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Smart container for detecting biological and chemical substances

US11573184B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 30, 2016
Grant dateFeb 7, 2023
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Expiry dateDec 15, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2021/7759
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

One embodiment of the present invention provides an apparatus for analyzing substances included in a sample. The apparatus includes a physical enclosure for holding the sample and one or more sensors positioned on an inner surface of the physical enclosure. The sensors are configured to provide information associated with the substances included in the sample. The apparatus further includes electrical conductive traces positioned on the inner surface and coupled to the one or more sensors, thereby facilitating transmission of outputs of the sensors.

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