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Method and apparatus for measuring selected characteristics of fluids

CA 1181486 A · Owner: Consolidated Design, Inc. · Inventors: Cole, Everett; Heiser, Lawrence

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There is disclosed a method and apparatus for quickly and accurately measuring selected characteristics of a fluid. Particular applications to the printed circuit industry is described in which the concentration of a chemical in a solution is monitored and maintained at a preselected level. Portions of the solution are continually pumped through a microwave sensor that senses the attenuation of the microwave radiation as the solution passes through a sensor. The attenuated signal detected beyond the solution is compared to the signal as detected in the sensor in advance of the solution. If the signals differ by an amount different from the initial amount the concentration of the chemical …

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  • Granted January 22, 1985. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended January 22, 2002.
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FiledFebruary 24, 1982
GrantedJanuary 22, 1985
Term endedJanuary 22, 2002
Patent numberCA 1181486 A
Classification (IPC)G01N22/00 +2 more

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1983198519871989199119931995199719992001Application filedFeb 24, 1982Patent grantedJan 22, 1985Term endedJan 22, 2002

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