US3205702A
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Ultrasonic coupling device
Assignee: Chemetron Corp
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Filing: 1963-12-30
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Granted: 1965-09-14
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Expires: 1983-12-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ivan L Joy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 17:07
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N29/00; G01N29/22; G01N29/24; G01N29/2493; G01N29/28; G01N2291/00; G01N2291/26; G01N2291/262; G01N2291/2623
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
AN ULTRASONIC COUPLING DEVICE COMPRISING A SUPPORT AXLE, A HOUSING ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON SAID SUPPORT AXLE AND HAVING A CONTINUOUS WALL OF FLEXIBLE RUBBER-LIKE ELASTIC WAVE TRANSMITTING MATERIAL ENCIRCLING SAID AXLE CYLINDRICALLY FOR CONTACT AGAINST A SURFACE OF A BODY TO BE INSPECTED, MEANS ENGAGED TO SAID SUPPORT AXLE IN SAID HOUSING AND MOUNTING SEPARATE WHEEL-LIKE ELEMENTS IN SAID HOUSING TO ROTATE ABOUT AXES IN FORE AND AFT SPACED RELATION TO SAID AXLE TO ESTABLISH ROLLING CONTACT WITH THE PERIPHERY OF SAID WALL TO MAINTAIN SAID HOUSING IN ROLLING CONTACT WITH THE SURFACE OF SAID BODY BY MAINTAINING A PORTION OF THEPERIPHERY OF SAID WALL IN FLUSH SMOOTH FACED CONTACT WITH THE BODY DURING RELATIVE MOVEMENT OF SAID AXLE ALONG SAID SURFACE, AND MEANS MOUNTING ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCING MEANS IN SAID HOUSING IN ELASTIC WAVE COUPLED RELATIONSHIP WITH A PORTION OF SAID WALL THAT IS IN SMOOTH FACED ONCTACT WITH SAID BODY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
AN ULTRASONIC COUPLING DEVICE COMPRISING A SUPPORT AXLE, A HOUSING ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON SAID SUPPORT AXLE AND HAVING A CONTINUOUS WALL OF FLEXIBLE RUBBER-LIKE ELASTIC WAVE TRANSMITTING MATERIAL ENCIRCLING SAID AXLE CYLINDRICALLY FOR CONTACT AGAINST A SURFACE OF A BODY TO BE INSPECTED, MEANS ENGAGED TO SAID SUPPORT AXLE IN SAID HOUSING AND MOUNTING SEPARATE WHEEL-LIKE ELEMENTS IN SAID HOUSING TO ROTATE ABOUT AXES IN FORE AND AFT SPACED RELATION TO SAID AXLE TO ESTABLISH ROLLING CONTACT WITH THE PERIPHERY OF SAID WALL TO MAINTAIN SAID HOUSING IN ROLLING CONTACT WITH THE SURFACE OF SAID BODY BY MAINTAINING A PORTION OF THEPERIPHERY OF SAID WALL IN FLUSH SMOOTH FACED CONTACT WITH THE BODY DURING RELATIVE MOVEMENT OF SAID AXLE ALONG SAID SURFACE, AND MEANS MOUNTING ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCING MEANS IN SAID HOUSING IN ELASTIC WAVE COUPLED RELATIONSHIP WITH A PORTION OF SAID WALL THAT IS IN SMOOTH FACED ONCTACT WITH SAID BODY.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-09-13 | 1969-03-15 | 1969-09-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-09-13 | 1973-03-15 | 1973-09-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-09-13 | 1977-03-15 | 1977-09-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |