Flowthrough pressure sensor
US5410916A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 24, 1994 |
| Grant date | May 2, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 24, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01L19/0084
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A flowthrough pressure sensor is provided which avoids the creation of crevices and creases that could provide difficult to cleanse regions. The pressure sensor is particularly adapted for use in applications that require cleansing to avoid the build up of bacterial-laden material. The flowthrough pressure sensor is particularly adapted for use in the measurement of bodily fluids. A first conduit is connected in fluid communication with the second conduit which, in turn, is associated with a pressure sensitive element and two compressible seals. A housing member is provided with an opening into which the compressible seals in the pressure sensitive element are disposed. A latching mechanism is provided to force the housing against a boss portion of the first conduit so that the seals and the pressure sensitive element are compressed therebetween.
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