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Replaceable probe head

US8664938B2 · kind B2 · utility

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9Claims

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Assignee

YSI, INC. · US

Inventors

Christopher J. Palassis · Yellow Springs, US
Michael T. James · Vandalia, US

Key dates

Filing date	May 5, 2010
Grant date	Mar 4, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 10, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG01D11/245
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A probe head is disclosed that is detachable from a probe body containing electronics. The probe head including a housing enclosing a sensor and at least part of an electrical connector electrically coupled to the sensor. The housing has a coupling member positioned to detachably connect the housing to the probe body, and when the probe head and probe body are coupled, the electrical connector electrically couples the sensor to the electronics in the probe body.

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