US4207161A
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Dissolved oxygen analyzer
Assignee: Leica Microsystems Inc
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Filing: 1978-12-14
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Granted: 1980-06-10
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Expires: 1998-12-14
Abstract
Abstract A dissolved oxygen analyzer which includes a sensor having a lead electrode and lead wire extending therefrom and a silver electrode and silver wire extending therefrom. The electrodes are immersed in an electrolyte and both metals are substantially pure. The silver electrode is positioned in adjoining relationship to an oxygen permeable membrane immersed in a sample water stream being tested. The sensor further includes a pressure equalizing diaphragm in communication with the sample water to maintain uniformity of pressure in the sensor with that of the water and a constant head tank maintains uniform water pressure and a thermistor monitors the water temperature and modifies the output of an amplifier connected to said wires to compensate for temperature changes.
Inventors
- 👤 Timothy C. Pegnim
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 21:37
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N27/00; G01N27/26; G01N27/403; G01N27/404
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
An oxygen sensor for measuring dissolved oxygen in water, comprising a hollow housing of non-hydroscopic calendared polyvinylchloride or molded epoxy resin having a liquid filler plug in one housing wall, said housing including an opening closed by an oxygen permeable membrane, a substantially pure lead anode electrode within said housing and a conductor of substantially pure lead connected to said anode and extending through the housing wall, a substantially pure silver cathode within said housing and positioned in close proximity to said membrane, a conductor of substantially pure silver connected to said cathode and extending through said housing wall, and an electrolyte filling said housing, whereby dissolved oxygen in water circulated about the outer side of said membrane will penetrate said membrane and produce a current through indicating means connected to said conductors which is proportional to the quantity of dissolved oxygen in said water.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
An oxygen sensor for measuring dissolved oxygen in water, comprising a hollow housing of non-hydroscopic calendared polyvinylchloride or molded epoxy resin having a liquid filler plug in one housing wall, said housing including an opening closed by an oxygen permeable membrane, a substantially pure lead anode electrode within said housing and a conductor of substantially pure lead connected to said anode and extending through the housing wall, a substantially pure silver cathode within said housing and positioned in close proximity to said membrane, a conductor of substantially pure silver connected to said cathode and extending through said housing wall, and an electrolyte filling said housing, whereby dissolved oxygen in water circulated about the outer side of said membrane will penetrate said membrane and produce a current through indicating means connected to said conductors which is proportional to the quantity of dissolved oxygen in said water.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
An oxygen sensor according to claim 1 wherein the purity of said anode, cathode and the anode and cathode conductors is approximately 99%.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
An oxygen sensor according to claim 1 wherein said membrane is a silicone polycarbonate copolymer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
An oxygen sensor according to claim 1 including indicating means coupled to said conductors and means for sensing the temperature of said water and connected to said indicating means to modify the operation of said indicating means in accordance with changes in temperature of said water.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
51 words
An oxygen sensor according to claim 1 wherein said anode has a hollow cylindrical member extending therethrough and fins extending outwardly therefrom, said opening is aligned with said cylindrical member, said cathode is carried by a central member extending through said cylindrical member with said conductor extending through said central member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
47 words
An oxygen sensor according to claim 5 wherein said housing includes a second opening and a flexible impervious diaphragm closing said opening whereby said water upon being circulated about said diaphragm will equalize the pressure of the electrolyte within the housing with the pressure of said water.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
84 words
An oxygen sensor according to claim 6 wherein said housing has a bottom wall including said openings closed by said membrane and said diaphragm and said analyzer further includes a base having a recess therein, means securing said sensor to said base with said openings in communication with said recess, a first passage within said base communicating with said recess, means for feeding water to be tested to said passage, and a second water discharge passage within said base and communicating with said recess.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
41 words
An oxygen sensor according to claim 7 wherein said base further includes a constant head chamber, a passage communicating with said first passage and said chamber and a discharge conduit extending into said chamber to maintain a predetermined liquid level therein.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-06-10 | 1983-12-10 | 1984-06-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-06-10 | 1987-12-10 | 1988-06-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-06-10 | 1991-12-10 | 1992-06-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |