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7617732 |
Integrated curved linear ultrasonic transducer inspection apparatus, systems, and methods
Apparatus, systems, and methods for inspecting a structure are provided which use a sensor holder, which is configured to support one or more curved linear inspection sensors and may be constructed...
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7584664 |
Acoustic micro imaging device having at least one balanced linear motor assembly
A scanning acoustic microscope including an ultrasonic transducer and a balanced linear motor assembly is disclosed. The balanced linear motor assembly includes a counterweight that is mounted for...
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7568391 |
Ultrasonic imaging scanner
The invention includes a system and a method of scanning fingerprints. A system may include an imaging surface, an ultrasound transducer, a probe arm joined to the transducer, a driver capable of...
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7555954 |
In-track wheel inspection system
An ultrasonic real-time inspection method which is user-friendly in an interactive environment to provide ease of operation, as well as a combination of consistency, thoroughness, and speed of...
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7543500 |
Method and apparatus for non-destructive testing of components of gas turbine engines made of monocrystalline materials
Single-crystal components of gas turbine engines, like turbine blades, are inspected in the installed state within the engine for cracking in certain critical areas using longitudinal ultrasonic...
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7502712 |
Preventive defect detection and control process in composite material parts
A preventive defect detection and control process for a mass produced composite material parts automatically obtains representative parameters of backwall and intermediate echo signal results in...
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7497120 |
Spinning disk ultrasonic transducer array and method
The invention relates to a fingerprint scanning system and a method of scanning a fingerprint. A system according to the invention may have (a) an imaging surface capable of receiving a finger, (b)...
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7464596 |
Integrated ultrasonic inspection probes, systems, and methods for inspection of composite assemblies
Apparatus, systems, and methods for inspecting a structure are provided which permit inspection of uniquely shaped structures such as fuselage frames and shear ties. Probes may be constructed from...
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7458268 |
Live-scan ultrasonic four-finger planar imaging scanner
The invention includes a system and a method of scanning fingerprints. A system may include an imaging surface, an ultrasound transducer, a probe arm joined to the transducer, a driver capable of...
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7444876 |
Rapid prototype integrated linear ultrasonic transducer inspection apparatus, systems, and methods
Apparatus, systems, and methods for inspecting a structure are provided which use a sensor holder constructed from rapid prototyping, such as stereolithography, and which is configured to support...
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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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7404326 |
Ultrasonic probe and ultrasonic diagnostic system
With a view to provide a probe able to suppress bending of a cable with a mechanical scan, the probe comprises a transducer for interconversion between an ultrasonic wave and an electrical signal,...
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7400750 |
Fingerprint sensor and fabrication method thereof
Provided are a fingerprint sensor and a fabrication method thereof. The fingerprint sensor includes: a complementary metal-oxide semiconductor structure which is formed on a substrate that is doped...
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7395713 |
Tray-fed scanning microscope system and method primarily for immobilizing parts during inspection
An improved scanning station and method for a tray-fed scanning acoustic microscope has a vacuum system which at least assists in immobilizing loosely held parts in the trays during insonification...
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7373823 |
Method for determination of the stress on blades of a turbine machine during operation and corresponding device for carrying out said method
The method serves to determine the vibrational state of turbine blades, arranged on a rotor shaft, mounted such as to rotate in a housing and/or of guide vanes. At least one electromagnetic wave is...
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7370534 |
Multiangle ultrasound imager
Systems and methods to obtain an ultrasonic image of a large detection area are disclosed. A system includes a source of ultrasound generating ultrasonic energy and projecting the ultrasonic energy...
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7334479 |
Systems and methods for non-contact measuring sputtering target thickness ultrasonics
A method and apparatus for ultrasonically measuring the thickness of sputter targets of varying shapes. An immersion bubble ( 32 ) and transducer ( 36 ) provide pulses to a front surface ( 24 ) and...
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7328619 |
Phased array ultrasonic NDT system for fastener inspections
An ultrasonic probe suited for testing the integrity of sheet metal surfaces around fastener openings is provided with means to center the probe over such openings. Both a mechanical centering rod...
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7319639 |
Acoustic concealed item detector
The present invention is directed towards an acoustic concealed item detector and related methods for detection using acoustics. In an illustrative embodiment, a multi-frequency ultrasonic wave...
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7313959 |
Magnetically attracted apparatus, system, and method for remote bondline thickness measurement
Apparatus, systems, and methods for inspecting a structure are provided which use magnetically coupled probes disposed proximate opposite surfaces of a structure to locate, move, position, and hold...
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7302851 |
Methods and apparatus for rotary machinery inspection
A method of non-destructive evaluation (NDE) testing a component of an assembly is provided. The method includes positioning a transducer on a face of the component, transmitting ultrasonic waves...
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7287430 |
Method of evaluating connected portions, method of connecting electrical winding conductors and apparatus therefor
A method of connecting hollow conductors with a brazing alloy employs a measuring mechanism 10 for measuring a connecting state of a connecting portion after brazing hollow conductors. The...
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7272529 |
Dual wall turbine blade ultrasonic wall thickness measurement technique
A method and apparatus is provided to analyze a dual wall structure having at least one hollow core therein and having the same unknown material sound velocities in walls and in post as well. A...
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7263889 |
Non-destructive stringer inspection apparatus and method
A hat stringer inspection device permits continuous inspection of hat stringers as one or more probes are moved along the length of the hat stringer. Probes may be magnetically coupled to opposing...
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7263887 |
Method for inspection of metal tubular goods
A method for inspection of tubular goods includes using ultrasonic detection means to obtain wall thickness measurement of discrete sections of a tubular good and recording each measurement in...
