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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 28, 2015
Filed:
Apr. 19, 2011
Michael R. Vindler, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Ronald H. Lovett, Verona, PA (US);
Michael R. Vindler, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Ronald H. Lovett, Verona, PA (US);
Siemens Energy, Inc., Orlando, FL (US);
Abstract
A sampling device for removing a surface portion from a substrate. The device includes a frame structure and a cutter head assembly. The cutter head assembly includes a pivot body having a first end supported at a pivot point on the frame structure, and a cutter supported for rotation about a rotational axis at a second end of the pivot body. The cutter has a semi-ellipsoidal shape and a drive motor is operably connected to the cutter. The pivot point is located in spaced relation to the rotational axis. The cutter is operable to cut a surface portion of a substrate during pivotal movement about the pivot point.