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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 19, 2014
Filed:
Aug. 31, 2009
Applicants:
Adib Chebli, Greer, SC (US);
Metodi Ikonomov, Moore, SC (US);
Inventors:
Adib Chebli, Greer, SC (US);
Metodi Ikonomov, Moore, SC (US);
Assignees:
Michelin Recherche et Technique S.A., Granges-Paccot, CH;
Compagnie Generale des Etablissements Michelin, Clermont-Ferrand, FR;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G01M 17/02 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
G01M 17/02 (2013.01);
Abstract
A method and apparatus for determining the depth of a metal feature in a rubber or elastomeric material is provided. In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a method and apparatus for determining the depth of e.g., a metal cable in a tire. A sensor that changes state within range of the metal feature is used to determine the depth of such feature in the material without the necessity of deconstructing the material.