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Method and apparatus for measuring heat flow

  • US 6,533,731 B2
  • Filed: 05/15/2001
  • Issued: 03/18/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/15/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An apparatus for determining caloric expenditure by measuring total heat flow from the skin surface of a wearer of the apparatus comprising:

  • a) a heat flow sensor configured to measure heat flow, said heat flow sensor including;

    a1) an interlayer; and

    a2) first and second thermocouple elements formed on a first surface near an edge of said interlayer.

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