Measuring and testing – Vibration – By mechanical waves
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-28
2011-06-28
Saint Surin, Jacques M (Department: 2856)
Measuring and testing
Vibration
By mechanical waves
C073S602000, C073S632000, C356S502000, C250S330000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07966883
ABSTRACT:
An inspection system is provided to examine internal structures of a target material. This inspection system includes a generation laser, an ultrasonic detection system, a thermal imaging system, and a processor/control module. The generation laser produces a pulsed laser beam that is operable to induce ultrasonic displacements and thermal transients at the target material. The ultrasonic detection system detects ultrasonic surface displacements at the target material. The thermal imaging system detects thermal transients at the target material. The processor analyzes both detected ultrasonic displacements and thermal imagery of the target material to yield information about the target material's internal structure.
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Drake Thomas E.
Dubois Marc
Howard Donald Robert
Lorraine Peter William
Ringermacher Harry Israel
Bracewell & Giuliani LLP
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Saint Surin Jacques M
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