Measuring and testing – Inspecting
Reexamination Certificate
2008-03-18
2008-03-18
Larkin, Daniel S. (Department: 2856)
Measuring and testing
Inspecting
C209S346000, C209S359000, C209S360000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11270050
ABSTRACT:
A method of detecting breaks in a porous element in a material separator is disclosed. A shielding is created in the material separator to form a barrier to RF energy. The shielding is formed with a path through the barrier capable of allowing RF energy and material to flow therethrough. The electrically conductive porous element is positioned fully across the path. An RF signal is transmitted on one side of the porous element, and signal levels of the RF signal are detected on the other side of the porous element, such that the detected RF signal crosses the porous element. A baseline signal strength indicator is established from the detected signal levels using an unbroken porous element. An operative signal strength indicator is generated from the detected signal levels. Breaks in the porous element are detected by comparing the operative signal strength indicator against the baseline signal strength indicator.
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Connolly Bove & Lodge & Hutz LLP
M-I L.L.C.
Rogers David A.
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