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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 08, 2016
Filed:
Jun. 20, 2012
Srdjan Nesic, Athens, OH (US);
Valery A. Sheverev, West Orange, NJ (US);
Srdjan Nesic, Athens, OH (US);
Valery A. Sheverev, West Orange, NJ (US);
Ohio University, Athens, OH (US);
Abstract
A sensor device and method for monitoring interaction between a fluid and a wall includes includes a mechanical oscillator, a housing, and mechanical response sensing system. The mechanical oscillator includes a floating member formed from a first material configured to be susceptible to the fluid and a support member formed from a second material resistant to the fluid. The mechanical oscillator is affixed within the housing that is adaptably fastened to the structural component such that the floating member contacts the fluid. The mechanical response sensing system is configured to measure a mechanical characteristic of the combined floating member and the support member. The mechanical characteristic is configured to be indicative of the interaction between the fluid and the wall.