US20110002822A1 - Explosives tester - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to testing and more particularly to an explosives tester.
- Vapor detection is achieved using trained animals, gas chromatography, ion mobility mass spectrometry, and bioluminescence, as examples. All of these techniques suffer from the inherently low vapor pressures of most explosives. Bulk detection of explosives may be performed using x-ray imaging which cannot detect the explosives themselves, but rather detects metallic device components. Another method for bulk detection involves using energetic x-rays to activate nitrogen atoms in the explosives, thereby generating positrons which are detected. This technique requires an x-ray generator and a minimum of several hundred grams of explosives.
- AN residue ammonium nitrate residue
- PETN penentaerythritol tetranitrate
- AN ammonium nitrate
- U.S. Pat. No. 5,679,584 for a method for chemical detection issued Oct. 2, 1997 to Daryl Sunny Mileaf and Noe Esau Rodriquez, II provides the following state of the art information, “a method for detecting a target substance which includes collecting a substance sample; introducing the substance sample into a substance card having at least one preselected reagent responsive to the presence of the target substance and having a light-transmissive chamber; and inserting the substance card into a substance detector device having a photosensor and adapted to receive the substance card. Once the substance detector card has been inserted into the substance detector, the method continues by mixing the substance sample with the preselected reagents for a preselected mixing period, thus producing a measurand having a target substance reaction.”
- the present invention provides an explosives tester system.
- the explosives tester system can be used anywhere as a primary screening tool by non-technical personnel to determine whether a surface contains explosives.
- One embodiment of the present invention comprises an explosives tester system for testing for explosives associated with a test location.
- the system comprises a first explosives detecting reagent; a first reagent holder and dispenser, the first reagent holder and dispenser containing the first explosives detecting reagent; a second explosives detecting reagent, a second reagent holder and dispenser containing the second explosives detecting reagent; a sample collection unit for exposure to the test location, exposure to the first explosives detecting reagent, and exposure to the second explosives detecting reagent; and a environmental unit for receiving the sample collection unit and processing the sample collection unit for testing the test location for the explosives.
- the explosives tester system comprises a body with a sample collection unit.
- a first reagent holder and dispenser is operatively connected to the sample collection unit.
- the first reagent holder and dispenser contains a first explosives detecting reagent (reagent A) and is positioned to deliver the first explosives detecting reagent to the sample collection unit.
- a second reagent holder and dispenser is operatively connected to the sample collection unit.
- the second reagent holder and dispenser contains a second explosives detecting reagent (reagent B) and is positioned to deliver the second explosives detecting reagent to the sample collection unit.
- a environmental unit for processing the sample collection unit for testing the test location for the explosives is operatively connected to the sample collection unit.
- the explosives tester uses a simple and rapid method of operation.
- the collection unit is exposed to a suspect substance. This may be accomplished by the collection unit being swiped across a surface containing the suspect substance or the collection unit may be exposed to the suspect substance in other ways such as adding the suspect substance to the collection unit.
- the first reagent (reagent A) is deposited onto the collection unit with the suspect substance. If the collection unit becomes colored, it's positive for explosives. If no color appears then the additional steps are performed. In the next step, a heater is activated. If a color appears on the collection unit, the test positive for explosives. If no color appears then the additional step is performed. In the next step, the second reagent (reagent B) is a deposited onto the collection unit with the suspect substance. If the collection unit becomes colored, the test is positive for explosives. If no color appears then the test is negative for explosives.
- FIG. 1 illustrates a one embodiment of an explosives tester constructed in accordance with the present invention.
- FIG. 2 illustrates another embodiment of an explosives tester constructed in accordance with the present invention.
- FIG. 3 illustrates another embodiment of an explosives tester constructed in accordance with the present invention.
- FIG. 4 illustrates yet another embodiment of an explosives tester constructed in accordance with the present invention.
- FIG. 5 illustrates another embodiment of an explosives tester constructed in accordance with the present invention.
- FIG. 6 illustrates another embodiment of an explosives tester constructed in accordance with the present invention.
- the explosives tester 100 comprises a first explosives detecting reagent 101 , a first reagent holder and dispenser 103 , a second explosives detecting reagent 102 , a second reagent holder and dispenser 104 , containing said second explosives detecting reagent, a sample collection unit 110 , and a heater 105 for receiving said sample collection unit 110 .
- the first reagent holder and dispenser 103 contains and dispenses the first explosives detecting reagent 101 .
- the second reagent holder and dispenser 104 contains and dispenses the second explosives detecting reagent 102 .
- the heater 105 is positioned on a battery pack 109 that provides electrical power for the heater 105 .
- the heater 105 includes a ceramic heating pad 106 and a receiving unit 107 for receiving the sample collection unit 110 .
- a button switch 108 controls the battery pack 109 to turn the power on for a predetermined amount of time.
- Other types of heaters can be used for the heater 105 , such as chemical heaters.
- the heater 105 is a chemical heater and the battery pack 109 is not included. Chemical heaters are well known in the art and need not be described here.
- the explosives tester 100 uses a simple and rapid procedure summarized by the following four step operation:
- a sample collection unit 110 is exposed to the suspect substance. This may be accomplished by the sample collection unit 110 being swiped across a surface containing the suspect substance or the sample collection unit 110 may be exposed to the suspect substance in other ways such as adding the suspect substance to the sample collection unit 110 .
- STEP 2 The first explosives detecting reagent 101 from first reagent holder and dispenser 103 is deposited onto the sample collection unit 110 with the suspect substance. If the sample collection unit 110 becomes colored, it's positive for explosives. If no color appears then the additional steps are performed.
- the heater 105 is activated.
- the sample collection unit 110 is positioned in the receiving unit 107 .
- the button switch 108 is pushed and the heater 105 is activated for a predetermined amount of time heating the ceramic pad 106 and the sample collection unit 110 . If a color appears on the sample collection unit 110 , it's positive for explosives. If no color appears then the additional step is performed.
- the heater 105 is activated.
- the sample collection unit 110 after is has been exposed to the second explosives detecting reagent 102 is positioned in the receiving unit 107 .
- the button switch 108 is pushed and the heater 105 is activated for a predetermined amount of time heating the ceramic pad 106 and the sample collection unit 110 . If a color appears on the sample collection unit 110 , it's positive for explosives. If no color appears then the test is negative for explosives.
- the particular embodiment of the explosives tester 100 uses reagents depending on the type of explosives present, the chemistry reaction scheme, the types of chemicals, the concentrations, the quantity, and the heat.
- a large number of common military and industrial explosives can be easily detected such as HMX, RDX, NG, TATB, Tetryl, PETN, TNT, DNT, TNB, DNB and NC. Many more compounds are being added to this list.
- the explosives tester 100 is fast, sensitive, and is easy to implement.
- the explosives tester 100 can be used virtually anywhere, car portal checkpoints, airports, first responders, Federal, State, and local agencies.
- the explosives tester 100 can be used as a primary screening tool by non technical personnel to determine whether a surface contains explosives. Explosive Ordinance Disposal teams cannot simply explode suspect packages for concerns of disbursing radioactive material, biological agents, or chemical agents.
- a swab 111 is attached to one end of a pencil sized wand 112 to provide the sample collection unit 110 .
- the other end of the wand 112 serves as a handle.
- the swab 111 can be made of cotton, paper, polymer, or various other materials that will serve to retain and/or collect a sample.
- the wand 112 can be made of plastic, wood, metal, or various other materials.
- the swab 111 is attached to the wand by any suitable means such as glue, heating, crimping or various other means of attachment to provide the sample collection unit 110 .
- the sample collection unit is exposed to the first explosives detecting reagent 101 .
- the first explosives detecting reagent 101 contains Meisenheimer complexes.
- the sample collection unit 110 is exposed to the second explosives detecting reagent 102 .
- the second explosives detecting reagent 102 provides a Griess reaction.
- the Meisenheimer complexes and Griess reaction are well known in the art and need not be described here.
- the explosives testers 100 can be stored and carried in a case.
- the explosives tester for explosives 100 can be used virtually anywhere, car portal checkpoints, airports, first responders, Federal, State, and local agencies.
- a large number of common military and industrial explosives can be easily detected such as HMX, RDX, NG, TATB, Tetryl, PETN, TNT, DNT, TNB, DNB and NC.
