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Method and system for detecting, classifying and identifying particles

US8520205B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 9, 2006
Grant dateAug 27, 2013
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Expiry dateOct 21, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T436/13
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and apparatus is disclosed for detecting, classifying and identifying airborne and non-airborne particles on an individual basis in substantially real time by directing a particle stream to react with optical reporters and markers and then exposing the stream to an excitation source such that individual particles have their multiple identifying characteristics detected.

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