The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document.
The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 10, 1990
Filed:
Sep. 06, 1988
Parthasarathy Shakkottai, Duarte, CA (US);
Daniel D Lawson, Arcadia, CA (US);
Shakkottai P Venkateshan, Madras 600020, IN;
Other;
Abstract
The polymer hygrometer with lithium doped Nafion was developed to meet the need for a reliable sensor for determining the relative humidity in harsh environments of pulp and paper mills. The sensor can operate in atmospheres that have organic vapors and dust, is unaffected by sulphur dioxide, acidic vapors and strong oxidizing agents. Exceptional stability is shown by the sensor which has withstood twelve months of continuous operation in a paper mill drier duct at temperatures near 65.degree. C. and air flow velocity of 10 m/s with no degradation or calibration change. Materials used in construction of the sensor such as glass, silver filled epoxy, Teflon, platinum wire, and Nafion contribute to ruggedness and immunity to harsh environments.