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Portable device for collecting particles and microorganisms

US9328322B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 19, 2011
Grant dateMay 3, 2016
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Expiry dateOct 4, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2001/2276
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (7) for collecting particles and microorganisms present in ambient air, the device comprising a cyclone enclosure (8) for centrifuging air, the enclosure being of conical or frustoconical shape, external air inlet means (16) for admitting air into the enclosure (8), and air outlet means connected by coupling means (19, 20, 21) to air inlet filter means (4) of an individual motorized respiratory protection appliance (A).

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