- the explosives tester 200 comprises a body 201 with a sample collection unit 206 operatively connected to the body 201 .
- a first explosives detecting reagent 204 (reagent A) is contained in a first reagent holder and dispenser 202 that is operatively connected to the body 201 and the sample collection unit 206 .
- the first reagent holder and dispenser 202 containing the first explosives detecting reagent 204 is positioned to deliver the first explosives detecting reagent 204 to the sample collection unit 206 .
- a second explosives detecting reagent 205 (reagent B) is contained in a second reagent holder and dispenser 203 operatively connected to the body 201 and the sample collection unit 206 .
- the second reagent holder and dispenser 203 containing the second explosives detecting reagent 205 is positioned to deliver the second explosives detecting reagent 203 to the sample collection unit 206 .
- a heater 207 is operatively connected to the sample collection unit 206 .
- the sample collection unit in the embodiment 200 comprises a disk shaped cotton pad 206 that is attached to the body 201 .
- the pad 206 can be made of cotton, paper, polymer, or various other materials that will serve to retain and/or collect a sample.
- the body 201 can be made of polymer, plastic, wood, metal, or various other materials.
- the pad 206 is positioned on the heater 207 .
- the heater 207 is attached to the body 201 by any suitable means such as thermoset, glue, or various other means of attachment.
- the first reagent holder and dispenser 202 contains the first explosives detecting reagent 204 (reagent A) and the second reagent holder and dispenser 203 contains the second explosives detecting reagent 205 (reagent B).
- the reagent A contains Meisenheimer complexes.
- the reagent B provides a Griess reaction. The Meisenheimer complexes and Griess reaction are well known in the art and need not be described here.
- the first reagent holder and dispenser 202 is positioned to deliver the first explosives detecting reagent (reagent A) 204 to the pad 206 .
- the second reagent holder and dispenser 203 is positioned to deliver the second explosives detecting reagent (reagent B) 205 to the pad 206 .
- the first and second reagent holders and dispensers 202 and 203 have openings 208 and 209 respectively that allow deliver of the first explosives detecting reagent (reagent A) 204 and the second explosives detecting reagent (reagent B) 205 to the pad 206 .
- the first and second reagent holders and dispensers 202 and 203 can have dispensing units such as needle valves. This type of dispensing vial is well know in the art and is readily availed for purchase from many suppliers.
- the heater 207 is located beneath the pad 206 and in contact with the pad 206 .
- the heater 207 is an electrical heater with a heating element extending in zig zag arrangements and electrical leads 210 and 211 .
- the electrical leads 210 and 211 can be connected to an external battery 212 with corresponding lead holes 213 and 214 .
- Other types of heaters can be used for the heater 207 , such as chemical heaters.
- the heater 207 is a chemical heater and the electrical leads 210 and 211 and battery 212 are not included.
- the chemical heater 207 is well known in the art and need not be described here.
- the explosives tester 200 uses a simple and rapid procedure summarized by the following four step operation:
- STEP 1 A suspect surface is swiped with the pad 206 . This will cause any explosives residue to be collected and held by the pad 206 .
- the dispensing vial 202 is used for dispensing reagent A 204 through opening 208 onto pad 206 .
- the regent A 204 contacts any explosives residue that has been collected by pad 206 . If the pad 207 becomes colored, the test is positive for explosives. If no color appears the test for explosives is negative to this point.
- the heater 207 is activated. This causes the pad 207 , reagent A 204 , and any explosives residue to become heated. If the pad 207 now becomes colored, the test is positive for explosives. If no color appears the test for explosives is negative to this point.
- the dispensing vial 203 is used for dispensing reagent B 205 through opening 209 onto pad 206 .
- the regent B 205 contacts any explosives residue that has been collected by pad 206 . If the pad 207 becomes colored, the test is positive for explosives. If no color appears the test for explosives is negative.
- the explosives tester 200 provides a simple, chemical, field spot-test by to provide a rapid screen for the presence of a broad range of explosive residues.
- the explosives tester 200 is fast, extremely sensitive, low-cost, very easy to implement, and provides a very low rate of false positives.
- the explosives tester for explosives 200 provides a fast, sensitive, low-cost, very easy to implement system for testing the suspected packages.
- the explosives tester for explosives 200 is inexpensive and disposable.
- the explosives tester for explosives 200 has detection limits between 0.1 to 100 nanograms, depending on the type of explosives present.
- a large number of common military and industrial explosives can be easily detected such as HMX, RDX, NG, TATB, Tetryl, PETN, TNT, DNT, TNB, DNB and NC.
- the explosives tester 200 is small enough that a number of them can fit in a pocket or brief case.
- the explosives tester 300 comprises a body 301 with a sample collection unit 306 operatively connected to the body 301 .
- a first explosives detecting reagent 304 (reagent A) is contained in a first reagent holder and dispenser 302 that is operatively connected to the body 301 and the sample collection unit 306 .
- the first reagent holder and dispenser 302 containing the first explosives detecting reagent 304 is positioned to deliver the first explosives detecting reagent 304 to the sample collection unit 306 .
- a second explosives detecting reagent 305 (reagent B) is contained in a second reagent holder and dispenser 303 operatively connected to the body 301 and the sample collection unit 306 .
- the second reagent holder and dispenser 303 containing the second explosives detecting reagent 305 is positioned to deliver the second explosives detecting reagent 303 to the sample collection unit 306 .
- a heater 307 is operatively connected to the sample collection unit 306 .
- the sample collection unit in the embodiment 300 comprises a disk shaped cotton pad 306 that is attached to the body 301 .
- the pad 306 can be made of cotton, paper, polymer, or various other materials that will serve to retain and/or collect a sample.
- the body 301 can be made of polymer, plastic, wood, metal, or various other materials.
- the pad 306 is positioned on the heater 307 .
- the heater 307 is attached to the body 301 by any suitable means such as thermoset, glue, or various other means of attachment.
- the first reagent holder and dispenser 302 contains the first explosives detecting reagent 304 (reagent A) and the second reagent holder and dispenser 303 contains the second explosives detecting reagent 305 (reagent B).
- the reagent A contains Meisenheimer complexes.
- the reagent B provides a Griess reaction. The Meisenheimer complexes and Griess reaction are well known in the art and need not be described here.
- the first reagent holder and dispenser 302 is positioned to deliver the first explosives detecting reagent (reagent A) 304 to the pad 306 .
- the second reagent holder and dispenser 303 is positioned to deliver the second explosives detecting reagent (reagent B) 305 to the pad 306 .
- the first and second reagent holders and dispensers 302 and 303 have openings 308 and 309 respectively that allow deliver of the first explosives detecting reagent (reagent A) 304 and the second explosives detecting reagent (reagent B) 305 to the pad 306 .
- the first and second reagent holders and dispensers 302 and 303 can have dispensing units such as needle valves. This type of dispensing vial is well know in the art and is readily available for purchase from many suppliers.
- the heater 307 is located beneath the pad 306 and in contact with the pad 306 .
- the heater 307 is a chemical heater. Chemical heaters, such as heater 307 , are well known in the art and need not be described here.
- the explosives tester 300 uses a simple and rapid procedure summarized by the following four step operation:
- STEP 1 A suspect surface is swiped with the pad 306 . This will cause any explosives residue to be collected and held by the pad 306 .
- the dispensing vial 302 is used for dispensing reagent A 304 through opening 308 onto pad 306 .
- the regent A 304 contacts any explosives residue that has been collected by pad 306 . If the pad 307 becomes colored, the test is positive for explosives. If no color appears the test for explosives is negative to this point.
- the heater 307 is activated. This causes the pad 307 , reagent A 304 , and any explosives residue to become heated. If the pad 307 now becomes colored, the test is positive for explosives. If no color appears the test for explosives is negative to this point.
- the dispensing vial 303 is used for dispensing reagent B 305 through opening 309 onto pad 306 .
- the regent B 305 contacts any explosives residue that has been collected by pad 306 . If the pad 307 becomes colored, the test is positive for explosives. If no color appears the test for explosives is negative.
- the explosives tester 300 provides a simple, chemical, field spot-test by to provide a rapid screen for the presence of a broad range of explosive residues.
- the explosives tester 300 is fast, extremely sensitive, low-cost, very easy to implement, and provides a very low rate of false positives.
