X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices – Specific application – Absorption
Reexamination Certificate
2005-03-22
2005-03-22
Glick, Edward J. (Department: 2882)
X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices
Specific application
Absorption
C378S058000, C378S022000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06870897
ABSTRACT:
A cotton sample is subjected to noninvasive x-ray microtomographic image analysis in order to recognize cotton contaminants in the cotton sample. The cotton contaminants are detected and classified using an x-ray microtomographic system. Once the cotton contaminants in the cotton sample are detected and classified, the cotton sample may be graded based on the type and amount of cotton contaminants present.
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Hequet Eric F.
Pai Ajay
Sari-Sarraf Hamed
Glick Edward J.
Jones, Tuller & Cooper, P.C.
Keaney Elizabeth
Texas Tech University System
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