Electricity: measuring and testing – Magnetic – Magnetic sensor within material
Reexamination Certificate
2005-03-11
2008-07-22
Aurora, Reena (Department: 2862)
Electricity: measuring and testing
Magnetic
Magnetic sensor within material
C324S338000, C324S345000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07403000
ABSTRACT:
A casing inspection device with magnets and flux sensors. The sensors provide measurements of absolute levels of magnetic flux that are indicative of changes in casing thickness and/or permeability.
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Barolak Joseph Gregory
Girrell Bruce I.
Lynch Jason A.
Miller Jerry E.
Spencer Douglas W.
Aurora Reena
Baker Hughes Incorporated
Magan, Mossman & Sriram, P.C.
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