US3971956A
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Measurement of surface roughness
Assignee: National Research Development Corp UK
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Filing: 1975-01-20
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Granted: 1976-07-27
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Expires: 1995-01-20
Abstract
Abstract The roughness of a surface is determined by directing a laser beam, or other electromagnetic radiation, onto a number of small areas of the surface in turn and measuring intensity of radiation scattered from the small illuminated areas with detectors arranged at a number of angles to the surface. Both the height of surface irregularities and average statistical wavelength may be found without physical contact with the rough surface.
Inventors
- 👤 Eric Jakeman
- 👤 Peter Nicholas Pusey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 21:54
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01B; G01B15/00; G01B11/00; G01B11/30; G01B11/303
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
A method of measuring surface roughness comprising the steps of directing a beam of electromagnetic radiation onto a portion of a surface to be measured, applying relative movement between the surface and the beam in a direction having a component normal to the beam, detecting average intensity and average of the square of intensity of radiation scattered at at least one angle from the surface, and processing the detected radiation to determine height of irregularities of the surface.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
78 words
A method of measuring surface roughness comprising the steps of directing a beam of electromagnetic radiation onto a portion of a surface to be measured, applying relative movement between the surface and the beam in a direction having a component normal to the beam, detecting average intensity and average of the square of intensity of radiation scattered at at least one angle from the surface, and processing the detected radiation to determine height of irregularities of the surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
69 words
Apparatus for measuring surface roughness comprising a source of electromagnetic radiation for illuminating a portion of the surface with a beam of radiation, detector means for measuring radiation reflected from the illuminated portion of the surface, means for producing relative translation movement between the beam and the surface, and means for producing the values of average intensity and average of the square of the intensity of measured reflected radiation.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
69 words
Apparatus for measuring surface roughness comprising a source of electromagnetic radiation for illuminating a portion of the surface with a beam of radiation, detector means for measuring radiation reflected from the illuminated portion of the surface, means for producing relative translation movement between the beam and the surface, and means for producing the values of average intensity and average of the square of the intensity of measured reflected radiation.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
Apparatus according to claim 2 wherein the source of electromagnetic radiation is a laser.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
Apparatus according to claim 2 wherein the detector means includes two detectors arranged to measure radiation at two different angles to the surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
Apparatus according to claim 4 wherein one of the two detectors is angularly movable with respect to the surface being measured.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
Apparatus according to claim 2 wherein the detector means is a single detector angularly movable to measure radiation at a number of angles to the surface.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
Apparatus according to claim 2 wherein the detector means includes a photo diode.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
13 words
Apparatus according to claim 2 wherein the detector means includes a photo multiplier.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-07-27 | 1980-01-26 | 1980-07-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-07-27 | 1984-01-26 | 1984-07-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-07-27 | 1988-01-26 | 1988-07-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |