Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Impact indicator
- Patent Title (中): 影响指标
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Application No.: US13557732Application Date: 2012-07-25
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Publication No.: US08387552B2Publication Date: 2013-03-05
- Inventor: Clinton A. Branch
- Applicant: Clinton A. Branch
- Applicant Address: US TX Dallas
- Assignee: ShockWatch, Inc.
- Current Assignee: ShockWatch, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US TX Dallas
- Agent James L. Baudino
- Main IPC: G01P15/02
- IPC: G01P15/02 ; G01P15/03

Abstract:
According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a device and technique for impact detection and indication is disclosed. The impact indicator includes a first member having a reservoir for holding an indicator fluid; a second member couplable to the first member; and a disc member disposed at least partially between the first and second members and extending over the reservoir. A capillary gap is formed at an interface between the disc member and a surface of the first member facing the disc member. Responsive to receiving a predetermined level of impact, the indicator fluid moves from the reservoir to the interface between the disc member and the first member and wicks into the capillary gap via capillary action, the indicator fluid disposed within the capillary gap providing a visual indication of the received predetermined level of impact.
Public/Granted literature
- US20120312225A1 IMPACT INDICATOR Public/Granted day:2012-12-13
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