Self Calibration Devices for Chemical and Bio analytical Trace Detection Systems
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1. A microelectromechanical device for calibration of a sensor, comprising:
- (i) an array of micromachined MEMS structures for storage of calibrant molecules; and
(ii) a calibrant releasing or interferent releasing structure operatively associated with the array.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to chemical and bioanalytical sensors and sensor systems, particularly to systems incorporating a calibration device for sensors where the calibration device is composed of structures and materials for trapping and retaining calibrant materials until they are needed and released quantitatively.
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1. A microelectromechanical device for calibration of a sensor, comprising:
- (i) an array of micromachined MEMS structures for storage of calibrant molecules; and
(ii) a calibrant releasing or interferent releasing structure operatively associated with the array. - View Dependent Claims (3, 8)
- (i) an array of micromachined MEMS structures for storage of calibrant molecules; and
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2. A film for calibration of a sensor, comprising:
- a polymeric film containing a composition selected from a calibrant or an interferent wherein the film is fixed on a microelectrical-mechanical system (MEMS) array, and wherein the array comprises a heating element adjacent said film, and wherein heating of said film releases said calibrant or interferent composition.
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4. A calibrant or interferent reservoir for calibration of a sensor, comprising:
- (i) a canal or well within a MEMS array;
(ii) a membrane covering said canal or well; and
(iii) a rupture mechanism operatively associated with the membrane, wherein the membrane is capable of trapping a calibrant or interferent within the canal or well, and wherein upon rupture of the membrane the calibrant or interferent is released. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6, 7)
- (i) a canal or well within a MEMS array;
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9. A retrofit unit for a sensor, comprising:
- a) housing suitable for operational integration with an existing sensor; and
b) a microelectromechanical device for calibration of a sensor, comprising;
an array of micromachined MEMS structures; and
a calibrant releasing or interferent releasing structure operatively associated with the array. - View Dependent Claims (10)
- a) housing suitable for operational integration with an existing sensor; and
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11. A slide-in replacement for a sensor, comprising:
- a) housing suitable for operational replaceable integration with an existing sensor; and
b) a microelectromechanical device for calibration of a sensor, comprising;
an array of micromachined MEMS structures; and
a calibrant releasing or interferent releasing structure operatively associated with the array. - View Dependent Claims (12)
- a) housing suitable for operational replaceable integration with an existing sensor; and
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