公开(公告)号：EP2345482A3

公开(公告)日：2013-11-06

申请号：EP11003297.6

申请日：2005-12-05

Applicant: Pressco Technology, Inc.

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

IPC: B29B13/02 ,  B29C35/08 ,  B29C49/06 ,  B29C49/64 ,  B29C49/78 ,  H01L33/00 ,  H05B3/00

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: 一种用于烹饪，加热或加工食物的方法，所述方法包括：提供由至少一个窄带照射装置组成的至少一个阵列，所述阵列可操作以在至少一个窄波长带内发射辐射能，所述至少一个窄波长带匹配至少一个所需的吸收特性 至少一个食品; 以及控制所述至少一个窄带照射阵列以在所述食品中引起期望的处理效果。

公开(公告)号：EP2477892A1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-25

申请号：EP10817984.7

申请日：2010-09-20

Applicant: Pressco Technology, Inc.

Inventor： COCHRAN, Don, W. ,  KATZ, Jonathan, M. ,  JOHNSON, Benjamin, D. ,  ROSS, Denwood, F., III

IPC: B64D15/00

CPC classification number: B64D15/00

Abstract: A way of using narrowband irradiation to de-ice or release ice from a surface is provided. The methodology can be applied to a range of different types of de-icing from windshield de-icing to aircraft wing de-icing to releasing ice from the ice tray of an ice making machine. While there are many different specific applications, the concept and methodologies taught remain similar across all of them.

公开(公告)号：EP2024163A2

公开(公告)日：2009-02-18

申请号：EP07809350.7

申请日：2007-06-06

Applicant: Pressco Technology, Inc.

Inventor： COCHRAN, Don, W. ,  CECH, Steven, D. ,  MORGAN, Noel, Edward, Jr. ,  ROSS, Denwood, F., III

IPC: B29C49/64 ,  B29C49/78

CPC classification number: B29C49/64 ,  B29B13/023 ,  B29B13/024 ,  B29C35/08 ,  B29C47/92 ,  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.

公开(公告)号：EP1954570A2

公开(公告)日：2008-08-13

申请号：EP06837120.2

申请日：2006-11-06

Applicant: SIDEL ,  Pressco Technology, Inc.

Inventor： COCHRAN, Don, W. ,  SCHIANCHI, Roberto ,  MUTTI, Franco ,  LUPI, Andrea

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.

公开(公告)号：EP1830997A2

公开(公告)日：2007-09-12

申请号：EP05852801.9

申请日：2005-12-05

Applicant: Pressco Technology, Inc.

Inventor： COCHRAN, Don, W. ,  CECH, Steven, D. ,  MORGAN, Noel, E., Jr.

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.

Abstract translation: 一种用于烹饪，加热或加工食物的方法，所述方法包括：提供由至少一个窄带照射装置组成的至少一个阵列，所述阵列可操作以在至少一个窄波长带内发射辐射能，所述至少一个窄波长带匹配至少一个所需的吸收特性 至少一个食品; 以及控制所述至少一个窄带照射阵列以在所述食品中引起期望的处理效果。

公开(公告)号：EP1563283A2

公开(公告)日：2005-08-17

申请号：EP03786603.5

申请日：2003-11-07

Applicant: Pressco Technology, Inc.

Inventor： COCHRAN, Don, W. ,  BRADLEY, Dennis, S. ,  CECH, Steven, D. ,  AWIG, Fredrick, F., II ,  GRAVES, Terry, L. ,  PALOMBO, Thomas, H. ,  YODER, Michael, L.

IPC: G01N21/86 ,  G01N21/88 ,  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 illumination exposure techniques.

公开(公告)号：EP1019865A1

公开(公告)日：2000-07-19

申请号：EP97918712.7

申请日：1997-04-18

Applicant: PRESSCO TECHNOLOGY INC.

Inventor： SONES, Richard A.

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G06T7/0006 ,  G06T2207/10024 ,  G06T2207/30164

Abstract: An inspection system (10) includes a camera (30) coupled to a processor (40) to generate a number of image signals corresponding to a multicolor pattern of an item in motion on a conveyor (20). The processor (40) models the multicolor pattern by deriving a number of test values from a segmented image representation of the item provided by the camera (30). Each test value is representative of a corresponding one of the segmented regions of the pattern and is determined as a function of region size independent of orientation of the multicolor pattern. The test values are compared to reference data by the processor (40) to inspect the item.

公开(公告)号：EP0572479B1

公开(公告)日：1997-12-10

申请号：EP92905181.1

申请日：1992-01-02

Applicant: PRESSCO TECHNOLOGY INC.

Inventor： COCHRAN, Don, W. ,  AUSTIN, James, R.

IPC: G01N21/89

CPC classification number: G01N21/8903 ,  G01N21/8901 ,  G01N2021/8835 ,  G01N2021/8845 ,  G01N2021/8887 ,  G01N2201/0621 ,  H04N7/181 ,  H04N7/188

Abstract: An engineered lighting system for high speed video inspection includes an array of light emitting diodes including light emitting diodes for use in time delay integration (TDI) inspection of web materials. The light emitting diodes of the array are selectively controllable to accomplish sequencial illumination and carefully controllable imaging of a specified section of a continuously moving specimen or specimens. The system also includes an array of optional backlighting elements to aid in illumination of semi-opaque specimens to accomplish inspection thereof.

公开(公告)号：EP0498811B1

公开(公告)日：1997-04-09

申请号：EP90915370.2

申请日：1990-09-17

Applicant: PRESSCO TECHNOLOGY INC.

Inventor： COCHRAN, Don, W. ,  AUSTIN, James, R.

IPC: G01N21/88

CPC classification number: G01N21/909 ,  G01N21/8806 ,  G01N2021/8455 ,  G01N2021/8887 ,  G01N2021/95615 ,  G01N2201/06153 ,  G01N2201/102

Abstract: An engineered video inspection lighting system includes a three-dimensional array (22) of solid-state light emitting diodes (18) focused to an inspection area. A single high-current, low-duration pulse is applied to selected elements of the array. Light thus generated is passed through a diffuser (26) and to a specimen (D). Light reflected from the specimen is received by a lens (32) of a video camera (34) disposed in an interior of the three-dimensional array (22). Data thus obtained is used to determine acceptability of the specimen in accordance with preselected standards.

公开(公告)号：EP4464512A1

公开(公告)日：2024-11-20

申请号：EP24164669.4

申请日：2011-10-19

Applicant: Pressco Technology, Inc.

Inventor： COCHRAN, Don, W. ,  BAKER, Roger, A.

IPC: B41F17/22 ,  B41F33/00 ,  B41F33/02 ,  B41F17/00 ,  G01N21/952 ,  G01N21/956

Abstract: An automated inspection technology is integrated with a cylindrical container print decorator machine, optimizing the decoration process by making critical process and machine information properly and immediately available, facilitating corrective adjustments to the process. A high speed decoration machine operator will be made directly aware of the specific portions or subsystems of the decorator machine which are not functioning properly. The information facilitates the corrective adjustments necessary to the decorator to better optimize its printing functions. It is possible to use this information by way of a properly configured control system and, after specific augmentation capabilities are added to the decorator machine, to automatically close the loops with specific parts or subsystems of the decorator printing machine to dramatically improve the decorating process even while the machine is actively printing.