Method and apparatus for measuring a peak load

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10281343
APP PUB NO 20170122819A1
SERIAL NO

15175110

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The present subject matter discloses a method of measuring a peak load, including the steps of placing an indenter between a first surface and a second surface, exerting a load on at least one of the first and second surfaces, measuring at least one of a width, depth, radial chord length, and cross-sectional area of an indentation formed by the indenter in at least one of the first and second surfaces; and converting the measured parameter into a load value. Certain methods further include the steps of converting the measured parameter into a load per length value and obtaining a load value by integrating along a circumferential length of the indentation. In still other methods, the exerted load is a compressive load.

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  • U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bullen, David A North Huntingdon, US 3 23
McGraw, Brian A Pittsburgh, US 1 0

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