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Process and device for measuring optical quality of the surface of a transparent object by contact with a wetted flexible surface

US5602648A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 31, 1995
Grant dateFeb 11, 1997
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Expiry dateAug 31, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01B11/30
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In order to measure the optical quality of the surface of a transparent sheet, the second surface of the sheet is placed in contact with a flexible material which is wetted with an index liquid. In the case of soda lime glass, water is suitable. The optical measurement can be carried out by traditional methods, ombroscopy in particular.

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