Patent ID: 8939017
Filing Date: 2015-01-27
Classification: B01L,G01N

Abstract:
1. A substance sampling, dilution and detection device, comprising: a sample collection roller configured to transfer a sample from an exterior of the device to an interior of the device by rolling the sample collection roller, wherein the sample collection roller comprises a rotatable collection surface with a central axle; a dilution chamber operatively connected to the sample collection roller and disposed to receive the sample collected and a dilution liquid; a dilution liquid storage system operatively connected to the dilution chamber; and a detection system operatively connected to the dilution chamber and disposed to receive a mixture of the substance being sampled and the dilution liquid, in order to determine the presence of the substance being sampled; a scraper contacting the rotatable collection surface and configured to remove the sample from the sample collection roller while the sample collection roller rolls.