective to cause collection on the surface of the fan of particles in the air.
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