公开(公告)号：US08097857B2

公开(公告)日：2012-01-17

申请号：US10526799

申请日：2002-08-21

Applicant: Don W. Cochran ,  Steven D. Cech

Inventor： Don W. Cochran ,  Steven D. Cech

IPC: G01F23/00

CPC classification number: G01N21/88 ,  G01J2005/0077 ,  G01N21/89 ,  G01N25/72 ,  G01N2021/845 ,  H01L27/1467 ,  H04N5/33

Abstract: This application relates to an apparatus and method for providing snapshot action thermal infrared imaging within automated process control article inspection applications. More specifically, it pertains to the use of snapshot mode lead salt area-array imaging sensors (20) as the imaging front-end in high-speed machine vision inspection systems (12). the relatively low-cost, good measurement sensitivity at temperatures consistent with thereto-electric cooling means, and the ability to be operated in snap-shot mode enables lead salt-based image acquisition sensors (20) to be used in a variety of automated process control and article inspection applications.

Abstract translation: 本申请涉及一种用于在自动化过程控制物品检查应用中提供快照动作热红外成像的装置和方法。 更具体地说，它涉及在高速机器视觉检测系统（12）中使用快照模式铅盐区阵列成像传感器（20）作为成像前端。 在与其相一致的温度下的相对低成本，良好的测量灵敏度 - 电冷却装置，以及以快拍模式操作的能力使得基于盐的图像采集传感器（20）能够用于各种自动化过程 控制和物品检验应用。

公开(公告)号：US20080239524A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-02

申请号：US11970850

申请日：2008-01-08

Applicant: Steven D. Cech ,  Gerald Kotnik

Inventor： Steven D. Cech ,  Gerald Kotnik

IPC: G02B7/04 ,  G02B21/00

CPC classification number: G02B21/0012 ,  A61B3/0075 ,  G02B7/001 ,  G02B7/023 ,  G02B7/08

Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a positioning device comprises a microscope assembly and a lens positioning assembly. The lens positioning assembly comprises a lens support subassembly and a bi-directional positioning guide. The lens support subassembly comprises a translating rod, while the positioning guide comprises a coiled spring. The coiled spring is canted relative to a longitudinal axis of the rod. The inner periphery of the coiled spring engages in a spring loaded state an outer periphery of the rod such that the coiled spring provides a frictional force about the outer periphery of the rod. This frictional force provided by the coiled spring about the outer periphery of the rod is sufficient to hold the rod within the inner periphery, but permit infinitely variable bi-directional movement of the rod through the inner periphery under an applied force. Additional embodiments are disclosed and claimed.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的一个实施例，定位装置包括显微镜组件和透镜定位组件。 透镜定位组件包括透镜支撑子组件和双向定位引导件。 透镜支撑子组件包括平移杆，而定位引导件包括螺旋弹簧。 螺旋弹簧相对于杆的纵向轴线倾斜。 螺旋弹簧的内周边以弹簧加载状态接合杆的外周，使得螺旋弹簧围绕杆的外周提供摩擦力。 螺旋弹簧围绕杆的外周提供的摩擦力足以将杆保持在内周边内，但允许杆在施加的力下通过内周边无级变化地双向运动。 公开并要求保护附加实施例。

公开(公告)号：US07488965B2

公开(公告)日：2009-02-10

申请号：US10533992

申请日：2003-11-07

Applicant: Don W. Cochran ,  Dennis S. Bradley ,  Steven D. Cech ,  Fredrick F. Awig, II ,  Terry L. Graves ,  Thomas H. Palombo ,  Michael L. Yoder

Inventor： Don W. Cochran ,  Dennis S. Bradley ,  Steven D. Cech ,  Fredrick F. Awig, II ,  Terry L. Graves ,  Thomas H. Palombo ,  Michael L. Yoder

IPC: G01N21/88 ,  G01N21/90 ,  G01N21/00

CPC classification number: G01N21/909 ,  G01N21/8806 ,  G01N21/9036 ,  G01N2201/0634

Abstract: This application relates to an apparatus and method for automated inspection of formed metal containers. More specifically, it pertains to the use of machine vision systems to identify and correlate manufacturing defects occurring in formed food and beverage containers to specific manufacturing paths or sources of origin (eg., body makers) used in the container forming process. The disclosed invention is enabled by the placement of a machine-readable code on specific portions of the can body during the forming process and the use of illumination exposure techniques.

