Data processing: generic control systems or specific application – Specific application – apparatus or process – Robot control
Reexamination Certificate
2006-08-29
2006-08-29
Black, Thomas G. (Department: 3661)
Data processing: generic control systems or specific application
Specific application, apparatus or process
Robot control
C700S257000, C700S258000, C104S138100, C104S139000, C310S180000, C310S090500
Reexamination Certificate
active
07099746
ABSTRACT:
A mobile device for traversing a ferromagnetic surface. The device includes a frame and at least one surface contacting device attached to the frame. The device also includes a Halbach magnet array attached to the frame, wherein the Halbach magnet array provides a magnetic force to maintain the surface contacting device substantially into contact with the ferromagnetic surface.
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Bares John
DeLouis Mark
Fromme Christopher
Hoburg James F.
Ross William P.
Black Thomas G.
Carnegie Mellon University
Marc McDieunel
Pencoske Edward L.
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