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System and method for determining a concentration of gas in a confined space

US9448186B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 8, 2011
Grant dateSep 20, 2016
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Expiry dateFeb 5, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N33/0036
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system for determining a concentration of gas in a confined space includes a first frequency generator for generating a first RF signal. A first antenna transmits the first RF signal across the confined space and second antenna receives the first RF signal. First and second RF signal power detectors detect the power of the first RF signal both prior to and after transmission through the confined space. A first comparator circuit determines a concentration of oxygen in the confined space based on the power of the first RF signal prior to transmission through the confined space and the power of the first RF signal received by the second antenna.

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