Method, apparatus, and system for integrated vapor and particulate sampling
US8161830B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 21, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 24, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 27, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2001/022
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A detection system for identifying an unknown substance includes a detector assembly configured to receive a particulate or vapor and determine a substance contained within the collected vapor or particulate sample, and at least one heater element operatively coupled in flow communication with the detector assembly. The heater element is configured to attract an airborne vapor when the detection system is in a vapor mode, and desorb at least a portion of the attracted particulate when the detection system is in a particulate mode.
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