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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 10, 2008
Filed:
May. 23, 2003
Applicants:
Jean-louis Drocourt, Yerres, FR;
Les Dodd, Surrey, GB;
Andrew I. Cooper, Liverpool, GB;
Philippe Cornet, Noiseau, FR;
Inventors:
Jean-Louis Drocourt, Yerres, FR;
Les Dodd, Surrey, GB;
Andrew I. Cooper, Liverpool, GB;
Philippe Cornet, Noiseau, FR;
Assignee:
Chemunex, Ivry Sur Seine, FR;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
C12Q 1/24 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A process for trapping and confining microorganisms in air using water-soluble polymers is disclosed. The water-soluble polymers are readily soluble in water or a physiological diluent, have reasonable mechanical strength so that they can be transported without rupture, retain water and adhere to microorganisms. A process for the rapid and sensitive detection of microorganisms in air under aseptic conditions is also disclosed.