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Ion-selective sensor with polymeric membrane having phospholipid dispersed therein

US5401377A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 6, 1993
Grant dateMar 28, 1995
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Expiry dateAug 6, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S435/817
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An ion-selective electrode having an ion-selective membrane in direct contact with an electrical conductor is provided in which the membrane coats an uninsulated zone surrounded by insulation on the surface of a conductor which is coated with a layer of electrical insulation. The membrane overlays the insulation surrounding the insulation free zone and comprises a polymer which is generally of sufficiently similar composition to that comprising the electrical insulation layer so that it adheres to the insulation forming a membrane with increased structural strength. Embodiments of the electrode containing phosphatidylcholine in the ion-selective membrane have increased sensitivity.

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