Patent ID: 9506887
Filing Date: 2016-11-29
CPC Classification: B01D,G01N,G08B,H04M,H05K

Claim Text:
1. A field replaceable desiccant cartridge comprising: a housing comprising an insertion end configured to removably mate with an aperture of a device, the insertion end configured to generally prevent moisture from entering the device when mated; a desiccant located in the housing; a circuit located within the housing, the circuit in contact with the desiccant, the circuit configured to change resistance as the desiccant changes in moisture content; one or more electrodes located at an exterior of the insertion end, the one or more electrodes in contact with the circuit; and, one or more holes through the insertion end, configured to expose the desiccant to an exterior of the housing so that the desiccant can absorb moisture there from.