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Method for CO detection and its apparatus

US5517182A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 20, 1994
Grant dateMay 14, 1996
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Expiry dateSep 20, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N27/124
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A CO detector, utilizing periodical temperature change of a metal oxide semi-conductor gas sensor, is equipped with a backup battery. When power cut of a commercial power supply is detected, the detector will be driven by the battery, and the gas sensor will be heated at 50.degree.-100.degree. C. for from 30 seconds to 1 minute and will be kept at room temperature for about 30 minutes. CO is detected by the minimum sensor output after the heating.

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