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Method for stabilizing a tool relative to a surface

US9528810B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 2, 2013
Grant dateDec 27, 2016
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Expiry dateOct 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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