Abstract translation: 本申请涉及用于形成的金属容器的自动检查的装置和方法。 更具体地说，它涉及使用机器视觉系统来识别并将形成的食品和饮料容器中发生的制造缺陷与在容器成形过程中使用的具体制造路径或原始来源（例如，身体制造者）相关联。 所公开的发明可以通过在成形过程中使用机器可读代码放置在罐体的特定部分上以及使用照明曝光技术。

公开(公告)号：US07338170B2

公开(公告)日：2008-03-04

申请号：US11251112

申请日：2005-10-14

Applicant: Steven D. Cech ,  Kakarla V. Chalam ,  Timothy D. Edwards ,  Gerald Kotnik

Inventor： Steven D. Cech ,  Kakarla V. Chalam ,  Timothy D. Edwards ,  Gerald Kotnik

IPC: A61B3/00

CPC classification number: A61B3/12

Abstract: An ophthalmoscopy lens system includes a contact lens and an image forming lens. The contact lens and the image forming lens are in a spaced-apart arrangement such that an open air space exists between the contact lens and the image forming lens and the inner surfaces are exposed.

Abstract translation: 检眼镜系统包括隐形眼镜和图像形成透镜。 隐形眼镜和图像形成透镜是间隔开的布置，使得隐形眼镜和图像形成透镜之间存在露天空间，并且暴露内表面。

公开(公告)号：US06894775B1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-17

申请号：US09980851

申请日：2000-04-27

Applicant: Steven D. Cech

Inventor： Steven D. Cech

IPC: G01N21/00 ,  G01N21/90

CPC classification number: G01N21/90

Abstract: An inspection system is provided comprising at least one detection element (60) sensitive to electromagnetic radiation (20) at a wavelength wherein the object (10) to be inspected is rendered opaque by naturally occurring material molecular absorptions. As such, material defects such as cracks and voids can be detected.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种检查系统，其包括至少一个对电磁辐射（20）敏感的检测元件（60），其中被检查物体（10）通过天然存在的材料分子吸收而变得不透明。 因此，可以检测到诸如裂缝和空隙的材料缺陷。

公开(公告)号：US07425296B2

公开(公告)日：2008-09-16

申请号：US11003679

申请日：2004-12-03

Applicant: Don W. Cochran ,  Steven D. Cech ,  Noel Edward Morgan

Inventor： Don W. Cochran ,  Steven D. Cech ,  Noel Edward Morgan

IPC: B29C49/64

CPC classification number: B29B13/023 ,  A23L3/005 ,  A23L3/26 ,  A23L5/15 ,  A23L5/36 ,  B29B13/024 ,  B29B2911/1402 ,  B29B2911/14026 ,  B29B2911/14033 ,  B29B2911/1404 ,  B29B2911/14106 ,  B29B2911/14133 ,  B29B2911/14213 ,  B29C35/08 ,  B29C49/06 ,  B29C49/64 ,  B29C49/78 ,  B29C2035/0822 ,  H01L2224/45139 ,  H01L2224/48091 ,  H05B3/0057 ,  Y02P60/85 ,  H01L2924/00014 ,  H01L2924/00 ,  H01L2924/00011

Abstract: A system for direct injection of selected thermal-infrared (IR) wavelength radiation or energy into articles for a wide range of processing purposes is provided. These purposes may include heating, raising or maintaining the temperature of articles, or stimulating a target item in a range of different industrial, medical, consumer, or commercial circumstances. The system is especially applicable to operations that require or benefit from the ability to irradiate at specifically selected wavelengths or to pulse or inject the radiation. The system is particularly advantageous when functioning at higher speeds and in a non-contact environment with the target.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于在广泛的加工目的下将选定的热 - 红外（IR）波长辐射或能量直接注入制品的系统。 这些目的可以包括在不同的工业，医疗，消费者或商业环境的范围内加热，升高或维持物品的温度，或刺激目标物品。 该系统特别适用于需要或受益于以特定选定波长照射或脉冲或注射辐射的能力的操作。 当以更高的速度和与目标的非接触环境运行时，该系统是特别有利的。

公开(公告)号：US07220378B2

公开(公告)日：2007-05-22

申请号：US10753014

申请日：2004-01-07

Applicant: Don W. Cochran ,  Steven D. Cech

Inventor： Don W. Cochran ,  Steven D. Cech

IPC: B29C49/64 ,  B29C49/78

CPC classification number: G01J5/061 ,  B29C49/06 ,  B29C49/78 ,  G01J5/62

Abstract: A stretch blow molding system that condition preforms such that the temperature distribution within the cross-section of each preform is optimized prior to blow molding operations is provided. The system has a temperature measurement and control system capable of directly monitoring both the outside as well as inside surface temperature of preforms at different stages of transport throughout the thermal conditioning section of the system.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种拉伸吹塑成型系统，其将预成型件条件设定为使得在吹塑成型操作之前优化每个预型件横截面内的温度分布。 该系统具有温度测量和控制系统，其能够直接监测在系统的整个热调节部分的不同运输阶段的预制件的外部温度和内部表面温度。

公开(公告)号：US06967716B1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-22

申请号：US10018267

申请日：2000-04-21

Applicant: Don W. Cochran ,  Steven D. Cech

Inventor： Don W. Cochran ,  Steven D. Cech

IPC: G01N21/00 ,  G01N21/31 ,  G01N21/35 ,  G01N21/90

CPC classification number: G01N21/31 ,  G01N21/3563 ,  G01N21/9036 ,  G01N21/9081 ,  G01N2021/3155

Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus and method for inspecting multi-layer plastic containers (10). More particularly, the invention relates to such an apparatus and method whereby optical energy absorbing compounds are added to the materials comprising the layer(s) of the container (10) to facilitate inspection thereof. Apparatus comprises a sensor unit (40), an illumination unit (30) for illuminating a portion of electromagnetic spectrum at a near IR wavelength to an inspection zone (20) which is located between the sensor unit (40) and the illumination unit (30). A processing unit (50) which receives an output of the sensor unit (40) and determines the attributes of the multilayer plastic containers (10).

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于检查多层塑料容器（10）的装置和方法。 更具体地说，本发明涉及这样一种装置和方法，其中光学能量吸收化合物被添加到包含容器（10）的层的材料中以便于检查。 设备包括传感器单元（40），用于将近红外波长的电磁光谱的一部分照射到位于传感器单元（40）和照明单元（30）之间的检查区（20）的照明单元（30） ）。 一种接收传感器单元（40）的输出并确定多层塑料容器（10）的属性的处理单元（50）。

公开(公告)号：US5936353A

公开(公告)日：1999-08-10

申请号：US627211

申请日：1996-04-03

Applicant: James E. Triner ,  Steven D. Cech

Inventor： James E. Triner ,  Steven D. Cech

IPC: F21V5/04 ,  F21V29/00 ,  G01N21/88 ,  H01L25/075 ,  H01L33/64 ,  G01N21/84 ,  H01L33/00

CPC classification number: F21V29/74 ,  F21V29/004 ,  F21V29/763 ,  F21V5/04 ,  G01N21/8806 ,  H01L25/0753 ,  H01L33/648 ,  F21Y2101/00 ,  H01L2224/48091 ,  H01L33/645

Abstract: A solid-state lighting unit for automated visual inspection includes a high-density array of light emitting diodes. The packing density of said diode array being limited only by the physical size of the light emitting diode chips and the ability to perform die and wire bond operations on the bare chips. Each diode is disposed on an electrically insulated, thermally conductive base unit. The base unit is, in turn, in a thermally conductive path with a heat dissipator. The provisions made to ensure a thermally conductive path from the individual light emitting diode chips to the heat dissipator combined with the high chip packing densities work together to create a solid-state lighting array capable of producing extremely high illumination fields when operated in either pulsed or continuous current mode.

Abstract translation: 用于自动目视检查的固态照明单元包括高密度发光二极管阵列。 所述二极管阵列的封装密度仅由发光二极管芯片的物理尺寸限制，并且能够对裸芯片进行裸片和引线键合操作。 每个二极管设置在电绝缘的导热基座上。 基座单元又是带有散热器的导热路径。 确保从单个发光二极管芯片到散热器的导热路径与高芯片封装密度相结合的规定一起工作，以产生固态照明阵列，其能够在以脉冲或 连续电流模式。

公开(公告)号：US07940479B2

公开(公告)日：2011-05-10

申请号：US11970850

申请日：2008-01-08

Applicant: Steven D. Cech ,  Gerald Kotnik

Inventor： Steven D. Cech ,  Gerald Kotnik

IPC: G02B7/02

CPC classification number: G02B21/0012 ,  A61B3/0075 ,  G02B7/001 ,  G02B7/023 ,  G02B7/08

Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a positioning device comprises a microscope assembly and a lens positioning assembly. The lens positioning assembly comprises a lens support subassembly and a bi-directional positioning guide. The lens support subassembly comprises a translating rod, while the positioning guide comprises a coiled spring. The coiled spring is canted relative to a longitudinal axis of the rod. The inner periphery of the coiled spring engages in a spring loaded state an outer periphery of the rod such that the coiled spring provides a frictional force about the outer periphery of the rod. This frictional force provided by the coiled spring about the outer periphery of the rod is sufficient to hold the rod within the inner periphery, but permit infinitely variable bi-directional movement of the rod through the inner periphery under an applied force. Additional embodiments are disclosed and claimed.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的一个实施例，定位装置包括显微镜组件和透镜定位组件。 透镜定位组件包括透镜支撑子组件和双向定位引导件。 透镜支撑子组件包括平移杆，而定位引导件包括螺旋弹簧。 螺旋弹簧相对于杆的纵向轴线倾斜。 螺旋弹簧的内周边以弹簧加载状态接合杆的外周，使得螺旋弹簧围绕杆的外周提供摩擦力。 螺旋弹簧围绕杆的外周提供的摩擦力足以将杆保持在内周边内，但允许杆在施加的力下通过内周边无级变化地双向运动。 公开并要求保护附加实施例。