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7240556 |
Angle beam shear wave through-transmission ultrasonic testing apparatus and method
Improved methods, systems, and apparatus for inspecting a structure using angle beam shear wave through-transmission ultrasonic signals involves positioning transducers at offset positions on...
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7231826 |
Non-destructive inspection device for inspecting limited-access features of a structure
There is provided a non-destructive inspection device having an actuating portion and at least one inspecting portion. The inspecting portion(s) are magnetically coupled to the actuating portion so...
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7216544 |
Ultrasonic inspection reference standard for composite Materials
An ultrasonic inspection reference standard for composite materials includes a prism that is manufactured from a polymer resin. The ultrasonic inspection reference standard may be a rectangular...
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7201055 |
Ultrasonic miniature air gap inspection crawler
A miniature air gap inspection crawler. The miniature air gap inspection crawler may include a base, a linear drive mechanism and a circumferential drive mechanism such that either the linear drive...
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7140253 |
Device for the ultrasound measuring of cylindrical test models
A device is provided for the ultrasonic measuring of cylindrical test specimen, in particular tubes and hoses, wherein said device can be filled with water or submerged in a water bath and is...
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7134352 |
Method and apparatus for examining obstructed welds
A method and apparatus is provided for inspecting material arranged within an annular recess such as weld beads, particularly weld beads between the shroud, core plate and support structures within...
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7131333 |
Pulse echo ultrasonic test chamber for tray production system
A method and apparatus for retaining a part in a carrier during an ultrasonic scan. The part is positioned above a first opening in a lower chamber while air is drawn out of a second opening in the...
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7104132 |
Acoustic coupling with a fluid bath
An apparatus examines the internal structure of an object disposed substantially in a medium such as air. The apparatus has an acoustic transducer assembly that emits and receives acoustic signals...
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7104131 |
Ultrasonic pulser-receiver
Ultrasonic pulser-receiver circuitry, for use with an ultrasonic transducer, the circuitry comprising a circuit board; ultrasonic pulser circuitry supported by the circuit board and configured to...
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7093491 |
Apparatus and methods for automated turbine component inspections
An inspection system, in an exemplary embodiment, includes at least two base members spaced apart from each other, a support arm mounted to each base member, a linear track extending between and...
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7055389 |
Acoustic coupling with a fluid retainer
An apparatus examines the internal structure of an object disposed substantially in a medium such as air, which essentially totally reflects acoustic signals in the 1-200 MHz frequency range. The...
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7040170 |
Methods for measuring strength of film and determining quality of object having the film
A method for measuring a film strength of a film on an object. An incident angle of pressure waves with respect to an object to be measured, the object including a base coated with a film, is set...
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7021143 |
Cylindrically-rotating ultrasonic phased array inspection method for resistance spot welds
The present invention provides an ultrasonic inspection assembly having an ultrasonic transducer mounted on a stage, with a support structure below. The support structure is coupled to the stage,...
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6993971 |
Ultrasonic inspection device for inspecting components at preset angles
There is provided an ultrasonic inspection device that provides a locking mechanism for inspecting components at preset angles. The inspection device can inspect a component along an arc by...
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6973832 |
Acoustic coupling with a fluid bath
An apparatus examines the internal structure of an object disposed substantially in a medium such as air, which essentially totally reflects acoustic signals in the 1-200 MHz frequency range. The...
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6973831 |
Ultrasonic imaging apparatus and ultrasonic imaging method
An ultrasonic imaging apparatus capable of scanning an object at a high speed while obtaining necessary information. The apparatus includes an ultrasonic probe for transmitting and receiving...
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6948369 |
Methods for ultrasonic inspection of spot and seam resistance welds in metallic sheets and a spot weld examination probe system (SWEPS)
An external focused ultrasonic beam, non-destructive, open-air, inspection method of sheet metal spot and seam weldments using a probe in combination with motion measurement of the probe over the...
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6925856 |
Non-contact techniques for measuring viscosity and surface tension information of a liquid
A non-contact method for measuring viscosity and surface tension information of a liquid in a first liquid containment structure. The steps of the method include oscillating a free surface of the...
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6920791 |
Ultrasound monitoring of overlapping welded joints between sheets
In a method and a device for the ultrasonic monitoring of overlapping welded joints between a first sheet and a second sheet pulses are irradiated at an angle of between 15 and 80° into the first...
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6912908 |
Tray-fed scanning acoustic microscope system and method for immobilizing parts during inspection
An improved scanning station and method for a tray-fed scanning acoustic microscope has a vacuum system which at least assists in immobilizing loosely held parts in the trays during insonification...
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6912905 |
Automated tool for ultrasonic inspection of brazed joints
An ultrasonic inspection tool ( 100 ) for inspecting the brazed joint ( 76 ) between two generator stator coils ( 18 A and 18 B) and an interconnecting copper bar ( 74 ). The inspection tool ( 100...
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6877376 |
Apparatus, systems, and methods for ultrasound synthetic aperature focusing
One form of the present invention is a technique for interrogating a sample with ultrasound which includes: generating ultrasonic energy data corresponding to a volume of a sample and performing a...
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6848312 |
System, method and apparatus for the inspection of joints in a composite structure
A system for inspecting the joint of a composite structure includes a transmitting transceiver and a receiving transceiver, as well as a processing element. Typically, the composite structure...
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6739196 |
Cleanliness evaluation in sputter targets using phase
An improved method and apparatus for non-destructive cleanliness evaluation in sputter targets using radio frequency waveform phase change and amplitude detection is disclosed. The apparatus...
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6698291 |
Ultrasonic inspection apparatus
An ultrasonic inspection apparatus obtains information on the interface of a sample as digital waveform data for any “unit measurement range” and is provided with at least two data memories and...
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