公开(公告)号：US20070096352A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-03

申请号：US11448630

申请日：2006-06-07

Applicant: Don Cochran ,  Steven Cech ,  Noel Morgan ,  Denwood Ross

Inventor： Don Cochran ,  Steven Cech ,  Noel Morgan ,  Denwood Ross

IPC: B29C47/92

CPC classification number: B29C49/64 ,  B29B13/023 ,  B29B13/024 ,  B29C35/08 ,  B29C48/92 ,  B29C49/06 ,  B29C49/78 ,  B29C2035/0822 ,  H05B3/0057

Abstract: A laser diode based 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 wide range of different industrial, medical, consumer, or commercial applications. 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: 提供了一种基于激光二极管的系统，用于将选定的热 - 红外（IR）波长辐射或能量直接注入到用于广泛加工目的的制品中。 这些目的可以包括加热，升高或维持物品的温度，或刺激在不同工业，医疗，消费者或商业应用的广泛范围内的目标物品。 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：US20060091333A1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-04

申请号：US10519180

申请日：2003-06-20

Applicant: Don Cochran ,  Steven Cech ,  Thomas Palombo ,  Michael Yoder ,  Jesse Booher ,  Terry Graves

Inventor： Don Cochran ,  Steven Cech ,  Thomas Palombo ,  Michael Yoder ,  Jesse Booher ,  Terry Graves

IPC: G01N21/86 ,  G01V8/00

CPC classification number: G01N21/8806

Abstract: This application relates to an apparatus and method for providing patterned illumination fields for use within process control and article inspection applications. More specifically, it pertains to the use of patterned illuminators to enable visual surface inspection of polished objects such as ball bearings. The use of patterned illuminators properly disposed in relation to a polished part under inspection allows small surface imperfections such as scratches and pits to become visible against the normal surface background. The use of carefully engineered illuminators facilitates advantageous defect-site scattering from generally dark field sources. The patterned nature of the illuminators defined by this invention allows the complete surface of three-dimensional parts to be effectively highlighted using dark field illumination fields.

Abstract translation: 本申请涉及一种用于提供在过程控制和物品检查应用中使用的图案化照明场的装置和方法。 更具体地说，它涉及图案化照明器的使用以使得诸如球轴承之类的抛光物体的视觉表面检查。 相对于被检查的抛光部分适当地设置的图案照明器的使用允许诸如划痕和凹坑的小表面缺陷对于正常表面背景变得可见。 使用精心设计的照明器有助于从一般暗场光源获得有利的缺陷点散射。 由本发明限定的照明器的图案性质允许使用暗场照明场有效地突出显示三维部分的完整表面。

公开(公告)号：US20050174571A1

公开(公告)日：2005-08-11

申请号：US10970780

申请日：2004-10-21

Applicant: Don Cochran ,  Dennis Bradley ,  Steven Cech ,  Fredrick Awig ,  Terry Graves ,  Thomas Palombo ,  Michael Yoder

Inventor： Don Cochran ,  Dennis Bradley ,  Steven Cech ,  Fredrick Awig ,  Terry Graves ,  Thomas Palombo ,  Michael Yoder

IPC: G01N20060101 ,  G01N21/86 ,  G01N21/88 ,  G01N21/90 ,  G01V8/00

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 (e.g., 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 machine vision reading 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出现的制造缺陷与在容器成型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。 所公开的发明是通过在机器视觉阅读技术的成形过程和机器视觉阅读技术的使用期间将机器可读代码放置在罐体的特定部分上而实现的。

公开(公告)号：US20060076475A1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-13

申请号：US10533992

申请日：2003-11-07

Applicant: Don Cochran ,  Dennis Bradley ,  Steven Cech ,  Fredrick Awig ,  Terry Graves ,  Thomas Palombo ,  Michael Yoder

Inventor： Don Cochran ,  Dennis Bradley ,  Steven Cech ,  Fredrick Awig ,  Terry Graves ,  Thomas Palombo ,  Michael Yoder

IPC: G01N21/90

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.

公开(公告)号：US20050146065A1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-07

申请号：US10753014

申请日：2004-01-07

Applicant: Don Cochran ,  Steven Cech

Inventor： Don Cochran ,  Steven Cech

IPC: B29C49/06 ,  B29C49/78 ,  G01J5/06 ,  G01J5/62

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：US20060280825A1

公开(公告)日：2006-12-14

申请号：US11351030

申请日：2006-02-09

Applicant: Don Cochran ,  Steven Cech ,  Noel Morgan

Inventor： Don Cochran ,  Steven Cech ,  Noel Morgan

IPC: B29C35/08

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：US20060118983A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-08

申请号：US11003679

申请日：2004-12-03

Applicant: Don Cochran ,  Steven Cech ,  Noel Morgan

Inventor： Don Cochran ,  Steven Cech ,  Noel Morgan

IPC: B29C49/64 ,  B29C49/78

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.

