Optical-based sensing devices
CA 2605164 C · Owner: Colvin, Arthur E. Jr. · Inventors: Colvin, Arthur E. Jr.; Dehennis, Andrew D.; O'Connor, Casey J.
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The present invention provides an electro-optical sensing device (110) for detecting the presence or concentration of an analyte. More particularly the , invention relates to optical -based sensing devices (110) which are characterized by being totally self-contained with a smooth and rounded , oblong, oval or elliptical shape (e.g. a bean- or pharmaceutical capsule- shape) and a size which permits the device to be implanted in humans for in- situ detection of various analytes . The sensing devices of the invention comprise a sensor housing (112) in which a circuit board (170) a radiation , source (118) , and a photodetector (120a 120b) are mounted. The radiation , source is attached …
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- Filed March 29, 2006 and granted June 17, 2014. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended March 29, 2026.
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