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Multiple gain, portable, near-infrared analyzer

US6369388B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 3, 2001
Grant dateApr 9, 2002
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Expiry dateJan 3, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N21/3563
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A multiple-gain, hand-held, near-infrared grain analyzer analyzes, e.g., protein content of grain by infrared transmittance and interactance (transflectance) has at least two gain values. A first gain value is used when calibrating the analyzer with an empty analysis chamber (empty except for the presence of air), and a second, higher gain value is used when analyzing grain samples.

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