- the explosives tester for explosives 300 provides a fast, sensitive, low-cost, very easy to implement system for testing the suspected packages.
- the explosives tester for explosives 300 is inexpensive and disposable.
- the explosives tester for explosives 300 has detection limits between 0.1 to 100 nanograms, depending on the type of explosives present.
- FIG. 4 yet another embodiment of an inspection tester for explosives constructed in accordance with the present invention is illustrated.
- the inspection tester 400 comprises a body 401 with a sample pad 406 operatively connected to the body 401 .
- a first explosives detecting reagent 404 (reagent A) is contained in a first reagent holder and dispenser 402 that is operatively connected to the body 401 and the sample pad 406 .
- the first reagent holder and dispenser 402 containing the first explosives detecting reagent 404 is positioned to deliver the first explosives detecting reagent 404 to the sample pad 406 .
- a second explosives detecting reagent 405 (reagent B) is contained in a second reagent holder and dispenser 403 operatively connected to the body 401 and the sample pad 406 .
- the second reagent holder and dispenser 403 containing the second explosives detecting reagent 405 is positioned to deliver the second explosives detecting reagent 403 to the sample pad 406 .
- a heater 407 is operatively connected to the sample pad 406 .
- the sample pad in the embodiment 400 comprises a disk shaped cotton pad 406 that is attached to the body 401 .
- the pad 406 can be made of cotton, paper, polymer, or various other materials that will serve to retain and/or collect a sample.
- the body 401 can be made of polymer, plastic, wood, metal, or various other materials.
- the pad 406 is attached to the body 401 by any suitable means such as thermoset, glue, or various other means of attachment.
- the first reagent holder and dispenser 402 contains the first explosives detecting reagent 404 (reagent A) and the second reagent holder and dispenser 403 contains the second explosives detecting reagent 405 (reagent B).
- the reagent A contains Meisenheimer complexes.
- the reagent B provides a Griess reaction. The Meisenheimer complexes and Griess reaction are well known in the art and need not be described here.
- the first reagent holder and dispenser 402 is positioned to deliver the first explosives detecting reagent (reagent A) 404 to the pad 406 .
- the second reagent holder and dispenser 403 is positioned to deliver the second explosives detecting reagent (reagent B) 405 to the pad 406 .
- the first and second reagent holders and dispensers 402 and 403 are squeezable vials with internal valves 408 and 409 respectively that deliver the first explosives detecting reagent (reagent A) 404 and the second explosives detecting reagent (reagent B) 405 to the pad 406 . This type of squeezable vial is well know in the art and is readily availed for purchase from many suppliers.
- the heater 407 is located beneath the pad 406 and in contact with the pad 406 .
- the heater 407 is an electrical heater with a heating element extending in zig zag arrangements and electrical leads 410 and 411 .
- the electrical leads 410 and 411 can be connected to an external battery 412 with corresponding lead holes 413 and 414 .
- Other types of heaters can be used for the heater 407 , such as chemical heaters.
- the inspection tester 400 uses a simple and rapid procedure summarized by the following four step operation:
- STEP 1 A suspect surface is swiped with the pad 406 . This will cause any explosives residue to be collected and held by the pad 406 .
- STEP 2 The squeezable vial 402 is pressed dispensing reagent A 404 through internal valve 408 onto pad 406 .
- the regent A 404 contacts any explosives residue that has been collected by pad 406 . If the pad 407 becomes colored, the test is positive for explosives. If no color appears the test for explosives is negative to this point.
- the heater 407 is activated. This causes the pad 407 , reagent A 404 , and any explosives residue to become heated. If the pad 407 now becomes colored, the test is positive for explosives. If no color appears the test for explosives is negative to this point.
- STEP 4 The squeezable vial 403 is pressed dispensing reagent B 405 through internal valve 409 onto pad 406 .
- the regent B 405 contacts any explosives residue that has been collected by pad 406 . If the pad 407 becomes colored, the test is positive for explosives. If no color appears the test for explosives is negative.
- the inspection tester 400 provides a simple, chemical, field spot-test by to provide a rapid screen for the presence of a broad range of explosive residues.
- the inspection tester 400 is fast, extremely sensitive, low-cost, very easy to implement, and provides a very low rate of false positives.
- the inspection tester for explosives 400 provides a fast, sensitive, low-cost, very easy to implement system for testing the suspected packages.
- the inspection tester for explosives 400 is inexpensive and disposable.
- the inspection tester for explosives 400 has detection limits between 0.1 to 100 nanograms, depending on the type of explosives present. A large number of common military and industrial explosives can be easily detected such as HMX, RDX, NG, TATB, Tetryl, PETN, TNT, DNT, TNB, DNB and NC.
- the inspection tester 400 is small enough that a number of them can fit in a pocket or brief case.
- the explosives tester 500 comprises a first explosives detecting reagent 501 , a first reagent holder and dispenser 503 , a second explosives detecting reagent 502 , a second reagent holder and dispenser 504 , containing said second explosives detecting reagent, a sample collection unit 510 , and a dryer 505 for receiving said sample collection unit 510 .
- the first reagent holder and dispenser 503 contains and dispenses the first explosives detecting reagent 501 .
- the second reagent holder and dispenser 504 contains and dispenses the second explosives detecting reagent 502 .
- the dryer 505 is positioned on a battery pack 509 that provides electrical power for the dryer 505 .
- the dryer 505 includes a blower 506 and a receiving unit 507 for receiving the sample collection unit 510 . Holes 508 in the receiving unit 507 provide vents for the air produced by blower 506 .
- Other types of dryers can be used for the dryer 506 . Dryers are well known in the art and need not be described here.
- the explosives tester 500 uses a simple and rapid procedure summarized by the following four step operation:
- a sample collection unit 510 is exposed to the suspect substance. This may be accomplished by the sample collection unit 510 being swiped across a surface containing the suspect substance or the sample collection unit 510 may be exposed to the suspect substance in other ways such as adding the suspect substance to the sample collection unit 510 .
- STEP 2 The first explosives detecting reagent 501 from first reagent holder and dispenser 503 is deposited onto the sample collection unit 510 with the suspect substance. If the sample collection unit 510 becomes colored, it's positive for explosives. If no color appears then the additional steps are performed.
- the dryer 505 is activated.
- the sample collection unit 510 is positioned in the receiving unit 507 .
- the blower 506 blows air across the sample collection unit 510 . If a color appears on the sample collection unit 510 , it's positive for explosives. If no color appears then the additional step is performed.
- the second explosives detecting reagent 502 from second reagent holder and dispenser 504 is deposited onto the sample collection unit 510 with the suspect substance. If the sample collection unit 510 becomes colored, it's positive for explosives. If no color appears then the test is negative for explosives.
- the dryer 505 is activated.
- the sample collection unit 510 after is has been exposed to the second explosives detecting reagent 502 is positioned in the receiving unit 507 .
- the blower 506 blows air across the sample collection unit 510 . If a color appears on the sample collection unit 510 , it's positive for explosives. If no color appears then the test is negative for explosives.
- the particular embodiment of the explosives tester 500 uses reagents depending on the type of explosives present, the chemistry reaction scheme, the types of chemicals, the concentrations, the quantity, and the heat.
- a large number of common military and industrial explosives can be easily detected such as HMX, RDX, NG, TATB, Tetryl, PETN, TNT, DNT, TNB, DNB and NC. Many more compounds are being added to this list.
- the explosives tester 500 is fast, sensitive, and is easy to implement.
- the explosives tester 500 can be used virtually anywhere, car portal checkpoints, airports, first responders, Federal, State, and local agencies.
- the explosives tester 500 can be used as a primary screening tool by non technical personnel to determine whether a surface contains explosives. Explosive Ordinance Disposal teams cannot simply explode suspect packages for concerns of disbursing radioactive material, biological agents, or chemical agents.
- a swab 511 is attached to one end of a pencil sized wand 512 to provide the sample collection unit 510 .
- the other end of the wand 512 serves as a handle.
- the swab 511 can be made of cotton, paper, polymer, or various other materials that will serve to retain and/or collect a sample.
- the wand 512 can be made of plastic, wood, metal, or various other materials.
