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Method of inspecting threaded fasteners and a system therefor

US7245759B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims
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Filing dateOct 30, 2003
Grant dateJul 17, 2007
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Expiry dateMar 17, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N21/952
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention relates to novel automated inspection systems and related methods of use. In particular, the present invention provides an automated threaded fastener inspection system, and related methods of use. Furthermore, the present invention provides systems and methods for identifying damaged threaded fasteners prior to industrial use.

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