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Optical refractometer for measuring seawater salinity and corresponding salinity sensor

US7821622B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 21, 2006
Grant dateOct 26, 2010
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Expiry dateNov 25, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N21/4133
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical refractometer is provided for measuring the refractive index of a liquid. Such a refractometer includes a first optical block having a transparent material whereto is secured a light source, a second optical block having a transparent material whereto is secured a position sensor. The optical blocks are arranged on either side of a conduit wherein the liquid flows.

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