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Ultrasonic testing device having an adjustable water column

US9121817B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 9, 2012
Grant dateSep 1, 2015
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Expiry dateJul 25, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2291/0258
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An ultrasonic testing device having a variable fluid column height is disclosed. An operator is able to adjust the fluid column height in real time during an inspection to to produce optimum ultrasonic focus and separate extraneous, unwanted UT signals from those stemming from the area of interest.

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