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Methods and systems for detecting and/or determining the concentration of a fluid

US7768646B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 1, 2007
Grant dateAug 3, 2010
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Expiry dateOct 13, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N33/2847
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods and systems detect the presence of a fluid, such as water, based on a reflection of optical energy from the fluid. Methods and systems also determine the concentration of a constituent element in a mixture based on a reflection of optical energy from the mixture.

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