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Apparatus and method for process monitoring

US7189573B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 23, 2005
Grant dateMar 13, 2007
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Expiry dateFeb 23, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T436/118339
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus is provided for testing fluid samples includes a sensor, which can be light source, directed to a flow cell and a photo sensor for detecting a light beam reflected from the flow cell. The photo sensor monitors the fluid in the flow cell by sensing the reflected light beam from the flow cell, thereby monitoring the test.

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