Piezoelectric sensor arrangement
US8591812B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 18, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2291/0256
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A piezoelectric sensor arrangement for analysis of fluid samples includes a signal source, a measuring device and a docking system. The sensor arrangement comprises a first part capable of receiving a sensor element that exposes a piezoelectric quartz crystal, a second part comprising fluid channels for the sample and a flow cell element, which preferably is removable and which comprises a recess, and inlet and outlet fluid channels for leading a fluid through the recess. The first and second parts are movable in relation to each other between a closed position and an open position and are arranged such that in the closed position the recess of the flow cell element is sealingly covered by the piezoelectric quartz crystal so that a flow cell is formed by the flow cell element and the quartz crystal.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.