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Acoustic micro imaging device with a scan while loading feature

US9170236B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 23, 2011
Grant dateOct 27, 2015
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Expiry dateFeb 27, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2291/2697
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A scanning acoustic microscope comprises a structure including a loading portion and a scanning portion, a transducer disposed in the scanning portion and operable to develop ultrasonic energy, and a controller. A driver is responsive to the controller and is capable of moving the transducer along a scan path with respect to a first plurality of parts disposed in the scanning portion as a second plurality of parts are being loaded into the loading portion.

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