Fluid handling device with ultrasound sensor and methods and systems using same

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8726745
APP PUB NO 20090133511A1
SERIAL NO

11945193

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A device comprising a sampling probe configured to sample a fluid, and an ultrasound sensor coupled to the sampling probe and configured to transmit and receive ultrasound energy, the ultrasound sensor further configured to generate a first signal by receiving ultrasound energy reflected from a fluid surface of the fluid is provided. Fluid handling systems and methods of using the fluid handling devices and systems are also disclosed.

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  • PERKINELMER HEALTH SCIENCES, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Austhof, William J Big Rock, US 1 11
Brady, Lee Downers Grove, US 5 99
Heinze, Karl R West Chicago, US 6 33

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