Measuring and testing – Volume or rate of flow – By measuring vibrations or acoustic energy
Reexamination Certificate
2007-03-26
2008-12-30
Williams, Hezron (Department: 2856)
Measuring and testing
Volume or rate of flow
By measuring vibrations or acoustic energy
C073S866500, C600S459000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07469598
ABSTRACT:
A method is provided for employing a transit time ultrasound sensor, wherein the sensor can be used for the measurement of liquid flow in a conduit, the sensor having an acoustic path formed of materials matched in ultrasound properties to a flow under test, and designed to conform to the shape of the conduit. The transit time ultrasound sensor can be configured as a clamp on device, wherein the conduit walls are constructed from such an ultrasonically-matched material. Alternately, the transit time ultrasound sensor can be employed in a perivascular configuration, wherein the ultrasonically-matched material is operably intermediate the blood vessel and the sensor.
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Drost Cornelis J.
Shkarlet Yuri
Ciminello, Esq. Dominic P.
Harter Secrest & Emery LLP
Miller Rose M
Shaw Esq. Brian B.
Transonic Systems Inc.
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