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Proximity sensor with light blocking barrier comprising a gap having a cross-section with parallel walls between emitter and detector

US11520074B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 19, 2018
Grant dateDec 6, 2022
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 9, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01V8/12
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A sensor comprising a light emitter and light detector directly covered and encapsulated by a layer of light transmissive compound. A gap in the light transmissive compound between the light emitter and the light detector filled with a light blocking barrier.

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