Apparatus and method for air sampling

Details Apparatus and method for air sampling Apparatus and method for air sampling

2007-10-01

2010-11-02

Hill, Jr., Robert J (Department: 1797)

Gas separation: apparatus

Solid sorbent apparatus

With control means responsive to sensed condition

C096S108000, C096S109000, C096S113000, C095S001000, C095S011000, C095S026000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07824479

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for sampling air in an aircraft cabin comprises: a sensor2for detecting air contaminants, a processor4, a data logger6, means8for detecting when the apparatus is airborne, a control unit10, a manual trigger12, at least one adsorbent tube18, valves14, 16or other means for isolating the adsorbent tube from contamination and a pump20for drawing air through the adsorbent tube. An alternative apparatus uses a Tedlar® bag. Methods of sampling air and uses of the apparatus are also disclosed.

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