Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing – Including sample preparation – Gaseous sample or with change of physical state
Reexamination Certificate
2007-06-20
2010-06-22
Soderquist, Arlen (Department: 1797)
Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing
Including sample preparation
Gaseous sample or with change of physical state
C060S276000, C073S023330, C073S114690, C436S037000, C436S155000, C436S159000, C436S160000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07741127
ABSTRACT:
A method of using a burner-based system to produce diesel exhaust gas that contains particulate matter of a desired composition, to simulate the PM matter in exhaust produced by a production-type diesel internal combustion engine.
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Abdul-Khalek Imad
Bartley Gordon James Johnston
Webb Cynthia Chaffin
Chowdhury & Georgakis PC
Soderquist Arlen
Southwest Research Institute
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