Fiber optic sensors, apparatus, and detection methods using fluid erodible controlled release polymers for delivery of reagent formulations
US5114864A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 19, 1989 |
| Grant date | May 19, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 19, 2009 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S436/805
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An improved fiber optic sensor, sensing apparatus, and methods for making optical determinations are provided. The fiber optic sensor employs a fiber optic strand to convey light energy and at least one polymer matrix comprising a fluid erodible, continuous release polymer and a releasable reagent formulation able to react with a molecule or analyte of interest. The optic sensors and sensor construction has been demonstrated to be accurate, precise, and of long duration.
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