Electronic tongue sensor

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2011-08-23

2011-08-23

Dougherty, Thomas M (Department: 2837)

Electrical generator or motor structure

Non-dynamoelectric

Piezoelectric elements and devices

C310S311000, C427S100000, C073S514340

Reexamination Certificate

active

08004152

ABSTRACT:
The disclosure may relate to example embodiments of an electronic tongue sensor that may include an array of piezoelectric quartz crystal sensors with at least one coating specific for sensing a specific taste-producing molecule. In an example embodiment, a coating may include molecularly imprinted polymers of a specific taste-producing molecule.

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