Aerosol collection devices and methods of use
AssigneesGeorgia Tech Research Corporation, Md Innovate
InventorsDavid Nelson Ku, Tamera Lee Scholz, Sarah Kathryn Ku, Matthew Taylor Bronikowski
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Abstract
Provided are devices for collecting an aerosol sample from a subject. The devices comprise a conduit that defines an inner space for the passage of exhaled air. An example conduit has a long axis and a first opening for receiving exhaled air from the subject. The devices further comprise a filter for collecting a sample from the exhaled air. Also provided are methods for collecting samples aerosols exhaled from a subject.
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A device for collecting an aerosol sample from a subject, comprising:
- a. a conduit that defines an inner space for the passage of exhaled air, wherein the conduit has a long axis and a first opening for receiving exhaled air from the subject;
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- b. a filter for collecting a sample from the exhaled air, wherein the filter is in communication with the inner space and is substantially aligned with the first opening.
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A device for collection of an aerosol sample from a subject, comprising:
- a. a body defining a inner space and having a segment with a substantially linear long axis, the segment comprising a first portion configured for insertion into the oral cavity of a subject, said first portion comprising a terminal opening through which air exhaled from the subject enters the inner space;
- b. a filter spaced from the terminal opening and in communication with the inner space, wherein the filter is substantially aligned with the long axis of the segment and wherein at least a portion of the exhaled air passes through the filter.
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A method of collecting an aerosol sample from a subject, comprising:
- a. providing a conduit that defines an inner space and that has a first opening for receiving exhaled air from the subject;
- b. receiving exhaled air from the subject into the inner space through the first opening;
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- c. positioning a filter in communication with the inner space, wherein the filter is substantially aligned with the first opening.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.