Methods and apparatus for inspecting materials
US7622917B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 6, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 6, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N27/902
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus and methods for inspecting materials such as cylindrical and tubular members are disclosed. One apparatus includes a frame that supports a magnetic coil and a detector assembly, the detector assembly having one or more magnetic detectors adapted to be spaced a first distance from the material being inspected by one or more substantially frictionless members.
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