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Extension sensing actuator

US8806941B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 27, 2008
Grant dateAug 19, 2014
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Expiry dateSep 5, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10N30/50
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device comprising a solid-state actuator (100), means for inputting an acoustic signal to the actuator (104) and means for measuring the resultant signal (104). The measured acoustic signal can be used to determine the extension of the solid-state actuator.

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