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Electrochemical sensor

US5262037A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 22, 1992
Grant dateNov 16, 1993
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Expiry dateMay 22, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49176
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An electrochemical sensor for the determination of the partial pressure of oxygen in a bloodstream comprising a cathode and an anode immersed in an electrolyte contained in a chamber defined by an oxygen gas permeable membrane wherein the conductor forming the anode is folded into a "U" shape so that the exposed distal end surface thereof faces the distal end surface of the cathode.

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