A system for identifying microorganisms and other microscopic particles in a fluid, includes a laser that directs a laser beam (14) through a detect zone (20) and a plurality of photodetectors (30) that detect light scattered in different directions from a particle at the detect zone, and includes a...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US20030086087?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20030086087 - Flow through light scattering device