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=SENSOR ASSEMBLY AND POROUS MEMBRANE SENSOR ELEMENT=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:RADIOMETER MEDICAL APS|RADIOMETER MEDICAL APS]]


[[Category:RADIOMETER MEDICAL APS]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Thomas Kjaer of Brønshøj (DK)|Thomas Kjaer of Brønshøj (DK)]][[Category:Thomas Kjaer of Brønshøj (DK)]]

[[:Category:Nicolai Brejnholt of Brønshøj (DK)|Nicolai Brejnholt of Brønshøj (DK)]][[Category:Nicolai Brejnholt of Brønshøj (DK)]]

[[:Category:Willy Lindegaard Andersen of Brønshøj (DK)|Willy Lindegaard Andersen of Brønshøj (DK)]][[Category:Willy Lindegaard Andersen of Brønshøj (DK)]]

[[:Category:Henrik Siiger of Brønshøj (DK)|Henrik Siiger of Brønshøj (DK)]][[Category:Henrik Siiger of Brønshøj (DK)]]

==SENSOR ASSEMBLY AND POROUS MEMBRANE SENSOR ELEMENT - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240027423 titled 'SENSOR ASSEMBLY AND POROUS MEMBRANE SENSOR ELEMENT

==Simplified Explanation==

The present invention is a porous membrane sensor element designed to detect an analyte in a complex fluid sample. The sensor element includes a porous membrane sensor housing with a flow channel that defines an axial direction. The flow channel contains a sample space. The porous membrane has a front side that defines a sensor surface for contacting the fluid sample. The sensor surface faces towards the sample space and contains pores that extend from openings at the sensor surface into the membrane. These pores are configured to allow diffusive fluid communication with the sample space. 

Additionally, the sensor element includes an optical subassembly with a light guide core. The light guide core has an input branch, an output branch, and a coupling interface that contacts the backside of the porous membrane, opposite to the front side. The input and output branches are directed towards the coupling interface and are arranged in a common light guide plane perpendicular to the sensor surface.

* The invention is a porous membrane sensor element for detecting an analyte in a complex fluid sample.
* The sensor element includes a porous membrane sensor housing with a flow channel and a sample space.
* The porous membrane has a sensor surface that contacts the fluid sample and contains pores for diffusive fluid communication with the sample space.
* An optical subassembly with a light guide core is integrated into the sensor element.
* The light guide core has an input branch, an output branch, and a coupling interface that contacts the backside of the porous membrane.
* The input and output branches are directed towards the coupling interface and arranged in a common light guide plane perpendicular to the sensor surface.

Potential applications of this technology:
* Analyte detection in complex fluid samples, such as biological fluids or environmental samples.
* Medical diagnostics for detecting specific biomarkers or disease indicators.
* Environmental monitoring for detecting pollutants or contaminants in water or air samples.
* Industrial process monitoring for quality control or detecting impurities in manufacturing processes.

Problems solved by this technology:
* Provides a sensitive and efficient method for detecting analytes in complex fluid samples.
* Enables real-time monitoring and analysis of analytes without the need for extensive sample preparation.
* Offers a compact and integrated sensor element for easy integration into various systems or devices.
* Provides a reliable and accurate detection method for a wide range of analytes.

Benefits of this technology:
* High sensitivity and selectivity in detecting analytes due to the porous membrane design.
* Fast and real-time analysis of complex fluid samples, allowing for quick decision-making or intervention.
* Compact and integrated design enables easy integration into existing systems or devices.
* Provides a cost-effective and efficient solution for analyte detection in various fields, including medical, environmental, and industrial applications.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

the present invention relates a porous membrane sensor element for the detection of an analyte in a complex fluid sample. the porous membrane sensor element comprises: a porous membrane sensor housing penetrated by a flow channel defining an axial direction, the flow channel comprising a sample space; a porous membrane with a front side defining a sensor surface for contacting the fluid sample, the sensor surface facing towards the sample space, the porous membrane comprising pores extending from respective openings at the sensor surface into the porous membrane, wherein the pores are configured with regard to the analyte for diffusive fluid communication with the sample space; and an optical subassembly comprising a light guide core, the light guide core comprising an input branch, an output branch, and a coupling interface arranged to contact a backside of the porous membrane opposite to the front side and facing away from the sample space; wherein the input and output branches are directed towards the coupling interface. the input branch and the output branch are arranged in a common light guide plane arranged perpendicular to the sensor surface. according to a further aspect, a sensor assembly comprises a porous membrane sensor element integrated within a sample chamber thereof.



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