System and method for determining structural characteristics of an object
US9358089B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 18, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 15, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2560/0425
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates generally to a system and method for measuring the structural characteristics of an object. The object is subjected to an energy application processes and provides an objective, quantitative measurement of structural characteristics of an object. The system may include a device, for example, a percussion instrument, capable of being reproducibly placed against the object undergoing such measurement for reproducible positioning. The structural characteristics as defined herein may include vibration damping capacities, acoustic damping capacities, structural integrity or structural stability.
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