Detecting the presence or absence of a coating on a substrate
CA 1189164 A · Owner: Johnson & Johnson · Inventors: Langberg, Edwin
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Abstract, A method and apparatus is provided for determining the presence or absence of a coating on a substrate. The substrate is placed into optical contact with a light guide and the principle of frustrated total internal reflection is utilized. Light scattered from the coating surface is monitored to indicate the presence of a coating and failure to detect scattered light indicates the absence of said coating.
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- Granted June 18, 1985. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended June 18, 2002.
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