Elastomeric degradation indicator devices, systems, and methods
AssigneeLord Corporation
InventorDavid M. CATANZARITE
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Abstract
The present subject matter relates to devices, systems, and methods for indicating degradation in a component having None or more elastomeric elements. For example, a degradation indicator can include an indicator element in communication with at least a portion of the one or more elastomeric elements, wherein the indicator element is configured to show visible degradation or damage when a specific and predetermined condition of the one or more elastomeric elements is reached.
Claims20
A degradation indicator for a component having one or more elastomeric elements, the degradation indicator comprising an indicator element in communication with at least a portion of the one or more elastomeric elements, wherein the indicator element is configured to show visible degradation or damage when a specific and predetermined condition of the one or more elastomeric elements is reached.
A method for making a degradation indicator for a component having one or more elastomeric elements, the method comprising:
- coupling an indicator element to at least a portion of the one or more elastomeric elements;
- and
- configuring the indicator element to show visible degradation or damage when a specific and predetermined condition of the one or more elastomeric elements is reached.
A method for inspecting a component having one or more elastomeric elements, the method comprising:
- visually inspecting an indicator element in communication with at least a portion of the one or more elastomeric elements;
- and
- repairing or replacing the one or more elastomeric elements when the indicator element shows visible degradation or damage corresponding to a specific and predetermined condition of the one or more elastomeric elements.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.