ELECTROLYTE SENSOR USING CONDUCTIVE ELASTOMER
First Claim
1. An electrolyte sensor for detecting an analyte, the electrolyte sensor comprising one or more positive and negative trace electrodes, the positive and negative trace electrodes including a conductive polymer and arranged in a pattern of proximity with respect to each other throughout a surface of the electrolyte sensor so that the analyte closes an electrical circuit by touching the surface.
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Abstract
An electrolyte sensor that uses conductive elastomer electrodes. Examples of the intended analytes for sensor use include those found in urine, saliva, blood, feces and spinal fluid, although other analytes exist for electrolyte detection. Conductive elastomer trace electrodes are separated by a gap or channel which can be bridged by an electrolyte and thereby complete an electrical circuit to an alarm or other circuitry. Gap or channel distances vary the level of electrical resistance associated with detecting certain analytes.
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- 1. An electrolyte sensor for detecting an analyte, the electrolyte sensor comprising one or more positive and negative trace electrodes, the positive and negative trace electrodes including a conductive polymer and arranged in a pattern of proximity with respect to each other throughout a surface of the electrolyte sensor so that the analyte closes an electrical circuit by touching the surface.
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