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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 23, 2021
Filed:
Jan. 24, 2018
International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY (US);
Joseph Kuczynski, North Port, FL (US);
Marvin M. Misgen, Rochester, MN (US);
Joseph F. Prisco, Rochester, MN (US);
Debra A. Neuman-Horn, Rochester, MN (US);
Kevin J. Przybylski, Rochester, MN (US);
International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY (US);
Abstract
Method and apparatus to test for volatile organic compounds (VOCs), including a cap configured to at least partially seal a container, and a plunger mechanism configured to form a passageway for air to flow from the container into a detection area. A sensor may be attached to the cap and positioned proximate the detection area. The sensor may be configured to detect data relating to a VOC and to generate a signal. A processor may be configured to receive the signal and to determine a result relating to the VOC.