Device and method for characterization of the skin by tribometry
US6309363A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 10, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N19/02
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This device for characterization of the human skin consists of a tribometer 2,5,7,8 comprising a measuring arm 1 at the first end of which are mounted a measuring tip and a measuring sensor 3 capable of measuring a frictional force being exerted on the tip, and the second end of which is mounted in a support 2 enabling linear movement of the first end. An amplifier 7 and treatment means 8 and signal visualization means 9 are associated with the sensor.
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