Non-magnetic azimuth sensing with MET electrochemical sensors
US9329039B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 6, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 3, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/12
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This invention provides a new category of inertial sensors (linear and angular accelerometers, gyroscopes, inclinometers and seismometers) called Molecular Electronic Transducers (MET). Unlike other inertial sensors, MET sensors use a liquid electrolyte as their inertial mass. The sensors do not contain any precision mechanical parts or springs, and are relatively simple and inexpensive to manufacture.
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