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Infrared technique for aerodynamic flow visualization
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-06-04
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Granted: 1976-08-31
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Expires: 1994-06-04
Abstract
Abstract A method and apparatus for fluid flow visualization of the fluid stream about a model in a fluid circulating facility. An infrared camera is directed at a model through a window in the facility and due to the temperature differential between the model and the fluid, displays the freestream around the model.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael B. Stone
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 10:52
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01M; G01M9/00; G01M9/06; G01M9/065; G01M9/067
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
76 words
A method of visualizing the fluid stream around an object mounted in a fluid circulating facility comprising the steps of: placing an object within a fluid circulating facility; circulating a fluid within the facility and around said object; establishing a temperature difference between said fluid and said object; detecting the infrared radiation from the fluid and the object with an infrared camera; and displaying the detected infrared radiation pattern of the fluid stream around the object.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
76 words
A method of visualizing the fluid stream around an object mounted in a fluid circulating facility comprising the steps of: placing an object within a fluid circulating facility; circulating a fluid within the facility and around said object; establishing a temperature difference between said fluid and said object; detecting the infrared radiation from the fluid and the object with an infrared camera; and displaying the detected infrared radiation pattern of the fluid stream around the object.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
62 words
A method of visualizing the fluid stream around a body in a fluid circulating facility, comprising: circulating a fluid in the facility around a body; establishing a difference in temperature between the fluid and the body; detecting the infrared radiation indicative of the temperature difference between the fluid and the body; displaying the pattern of the detected infrared radiation for visual observation.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
62 words
A method of visualizing the fluid stream around a body in a fluid circulating facility, comprising: circulating a fluid in the facility around a body; establishing a difference in temperature between the fluid and the body; detecting the infrared radiation indicative of the temperature difference between the fluid and the body; displaying the pattern of the detected infrared radiation for visual observation.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
59 words
A method of visualizing fluid flow around an object comprising the steps of: mounting an object in a fluid circulating facility; circulating a fluid in said facility and about the object; establishing a temperature differential between the object and the fluid; detecting the infrared radiation of the fluid flow about the object; displaying the infrared pattern for visual observation.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
59 words
A method of visualizing fluid flow around an object comprising the steps of: mounting an object in a fluid circulating facility; circulating a fluid in said facility and about the object; establishing a temperature differential between the object and the fluid; detecting the infrared radiation of the fluid flow about the object; displaying the infrared pattern for visual observation.
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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) | 1979-08-31 | 1980-03-01 | 1980-08-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-08-31 | 1984-03-01 | 1984-08-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-08-31 | 1988-03-01 | 1988-08-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |