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A sample delivery module for use in conjunction with a particle acceleration apparatus includes a fitting for connecting the sample delivery module to the apparatus. The sample delivery module provides a particle acceleration path which includes a portion adapted to receive a sample of particles coa

A sample delivery module for use in conjunction with a particle acceleration apparatus includes a fitting for connecting the sample delivery module to the apparatus. The sample delivery module provides a particle acceleration path which includes a portion adapted to receive a sample of particles coated with a biological material, a particle acceleration chamber coaxial with, and in fluid communication, with the cartridge chamber, and a substantially conical exit nozzle coaxial with and in fluid communication with the particle acceleration chamber. In use, a gas stream causes sample particles to be entrained therein and accelerated through the particle acceleration chamber and the exit nozzle toward a target.

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[ We claim:] [1.] A sample delivery module for use in a particle acceleration apparatus, said module comprising:(a) a cartridge chamber configured to accept and retain a particle cartridge, said chamber having an upstream terminus and a downstream terminus;(b) an exit nozzle having an upstream termi

[ We claim:] [1.] A sample delivery module for use in a particle acceleration apparatus, said module comprising:(a) a cartridge chamber configured to accept and retain a particle cartridge, said chamber having an upstream terminus and a downstream terminus;(b) an exit nozzle having an upstream terminus and a downstream terminus;(c) a particle acceleration passage arranged between the cartridge chamber and the exit nozzle, wherein said acceleration passage is in fluid communication with the downstream terminus of the cartridge chamber and the upstream terminus of the exit nozzle; and(d) securing means for coupling the sample delivery module to a source of motive force, wherein said securing means interfaces the upstream terminus of the cartridge chamber with an associated source of motive force.