Patent ID: 7971470
Filing Date: 2011-07-05
Classification: G01N

Abstract:
1. A wand in combination with a closed container, said wand adapted to detect the presence of an analyte from within said closed container without opening said container, said wand comprising: a wall defining a hollow chamber within said wand, wherein said chamber is sized to accommodate at least a portion of said closed container, leaving a test space within said chamber; a first opening in said wall sized and shaped for receiving at least a portion of said closed container within said chamber during testing for an analyte present in said closed container without opening said container; first sealing means operably positioned with respect to said first opening for sealing said first opening so as to prevent air flow in and out of said chamber through said first opening; a second opening in said wall for receiving within said test space at least a portion of an analyte collection material capable of adsorbing or absorbing said analyte within said test space; second sealing means operably positioned with respect to said second opening for sealing said second opening so as to prevent air flow in and out of said chamber through said second opening; a third opening in said wall for receiving a conduit for creating at least a partial vacuum in said test space; and third sealing means operably positioned with respect to said third opening for sealing said third opening so as to prevent air flow other than through said conduit in and out of said third opening; and wherein both said closed container and said wand lack a valve or flow control connector for opening and closing flow between said closed container and said chamber.