Measuring and testing – Gas analysis – Odor
Reexamination Certificate
2006-03-14
2006-03-14
Williams, Hezron (Department: 2856)
Measuring and testing
Gas analysis
Odor
Reexamination Certificate
active
07010956
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus (100) and method (400) for detecting the presence of one or more chemical contaminants in/on a plurality of items, e.g., cork stoppers (110), using nose chips (310). The apparatus utilizes detection sensor electronics (225) that are separate from the nose chips such that each nose chip can be either reused or discarded after use. The apparatus moves the nose chips and the cork stoppers independently to align the cork stopper and a corresponding nose chip with one another. The testing apparatus uses multiple sensor units (135) to simultaneously test multiple cork stoppers for chemical contaminants (e.g., TCA). The invention provides a low-cost, reliable process for testing 100% of cork stoppers in a fast and cost-effective manner that is scalable to the general consumer product market.
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Burrows Mark
Cronin John
Head Michael S.
Timblin Cynthia
Downs Rachlin & Martin PLLC
Fitzgerald John
Head Michael S.
Williams Hezron
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