Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing – Pyrolysis – combustion – or elevated temperature conversion – Dividing or separating a sample stream
Reexamination Certificate
2011-07-12
2011-07-12
Warden, Jill (Department: 1772)
Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing
Pyrolysis, combustion, or elevated temperature conversion
Dividing or separating a sample stream
C436S147000, C436S155000, C422S063000, C422S064000, C422S078000, C422S083000, C422S094000, C422S401000, C422S402000, C073S023200
Reexamination Certificate
active
07977113
ABSTRACT:
A biological agent detector detects the presence of any biological agents, such as anthrax or other biological warfare agents, in a sample of air. The biological agent detector includes a bio-concentrator that concentrates an aerosol and a pyrolyzer portion including two detecting devices. One detecting device operates in a sample collection mode and collects a sample of air when the other detecting device operates in a sample analysis mode and analyzes a sample of air. After a predetermined amount of time, the detecting devices switch functions, providing continuous sampling of air.
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Chun Richard K.
Donaldson William S.
Carlson Gaskey & Olds P.C.
Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
Warden Jill
White Dennis M
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