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Last Updated: December 29, 2025

Claims for Patent: 10,737,000

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Summary for Patent: 10,737,000

Title:	Sensor with electrical contact protection for use in fluid collection canister and negative pressure wound therapy systems including same
Abstract:	A sensor for use in a canister for fluid collection, the canister having a canister top and defining a fluid collection chamber. The sensor includes a first electrode and a second electrode. The first electrode includes a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion of the first electrode is supported by the canister top, and the second portion of the first electrode is configured to extend into the fluid collection chamber. The second electrode includes a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion of the second electrode is supported by the canister top, and the second portion of the second electrode is configured to extend into the fluid collection chamber. The sensor also includes an electric circuit configured to detect an electrical property associated with the first and second electrodes.
Inventor(s):	Richard M. Braga, David R. Swisher
Assignee:	Smith and Nephew Inc
Application Number:	US15/791,245

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Applicant	Tradename	Biologic Ingredient	Dosage Form	BLA	Approval Date	Patent No.	Expiredate
Eli Lilly And Company	TALTZ	ixekizumab	Injection	125521	March 22, 2016	10,737,000	2037-10-23
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