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Thermal and vacuum assessment method

US8197623B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 20, 2010
Grant dateJun 12, 2012
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Expiry dateJun 23, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01M3/04
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A thermal and vacuum assessment method includes providing a composite part having a repair area, installing a vacuum bag over the repair area, drawing a vacuum on the vacuum bag, testing for air leaks in the vacuum bag, heating the vacuum bag and obtaining a thermal image of the repair area.

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