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Sensor apparatus and method therefor

US8322192B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 22, 2010
Grant dateDec 4, 2012
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Expiry dateOct 24, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N27/12
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A sensor apparatus includes a metal oxide semiconductor sensor and a housing having an internal chamber in which the sensor is disposed. The housing includes at least one window for the ingress of a gas into the internal chamber from an atmosphere exterior to the housing. A gas-selective barrier is disposed across the at least one window.

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