Fluid testing sensor having vents for directing fluid flow
US7543481B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 4, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 6, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01L2400/0406
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A sensor for analyzing a fluid sample has a sample cavity for accepting sample fluid. At least one test region is disposed along the sample cavity, and at least one vent fulfills the dual function of venting the sample cavity and guiding the sample fluid in the sample cavity via appropriate location and geometry of at least one sample guide edge.
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