公开(公告)号：US20050087691A1

公开(公告)日：2005-04-28

申请号：US10972035

申请日：2004-10-22

Applicant: Don Cochran ,  Steven Cech

Inventor： Don Cochran ,  Steven Cech

IPC: G01F23/28 ,  G01F17/00 ,  G01G9/00 ,  G01G15/00 ,  G01N21/59

CPC classification number: G01G9/00 ,  G01F17/00 ,  G01G15/00 ,  Y10S177/06

Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for mass and/or volume measurements of manufactured articles. More particularly, this invention relates to a method and apparatus for mass and/or volume measurements that can be performed on-line in a part manufacturing process. On-line measurement of the mass or volume of material contained in a specific region of interest of the manufactured items is performed 100% on-line. Real-time process control information is based on real-time measurement of the mass or volume of material contained in a specific region of interest of a manufactured item. Automated quality control inspection for manufactured articles is based on real-time measurement of the mass or volume of material contained in a specific region of interest of manufactured items. A manufacturing closed-loop process is directly corrected to keep it within control limits based on real-time measurement of the mass or volume of material contained in a specific region of interest of manufactured items soon after these items are manufactured.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及制造物品的质量和/或体积测量的方法和装置。 更具体地说，本发明涉及可以在零件制造过程中在线执行的质量和/或体积测量的方法和装置。 在制品的特定感兴趣区域中包含的材料的质量或体积的在线测量在线100％进行。 实时过程控制信息基于对制成物品的特定感兴趣区域中包含的材料的质量或体积的实时测量。 制造品的自动质量控制检查是基于实际测量包含在制造物品的特定感兴趣区域中的材料的质量或体积。 直接校正制造闭环过程，以便在制造这些物品之后不久，基于实时测量包含在制造物品的特定感兴趣区域中的材料的质量或体积，将其保持在控制限度内。

公开(公告)号：US20070107801A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-17

申请号：US11272149

申请日：2005-11-14

Applicant: Don Cochran ,  Roberto Schianchi ,  Franco Mutti ,  Andrea Lupi

Inventor： Don Cochran ,  Roberto Schianchi ,  Franco Mutti ,  Andrea Lupi

IPC: B65B43/42

CPC classification number: B65B3/36 ,  B65B57/145 ,  B67C3/007 ,  G01F13/006 ,  G01F23/20 ,  G01F23/292

Abstract: A filling apparatus and method including a carrier for transporting containers and having a plurality of valves, each of the valves being opened for an individual, specific period of time to control a flow of liquid into the respective containers, while the containers are transported by the carrier. An exit feed path transports the containers after the containers have been filled, and a sensor, such as a camera, detects a level of liquid in the respective containers, while the containers are on the exit feed path. The sensor produces a signal that is stored as data representing the level of liquid for the individual containers. The data is then tracked and used for valve optimization. A period of time that each individual valve is opened for subsequent fillings is adjusted based on the signal and the historical performance of each valve.

Abstract translation: 一种填充装置和方法，包括用于运输容器并具有多个阀的载体，每个阀单独打开，特定时间段以控制液体进入各个容器的流动，同时容器通过 载体 在容器填充之后，出口进给路径传送容器，并且诸如相机的传感器在容器在出口进给路径上时检测各容器中的液体水平。 传感器产生一个信号，作为表示各个容器的液体液位的数据存储。 然后跟踪数据并用于阀门优化。 根据每个阀门的信号和历史性能调整每个单独的阀门打开以供随后填充的时间段。

公开(公告)号：US20050273720A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-08

申请号：US11134137

申请日：2005-05-20

Applicant: Don Cochran ,  Fredrick Awig ,  Kevin Batty ,  Jesse Booher ,  David Cochran ,  Patrick Gilliland ,  Noel Morgan ,  Thomas Palombo ,  Timothy SirLouis ,  Michael Yoder

Inventor： Don Cochran ,  Fredrick Awig ,  Kevin Batty ,  Jesse Booher ,  David Cochran ,  Patrick Gilliland ,  Noel Morgan ,  Thomas Palombo ,  Timothy SirLouis ,  Michael Yoder

IPC: G06F11/30

CPC classification number: G06Q10/06 ,  G05B19/41875 ,  G05B2219/31472 ,  Y02P90/22 ,  Y02P90/86

Abstract: The invention provides for a graphical user interface which provides for very simple and intuitive ways of changing single or multiple inspection parameters. The graphical display immediately shows what the monitoring or inspection result would have been if the effected change had been in place during the inspection of the last “N” parts. This retrospective graphical “look-back” invokes immediate re-inspection facilitating an estimation of what the future inspection or process monitoring results will be if future production looks similar to the recent past production. The re-inspection results are immediately shown with a combination of visualization for ease of understanding and settings optimization. The visualization also shows selected other associated data to each specific inspection for ease of tracking and optimizing production processes.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了图形用户界面，其提供了改变单个或多个检查参数的非常简单和直观的方式。 图形显示会立即显示在最后一个“N”部分的检查过程中，如果实施的变更已经到位，监视或检查结果将是什么。 这种回顾性图形“追溯”调用立即重新检查，以便对未来的检验或过程监控结果将如何预测未来的生产与近期的生产相似。 重新检查结果立即显示，以便于理解和设置优化。 可视化还显示了每个特定检查的选定的其他相关数据，便于跟踪和优化生产过程。