CO2/O2 incubator predictive failure for CO2 and O2 sensors
US6975967B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 31, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E30/30
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for a predictive warning system of the failure of O2 and CO2 sensors, which are particularly suited for an incubator environment are, disclosed. An application of the predictive failure of O2 and CO2 sensor method and apparatus to incubators is also disclosed. The method and apparatus includes a gas sensor, an embedded controller for analyzing the gas sensor and an interface for indicating a gas sensor failure to a user.
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