US3107521A
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Ultrasonic inspection apparatus
Assignee: Automation Industries Inc
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Filing: 1961-01-11
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Granted: 1963-10-22
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Expires: 1981-01-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles G Mcclure
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 08:17
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N29/00; G01N29/22; G01N29/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
AN OBJECT-SCANNING SYSTEM FOR ULTRASONIC INSPECTION APPARATUS COMPRISING: A PLURALITY OF TRANSDUCERS EACH HAVING AN ULTRASONIC-WAVE-EMITTING SURFACE, SAID TRANSDUCERS BEING DISPOSED SO THAT THE PLURALITY OF ULTRASONICWAVE-EMITTING SURFACES ARE ARRANGED GENERALLY IN AN ANNULAR CONFIGURATION ABOUT AN AXIS INTERCEPTING A TEST OBJECT; REFLECTOR MEANS INCLUDING AN ULTRASONIC-WAVE-REFLECTING SURFACE OPERATIVELY DISPOSED RELATIVE TO SAID ULTRASONIC-WAVE-EMITTING SURFACES IN SPACED, NON-PARALLEL RELATION TO SAID PLURALITY OF SURFACES, POSITIONED TO REFLECT ULTRASONIC WAVE ENERGY TOWARD ON OBJECT UNDER INSPECTION AND SUPPORTED FOR MOVEMENT ALONG A PATH ABOUT SAID AXIS SUBSTANTIALLY COEXTENSIVE WITH SAID PLURALITY OF SURFACES; AND MEANS FOR DISPLACING SAID REFLECTOR MEANS ALONG SAID PATH THEREBY EFFECTIVELY TO SCAN A PATH ALONG THE OBJECT UNDER INSPECTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
AN OBJECT-SCANNING SYSTEM FOR ULTRASONIC INSPECTION APPARATUS COMPRISING: A PLURALITY OF TRANSDUCERS EACH HAVING AN ULTRASONIC-WAVE-EMITTING SURFACE, SAID TRANSDUCERS BEING DISPOSED SO THAT THE PLURALITY OF ULTRASONICWAVE-EMITTING SURFACES ARE ARRANGED GENERALLY IN AN ANNULAR CONFIGURATION ABOUT AN AXIS INTERCEPTING A TEST OBJECT; REFLECTOR MEANS INCLUDING AN ULTRASONIC-WAVE-REFLECTING SURFACE OPERATIVELY DISPOSED RELATIVE TO SAID ULTRASONIC-WAVE-EMITTING SURFACES IN SPACED, NON-PARALLEL RELATION TO SAID PLURALITY OF SURFACES, POSITIONED TO REFLECT ULTRASONIC WAVE ENERGY TOWARD ON OBJECT UNDER INSPECTION AND SUPPORTED FOR MOVEMENT ALONG A PATH ABOUT SAID AXIS SUBSTANTIALLY COEXTENSIVE WITH SAID PLURALITY OF SURFACES; AND MEANS FOR DISPLACING SAID REFLECTOR MEANS ALONG SAID PATH THEREBY EFFECTIVELY TO SCAN A PATH ALONG THE OBJECT UNDER INSPECTION.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
FR1193044A
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-10-21 | 1967-04-22 | 1967-10-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-10-21 | 1971-04-22 | 1971-10-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-10-21 | 1975-04-22 | 1975-10-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |