Spore collection and elimination apparatus and method

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2007-04-03

2007-04-03

McKane, E. Leigh (Department: 1744)

Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting, deodorizing, preser

Process disinfecting, preserving, deodorizing, or sterilizing

Using direct contact with electrical or electromagnetic...

C422S121000, C015S246300, C096S223000, C096S225000, C055SDIG030, C588S299000, C588S305000, C588S249500, C588S900000

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10396091

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is for a spore collection apparatus and its method of use. The portable spore collection apparatus includes a suction source, a nebulizer, an ionization chamber and a filter canister. The suction source collects the spores from a surface. The spores are activated by heating whereby spore dormancy is broken. Moisture is then applied to the spores to begin germination. The spores are then exposed to alpha particles causing extinction.

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