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Breath acetone monitor and method of detecting breath acetone

US9581585B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 31, 2014
Grant dateFeb 28, 2017
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Expiry dateJun 16, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T436/202499
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A breath acetone meter is provided. The blood glucose meter includes a receiver comprising a first polymer and a second plurality of layers arranged in an alternating arrangement. The receiver is configured to receive a breath sample from a user. The first plurality of layers and second plurality of layers being configured to interact in response to the level of acetone in the breath sample. The breath acetone meter further including a light source arranged to emit a light onto the receiver. A sensor is arranged to receive the light and output a voltage in response to receiving the light, wherein the voltage is proportional to an amount of acetone in the breath sample.

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