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Enhanced monitor system for water protection

US7591979B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 20, 2003
Grant dateSep 22, 2009
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Expiry dateJan 26, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T436/117497
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An automatic, self-contained device for detecting toxic agents in a water supply includes an analyzer for detecting at least one toxic agent in a water sample, introducing means for introducing a water sample into the analyzer and discharging the water sample from the analyzer, holding means for holding a water sample for a pre-selected period of time before the water sample is introduced into the analyzer, and an electronics package that analyzes raw data from the analyzer and emits a signal indicating the presence of at least one toxic agent in the water sample.

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