Gas-borne matter collection device
US7205145B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 24, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N1/2208
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for collecting viable gas-borne matter includes an inlet and an outlet and a plate provided intermediate the inlet and the outlet and having a first surface facing the inlet and a second surface facing the outlet. A substance is provided on the first surface of the plate for capturing viable matter carried in a gas drawn through the inlet. The substance is configured to maintain the viable matter in a living state without promoting growth of the viable matter.
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