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Scanning acoustic microscope system and method for handling small parts

US6357136B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 12, 2000
Grant dateMar 19, 2002
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Expiry dateOct 12, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2291/2698
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An improved tray-scanning station for a tray-fed scanning acoustic microscope prevents the dislodging of small, loosely held parts from the trays by coupling fluid as the trays pass through an inspection station, or by the action of a dryer as the trays pass through a drying station.

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