- the swab 511 is attached to the wand by any suitable means such as glue, heating, crimping or various other means of attachment to provide the sample collection unit 510 .
- the sample collection unit is exposed to the first explosives detecting reagent 501 .
- the first explosives detecting reagent 501 contains Meisenheimer complexes.
- the sample collection unit 510 is exposed to the second explosives detecting reagent 502 .
- the second explosives detecting reagent 502 provides a Griess reaction.
- the Meisenheimer complexes and Griess reaction are well known in the art and need not be described here.
- the explosives testers 500 can be stored and carried in a case.
- the explosives tester for explosives 500 can be used virtually anywhere, car portal checkpoints, airports, first responders, Federal, State, and local agencies.
- a large number of common military and industrial explosives can be easily detected such as HMX, RDX, NG, TATB, Tetryl, PETN, TNT, DNT, TNB, DNB and NC.
- the explosives tester 600 comprises a first explosives detecting reagent 601 , a first reagent holder and dispenser 603 , a second explosives detecting reagent 602 , a second reagent holder and dispenser 604 , containing said second explosives detecting reagent, a sample collection unit 610 , and a dryer 605 for receiving said sample collection unit 610 .
- the first reagent holder and dispenser 603 contains and dispenses the first explosives detecting reagent 601 .
- the second reagent holder and dispenser 604 contains and dispenses the second explosives detecting reagent 602 .
- the dryer 605 is positioned on a battery pack 609 that provides electrical power for the dryer 605 .
- the dryer 605 includes a blower 606 , a heating unit 611 and a receiving unit 607 for receiving the sample collection unit 610 . Holes 608 in the receiving unit 607 provide vents for the heated air produced by blower 606 and heating unit 611 .
- Other types of dryers can be used for the dryer 606 . Dryers with heaters are well known in the art and need not be described here.
- the explosives tester 600 uses a simple and rapid procedure summarized by the following four step operation:
- a sample collection unit 610 is exposed to the suspect substance. This may be accomplished by the sample collection unit 610 being swiped across a surface containing the suspect substance or the sample collection unit 610 may be exposed to the suspect substance in other ways such as adding the suspect substance to the sample collection unit 610 .
- STEP 2 The first explosives detecting reagent 601 from first reagent holder and dispenser 603 is deposited onto the sample collection unit 610 with the suspect substance. If the sample collection unit 610 becomes colored, it's positive for explosives. If no color appears then the additional steps are performed.
- the dryer 605 is activated.
- the sample collection unit 610 is positioned in the receiving unit 607 .
- the blower 606 and heating unit 611 blows hot air across the sample collection unit 610 . If a color appears on the sample collection unit 610 , it's positive for explosives. If no color appears then the additional step is performed.
- the second explosives detecting reagent 602 from second reagent holder and dispenser 604 is deposited onto the sample collection unit 610 with the suspect substance. If the sample collection unit 610 becomes colored, it's positive for explosives. If no color appears then the test is negative for explosives.
- the dryer 605 is activated.
- the sample collection unit 610 after is has been exposed to the second explosives detecting reagent 602 is positioned in the receiving unit 607 .
- the blower 606 and heating unit 611 blows hot air across the sample collection unit 610 . If a color appears on the sample collection unit 610 , it's positive for explosives. If no color appears then the test is negative for explosives.
- the particular embodiment of the explosives tester 600 uses reagents depending on the type of explosives present, the chemistry reaction scheme, the types of chemicals, the concentrations, the quantity, and the heat.
- a large number of common military and industrial explosives can be easily detected such as HMX, RDX, NG, TATB, Tetryl, PETN, TNT, DNT, TNB, DNB and NC. Many more compounds are being added to this list.
- the explosives tester 600 is fast, sensitive, and is easy to implement.
- the explosives tester 600 can be used virtually anywhere, car portal checkpoints, airports, first responders, Federal, State, and local agencies.
- the explosives tester 600 can be used as a primary screening tool by non technical personnel to determine whether a surface contains explosives. Explosive Ordinance Disposal teams cannot simply explode suspect packages for concerns of disbursing radioactive material, biological agents, or chemical agents.
- a swab 611 is attached to one end of a pencil sized wand 612 to provide the sample collection unit 610 .
- the other end of the wand 612 serves as a handle.
- the swab 611 can be made of cotton, paper, polymer, or various other materials that will serve to retain and/or collect a sample.
- the wand 612 can be made of plastic, wood, metal, or various other materials.
- the swab 611 is attached to the wand by any suitable means such as glue, heating, crimping or various other means of attachment to provide the sample collection unit 610 .
- the sample collection unit is exposed to the first explosives detecting reagent 601 .
- the first explosives detecting reagent 601 contains Meisenheimer complexes.
- the sample collection unit 610 is exposed to the second explosives detecting reagent 602 .
- the second explosives detecting reagent 602 provides a Griess reaction.
- the Meisenheimer complexes and Griess reaction are well known in the art and need not be described here.
- the explosives testers 600 can be stored and carried in a case.
- the explosives tester for explosives 600 can be used virtually anywhere, car portal checkpoints, airports, first responders, Federal, State, and local agencies.
- a large number of common military and industrial explosives can be easily detected such as HMX, RDX, NG, TATB, Tetryl, PETN, TNT, DNT, TNB, DNB and NC.
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Description
- This application is a Continuation-In-Part (CIP) of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/610,904 entitled “Inspection Tester for Explosives,” filed on Jun. 30, 2003 by Jeffrey S. Haas, Randall L. Simpson, and Joe H. Satcher. The disclosure of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/610,904 entitled “Inspection Tester for Explosives,” filed on Jun. 30, 200 by Jeffrey S. Haas, Randall L. Simpson, and Joe H. Satcher is incorporated herein in its entirety by this reference.
- The United States Government has rights in this invention pursuant to Contract No. W-7405-ENG-48 between the United States Department of Energy and the University of California for the operation of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.
- 1. Field of Endeavor
- The present invention relates to testing and more particularly to an explosives tester.
- 2. State of Technology
- U.S. Pat. No. 5,638,166 for an apparatus and method for rapid detection of explosives residue from the deflagration signature thereof issued Jun. 10, 1997 to Herbert O. Funsten and David J. McComas and assigned to The Regents of the University of California provides the following state of the art information, “Explosives are a core component of nuclear, biological, chemical and conventional weapons, as well as of terrorist devices such as car, luggage, and letter bombs. Current methods for detecting the presence of explosives include vapor detection, bulk detection, and tagging. However, these methods have significant difficulties dependent upon the nature of the signature that is detected. See, Fetterolf et al., Portable Instrumentation: New Weapons in the War Against Drugs and Terrorism,” Proc. SPIE 2092 (1993) 40, Yinon and Zitrin, in Modern Methods and Applications in Analysis of Explosions, (Wiley, New York, 1993) Chap. 6; and references therein. Vapor detection is achieved using trained animals, gas chromatography, ion mobility mass spectrometry, and bioluminescence, as examples. All of these techniques suffer from the inherently low vapor pressures of most explosives. Bulk detection of explosives may be performed using x-ray imaging which cannot detect the explosives themselves, but rather detects metallic device components. Another method for bulk detection involves using energetic x-rays to activate nitrogen atoms in the explosives, thereby generating positrons which are detected. This technique requires an x-ray generator and a minimum of several hundred grams of explosives. Bulk detection is also accomplished using thermal neutron activation which requires a source of neutrons and a .gamma.-radiation detector. Thus, bulk detection is not sensitive to trace quantities of explosives and requires large, expensive instrumentation. Tagging requires that all explosives be tagged with, for example, an easily detected vapor. However, since tagging is not mandatory in the United States, this procedure is clearly not reliable. It turns out that there are no technologies for performing accurate, real-time (<6 sec) detection and analysis of trace explosives in situ. Only trained dogs can achieve this goal.
