System and method for detecting bio-hazardous particulates in mail handling systems
Patent 6834533 Issued on December 28, 2004. Estimated Expiration Date: 
October 24, 2022. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
October 24, 2022. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesTesting of packages Apparatus and process for inspecting sealed packages Patent #: 6105419 InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 10279312 filed on 10/24/2002US Classes:73/45.4, Sealed receptacle73/23.41, Including sample preparation or sampling73/864.33, Capture by fluid current73/49.3, Sealed73/863.22, Particle impact250/287, With time-of-flight indicator422/28, Using disinfecting or sterilizing substance55/337Cyclone or centrifugal whirl type deflectorExaminersPrimary: Williams, HezronAssistant: Fitzgerald, John Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassG01M 304AbstractA system and method for detecting bio-hazardous particulates in mail handling systems includes an air intake hood 20 that connects to a biohazard sensing suite 24 which, in turn, connects through an outlet duct 26 to a filter, adsorber, or scrubber 28 that removes any bio-hazardous material prior to exhausting the air. An air mover 30 is located in the outlet duct 26 and moves the air into the air intake hood 20 into the biohazard sensing suite 24. The biohazard sensing suite 24 detects the presence of any undesired bio-hazardous material.Other References
Field of SearchCapture by fluid currentIncluding sample preparation or sampling Conduit or passageway section capture chamber Particle impact Sealed receptacle GAS CONTENT OF A LIQUID OR A SOLID Material for particulate adhesion Sample holder Display LETTER BOXES Collection devices Safety receptacles Source and object encasement (e.g., sterilizers) Specific condition Communication Electronic mailbox Using direct contact with electrical or electromagnetic radiation Ultraviolet Apparatus for treating solid article or material with fluid chemical AUTOMATED ELECTRICAL FINANCIAL OR BUSINESS PRACTICE OR MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENT With specific mail handling means | |
