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Sensor and method for sensing the concentration of a component in a medium

US5120510A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 6, 1990
Grant dateJun 9, 1992
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Expiry dateDec 6, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2021/7786
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus for sensing the concentration of a component such as oxygen in a medium such as blood. The apparatus includes an elongated signal transmitter and a sensing element at one end thereof. A substantially rigid sleeve is secured around such end to provide a pocket for the sensing element.

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