Patents Examined by Komrosh Cyrus Khosravi
  • Patent number: 5430376
    Abstract: A microcomputer or PC based non-destructive coated-object testing system and method combines thermoelectrically measured surface coating thickness data with flaw/crack depth data determined from eddy current measurements of the surface of the object to locate and selectively identify faults or cracks which penetrate the surface coating. The microcomputer controls scanning of eddy-current and thermoelectric probes over the object surface and stores measured data along with surface coordinate information to provide a color-keyed graphics display of surface conditions for visual analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 4, 1995
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: John R. M. Viertl