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Apparatus and method for fluid analysis

US5870185A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 21, 1996
Grant dateFeb 9, 1999
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Expiry dateOct 21, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N21/4133
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and apparatus for fluid analysis includes a sensor for determining the index of refraction of a fluid. Advanced methods of fluid analysis relate index of refraction and other measured physical characteristics of the fluid.

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