Nondestructive residential inspection method and apparatus

Details Nondestructive residential inspection method and apparatus Nondestructive residential inspection method and apparatus

2004-03-11

2008-11-04

Lefkowitz, Edward (Department: 2855)

Thermal measuring and testing

Leak or flaw detection

With heating or cooling of specimen for test

C374S121000, C374S057000, C374S123000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07445377

ABSTRACT:
This invention provides an apparatus for nondestructive residential inspection and various methods for using a thermal imaging apparatus coupled to inspect exterior residential components, interior residential components, a pitched roof and basement of a residential building and the electrical system of a residential building.

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