- It is known that surfaces in contact with explosives (for example, during storage, handling, or device fabrication) will readily become contaminated with explosive particulates as a result of their inherent stickiness. This phenomenon is illustrated in studies that show large persistence of explosives on hands, even after several washings (J. D. Twibell et al., “Transfer of Nitroglycerine to Hands During Contact with Commercial Explosives,” J. Forensic Science 27 (1982) 783; J. D. Twibell et al., “The Persistence of Military Explosives on Hands,” J. Forensic Science 29 (1984) 284). Furthermore, cross contamination in which a secondary surface is contaminated by contact with a contaminated primary surface can also readily occur. For example, a measurable amount of ammonium nitrate (AN) residue has been found on the lease documents for a rental truck, and significant amounts of the explosives PETN (pentaerythritol tetranitrate) and/or AN have been found on clothing and inside vehicles of suspects in two well-publicized bombings. Therefore, explosive residue will likely persist in large amounts on the explosive packaging and environs, as well as on the individuals involved in building the explosive device, which can provide an avenue for detection of the presence of explosives.
- U.S. Pat. No. 5,679,584 for a method for chemical detection issued Oct. 2, 1997 to Daryl Sunny Mileaf and Noe Esau Rodriquez, II provides the following state of the art information, “a method for detecting a target substance which includes collecting a substance sample; introducing the substance sample into a substance card having at least one preselected reagent responsive to the presence of the target substance and having a light-transmissive chamber; and inserting the substance card into a substance detector device having a photosensor and adapted to receive the substance card. Once the substance detector card has been inserted into the substance detector, the method continues by mixing the substance sample with the preselected reagents for a preselected mixing period, thus producing a measurand having a target substance reaction.”
- U.S. Pat. No. 6,470,730 for a dry transfer method for the preparation of explosives test samples issued Oct. 29, 2002 to Robert T. Chamberlain and assigned to The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Transportation provides the following state of the art information, “method of preparing samples for testing explosive and drug detectors of the type that search for particles in air. A liquid containing the substance of interest is placed on a flexible Teflon® surface and allowed to dry, then the Teflon® surface is rubbed onto an item that is to be tested for the presence of the substance of interest. The particles of the substance of interest are transferred to the item but are readily picked up by an air stream or other sampling device and carried into the detector.”
- Features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description. Applicants are providing this description, which includes drawings and examples of specific embodiments, to give a broad representation of the invention. Various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art from this description and by practice of the invention. The scope of the invention is not intended to be limited to the particular forms disclosed and the invention covers all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the claims.
- The present invention provides an explosives tester system. The explosives tester system can be used anywhere as a primary screening tool by non-technical personnel to determine whether a surface contains explosives. One embodiment of the present invention comprises an explosives tester system for testing for explosives associated with a test location. The system comprises a first explosives detecting reagent; a first reagent holder and dispenser, the first reagent holder and dispenser containing the first explosives detecting reagent; a second explosives detecting reagent, a second reagent holder and dispenser containing the second explosives detecting reagent; a sample collection unit for exposure to the test location, exposure to the first explosives detecting reagent, and exposure to the second explosives detecting reagent; and a environmental unit for receiving the sample collection unit and processing the sample collection unit for testing the test location for the explosives. In another embodiment, the explosives tester system comprises a body with a sample collection unit. A first reagent holder and dispenser is operatively connected to the sample collection unit. The first reagent holder and dispenser contains a first explosives detecting reagent (reagent A) and is positioned to deliver the first explosives detecting reagent to the sample collection unit. A second reagent holder and dispenser is operatively connected to the sample collection unit. The second reagent holder and dispenser contains a second explosives detecting reagent (reagent B) and is positioned to deliver the second explosives detecting reagent to the sample collection unit. A environmental unit for processing the sample collection unit for testing the test location for the explosives is operatively connected to the sample collection unit.
- The explosives tester uses a simple and rapid method of operation. The collection unit is exposed to a suspect substance. This may be accomplished by the collection unit being swiped across a surface containing the suspect substance or the collection unit may be exposed to the suspect substance in other ways such as adding the suspect substance to the collection unit. The first reagent (reagent A) is deposited onto the collection unit with the suspect substance. If the collection unit becomes colored, it's positive for explosives. If no color appears then the additional steps are performed. In the next step, a heater is activated. If a color appears on the collection unit, the test positive for explosives. If no color appears then the additional step is performed. In the next step, the second reagent (reagent B) is a deposited onto the collection unit with the suspect substance. If the collection unit becomes colored, the test is positive for explosives. If no color appears then the test is negative for explosives.
- The invention is susceptible to modifications and alternative forms. Specific embodiments are shown by way of example. It is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the particular forms disclosed. The invention covers all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the claims.
- The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated into and constitute a part of the specification, illustrate specific embodiments of the invention and, together with the general description of the invention given above, and the detailed description of the specific embodiments, serve to explain the principles of the invention.
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FIG. 1 illustrates a one embodiment of an explosives tester constructed in accordance with the present invention. -
FIG. 2 illustrates another embodiment of an explosives tester constructed in accordance with the present invention. -
FIG. 3 illustrates another embodiment of an explosives tester constructed in accordance with the present invention. -
FIG. 4 illustrates yet another embodiment of an explosives tester constructed in accordance with the present invention. -
FIG. 5 illustrates another embodiment of an explosives tester constructed in accordance with the present invention. -
FIG. 6 illustrates another embodiment of an explosives tester constructed in accordance with the present invention. - Referring now to the drawings and the following detailed description, detailed information about the invention is provided including the description of specific embodiments. The detailed description serves to explain the principles of the invention. The invention is susceptible to modifications and alternative forms. The invention is not limited to the particular forms disclosed. The invention covers all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the claims.
- Referring now to
FIG. 1 the drawings, an illustration of one embodiment of an explosives tester constructed in accordance with the present invention is illustrated. This embodiment of the explosives tester is designated generally by thereference numeral 100. Theexplosives tester 100 comprises a firstexplosives detecting reagent 101, a first reagent holder anddispenser 103, a secondexplosives detecting reagent 102, a second reagent holder anddispenser 104, containing said second explosives detecting reagent, asample collection unit 110, and aheater 105 for receiving saidsample collection unit 110. The first reagent holder anddispenser 103 contains and dispenses the firstexplosives detecting reagent 101. The second reagent holder anddispenser 104 contains and dispenses the secondexplosives detecting reagent 102. Theheater 105 is positioned on abattery pack 109 that provides electrical power for theheater 105. Theheater 105 includes aceramic heating pad 106 and a receivingunit 107 for receiving thesample collection unit 110. Abutton switch 108 controls thebattery pack 109 to turn the power on for a predetermined amount of time. Other types of heaters can be used for theheater 105, such as chemical heaters. In another embodiment theheater 105 is a chemical heater and thebattery pack 109 is not included. Chemical heaters are well known in the art and need not be described here. - The structural details of embodiment of an
explosives tester 100 for explosives constructed in accordance with the present invention having been described, the operation of theexplosives tester 100 will now be considered. Theexplosives tester 100 uses a simple and rapid procedure summarized by the following four step operation: - STEP 1) A
sample collection unit 110 is exposed to the suspect substance. This may be accomplished by thesample collection unit 110 being swiped across a surface containing the suspect substance or thesample collection unit 110 may be exposed to the suspect substance in other ways such as adding the suspect substance to thesample collection unit 110. - STEP 2) The first
