Patents Examined by Vincent P. McGray
  • Method of preparing small samples including linishing an area of the samples
    Patent number: 4120584
    Abstract: A method of preparing small samples for analysis by instrumental techniques is disclosed, wherein the method includes steps of holding a representative plurality of samples in contact with a surface of a backing member, with said samples in close proximity to each other, and linishing or grinding an area of said samples across a surface parallel or tangential to said surface of said backing member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1976
    Date of Patent: October 17, 1978
    Assignee: Australian Wire Industries (Pty.) Limited
    Inventors: Raymond John Hodges, Charles Brian Belcher