Nuclear gauges and related methods of assembly
US8410423B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 5, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49826
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Nuclear gauges, their components and method for assembly and adjustment of the same are provided. The nuclear gauges are used in measuring the density and/or moisture of construction-related materials. The nuclear gauge can include a gauge housing having a vertical cavity therethrough and at least one radiation detector located within the housing. The nuclear gauge can include a vertically moveable source rod and a radiation source operatively positioned within a distal end of the source rod. The nuclear gauge can also include a radiation shield assembly.
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