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Systems and methods for inspection and defect detection

US10502691B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 29, 2019
Grant dateDec 10, 2019
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Expiry dateMar 29, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06V20/20
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of inspecting an article with a defect detection tool includes receiving one or more articles at an inspection station and inspecting one of the received one or more articles at the inspection station by evaluating the article for at least one physical defect with the defect detection tool. The defect detection tool includes a clear body including a surface element sized to correspond to the at least one physical defect in the article, and an inspection surface configured to contact a surface of the article.

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