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Thin film moisture sensing elements and process for the manufacture thereof

CA 1316715 C · Owner: Neti, Radhakrishna M. · Inventors: Toy, Adrian C.; Neti, Radhakrishna M.; Sittler, Fred C.

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A solid state thin film moisture sensing, element is disclosed. The sensing element is fabricated by thin film deposition of at least a pair of two layer electrodes on an insulating surface. The active surface of the element is then coated with a layer of hygroscopic material and placed in a diffusion limiting housing to complete the sensing element assembly.

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  • Granted April 27, 1993. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended April 27, 2010.
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FiledFebruary 8, 1989
GrantedApril 27, 1993
Term endedApril 27, 2010
Patent numberCA 1316715 C
Classification (IPC)G01N25/64 +2 more

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1990199319961999200220052008Application filedFeb 8, 1989Patent grantedApril 27, 1993Term endedApril 27, 2010

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