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Method for testing impact strength
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-02-10
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Granted: 1979-09-25
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Expires: 1998-02-10
Abstract
Abstract A method and apparatus for testing the impact strength of materials which is especially effective for testing the impact strength of fiber reinforced concrete.
Inventors
- 👤 Ernest K. Schrader
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 07:55
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N3/00; G01N3/32; G01N3/34; G01N2203/00; G01N2203/02; G01N2203/026; G01N2203/0262; G01N2203/027
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
A method of testing impact strength of a sample using an apparatus comprising: a base plate including a sample receiving surface; a sample disposed on said sample receiving surface; a plurality of restraint lugs attached to said base plate surrounding said sample and spaced from said sample; impact transmitting means disposed above said sample surface for contacting said sample and being movable upon impact towards said sample; support means attached to said apparatus for holding said impact transmitting means substantially centrally located with respect to said sample receiving surface; and impact means for forcing said impact transmitting means against said sample; said method comprising: causing said impact means to impact said impact transmitting means with an equal force for a plurality of times until said sample is in contact with each of said restraint lugs; and recording the number of times that said impact means is utilized to cause the sample to be in contact with all of the restraint lugs thereby providing an impact strength index.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
167 words
A method of testing impact strength of a sample using an apparatus comprising: a base plate including a sample receiving surface; a sample disposed on said sample receiving surface; a plurality of restraint lugs attached to said base plate surrounding said sample and spaced from said sample; impact transmitting means disposed above said sample surface for contacting said sample and being movable upon impact towards said sample; support means attached to said apparatus for holding said impact transmitting means substantially centrally located with respect to said sample receiving surface; and impact means for forcing said impact transmitting means against said sample; said method comprising: causing said impact means to impact said impact transmitting means with an equal force for a plurality of times until said sample is in contact with each of said restraint lugs; and recording the number of times that said impact means is utilized to cause the sample to be in contact with all of the restraint lugs thereby providing an impact strength index.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-09-24 | 1983-03-26 | 1983-09-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-09-24 | 1987-03-26 | 1987-09-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-09-24 | 1991-03-26 | 1991-09-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |