Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing – Process or composition for sterility or package integrity test
Reexamination Certificate
2005-03-15
2005-03-15
Alexander, Lyle A. (Department: 1743)
Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing
Process or composition for sterility or package integrity test
C436S002000, C436S043000, C436S047000, C436S055000, C436S104000, C436S106000, C422S062000, C422S063000, C422S066000, C422S067000, C422S083000, C713S186000, C705S401000, C382S124000, C902S006000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06867044
ABSTRACT:
A method and system for detecting chemical or biological hazards in items is provided. A plurality of incoming mail mailboxes each include a sampler to sample air from a letter that is tested using a first sensor. Source information corresponding to hazard flagged mail pieces is utilized to block mail from that source at other mailboxes.
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Cordery Robert A.
Russo Karin A.
Sansone Ronald P.
Alexander Lyle A.
Chaclas Angelo N.
Macdonald George M.
Malandra Charles R.
Pitney Bowes Inc.
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