explosives detecting reagent 101 from first reagent holder anddispenser 103 is deposited onto thesample collection unit 110 with the suspect substance. If thesample collection unit 110 becomes colored, it's positive for explosives. If no color appears then the additional steps are performed. - STEP 3) The
heater 105 is activated. Thesample collection unit 110 is positioned in the receivingunit 107. Thebutton switch 108 is pushed and theheater 105 is activated for a predetermined amount of time heating theceramic pad 106 and thesample collection unit 110. If a color appears on thesample collection unit 110, it's positive for explosives. If no color appears then the additional step is performed. - STEP 4) The second
explosives detecting reagent 102 from second reagent holder anddispenser 104 is deposited onto thesample collection unit 110 with the suspect substance. If thesample collection unit 110 becomes colored, it's positive for explosives. If no color appears then the test is negative for explosives. - Optional Additional Step—The
heater 105 is activated. Thesample collection unit 110 after is has been exposed to the secondexplosives detecting reagent 102 is positioned in the receivingunit 107. Thebutton switch 108 is pushed and theheater 105 is activated for a predetermined amount of time heating theceramic pad 106 and thesample collection unit 110. If a color appears on thesample collection unit 110, it's positive for explosives. If no color appears then the test is negative for explosives. - The particular embodiment of the
explosives tester 100 uses reagents depending on the type of explosives present, the chemistry reaction scheme, the types of chemicals, the concentrations, the quantity, and the heat. A large number of common military and industrial explosives can be easily detected such as HMX, RDX, NG, TATB, Tetryl, PETN, TNT, DNT, TNB, DNB and NC. Many more compounds are being added to this list. - The
explosives tester 100 is fast, sensitive, and is easy to implement. Theexplosives tester 100 can be used virtually anywhere, car portal checkpoints, airports, first responders, Federal, State, and local agencies. Theexplosives tester 100 can be used as a primary screening tool by non technical personnel to determine whether a surface contains explosives. Explosive Ordinance Disposal teams cannot simply explode suspect packages for concerns of disbursing radioactive material, biological agents, or chemical agents. - The particular embodiment of an
explosives tester 100 will now be described in greater detail. As shown inFIG. 1 aswab 111 is attached to one end of a pencilsized wand 112 to provide thesample collection unit 110. The other end of thewand 112 serves as a handle. Theswab 111 can be made of cotton, paper, polymer, or various other materials that will serve to retain and/or collect a sample. Thewand 112 can be made of plastic, wood, metal, or various other materials. Theswab 111 is attached to the wand by any suitable means such as glue, heating, crimping or various other means of attachment to provide thesample collection unit 110. - The sample collection unit is exposed to the first
explosives detecting reagent 101. The firstexplosives detecting reagent 101 contains Meisenheimer complexes. Subsequently thesample collection unit 110 is exposed to the secondexplosives detecting reagent 102. The secondexplosives detecting reagent 102 provides a Griess reaction. The Meisenheimer complexes and Griess reaction are well known in the art and need not be described here. - The
explosives testers 100 can be stored and carried in a case. The explosives tester forexplosives 100 can be used virtually anywhere, car portal checkpoints, airports, first responders, Federal, State, and local agencies. A large number of common military and industrial explosives can be easily detected such as HMX, RDX, NG, TATB, Tetryl, PETN, TNT, DNT, TNB, DNB and NC. - Referring now to
FIG. 2 another embodiment of an explosives tester for explosives constructed in accordance with the present invention is illustrated. This further embodiment is designated generally by thereference numeral 200. Theexplosives tester 200 comprises abody 201 with asample collection unit 206 operatively connected to thebody 201. A first explosives detecting reagent 204 (reagent A) is contained in a first reagent holder and dispenser 202 that is operatively connected to thebody 201 and thesample collection unit 206. The first reagent holder and dispenser 202 containing the firstexplosives detecting reagent 204 is positioned to deliver the firstexplosives detecting reagent 204 to thesample collection unit 206. A second explosives detecting reagent 205 (reagent B) is contained in a second reagent holder anddispenser 203 operatively connected to thebody 201 and thesample collection unit 206. The second reagent holder anddispenser 203 containing the secondexplosives detecting reagent 205 is positioned to deliver the secondexplosives detecting reagent 203 to thesample collection unit 206. Aheater 207 is operatively connected to thesample collection unit 206. - The sample collection unit in the
embodiment 200 comprises a disk shapedcotton pad 206 that is attached to thebody 201. Thepad 206 can be made of cotton, paper, polymer, or various other materials that will serve to retain and/or collect a sample. Thebody 201 can be made of polymer, plastic, wood, metal, or various other materials. Thepad 206 is positioned on theheater 207. Theheater 207 is attached to thebody 201 by any suitable means such as thermoset, glue, or various other means of attachment. - The first reagent holder and dispenser 202 contains the first explosives detecting reagent 204 (reagent A) and the second reagent holder and
dispenser 203 contains the second explosives detecting reagent 205 (reagent B). The reagent A contains Meisenheimer complexes. The reagent B provides a Griess reaction. The Meisenheimer complexes and Griess reaction are well known in the art and need not be described here. - The first reagent holder and dispenser 202 is positioned to deliver the first explosives detecting reagent (reagent A) 204 to the
pad 206. The second reagent holder anddispenser 203 is positioned to deliver the second explosives detecting reagent (reagent B) 205 to thepad 206. The first and second reagent holders anddispensers 202 and 203 haveopenings pad 206. Instead ofsimple openings dispensers 202 and 203 can have dispensing units such as needle valves. This type of dispensing vial is well know in the art and is readily availed for purchase from many suppliers. - The
heater 207 is located beneath thepad 206 and in contact with thepad 206. Theheater 207 is an electrical heater with a heating element extending in zig zag arrangements andelectrical leads heater 207, such as chemical heaters. In another embodiment theheater 207 is a chemical heater and theelectrical leads chemical heater 207 is well known in the art and need not be described here. - The structural details of embodiment of an explosives tester for explosives constructed in accordance with the present invention having been described the operation of the
explosives tester 200 will now be considered. Theexplosives tester 200 uses a simple and rapid procedure summarized by the following four step operation: - STEP 1) A suspect surface is swiped with the
pad 206. This will cause any explosives residue to be collected and held by thepad 206. - STEP 2) The dispensing vial 202 is used for dispensing
reagent A 204 throughopening 208 ontopad 206. Theregent A 204 contacts any explosives residue that has been collected bypad 206. If thepad 207 becomes colored, the test is positive for explosives. If no color appears the test for explosives is negative to this point. - STEP 3) The
heater 207 is activated. This causes thepad 207,reagent A 204, and any explosives residue to become heated. If thepad 207 now becomes colored, the test is positive for explosives. If no color appears the test for explosives is negative to this point. - STEP 4) The dispensing
vial 203 is used for dispensingreagent B 205 throughopening 209 ontopad 206. Theregent B 205 contacts any explosives residue that has been collected bypad 206. If thepad 207 becomes colored, the test is positive for explosives. If no color appears the test for explosives is negative. - In one use of the
explosives tester 200 provides a simple, chemical, field spot-test by to provide a rapid screen for the presence of a broad range of explosive residues. Theexplosives tester 200 is fast, extremely sensitive, low-cost, very easy to implement, and provides a very low rate of false positives. The explosives tester forexplosives 200 provides a fast, sensitive, low-cost, very easy to implement system for testing the suspected packages. The explosives tester forexplosives 200 is inexpensive and disposable. The explosives tester forexplosives 200 has detection limits between 0.1 to 100 nanograms, depending on the type of explosives present. A large number of common military and industrial explosives can be easily detected such as HMX, RDX, NG, TATB, Tetryl, PETN, TNT, DNT, TNB, DNB and NC. Theexplosives tester 200 is small enough that a number of them can fit in a pocket or brief case. - Referring now to
FIG. 3 another embodiment of an explosives tester for explosives constructed in accordance with the present invention is illustrated. This further embodiment is designated generally by thereference numeral 300. Theexplosives tester 300 comprises abody 301 with asample collection unit 306 operatively connected to thebody 301. A first explosives detecting reagent 304 (reagent A) is contained in a first reagent holder anddispenser 302 that is operatively connected to thebody 301 and thesample collection unit 306. The first reagent holder anddispenser 302 containing the firstexplosives detecting reagent 304 is positioned to deliver the firstexplosives detecting reagent 304 to thesample collection unit 306. A second explosives detecting reagent 305 (reagent B) is contained in a second reagent holder anddispenser 303 operatively connected to thebody 301 and thesample collection unit 306. The second reagent holder anddispenser 303 containing the secondexplosives detecting reagent 305 is positioned to deliver the secondexplosives detecting reagent 303 to thesample collection unit 306. Aheater 307 is operatively connected to thesample collection unit 306. - The sample collection unit in the
