System for detection of biological agents
US8206651B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 15, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jun 26, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 15, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N21/6486
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The illustrative embodiment of the present invention is a system and a method for the detection and limited identification of biological agents. The system is small, light weight, requires little power to operate and uses few consumables. The system can be configured for use in either stationary or mobile applications. The system incorporates elements that enable it to obtain an air sample, extract particulates from the air sample, exposes the particulates to electromagnetic radiation, and monitor for fluorescent emissions. To the extent that fluorescent emissions are detected and exceed a predetermined value, an alarm is triggered.
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