Method of segregating a bolus of fluid using a pneumatic...

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2005-03-30

2010-02-23

Nguyen, Hoang M (Department: 3748)

Power plants

Motive fluid energized by externally applied heat

C060S645000

Reexamination Certificate

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07665303

ABSTRACT:
The invention described is a method of segregating a bolus of fluid using a pneumatic actuator in a fluid handling circuit. The described invention further includes a method of segregating a bolus of fluid using a pneumatic actuator in a fluid handling circuit wherein the method includes the step of injecting an air pocket into the fluid stream to create the bolus. In addition, the described invention includes a method of measuring the analyte concentration in a bolus of fluid using a pneumatic actuator in a fluid handling circuit. The described invention further includes a method of measuring the analyte concentration in a bolus of fluid using a pneumatic actuator in a fluid handling circuit wherein the method includes the step of injecting an air pocket into the fluid stream to create the bolus.

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