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Fiber optic damage detection system for composite pressure vessels

US7212696B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 10, 2006
Grant dateMay 1, 2007
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Expiry dateAug 10, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01M11/085
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical fiber wound onto an exterior surface of a composite structure in a two-dimensional pattern and adhered thereto to detect damage to the structure caused by impacts to or handling of the composite structure.

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