Non-invasive microwave analysis systems
US7319212B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 30, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 15, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2562/046
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A non-invasive microwave analysis system determines scattered phase and/or amplitude data for a liquid in a container. A tank holds coupling liquid; the system includes a membrane for separating the liquid container from the coupling liquid. A transmitter antenna situated within the coupling liquid transmits microwaves. One or more receiver antennas within the coupling liquid convert microwave radiation that scatters from the liquid in the container into microwave electronic signals. Electronics process the microwave electronic signals to determine scattered phase and/or amplitude values of the microwave radiation.
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