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Control for hand-held imaging array using computer mouse configuration

US7542871B2 · kind B2 · utility

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10Claims
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Filing dateOct 31, 2005
Grant dateJun 2, 2009
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Expiry dateNov 18, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N27/902
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A hand held non-destructive testing device has a frame which supports an NDI sensor and incorporates means for translation across a surface to be inspected with position registration and resilient means for maintaining the sensor and the translation means in intimate contact with the surface. An ergonomic handle is mounted to the frame for manually controlled translation of the frame incorporates a plurality of control means for control of the sensor in scanning of the surface under inspection.

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