Radiant energy – Ionic separation or analysis – With sample supply means
Reexamination Certificate
2006-11-08
2009-08-18
Souw, Bernard E (Department: 2881)
Radiant energy
Ionic separation or analysis
With sample supply means
C250S283000, C250S286000, C250S42300F, C250S424000, C250S425000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07576322
ABSTRACT:
A system for the non-contact detection of analyte chemicals, including explosives, chemical warfare agents and the like, employs a non-equilibrium plasma that is maintained at a temperature sufficiently low so as to avoid thermal damage to a surface, such as clothing or skin, that is being examined to thereby produce analyte ions and other charged particles. The ions are collected and passed into a sensor for detection and identification.
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Berends, Jr. John C.
Karpetsky Timothy P.
King & Spalding LLP
Science Applications International Corporation
Souw Bernard E
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