Sampling platform system
AssigneeThe United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
InventorsPatrick W. Fedick, Hilary M. Brown, Christopher C. Mulligan, Trevor J. McDaniel
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Abstract
The embodiments are directed to both sampling apparatuses and systems. Apparatus embodiments are directed to a sample collection apparatus having several receptacles configured to removably-hold sample collection devices. The sample collection devices are configured to hold a sample including solid media and analyte. System embodiments include the sample collection apparatus and several receptacles for removably-holding sample collection devices. The system embodiments also include additional components to perform analysis of the sample.
Claims18
A sampling system, comprising:
- a motorized platform having a rotary disc, an electric motor, and a controller, said rotary disc is electromechanically-coupled to said electric motor and said controller;
- said rotary disc having a first side, a second side, an outer edge, and a central longitudinal axis;
- a plurality of receptacles extending through said rotary disc from said first side to said second side, said plurality of receptacles axially-spaced at equal distance about said central longitudinal axis;
- a computer configured to communicate with said controller and provide instructions to said controller, said controller configured to actuate said electric motor;
- a mass spectrometer configured to communicate with said computer, said mass spectrometer having a power source and a sampling inlet;
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- a syringe pump configured to communicate with said computer;
- wherein each receptacle in said plurality of receptacles is configured to removably-hold a sample collection device, said sample collection device comprising:
- a proximal end, a distal end, and a hole at said distal end;
- wherein said sample collection device is hollow and configured to hold a solid media containing an analyte;
- wherein said sample collection device is constructed of a conductive polymer, said conductive polymer including a mixture of carbon nanotubes and a polymer.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.