embodiment 300 comprises a disk shapedcotton pad 306 that is attached to thebody 301. Thepad 306 can be made of cotton, paper, polymer, or various other materials that will serve to retain and/or collect a sample. Thebody 301 can be made of polymer, plastic, wood, metal, or various other materials. Thepad 306 is positioned on theheater 307. Theheater 307 is attached to thebody 301 by any suitable means such as thermoset, glue, or various other means of attachment. - The first reagent holder and
dispenser 302 contains the first explosives detecting reagent 304 (reagent A) and the second reagent holder anddispenser 303 contains the second explosives detecting reagent 305 (reagent B). The reagent A contains Meisenheimer complexes. The reagent B provides a Griess reaction. The Meisenheimer complexes and Griess reaction are well known in the art and need not be described here. - The first reagent holder and
dispenser 302 is positioned to deliver the first explosives detecting reagent (reagent A) 304 to thepad 306. The second reagent holder anddispenser 303 is positioned to deliver the second explosives detecting reagent (reagent B) 305 to thepad 306. The first and second reagent holders anddispensers openings pad 306. Instead ofsimple openings dispensers - The
heater 307 is located beneath thepad 306 and in contact with thepad 306. Theheater 307 is a chemical heater. Chemical heaters, such asheater 307, are well known in the art and need not be described here. - The structural details of embodiment of an explosives tester for explosives constructed in accordance with the present invention having been described the operation of the
explosives tester 300 will now be considered. Theexplosives tester 300 uses a simple and rapid procedure summarized by the following four step operation: - STEP 1) A suspect surface is swiped with the
pad 306. This will cause any explosives residue to be collected and held by thepad 306. - STEP 2) The dispensing
vial 302 is used for dispensingreagent A 304 throughopening 308 ontopad 306. Theregent A 304 contacts any explosives residue that has been collected bypad 306. If thepad 307 becomes colored, the test is positive for explosives. If no color appears the test for explosives is negative to this point. - STEP 3) The
heater 307 is activated. This causes thepad 307,reagent A 304, and any explosives residue to become heated. If thepad 307 now becomes colored, the test is positive for explosives. If no color appears the test for explosives is negative to this point. - STEP 4) The dispensing
vial 303 is used for dispensingreagent B 305 throughopening 309 ontopad 306. Theregent B 305 contacts any explosives residue that has been collected bypad 306. If thepad 307 becomes colored, the test is positive for explosives. If no color appears the test for explosives is negative. - In one use of the
explosives tester 300 provides a simple, chemical, field spot-test by to provide a rapid screen for the presence of a broad range of explosive residues. Theexplosives tester 300 is fast, extremely sensitive, low-cost, very easy to implement, and provides a very low rate of false positives. The explosives tester forexplosives 300 provides a fast, sensitive, low-cost, very easy to implement system for testing the suspected packages. The explosives tester forexplosives 300 is inexpensive and disposable. The explosives tester forexplosives 300 has detection limits between 0.1 to 100 nanograms, depending on the type of explosives present. A large number of common military and industrial explosives can be easily detected such as HMX, RDX, NG, TATB, Tetryl, PETN, TNT, DNT, TNB, DNB and NC. Theexplosives tester 300 is small enough that a number of them can fit in a pocket or brief case. Referring now toFIG. 4 yet another embodiment of an inspection tester for explosives constructed in accordance with the present invention is illustrated. This further embodiment is designated generally by thereference numeral 400. Theinspection tester 400 comprises abody 401 with asample pad 406 operatively connected to thebody 401. A first explosives detecting reagent 404 (reagent A) is contained in a first reagent holder and dispenser 402 that is operatively connected to thebody 401 and thesample pad 406. The first reagent holder and dispenser 402 containing the first explosives detecting reagent 404 is positioned to deliver the first explosives detecting reagent 404 to thesample pad 406. A second explosives detecting reagent 405 (reagent B) is contained in a second reagent holder and dispenser 403 operatively connected to thebody 401 and thesample pad 406. The second reagent holder and dispenser 403 containing the second explosives detecting reagent 405 is positioned to deliver the second explosives detecting reagent 403 to thesample pad 406. Aheater 407 is operatively connected to thesample pad 406. - The sample pad in the
embodiment 400 comprises a disk shapedcotton pad 406 that is attached to thebody 401. Thepad 406 can be made of cotton, paper, polymer, or various other materials that will serve to retain and/or collect a sample. Thebody 401 can be made of polymer, plastic, wood, metal, or various other materials. Thepad 406 is attached to thebody 401 by any suitable means such as thermoset, glue, or various other means of attachment. - The first reagent holder and dispenser 402 contains the first explosives detecting reagent 404 (reagent A) and the second reagent holder and dispenser 403 contains the second explosives detecting reagent 405 (reagent B). The reagent A contains Meisenheimer complexes. The reagent B provides a Griess reaction. The Meisenheimer complexes and Griess reaction are well known in the art and need not be described here.
- The first reagent holder and dispenser 402 is positioned to deliver the first explosives detecting reagent (reagent A) 404 to the
pad 406. The second reagent holder and dispenser 403 is positioned to deliver the second explosives detecting reagent (reagent B) 405 to thepad 406. The first and second reagent holders and dispensers 402 and 403 are squeezable vials withinternal valves pad 406. This type of squeezable vial is well know in the art and is readily availed for purchase from many suppliers. - The
heater 407 is located beneath thepad 406 and in contact with thepad 406. Theheater 407 is an electrical heater with a heating element extending in zig zag arrangements andelectrical leads external battery 412 with corresponding lead holes 413 and 414. Other types of heaters can be used for theheater 407, such as chemical heaters. - The structural details of embodiment of an inspection tester for explosives constructed in accordance with the present invention having been described the operation of the
inspection tester 400 will now be considered. Theinspection tester 400 uses a simple and rapid procedure summarized by the following four step operation: - STEP 1) A suspect surface is swiped with the
pad 406. This will cause any explosives residue to be collected and held by thepad 406. - STEP 2) The squeezable vial 402 is pressed dispensing reagent A 404 through
internal valve 408 ontopad 406. The regent A 404 contacts any explosives residue that has been collected bypad 406. If thepad 407 becomes colored, the test is positive for explosives. If no color appears the test for explosives is negative to this point. - STEP 3) The
heater 407 is activated. This causes thepad 407, reagent A 404, and any explosives residue to become heated. If thepad 407 now becomes colored, the test is positive for explosives. If no color appears the test for explosives is negative to this point. - STEP 4) The squeezable vial 403 is pressed dispensing reagent B 405 through
internal valve 409 ontopad 406. The regent B 405 contacts any explosives residue that has been collected bypad 406. If thepad 407 becomes colored, the test is positive for explosives. If no color appears the test for explosives is negative. - In one use of the
inspection tester 400 provides a simple, chemical, field spot-test by to provide a rapid screen for the presence of a broad range of explosive residues. Theinspection tester 400 is fast, extremely sensitive, low-cost, very easy to implement, and provides a very low rate of false positives. The inspection tester forexplosives 400 provides a fast, sensitive, low-cost, very easy to implement system for testing the suspected packages. The inspection tester forexplosives 400 is inexpensive and disposable. The inspection tester forexplosives 400 has detection limits between 0.1 to 100 nanograms, depending on the type of explosives present. A large number of common military and industrial explosives can be easily detected such as HMX, RDX, NG, TATB, Tetryl, PETN, TNT, DNT, TNB, DNB and NC. Theinspection tester 400 is small enough that a number of them can fit in a pocket or brief case. - Referring now to
FIG. 5 of the drawings, an illustration of another embodiment of an explosives tester constructed in accordance with the present invention is illustrated. This embodiment of the explosives tester is designated generally by thereference numeral 500. Theexplosives tester 500 comprises a firstexplosives detecting reagent 501, a first reagent holder anddispenser 503, a secondexplosives detecting reagent 502, a second reagent holder anddispenser 504, containing said second explosives detecting reagent, asample collection unit 510, and adryer 505 for receiving saidsample collection unit 510. The first reagent holder anddispenser 503 contains and dispenses the firstexplosives detecting reagent 501. The second reagent holder anddispenser 504 contains and dispenses the secondexplosives detecting reagent 502. Thedryer 505 is positioned on abattery pack 509 that provides electrical power for thedryer 505. Thedryer 505 includes ablower 506 and a receivingunit 507 for receiving thesample collection unit 510.Holes 508 in the receivingunit 507 provide vents for the air produced byblower 506. Other types of dryers can be used for thedryer 506. Dryers are well known in the art and need not be described here. - The structural details of embodiment of an
explosives tester 500 for explosives constructed in accordance with the present invention having been described, the operation of theexplosives tester 500 will now be considered. Theexplosives tester 500 uses a simple and rapid procedure summarized by the following four step operation: - STEP 1) A
