Sensor apparatus systems, devices and methods
US8491184B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 27, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 28, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/9682
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A sensor apparatus and sensor apparatus system for use in conjunction with a cassette, including a disposable or replaceable cassette. In some embodiments, the cassette includes a thermal well for permitting the sensing of various properties of a subject media. The thermal well includes a hollow housing of a thermally conductive material. In other embodiments, the cassette includes sensor leads for sensing of various properties of a subject media. The thermal well has an inner surface shaped so as to form a mating relationship with a sensing probe. The mating thermally couples the inner surface with a sensing probe. In some embodiments, the thermal well is located on a disposable portion and the sensing probe on a reusable portion.
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