Optics: measuring and testing – Inspection of flaws or impurities – Bore inspection
Reexamination Certificate
2004-09-28
2008-03-18
Chowdhury, Tarifur (Department: 2886)
Optics: measuring and testing
Inspection of flaws or impurities
Bore inspection
C356S241600
Reexamination Certificate
active
07345757
ABSTRACT:
An inspection system is provided that includes a camera and a laser distance measuring device. The camera has high magnification capabilities and can be panned and tilted as needed. The laser distance measuring device provides information regarding the distance from the camera to the object being imaged. The camera and laser distance measuring device are carried by a frame, which has an elongated member attached thereto for resting the frame on a surface. This configuration makes the inspection system well suited to inspect horizontal pipelines without feeding the camera along the length of the pipeline.
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Brooks & Kushman P.C.
Chowdhury Tarifur
Pajoohi Tara S
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