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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 09, 2010
Filed:
Mar. 31, 2006
Patrick Michael Gargano, Addison, NY (US);
Babak Robert Raj, Elmira, NY (US);
William Paul Ryszytiwskyj, Corning, NY (US);
John Charles Speeckaert, Painted Post, NY (US);
David John Worthey, Elmira, NY (US);
Patrick Michael Gargano, Addison, NY (US);
Babak Robert Raj, Elmira, NY (US);
William Paul Ryszytiwskyj, Corning, NY (US);
John Charles Speeckaert, Painted Post, NY (US);
David John Worthey, Elmira, NY (US);
Corning Incorporated, Corning, NY (US);
Abstract
A apparatus and method for detecting defects in a honeycomb body. In operation, the particulates emerge at an outlet end face of the honeycomb body through defects, if any, in the honeycomb walls and/or plugs and passes though a permeable member, such as a screen, where they are illuminated. The permeable member is disposed adjacent to and preferably in contact with the outlet end. Use of the permeable member improves the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) such that defects may be more readily detected. The permeable member preferably includes an anti-reflective surface.