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7966860 |
Method for configuring an array of transducers in an ultrasonic test apparatus
A method for configuring an array of transducers in an ultrasonic test apparatus for detecting flaws in welds connecting the edges of metal bodies such as plates or pipelines. The method includes...
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7770457 |
Pseudo porosity reference standard for metallic interleaved composite laminates
The invention relates to pseudo porosity standards, and methods for their manufacture and use, which substantially mimic the effect porosity has on ultrasonic sound as it passes through a composite...
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7762120 |
Tapered ultrasonic reference standard
The invention relates to tapered reference standards, and methods for their manufacture and use. An ultrasonic inspection reference standard for tapered, composite materials may include a member...
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7752882 |
Porosity reference standard utilizing a mesh
The invention relates to pseudo porosity standards, and methods for their manufacture and use, which substantially mimic the effect porosity has on ultrasonic sound as it passes through a composite...
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7748252 |
Phantom device
A phantom device for mimicking anatomical structures, comprising: at least one electronic device layer comprising segmented areas of liquid crystals for forming a graphic layout of an anatomical...
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7743639 |
Method, device, and test specimen for testing a part, and use of the method and device
A method and a device are for testing the detectability of at least one flaw in a component, or for evaluating ultrasonic signals of the flaw. The method provides for an electronic specification of...
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7739911 |
Ultrasonic characterization of solid liquid suspensions
Using an ultrasonic field, properties of a solid liquid suspension such as through-transmission attenuation, backscattering, and diffuse field are measured. These properties are converted to...
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7708836 |
Device and method for testing the efficiency of an ultrasonic cleaner
A device and method that enables the reliable and reproducible testing of the cleaning efficiency of an ultrasonic cleaning device is disclosed.
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7694546 |
Porosity reference standard utilizing one or more hollow, non-cylindrical shafts
The invention relates to pseudo porosity standards, and methods for their manufacture and use, which may substantially mimic the effect porosity has on ultrasonic sound as it passes through a...
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7685861 |
Method and apparatus for calibrating an ultrasonic sensing system used to detect moving objects
A calibration device is described for use in calibrating an ultrasonic pulse echo apparatus for detecting a moving object in a fluid, where the ultrasonic pulse echo apparatus includes an...
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7677078 |
Line-based calibration of ultrasound transducer integrated with a pose sensor
Apparatus for calibrating an ultrasound transducer providing B-scans for two-dimensional (2D) images, includes: an ultrasound probe for providing B-scans; a position sensing device, the position...
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7617714 |
Pseudo porosity reference standard for cored composite laminates
The invention relates to pseudo porosity standards, and methods for their manufacture and use, which substantially mimic the effect porosity has on ultrasonic sound as it passes through a cored...
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7617715 |
Reference standard for ultrasonic measurement of porosity and related method
Ultrasonic measurements of porosity in manufactured parts or materials are calibrated using reference standards in which parallel holes are drilled in the backside of a body of material. The holes...
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7509832 |
Porosity reference standard utilizing one or more discrete wires
The disclosure relates to pseudo porosity standards, and methods for their manufacture and use, which may substantially mimic the effect porosity has on ultrasonic sound as it passes through a...
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7464579 |
Calibration block
A calibration block for use in calibrating a thickness gauge having a diameter d, wherein the block has a measurement face and a recess extending inwardly of the block from a face opposite the...
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7462488 |
Tissue mimicking elastography phantoms
Tissue mimicking materials for elastography phantoms have elastic, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance characteristics that are characteristic of human soft tissues and well suited for the...
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7434468 |
Porosity reference standard for ultrasonic inspection of composite materials
A porosity reference standard for ultrasonic inspection of composite materials includes a right prism manufactured from a solid isotropic material and a porosity created within the right prism. The...
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7424818 |
Ultrasonic inspection reference standard for porous composite materials
An ultrasonic inspection reference standard for composite materials having porosity may include a member, having at least one thickness and defined by a plurality of holes, that is manufactured...
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7415865 |
Determining the extent of a lateral shadow zone in an ultrasound inspection method
A method of determining the extent of a lateral shadow zone corresponding to an edge of a part in a method of inspecting the part in immersion by means of an ultrasound beam, the method consisting...
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7320241 |
Ultrasonic inspection reference standard for composite materials
An ultrasonic inspection reference standard for a composite material includes a block comprising the composite material. The block further comprises a first plurality of parallel rectangular-shaped...
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7263886 |
Apparatus for and methods of stress testing metal components
A tuning device (23) and an apparatus that incorporates the tuning device (23) for use in testing the integrity of a railway line (30) to obtain an improved test signal, the tuning device (23)...
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7157696 |
Test object for calibration of imaging measurements of mammalian skeletal joints
The invention provides a test device or “phantom” for use in conjunction with medical imaging modalities. In one embodiment, the phantom replicates the attenuation and absorption properties of joi...
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7114373 |
Fluid monitoring
An apparatus for measuring the viscosity and temperature of a fluid, for example an engine oil, comprises a transducer, which is arranged to vibrate when provided with a drive signal to produce an...
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7076992 |
Method and apparatus for calibrating position and thickness in acoustic hull testing
A system is provided for calibrating an acoustic hull integrity sensing system by providing a coupon attached to the interior surface of the hull, in which the coupon has a stepped calibration...
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7059168 |
Ultrasound phantom
A base member formed of rubber or the like, which transmits ultrasound waves, includes a storage portion with a small width connected with a storage portion with a great width, wherein internal...
