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Gas curtain at inlet for trace detectors

US9766218B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 31, 2014
Grant dateSep 19, 2017
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Expiry dateApr 21, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2001/2282
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present disclosure is directed to methods and systems for creating a gas curtain inlet for a detector of a substance of interest. The methods and systems include introducing a carrier gas into an inlet to block out atmospheric air without having to make the inlet a sealed system.

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