METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR THE DETERMINATION OF PRESERVATIVE PENETRATION IN WOOD

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20150226663A1
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14175354

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The present invention is directed to an apparatus, system, and method for determining the extent of penetration of a preservative in wood. More particularly, the present invention is directed, in certain embodiments, to an apparatus comprising an image sensor capable of detecting a color spectrum of a sample, and a light source; a system comprising an image sensor, a light source, a sample treated with a preservative, an indicator applied to the sample, and a computing device coupled to the image sensor, wherein the computing device is capable of processing an image captured by the image sensor and determining the extent of penetration of the preservative; and methods for using such an apparatus and system to determine the extent of penetration of a preservative in wood by identifying changes in color of wood, wood products, or wood samples.

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KOPPERS PERFORMANCE CHEMICALS INC436 SEVENTH AVENUE PITTSBURGH PA 15219

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McBrayer, Jacob T Locust Grove, US 3 1

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