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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8164746 | Illumination method and device for determining the presence of defects on the surface of a container collar The invention relates to an illumination device for a control station for determining the presence of defects on the image of the surface(s) of the collar of a transparent or translucent container. The inventive device comprises at least one illumination system quas... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8064049 | Test vessel and test arrangement for a monitoring device for vessels The invention relates to a test vessel (1) for a monitoring device for vessels, comprising a plurality of first marking rings (2) which surround the bottle body (7) at least in some sections at predefined fixed heights, and a plurality of markin... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8004667 | Inspection apparatus for containers An inspection apparatus for containers, comprising a first illumination device which directs light having first characteristic properties onto the base of the container, a second illumination device which directs light having second characteristic properties, which ... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7924421 | In-line inspection system for vertically profiling plastic containers using multiple wavelength discrete spectral light sources Systems and methods for in-line inspection of plastic blow molded containers. The inspection system may comprise a plurality of emitter assemblies arranged in a vertical array. Each emitter assembly may cyclically emit light energy in at least two different narrow w... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7911602 | Inspection device for inspecting container closures An inspection device (1) for inspecting container closures (10), having an illumination device (4) which is situated above the container closures (10) to be inspected and illuminates the container closures, an image recording device (2... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7898655 | Machine for inspecting glass containers A machine for distinguishing blisters from checks on the finish of a glass container. The captured objects are located in a band to define a cluster. The cluster is evaluated to determine whether it is a multiple cluster and each defined cluster is evaluated to dist... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7821629 | Device and method for detecting contamination in a container A device is disclosed for determining the possible presence of contamination of a container with a decorative exterior, for instance provided with a labelling and/or relief patterns, for liquids such as a drink such as beer or a soft drink. The device includes an ir... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7697132 | Machine for inspecting glass containers A machine for distinguishing blisters from checks on the finish of a glass container. The captured objects are located in a band to define a cluster. The cluster is evaluated to determine whether it is a multiple cluster and each defined cluster is evaluated to dist... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7688437 | Machine for inspecting glass containers A machine for distinguishing blisters from checks on the finish of a glass container. The center of each captured object in an array is determined by a controller which determines the object centers in a plurality of adjacent bands. The band having the most object c... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7633614 | Device and a method for detection of characteristic features of a medium A device and a method for detection of characteristic features of a medium that is wholly or partly transparent, wherein said medium is placeable in an observation area in a light path extending between a light source and a light detector, wherein said medium is ill... | 12/15/2009 |
| 7595870 | Optical inspection of container walls An apparatus for detecting blisters in a container wall includes a light source for directing light energy onto a container wall in such a way that portions of the light energy are reflected from surfaces of the container wall, including surfaces of blisters in the ... | 09/29/2009 |
| 7480040 | Method and apparatus for inspecting container sidewall contour Apparatus for inspecting contour of a container sidewall includes at least one light source for directing light energy onto the container sidewall and at least one light sensor disposed to receive light energy from the light source reflected from the container sidew... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7477374 | Method and device for examining a sealing surface of a container mouth The invention concerns a method and a device for examining a container mouth for defects in a mouth sealing surface. A light source emits light beams having a direction component impinging tangentially upon the sealing surface. The tangential light beams are scatter... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7436509 | Machine for inspecting glass containers A machine for inspecting glass bottles for wire edges. A bottom light directs light vertically upwardly to image a Camera imaging the glass bottle from above. A beam splitter redirects light from a second light source which issues horizontal light, vertically downwa... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7432453 | Apparatus and method for providing spatially-selective on-line mass or volume measurements of manufactured articles 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 manufacturi... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7417725 | Illumination method and device for detecting surface defects and/or material shortage on the neck ring of a container In an optical method for determining surface defects and/or material shortage on the neck ring (3) of a container having an axis of symmetry (X) comprises illuminating the surface(s) of the neck ring (3) of the container with an incident light beam, a ... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7414716 | Machine for inspecting glass containers A machine for inspecting the finish of a glass container rotating at an inspection station. A pair of light sources have horizontal light axes which are orthogonally related and intersect the container axis. The light sources illuminate the container finish. The ill... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7385174 | Apparatus and method for measuring sidewall thickness of non-round transparent containers An apparatus for inspecting sidewall thickness of non-round transparent containers includes a conveyor for holding a container in stationary position and rotating the container around an axis. A light source directs light energy onto a sidewall of the container on t... