DIGITAL MOISTURE METER FOR BAMBOO AND OTHER NON-TIMBER FOREST PRODUCTS
Field/Industry: Furniture and handicrafts
Patent Number / Registration Number: 2-2014-000591
Status of Application: Granted
Brief Description/Features of the technology:
The present utility model relates to locally designed resistance type moisture meter calibrated to Philippine bamboo and other non-timber forest products (NTFP) by the wood-based industry. The meter is equipped with a pair of 5mm long hardened stainless steel pins, replaceable and with a protective cap. The meter can measure moisture content (MC) from 6 to 30% when the needles are pushed and penetrated into the bamboo and other NTFP. There are three bamboo species and two other NTFP included in the LCD program as enumerated at the back of the meter. When the meter is used in these bamboo species and other NTFP, the MC reading automatically appears in the meter display window.
Problem Addressed:
- For moisture content determination of bamboo and non-timber forest products.
Advantages:
- Calibrated to Philippine bamboo and other non-timber forest products.
Inventor/s:
Marina A. Alipon
Gil B. Dolotina
Grecelda A. Eusebio
Gerwin Guba
Alvin Retamar
Alexabder E. Sy