sample collection unit 510 is exposed to the suspect substance. This may be accomplished by thesample collection unit 510 being swiped across a surface containing the suspect substance or thesample collection unit 510 may be exposed to the suspect substance in other ways such as adding the suspect substance to thesample collection unit 510. - STEP 2) The first
explosives detecting reagent 501 from first reagent holder anddispenser 503 is deposited onto thesample collection unit 510 with the suspect substance. If thesample collection unit 510 becomes colored, it's positive for explosives. If no color appears then the additional steps are performed. - STEP 3) The
dryer 505 is activated. Thesample collection unit 510 is positioned in the receivingunit 507. Theblower 506 blows air across thesample collection unit 510. If a color appears on thesample collection unit 510, it's positive for explosives. If no color appears then the additional step is performed. - STEP 4) The second
explosives detecting reagent 502 from second reagent holder anddispenser 504 is deposited onto thesample collection unit 510 with the suspect substance. If thesample collection unit 510 becomes colored, it's positive for explosives. If no color appears then the test is negative for explosives. - Optional Additional Step—The
dryer 505 is activated. Thesample collection unit 510 after is has been exposed to the secondexplosives detecting reagent 502 is positioned in the receivingunit 507. Theblower 506 blows air across thesample collection unit 510. If a color appears on thesample collection unit 510, it's positive for explosives. If no color appears then the test is negative for explosives. - The particular embodiment of the
explosives tester 500 uses reagents depending on the type of explosives present, the chemistry reaction scheme, the types of chemicals, the concentrations, the quantity, and the heat. A large number of common military and industrial explosives can be easily detected such as HMX, RDX, NG, TATB, Tetryl, PETN, TNT, DNT, TNB, DNB and NC. Many more compounds are being added to this list. - The
explosives tester 500 is fast, sensitive, and is easy to implement. Theexplosives tester 500 can be used virtually anywhere, car portal checkpoints, airports, first responders, Federal, State, and local agencies. Theexplosives tester 500 can be used as a primary screening tool by non technical personnel to determine whether a surface contains explosives. Explosive Ordinance Disposal teams cannot simply explode suspect packages for concerns of disbursing radioactive material, biological agents, or chemical agents. - The particular embodiment of an
explosives tester 500 will now be described in greater detail. As shown inFIG. 5 aswab 511 is attached to one end of a pencilsized wand 512 to provide thesample collection unit 510. The other end of thewand 512 serves as a handle. Theswab 511 can be made of cotton, paper, polymer, or various other materials that will serve to retain and/or collect a sample. Thewand 512 can be made of plastic, wood, metal, or various other materials. Theswab 511 is attached to the wand by any suitable means such as glue, heating, crimping or various other means of attachment to provide thesample collection unit 510. - The sample collection unit is exposed to the first
explosives detecting reagent 501. The firstexplosives detecting reagent 501 contains Meisenheimer complexes. Subsequently thesample collection unit 510 is exposed to the secondexplosives detecting reagent 502. The secondexplosives detecting reagent 502 provides a Griess reaction. The Meisenheimer complexes and Griess reaction are well known in the art and need not be described here. - The
explosives testers 500 can be stored and carried in a case. The explosives tester forexplosives 500 can be used virtually anywhere, car portal checkpoints, airports, first responders, Federal, State, and local agencies. A large number of common military and industrial explosives can be easily detected such as HMX, RDX, NG, TATB, Tetryl, PETN, TNT, DNT, TNB, DNB and NC. - Referring now to
FIG. 6 of the drawings, an illustration of yet another embodiment of an explosives tester constructed in accordance with the present invention is illustrated. This embodiment of the explosives tester is designated generally by thereference numeral 600. Theexplosives tester 600 comprises a firstexplosives detecting reagent 601, a first reagent holder anddispenser 603, a secondexplosives detecting reagent 602, a second reagent holder anddispenser 604, containing said second explosives detecting reagent, asample collection unit 610, and adryer 605 for receiving saidsample collection unit 610. The first reagent holder anddispenser 603 contains and dispenses the firstexplosives detecting reagent 601. The second reagent holder anddispenser 604 contains and dispenses the secondexplosives detecting reagent 602. Thedryer 605 is positioned on abattery pack 609 that provides electrical power for thedryer 605. Thedryer 605 includes ablower 606, aheating unit 611 and a receivingunit 607 for receiving thesample collection unit 610.Holes 608 in the receivingunit 607 provide vents for the heated air produced byblower 606 andheating unit 611. Other types of dryers can be used for thedryer 606. Dryers with heaters are well known in the art and need not be described here. - The structural details of embodiment of an
explosives tester 600 for explosives constructed in accordance with the present invention having been described, the operation of theexplosives tester 600 will now be considered. Theexplosives tester 600 uses a simple and rapid procedure summarized by the following four step operation: - STEP 1) A
sample collection unit 610 is exposed to the suspect substance. This may be accomplished by thesample collection unit 610 being swiped across a surface containing the suspect substance or thesample collection unit 610 may be exposed to the suspect substance in other ways such as adding the suspect substance to thesample collection unit 610. - STEP 2) The first
explosives detecting reagent 601 from first reagent holder anddispenser 603 is deposited onto thesample collection unit 610 with the suspect substance. If thesample collection unit 610 becomes colored, it's positive for explosives. If no color appears then the additional steps are performed. - STEP 3) The
dryer 605 is activated. Thesample collection unit 610 is positioned in the receivingunit 607. Theblower 606 andheating unit 611 blows hot air across thesample collection unit 610. If a color appears on thesample collection unit 610, it's positive for explosives. If no color appears then the additional step is performed. - STEP 4) The second
explosives detecting reagent 602 from second reagent holder anddispenser 604 is deposited onto thesample collection unit 610 with the suspect substance. If thesample collection unit 610 becomes colored, it's positive for explosives. If no color appears then the test is negative for explosives. - Optional Additional Step—The
dryer 605 is activated. Thesample collection unit 610 after is has been exposed to the secondexplosives detecting reagent 602 is positioned in the receivingunit 607. Theblower 606 andheating unit 611 blows hot air across thesample collection unit 610. If a color appears on thesample collection unit 610, it's positive for explosives. If no color appears then the test is negative for explosives. - The particular embodiment of the
explosives tester 600 uses reagents depending on the type of explosives present, the chemistry reaction scheme, the types of chemicals, the concentrations, the quantity, and the heat. A large number of common military and industrial explosives can be easily detected such as HMX, RDX, NG, TATB, Tetryl, PETN, TNT, DNT, TNB, DNB and NC. Many more compounds are being added to this list. - The
explosives tester 600 is fast, sensitive, and is easy to implement. Theexplosives tester 600 can be used virtually anywhere, car portal checkpoints, airports, first responders, Federal, State, and local agencies. Theexplosives tester 600 can be used as a primary screening tool by non technical personnel to determine whether a surface contains explosives. Explosive Ordinance Disposal teams cannot simply explode suspect packages for concerns of disbursing radioactive material, biological agents, or chemical agents. - The particular embodiment of an
explosives tester 600 will now be described in greater detail. As shown inFIG. 6 aswab 611 is attached to one end of a pencilsized wand 612 to provide thesample collection unit 610. The other end of thewand 612 serves as a handle. Theswab 611 can be made of cotton, paper, polymer, or various other materials that will serve to retain and/or collect a sample. Thewand 612 can be made of plastic, wood, metal, or various other materials. Theswab 611 is attached to the wand by any suitable means such as glue, heating, crimping or various other means of attachment to provide thesample collection unit 610. - The sample collection unit is exposed to the first
explosives detecting reagent 601. The firstexplosives detecting reagent 601 contains Meisenheimer complexes. Subsequently thesample collection unit 610 is exposed to the secondexplosives detecting reagent 602. The secondexplosives detecting reagent 602 provides a Griess reaction. The Meisenheimer complexes and Griess reaction are well known in the art and need not be described here. - The
explosives testers 600 can be stored and carried in a case. The explosives tester forexplosives 600 can be used virtually anywhere, car portal checkpoints, airports, first responders, Federal, State, and local agencies. A large number of common military and industrial explosives can be easily detected such as HMX, RDX, NG, TATB, Tetryl, PETN, TNT, DNT, TNB, DNB and NC. - While the invention may be susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments have been shown by way of example in the drawings and have been described in detail herein. However, it should be understood that the invention is not intended to be limited to the particular forms disclosed. Rather, the invention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the following appended claims.
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