Data processing: measuring – calibrating – or testing – Measurement system in a specific environment – Mechanical measurement system
Reexamination Certificate
2010-11-16
2011-12-20
Le, John H (Department: 2857)
Data processing: measuring, calibrating, or testing
Measurement system in a specific environment
Mechanical measurement system
C073S168000, C290S044000, C702S113000, C702S188000, C714S004400
Reexamination Certificate
active
08082115
ABSTRACT:
Generally, a system and method consistent with the present disclosure may provide a relatively low cost, relatively robust data acquisition and analysis system useful for condition-based maintenance. The system may be useful for condition-based maintenance in industrial applications, e.g., of equipment and/or machinery. The industrial monitoring system may be used, for example, to monitor a condition of rotating machinery, e.g., a wind turbine. The system and method may include data analysis that may be useful for anticipating a need for maintenance, repair and/or replacement of one or more components.
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Bechhoefer Eric R.
Taylor John T.
Grossman Tucker Perreault & Pfleger PLLC
Le John H
NRG Systems, Inc.
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