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US4351185A Expired / Lapsed US ⏱️ 0.0 years remaining

High temperature penetrant system

Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc
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Filing: 1981-01-26
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Granted: 1982-09-28
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Expires: 2001-01-26
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Abstract

Abstract A method and composition for non-destructive testing using the dye penetrant technique, and adapting the use of this technique at high temperatures. The invention is involved with using a marking crayon which includes a carrier composed of a solid which melts at a temperature below the temperature at which the workpiece is to be inspected and a visible or fluorescent dye. Upon application of the crayon to a hot workpiece, the solid penetrant composition becomes molten and the visible or fluorescent dye penetrates into any flaws in the surface in the usual manner. A remover, also consisting of a crayon composition, is used to remove excess penetrant, leaving only penetrant entrapped in the flaws. Upon removal of the excess penetrant and remover, the entrapped penetrant deposits are drawn to surface by the application of a finely divided developer either in dry form or as an aerosol. Inspection of the piece is then carried out under visible or ultraviolet light, depending upon the nature of the penetrant.

Inventors

  • 👤 Vilma A. Garcia

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-30 09:22
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N21/00; G01N21/84; G01N21/88; G01N21/91

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim 88 words
A method for the non-destructive testing of a workpiece for surface flaws at an elevated temperature which comprises marking areas of said workpiece with a crayon comprising a carrier which melts at a temperature below said elevated temperature having dissolved therein a dye which is liquid at said temperature and is contrastingly visible to said workpiece at said elevated temperature, and applying a developer at said elevated temperature to the marked areas to thereby draw up dye which has been lodged in surface flaws, and inspecting the workpiece.
Claim 2
Independent Claim 88 words
A method for the non-destructive testing of a workpiece for surface flaws at an elevated temperature which comprises marking areas of said workpiece with a crayon comprising a carrier which melts at a temperature below said elevated temperature having dissolved therein a dye which is liquid at said temperature and is contrastingly visible to said workpiece at said elevated temperature, and applying a developer at said elevated temperature to the marked areas to thereby draw up dye which has been lodged in surface flaws, and inspecting the workpiece.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 42 words
A method according to claim 1 which includes the step of: applying a solid remover crayon to the molten penetrant composition to remove excess penetrant before application of said developer, said remover crayon including a solvent for the dye of said penetrant.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 15 words
A method according to claim 1 in which: said fluorescent dye is Solvent Green 5.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 26 words
A method according to claim 1 in which said carrier includes a waxy solid having a melting point not in excess of 400° F. (204° C.).
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 14 words
A method according to claim 1 in which said carrier includes a synthetic wax.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 78 words
A marking crayon suitable for use in the non-destructive testing of a workpiece at an elevated temperature which comprises: a carrier composed of a solid waxy material having a melting point below said elevated temperature, and p0 a dye dissolved therein which retains its dye properties at least to about 500° F. (260° C.), said crayon being rendered completely molten at said elevated temperature, permitting the dissolved dye to penetrate into flaws with which it comes into contact.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 78 words
A marking crayon suitable for use in the non-destructive testing of a workpiece at an elevated temperature which comprises: a carrier composed of a solid waxy material having a melting point below said elevated temperature, and p0 a dye dissolved therein which retains its dye properties at least to about 500° F. (260° C.), said crayon being rendered completely molten at said elevated temperature, permitting the dissolved dye to penetrate into flaws with which it comes into contact.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 14 words
A crayon according to claim 6 in which: said dye is Solvent Green 5.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1985-09-27 1986-03-29 1986-09-28 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1989-09-27 1990-03-29 1990-09-28 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1993-09-27 1994-03-29 1994-09-28 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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