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Target odor detection and security method

  • US 10,274,469 B2
  • Filed: 11/01/2017
  • Issued: 04/30/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/24/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for screening an odor emitter, the method comprising the steps of:

  • providing access to an ingress portal to a screening station of a security apparatus for screening an odor emitter, wherein the security apparatus comprises the screening station, an observation room situated remote from the screening station, a conduit between the screening station and the observation room, and an airflow inducer; and

    wherein the screening station further comprises an enclosure, the ingress portal providing access to the enclosure, an associated ingress lockable door, an egress portal providing access to a security zone, and an associated egress lockable door;

    moving air through the screening zone using the airflow inducer wherein at least some of the moved air is directed to the observation room;

    screening the air from the screening zone that has been moved to the observation room; and

    determining whether a target odor is present in the moved air present in the observation room.

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