Real-time biofilm monitoring system
US7190457B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 13, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 13, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2201/1296
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Real time biofilm monitoring systems are provided. Said systems comprise single or multiple fiber-optic probes detecting wavelength-specific fluorescence from biomarkers of fouling organisms; a compact optoelectronic interface and data acquisition system interfaced with said probes, wherein said probe or probes are bifurcated and contain at least one excitation and at least one emission filter permitting the simultaneous resolution of multiple biomarkers.
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