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Microsensor system and method for measuring data

US7297113B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 18, 2004
Grant dateNov 20, 2007
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Expiry dateJun 13, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG16H50/20
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

One embodiment is a microprobe. An example of the microprobe comprises a housing having an aperture. This example of the microprobe also comprises an ISFET attached to the housing. The ISFET may have a gate located proximate the aperture. This example of the microprobe further comprises a reference electrode attached to the housing proximate the aperture. Another embodiment is a microsensor system. Another embodiment is a method for measuring a characteristic of tissue. Yet another embodiment is a method for monitoring tissue pH.

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