Fiber optic detector for immuno-testing
This patent describes a fiber optic detector apparatus for use in detecting specific molecular compounds in air. It comprises: a chamber containing at least one photon sensing device; a clear tube within the chamber having an entry aperture and an exit aperture; an optical fiber within the clear tube; air evacuation means connected to the exit aperture; which draws gas from the entry aperture to the exit aperture; a filtered light source directing light into the optical fiber; and an electronic package connected to the photon sensing device comprising power supply and alarm means, such that when a change in fluorescence is detected by the photon sensing device, the alarm means is activated.
- Assignee:
- Dept. of Energy, Washington, DC (United States)
- Patent Number(s):
- A; US 5082630
- Application Number:
- PPN: US 7-516590
- OSTI ID:
- 6999218
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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47 OTHER INSTRUMENTATION
54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
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59 BASIC BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
AIR POLLUTION MONITORING
ANTIBODIES
BIOASSAY
FIBER OPTICS
FIBERS
IMMUNOASSAY
LIGHT SOURCES
MONITORING
OPTICAL FIBERS
RADIATION SOURCES