Method for stabilizing a tool relative to a surface
US9528810B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 2, 2013 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 19, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01B5/285
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for inspecting a surface. A type of the surface to be inspected may be identified. A stability device may be selected from a set of stability devices in a tool kit for use in stabilizing a tool relative to the type of surface identified. The tool may be stabilized relative to the surface using a stabilizing feature of the stability device selected. The surface may be inspected using the tool.
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