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Metal detector for detecting product impurities

CA 1269736 C · Owner: Kerr, Bruce G. · Inventors: Kerr, Bruce G.

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In a metal detector, such as may be used in a bakery, an adjustable phase shifter is provided to adjust the detectors for different products. The adjustable phase shifter is controlled electroncially from the output signal so that the arrangement is selfadjusting.

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  • Granted May 29, 1990. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended May 29, 2007.
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FiledJanuary 30, 1987
GrantedMay 29, 1990
Term endedMay 29, 2007
Patent numberCA 1269736 C
Classification (IPC)G01N27/72 +2 more

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1988199019921994199619982000200220042006Application filedJan 30, 1987Patent grantedMay 29, 1990Term endedMay 29, 2007

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