Blower filter system
US-2016114195-A1 · Apr 28, 2016 · US
Alignment registration feature for analyte sensor optical reader
US8941833B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8941833-B2 |
| Application number | US-201113636200-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Mar 29, 2011 |
| Priority date | Apr 2, 2010 |
| Publication date | Jan 27, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 27, 2015 |
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An optical reader for interrogating an optical analyte sensor includes a housing, comprising in its interior: at least one light source, a detector, and a programmable logic device. The housing has a registration feature configured to align the optical reader with an optical analyte sensor. Methods for confirming alignment of such optical readers are also disclosed.
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What is claimed is: 1. An optical reader for interrogating an optical analyte sensor that is positioned within the interior of a filter cartridge housing, comprising: an optical reader housing comprising in its interior: a first light source characterized by a first spectral range; a second light source characterized by a second spectral range; a detector; and a programmable logic device; wherein the optical reader housing is attached to a removable filter cartridge hou…
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- What does patent US8941833B2 cover?
- An optical reader for interrogating an optical analyte sensor includes a housing, comprising in its interior: at least one light source, a detector, and a programmable logic device. The housing has a registration feature configured to align the optical reader with an optical analyte sensor. Methods for confirming alignment of such optical readers are also disclosed.
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- Kanukurthy Kiran S, Rakow Neal A, 3M Innovative Properties Co
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A62B9/006. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Jan 27 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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