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Portable gauge and method for measuring tape gaps

US8514412B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 28, 2011
Grant dateAug 20, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 16, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01B11/00
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Gaps between strips of composite tape forming a surface are measured by a gauge. The position of the edges of adjacent strips of the tape is sensed as the gauge is moved along the surface, and a gap between the adjacent strips is calculated based on the sensed position of the edges.

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