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Apparatus for measuring surface scratches on a tube
Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Co LLC
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Filing: 1979-07-03
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Granted: 1981-09-22
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Expires: 1999-07-03
Abstract
Abstract A cantilevered leaf spring with strain gages on the top and bottom surfaces and a phonograph needle disposed on the free end is disposed in a split tubular base which fits over a long tube to measure the depth of scratches in the outer surface of a long tube.
Inventors
- 👤 Douglas G. Harman
- 👤 Ralph E. Lambert
- 👤 George W. Gruber
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 03:51
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01B; G01B5/00; G01B5/28; G01B7/00; G01B7/34; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S33/00; Y10S33/13
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
Apparatus for measuring a surface defect, on a tube said apparatus comprising; a support tubularly shaped to conform to said tubular surface and being split axially to fit over said tube; a cantilevered member having one end thereof rigidly connected to said support and a distal end biased toward said surface; a needle fastened on said distal end of said cantilevered member; a first strain gage affixed to one side of said cantilevered member, a second strain gage affixed to a side opposite the one side of said cantilevered member, and said strain gages being electrically connected together to produce an improved signal, whereby as said apparatus is traversed over said surface said needle follows said surface and defects thereon to cause said cantilevered member and said strain gages to flex and produce the improved signal, which can be calibrated to indicate the depth of the defect relative to the surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
Apparatus for measuring a surface defect, on a tube said apparatus comprising; a support tubularly shaped to conform to said tubular surface and being split axially to fit over said tube; a cantilevered member having one end thereof rigidly connected to said support and a distal end biased toward said surface; a needle fastened on said distal end of said cantilevered member; a first strain gage affixed to one side of said cantilevered member, a second strain gage affixed to a side opposite the one side of said cantilevered member, and said strain gages being electrically connected together to produce an improved signal, whereby as said apparatus is traversed over said surface said needle follows said surface and defects thereon to cause said cantilevered member and said strain gages to flex and produce the improved signal, which can be calibrated to indicate the depth of the defect relative to the surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
Apparatus as set forth in claim 1, wherein the support has a surface on opposite ends thereof which conform to the outer surface of the tube.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
Apparatus as set forth in claim 1, wherein the cantilevered member is a flexible leaf spring-like member.
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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) | 1984-09-21 | 1985-03-23 | 1985-09-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-09-21 | 1989-03-23 | 1989-09-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-09-21 | 1993-03-23 | 1993-09-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |