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Contamination removal from sensors placed in an airway

US9022946B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 20, 2010
Grant dateMay 5, 2015
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Expiry dateOct 17, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2209/10
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A sensor assembly includes a sensing element and an actuator. The sensing element measures a parameter associated with gas in an airway. The actuator actuates the sensing element to prevent contamination build up on the sensing element.

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