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Sensor protector

US8809765B2 · kind B2 · utility

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8References

16Claims

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Assignee

Sartorius Stedim Biotech GmbH · DE

Inventors

Stefan Weisshaar · Dransfeld, DE
Michael Bates · Woodstock, GB
Christian Pradel · Kalefeld, DE
Volker Limpert · Homberg (Efze), DE

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 12, 2010
Grant date	Aug 19, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 3, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG01N2201/022
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A sensor protector is intended to reduce the sensitivity of the optical sensor (4) to radiation products which, for example, are formed during sterilization with gamma radiation and to ensure simple and cost-effective manufacture. The sensor protector includes an upper part (1), a lower part (3) and an optical sensor (4). The optical sensor (4) situated on the lower part is positionable in an offset manner with respect to an opening (2) situated in the upper part and movable by means of displacement toward the opening (2) of the upper part (1). The sensor protector is suitable for use in containers and laboratory products that are sterilized by gamma radiation, for example disposable bioreactors.

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