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6993967 |
Fluid level sensor
An ultrasonic fluid level sensor for use in a fluid container, preferably a vehicle fuel tank. The fluid level sensor generally includes a single transceiver having measurement and reference...
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6974524 |
Apparatus, method and system for monitoring chamber parameters associated with a deposition process
Apparatus and methods for measuring characteristics of a metallic target as well as other interior surfaces of a sputtering chamber. The apparatus includes a sensor configured to emit an energy...
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6968727 |
Calibration method and device for long range guided wave inspection of piping
The present invention is for a simple, reliable and inexpensive method to calibrate a defect signal to determine the size of a defect in a pipe. A first reflected signal is received from the test...
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6938457 |
Phased array ultrasonic reference block
The calibration device includes a guide surface and an angle gauge supported relative to the guide surface on a first side of the guide surface. The angle gauge is adjustable to measure a skew...
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6883362 |
Ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus and method of checking its performance
An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus capable of quantitatively checking its performance. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus includes: an ultrasonic transmission unit; an ultrasonic reception unit; a...
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6595923 |
Ultrasonic doppler flow phantom
An ultrasonic Doppler flow phantom is described which is formed of tissue-mimicking material containing a plurality of fluid flow paths through which fluid is pumped. The fluid flow paths are made...
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6553839 |
Method for stimulating a sensor and measuring the sensor's output over a frequency range
A method for stimulating a sensor and measuring it's output over a frequency ranges starting at a frequency f1 and ending at a frequency f2 is disclosed, which can include the following steps: (a)...
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6497150 |
Ultrasonic austenitic weld seam inspection method and apparatus
An array of dual-element transducers for automated, ultrasonic inspection of a weld seam in austenitic material is configured through the use of a schematic representation of the weld seam. The...
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6415644 |
Ultrasonic calibration apparatus
A universal calibration apparatus for use with an ultrasonic transducer is described. The calibration apparatus is fabricated from an elongate block of metal. The calibration apparatus includes a...
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6415645 |
Method of acoustic calibration using falling media particles to generate ultrasonic reference signals
The invention provides a device that generates predictable and reproducible sounds. The device according to the invention serves as a standard to calibrate ultrasonic measuring equipment through...
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6405583 |
Correlation sample for scanning probe microscope and method of processing the correlation sample
A correlation sample of scanning probe microscope enable to detect correctly each force performing as a standard without influence of irregular data of surface of the sample. Photo-resist film is...
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6341518 |
Ultrasonic standard
The invention provides a device that generates predictable and reproducible sounds. The device according to the invention serves as a standard to calibrate ultrasonic measuring equipment through...
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6318146 |
Multi-imaging modality tissue mimicking materials for imaging phantoms
Tissue-mimicking material suitable for phantoms for use with at least ultrasound and MRI have sections of material in contact with each other which mimic ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging...
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6238343 |
Quality assurance ultrasound phantoms
An ultrasound phantom is adapted to provide multiple testing capabilities for quality assurance on ultrasound scanners. The phantom includes a section with an array of target spheres which allow...
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6192735 |
Three-dimensional position calibrator
A probe 12 is correctly fixed to a calibrator body 1, and the calibrator body 1 is mounted on the base stand 22. With the surfaces thereof abutted against a block 14, and it is positioned in...
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6190915 |
Ultrasound phantoms
An improved ultrasound phantom includes a container having a window covered by an ultrasound transmitting window cover that seals and protects a water based tissue mimicking material within the...
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6182494 |
Method for adjustment of transducer position to compensate for ultrasonic testing beam alignment errors
A transducer position adjustment method, performed to compensate for initial ultrasonic beam alignment error, includes the steps of providing a manipulator of an ultrasonic immersion testing system...
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6148655 |
Method for calibrating ultrasound devices and contrast agents and system therefor
A method for calibrating ultrasound equipment and ultrasound contrast agents are provided that utilize polystyrene microspheres as a broad-band in vitro calibration tool. In accordance with the...
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6087951 |
Magnetic accelerometer
A magnetic accelerometer detects the sharp lateral rocking movements of an unbalanced spinning tub of a washing machine. The accelerometer has a fixed and a movable magnet that are disposed at a...
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5962773 |
Apparatus for measuring intensity of ultrasonic waves in a cleaning tank
An apparatus for measuring the intensity of ultrasonic waves generated by a diaphragm including a plurality of vibrators in a cleaning tank is provided. The apparatus includes a frame having bars...
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5922960 |
Ultrasonic material constant measuring system
An ultrasonic material constant measuring system comprising a reference unit, an examination unit, at least a case equipped in at least the examination unit, and a signal processing unit. The...
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5887481 |
Cathode sputtering targets with a low level of particle emission, precursors of these targets, and processes for obtaining them
A process is provided for ultrasonic testing the internal soundness of cathode sputtering targets including an active part made of very pure aluminum or of very pure aluminum alloy. In particular,...
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5886245 |
Ultrasonic system evaluation phantoms
An ultrasound phantom is disclosed which can be used in an imaging method that quantifies data in decibels based on the log of a ratio of the signal intensity between adjacent regions within the...
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5837880 |
Compact ultrasonic calibration block
An ultrasonic test standard is formed by a metal block having a unique shape incorporating an arcuate surface and a series of reflectors that enable discreet instrument measurement verifications in...
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5804698 |
Method and system for measuring fluid parameters by ultrasonic methods
A system for measuring fluid parameters of one or more liquids by an ultrasonic method comprises a voltage controlled oscillator; an ultrasonic resonator comprising one or more resonator cells,...
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