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Disseminated vapor capture device

US9279748B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Assignee

The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army · US

Inventors

Thomas M. Hughes · Greer, US
Kwok Y. Ong · Aberdeen, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 17, 2013
Grant date	Mar 8, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 23, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG01N2001/022
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A disseminated vapor capture device for challenging a gas sampling apparatus with a vapor stream, includes an inlet being adapted for connection to a vapor generating apparatus producing a vapor stream containing target particles or analytes, an outer shell enclosing an inner chamber in communication with the inlet, the inner chamber being adapted for passing the vapor stream therethrough, an outlet being adapted for connection to a vacuum source, the outlet being in communication with the inner chamber for passing the vapor stream out of the inner chamber, and at least one sampling port in communication with the inner chamber, the at least one sampling port each being configured for coupling engagement with a gas sampling apparatus.

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