Measuring and testing – Hardness – By penetrator or indentor
Reexamination Certificate
2009-09-30
2011-10-11
Fitzgerald, John (Department: 2856)
Measuring and testing
Hardness
By penetrator or indentor
Reexamination Certificate
active
08033163
ABSTRACT:
The present invention includes a device and method for more particularly evaluating the compaction of soil by automating the use of a prior art dynamic cone penetrometer such that user error and error caused by field conditions are eliminated. Recordation of penetrometer data previously not recorded is made more precise by the present invention such that standardized measurement results. The device further includes means for facilitating the determination of compaction of soils through keyhole openings and a means for automating the collection and processing of the generated compaction data.
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Farrag Khalid A.
Kinast John Arthur
Todres H. A. (Alan)
Fitzgerald John
Husch & Blackwell LLP
Sandy Golgart Sales Inc.
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