Sampling devices and methods for concentrating microorganisms
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Aug 1, 2017
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Abstract
The present disclosure describes methods for concentrating microorganisms with concentration agents in a sampling device and the sampling device described herein. More specifically, methods for concentrating microorganisms from large volume samples with concentration agents in a sampling device can provide for rapid, low cost, simple (involving no complex equipment or procedures), and/or effective processes under a variety of conditions.
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Patent Owner | Address | |
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3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY | SAINT PAUL MINNESOTA 55133-3427 |
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Aysta, James E | Stillwater, US | 33 | 1125 |
# of filed Patents : 33 Total Citations : 1125 | |||
Halverson, Kurt J | Lake Elmo, US | 109 | 1323 |
# of filed Patents : 109 Total Citations : 1323 | |||
Kshirsagar, Manjiri T | Woodbury, US | 45 | 500 |
# of filed Patents : 45 Total Citations : 500 | |||
Percy, Neil | St. Paul, US | 26 | 58 |
# of filed Patents : 26 Total Citations : 58 |
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