Safe biodegradable fluorescent particles
First Claim
1. A fluorescent particle that can be used as a simulant for triggering, testing or calibrating aerosol systems, comprising:
- a non-biological carrier, andnatural fluorophores encapsulated in said non-biological carrier.
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Abstract
A human-safe fluorescence particle that can be used for fluorescence detection instruments or act as a safe simulant for mimicking the fluorescence properties of microorganisms. The particle comprises a non-biological carrier and natural fluorophores encapsulated in the non-biological carrier. By doping biodegradable-polymer drug delivery microspheres with natural or synthetic fluorophores, the desired fluorescence can be attained or biological organisms can be simulated without the associated risks and logistical difficulties of live microorganisms.
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36 Claims
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1. A fluorescent particle that can be used as a simulant for triggering, testing or calibrating aerosol systems, comprising:
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a non-biological carrier, and natural fluorophores encapsulated in said non-biological carrier. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 33)
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9. A method of making a simulant for triggering, testing or calibrating aerosol systems, comprising the steps of:
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providing a non-biological carrier, and encapsulating natural fluorophores in said non-biological carrier to produce a simulant for testing or calibrating the aerosol systems. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method of making a simulant for triggering, testing or calibrating systems for detecting microorganisms, comprising the steps of:
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providing biodegradable polymers, providing natural fluorophores, and mixing said biodegradable polymers and said natural fluorophores to produce a simulant for testing, triggering or calibrating fluorescence detection systems. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21)
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22. A human-safe apparatus that provides a desired fluorescence effect, comprising:
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a non-biological carrier, and natural fluorophores encapsulated in said non-biological carrier. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 36)
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28. A method of making a particle for testing or calibrating systems for detecting microorganisms, comprising the steps of:
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providing a non-biological carrier, and encapsulating natural fluorophores in said non-biological carrier to produce a desired fluorescence effect.
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