Measuring and testing – Gas analysis – With compensation detail
Patent
1996-10-22
1999-01-12
Williams, Hezron E.
Measuring and testing
Gas analysis
With compensation detail
G01N 700
Patent
active
058593624
ABSTRACT:
A method and device for the detection of vapors of cocaine and associated compounds are disclosed. The method involves sampling a volume of air suspected of containing cocaine vapors, passing this air through a filtration system that removes any particulate matter and binds vapors of cocaine and associated compounds, if present, for further analysis. A preferred associated compound-vapor is that of ecgonidine methyl ester (EDME), and a marker for the presence of cocaine. The device is comprised of a sampling, filtration and vacuum port components and can be easily attached to a container, and suction source, for the sampling of air.
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Cote Joseph Samuel Andre
Drolet Gerald
Hupe Michel Bernard
Lawrence Andre Hanna
Neudorfl Pavel Slavomir
Bloom Leonard
Politzer Jay L.
Revenue Canada
Williams Hezron E.
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