Measuring and testing – Gas analysis – Impurity
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-30
2011-08-30
Williams, Hezron (Department: 2856)
Measuring and testing
Gas analysis
Impurity
Reexamination Certificate
active
08006542
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is a method and apparatus for contaminant detection of body parts, such as hands, and or their coverings, such as clean room suits or gloves, and small objects. Particularly, the method and apparatus involve collecting air samples containing aerosolized contaminate particles from the objects and analyzing the sample for presence of a contaminate. Aerosol lab-on-a-chip and/or electronic nose devices are utilized for the detection of contaminant particles.
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Kolb Nathaniel
McEwing David
Williams Hezron
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