System and method for determining structural characteristics of an object
US11493415B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 30, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2203/0676
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates generally to a system and method for measuring the structural characteristics of an object. The object is subjected to an energy application processes and provides an objective, quantitative measurement of structural characteristics of an object. The system may include a device, for example, a percussion instrument, capable of being reproducibly placed against the object undergoing such measurement for reproducible positioning. The system does not include an external on/off switch or any remote on/off switching mechanism. The system also includes a disposable feature or assembly for minimizing cross-contamination between tests. The structural characteristics as defined herein may include vibration damping capacities, acoustic damping capacities, structural integrity or structural stability.
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