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Method and apparatus to monitor the compressive strength of insulation boards

US7987730B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 21, 2008
Grant dateAug 2, 2011
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Expiry dateMay 21, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2203/0282
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An edge-strength measuring device for measuring the compressive strength of a foam matrix along the edges thereof, the device comprising at least one measuring implement having one or more contacting elements for engaging with the edges of the foam matrix, and at least one measuring device in communication with said contacting elements for measuring the resistance imparted by the foam matrix when said contacting element is engaged with the edge.

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