Devices for continuous sampling of airborne particles using a regenerative surface
US7578973B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 1, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 10, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2015/0288
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Airborne particles are impacted on a collection surface, analyzed, and then the collection surface is regenerated. Thus, the same collection surface can be used in numerous cycles. The analysis can be focused on one or more properties of interest, such as the concentration of airborne biologicals. Sensors based on regenerative collection surfaces may be incorporated in many networks for applications such as building automation.
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