🌟 Patent of the Week: Bringing the Lab to the Field
🌟 Patent of the Week: Bringing the Lab to the Field
A groundbreaking handheld device merges two molecular detection methods for unparalleled accuracy and portability
🧐 What’s the Big Idea?
The need for portable solutions to detect biomolecules on the field is ever increasing, from environmental to medical diagnostics. The Naval Surface Warfare Center - Corona Division developed a groundbreaking device that could revolutionize how we approach molecular analysis in the field. This handheld, dual absorption-fluorescence laser spectrophotometer combines molecular absorption spectrophotometry (MAS) and molecular fluorescence spectrophotometry (MFS) into a single, portable unit. This technology stands to offer fast, accurate, and simultaneous MAS and MFS field testing of fluid samples, a capability not previously available in commercially-available tools.
🔍 Why It Matters
The ability to analyze a sample in the field could be a game changer in many industries, especially in environmental applications. Imagine being able to run a water sample to detect pollution levels on the spot in a farm versus having to collect a sample and take it back to the lab for analysis. The time savings could literally save lives.
🚀 Stage of Development
The technology has been patented and a proof of concept is available for review.
🤝 Interested?
Get in touch with the inventors via Techlink for more information.
📒 The Details
Research Page: USPTO’s Patent Database
Patent Status: U.S. Patent 10,132,752, U.S. Patent 10,036,703
Inventors: Naval Surface Warfare Center - Corona Division
🎨 About the artist
Bob Pepper, an American artist known for his work in science fiction and fantasy genres.