Detection of allergen-associated materials
US7396683B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 12, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jul 8, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 9, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N27/3277
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Measurement of the redox properties of household dust is used to detect the presence of allergen-associated materials. Measurement may be electrochemical, preferably amperometric. A disposable electrode assembly may be made by screen printing with conductive (e.g. carbon and Ag/AgCl) inks. An absorbent pad overlying the electrodes can be used to wipe a surface to collect a sample. It may contain electrolyte and buffer components, so that adding water carries sample in an electrolyte/buffer solution to the electrodes.
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