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Pressure sensor with dual chamber cover

  • US 7,617,734 B2
  • Filed: 10/07/2008
  • Issued: 11/17/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/18/2004
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A pressure sensor assembly for fitting within the valve stem of a vehicle tire, the assembly comprising:

  • a substrate assembly defining a plurality of holes;

    a pressure sensor and a temperature compensation sensor mounted to the substrate assembly, each sensor including a deflectable membrane defining a first chamber and a cap mounted to the membrane to form a second chamber; and

    a cover configured to engage with the pressure sensor and the temperature compensation sensor to define an active chamber and a reference chamber respectively, the active chamber being exposed to tire pressure when the pressure sensor assembly is fitted within the valve stem whereas the reference chamber is sealed from tire pressure.

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