The Ionfinity system is designed to allow high sensitivity and specificity in a portable system - a carry-on suitcase in the near-term and a shoe box or smaller size in the future. With its projected ruggedness, low power consumption and cost, the system could be deployed in many applications, where monitoring of air, water or other substances is required. This patent application concerns the soft ionization membrane, designed to work with the mass spectrometer or in other applications such as propulsion systems and fuel cells.

Dr. Carl Kukkonen, CEO of both VIASPACE and Ionfinity, reports, "With this new soft ionization membrane patent, we are continuing to add to our substantial intellectual property portfolio. Ionfinity is presently focusing on a new system for detection in the homeland security market. This patent is a key element of our strategy to provide a 10x increase in sensitivity in a miniaturized, highly portable, low cost monitoring unit"

About VIASPACE: Originally founded in 1998 with the objective of transforming proven space and defense technologies from NASA and the Department of Defense into hardware and software solutions that solve today's complex problems, VIASPACE benefits from important patent and software licenses from Caltech, which manages NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. For more information, please visit our website at www.VIASPACE.com