Radiant energy – Photocells; circuits and apparatus – Optical or pre-photocell system
Reexamination Certificate
2005-12-14
2008-07-29
Epps, Georgia Y. (Department: 2878)
Radiant energy
Photocells; circuits and apparatus
Optical or pre-photocell system
C250S227160, C385S012000, C385S072000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07405391
ABSTRACT:
A modular sensor for damage detection with an optical fiber (FBG sensor) to detect a damage of a composite material, having a high level of visibility and manageability, and its manufacturing method is described. A structural composite material embedded with this modular sensor for damage detection is also described.
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Kojima Seiji
Ogisu Toshimichi
Epps Georgia Y.
Fuji Jukogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
Smith Gambrell & Russell
Williams Don
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