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Apparatus and method for use in measuring a compositional parameter of blood

US5462052A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 27, 1993
Grant dateOct 31, 1995
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Expiry dateApr 27, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B5/1459
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A sensor cassette for use in measuring a compositional parameter of blood comprising a housing having a wall defining a passage which is adapted to receive blood. The wall is at least somewhat permeable to the compositional parameter. A support element, which is less permeable to the compositional parameter of blood than the housing, is carried by a region of the wall. A sensor is carried by the support element and provides a signal in response to the compositional parameter. The support element separates the sensor from at least a portion of such region of the wall so that the affect of the permeability of the housing to the compositional parameter on the signal from the sensor is reduced.

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