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Thermographic inspection system

US9518946B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 4, 2013
Grant dateDec 13, 2016
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Expiry dateJan 29, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N25/18
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A thermographic inspection system includes a heat source configured to be removably attached to an exterior surface of an object. A thermal imaging device obtains a thermal image of the object, and an analyzing device determines a location of a defect in the object based on the thermal image.

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