Focusing probe for moisture measurement device
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1. An apparatus for measuring the moisture content of a target, at a particular depth in said target, wherein said apparatus comprises:
- means for generating an electromagnetic wave of a microwave frequency,means for guiding said wave;
means for detecting said wave; and
means for focusing said wave onto said depth in said target.
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Abstract
In an apparatus for measuring the moisture content of a target material, the apparatus has means for generating an electromagnetic wave of a microwave frequency. The electromagnetic wave is guided by a guiding means. Detecting means are provided for detecting the wave. Focussing means are provided to focus the wave onto the target, at a specified depth, which is adjustable.
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1. An apparatus for measuring the moisture content of a target, at a particular depth in said target, wherein said apparatus comprises:
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means for generating an electromagnetic wave of a microwave frequency, means for guiding said wave; means for detecting said wave; and means for focusing said wave onto said depth in said target. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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2. In an apparatus for measuring the moisture content of a target, at a particular depth in said target, wherein said apparatus has means for generating an electromagnetic wave of a microwave frequency;
- means for guiding said wave; and
means for detecting said wave;
wherein the improvement to said apparatus comprises;means for focusing said wave onto said depth in said target.
- means for guiding said wave; and
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13. A focusing probe for use with an electrical measuring device to measure a parameter of a target material at various sample depths comprising
a plurality of spaced electrical conductors; - and
means for switching the electrical connection from said measuring device to said conductors such that a plurality of measurements of said parameter are made at various sample depths. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15)
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