Particle sampling device
US7458287B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 2, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 2, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 28, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2015/0261
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A particle sampling device is disclosed for separating and collecting particles of at least first and second mass/size ranges from an ambient fluid (e.g. gaseous) medium in which they are present, particles of the first range being of generally larger size/mass than particles of the second range. The separator is especially designed for use in an air sampling device which is designed for rapid detection of micro-organisms such as bacteria, viruses, pathogens and the like, and is designed to be portable so that it can be readily and rapidly deployed in both civilian and military environments and can be used indoors and outdoors; it can also be designed for personal use.
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