Measuring and testing – Gas analysis
Reexamination Certificate
2002-12-13
2009-02-10
Sines, Brian J (Department: 1797)
Measuring and testing
Gas analysis
C073S001010, C073S001020, C073S023300, C436S043000, C436S124000, C436S126000, C436S181000, C422S083000, C422S098000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07487662
ABSTRACT:
Generally, this invention relates to the development of field monitoring methodology for new substances and sensing chemical warfare agents (CWAs) and terrorist substances. It also relates to a portable test kit which may be utilized to measure concentrations of halogenated volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the field. Specifically it relates to systems for reliably field sensing the potential presence of such items while also distinguishing them from other elements potentially present. It also relates to overall systems and processes for sensing, reacting, and responding to an indicated presence of such substance, including modifications of existing halogenated sensors and arrayed sensing systems and methods.
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Sines Brian J
The University of Wyoming Research Corporation
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