Data processing: measuring – calibrating – or testing – Calibration or correction system – Fluid or fluid flow measurement
Reexamination Certificate
2007-09-18
2007-09-18
Nghiem, Michael (Department: 2863)
Data processing: measuring, calibrating, or testing
Calibration or correction system
Fluid or fluid flow measurement
C702S050000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11111846
ABSTRACT:
Fluid monitoring methods, systems and apparatus are disclosed, including a portable subassembly that is in electrical communication with a sensor in contact with the fluid being monitred. Preferred embodiments for the sensor include one or more flexural resonator sensing elements. In preferred embodiments the sensor subassembly is ported to multiple fluidic systems to monitor the fluid properties in an effecient manner.
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Bennett James
Dales G. Cameron
Feland, III John M.
Kolosov Oleg
Low Eric
Nghiem Michael
Visyx Technologies, Inc.
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