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DEVICE FOR CONTROL OF OXYGEN PARTIAL PRESSURE

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4304844
A device is described that can sense changes in oxygen partial pressure and cause a corresponding mechanical displacement sufficient to actuate meters, valves and similar devices. A piston and cylinder arrangement contains a charge of crystalline metal chelate pellets which have the peculiar property of responding to variations in the oxygen content of the ambient atmosphere by undergoing a change in dimension. A lever system amplifies the relative displacement of the piston in the cylinder, and actuates the controlled valving device. This partial pressure oxygen sensing device is useful in controlled chemical reactions or in respiratory devices such as the oxygen demand meters for high altitude aircraft.
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-12-007034
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2817350
OSTI ID:
4304844
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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