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7362230 | Leak detection apparatus Leak detection apparatuses located, at least in part, in the deadspace below a floor in an abode wherein the leak detection apparatus captures, detects and signals the presence of leaking water and other aqueous solutions. ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7355694 | Method and apparatus for measuring a particle diameter of foam on a malt alcoholic drink A method and apparatus for measuring the particle diameter of foam on a malt alcoholic drink, which can detennine the quality of the foam of the malt alcoholic drink objectively, are provided. The apparatus for measuring the particle diameter of foam on a malt alcoh... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7342655 | Inspecting apparatus and method for foreign matter An inspecting apparatus for detecting a foreign matter in a container having a recessed and protruding shape includes: illumination units arranged annularly on inner and outer sides of an annular carrier line and casting parallel lights onto the inspection subject f... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7342654 | Detection of impurities in cylindrically shaped transparent media The invention relates to a system and method of detecting impurities in a cylindrically shaped transparent medium, wherein the cylindrically shaped transparent medium is illuminated with electromagnetic radiation, and the radiation having components emerging radiall... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7340086 | Inspection method and device An inspection device and a method of checking on correct functioning of the inspection process of containers such as bottles, cans or the like, where a container to be inspected is detected optically at least in part, and the image data thus detected is analyzed wit... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7329855 | Optical inspection of glass bottles using multiple cameras A glass bottle inspecting apparatus is presented which can detect a defect at a specific location of a bottle-mouth portion of a glass bottle. An inspecting apparatus detects a defect of a glass bottle by imaging light from the glass bottle while the glass bottle ( | 02/12/2008 |
| 7326025 | System for detecting warped carriers and associated methods Disclosed herein is a warp detection system (200) for determining warping in a carrier (110) configured to carry substrates (120) for processing. In one embodiment, the system (200) includes a guide plate (210) configured to guide ... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7317524 | Method and device for detecting surface defects on the neck ring of a transparent or translucent container of revolution A device for detecting surface defects (2) on the neck ring (3) of a container comprises: a light source (5) illuminating, by means of an incident light beam, a section of the surface of the neck ring of the co... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7312432 | Single axis illumination for multi-axis imaging system A single-axis illumination system for a multiple-axis imaging system, particularly an array microscope. A single-axis illumination system is used to trans-illuminate an object viewed with an array of imaging elements having multiple respective axes. The numerical ap... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7295317 | Device for inspecting filled and closed receptacles A device for inspecting filled and sealed containers consisting of a first carousel in which the containers to be inspected can be rotated about their longitudinal axis so that the contents in the containers begin to rotate with sufficient speed to stir up any forei... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7289655 | Device for inspecting illumination optical device and method for inspecting illumination optical device The invention provides a device to inspect an illumination optical device and a method to inspect an illumination optical device that make it possible to efficiently inspect illumination optical devices and to control manufacturing cost. A lens array inspecting devi... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7256389 | Glass bottle inspection machine A camera based inspection system for inspecting glass bottles made in a glass-forming machine. A single picture shows the heat distribution of an inspected portion of the bottle over a period of time whereby the operator will see a loss of stability in the glass pro... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7253892 | Method and apparatus for measuring a characteristic of a plastic container A method for measuring the wall thickness of plastic containers during a container manufacturing process includes providing a plastic container, the plastic container having a longitudinal axis and at least two side walls spaced radially from the longitudinal axis. ... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7238930 | Inspection device for mouth of container A container mouth inspection device which can produce an ideal optical image that reliably provides information on the inner contour of the container mouth, and which enables accurate and speedy measurement of the inside diameter or the like of the container mouth. ... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7215418 | Inspection of transparent substrates for defects Methods, apparatus and systems for the detection of defects in transparent substrates such as glass sheets are disclosed. The methods, apparatus and systems are capable of detecting optical path length variations in transparent substrates smaller than 100 nm. ... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7209575 | Method for visual inspection of printed matter on moving lids A method for visual inspection of printed matter on moving lids is disclosed. An associated visual inspection system is also disclosed. ... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7205498 | Closure lining and color detector A system is disclosed for detecting or inspecting for a lining of a container closure that is formed of a sheet metal and has a panel on an inside surface of the closure. The panel of the closure has a lining formed thereon. The system according to the present inven... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7184147 | Device for determining the properties of surfaces A device for determining the properties of surfaces having at least one first radiation means having a least one radiation source which emits radiation, at least one radiation detector means which captures at least a portion of the radiation emmitting from the at le... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7142295 | Inspection of transparent substrates for defects Methods, apparatus and systems for the detection of defects in transparent substrates such as glass sheets are disclosed. The methods, apparatus and systems are capable of detecting optical path length variations in transparent substrates smaller than 100 nm. ... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7142707 | Automated inspection of packaging materials for package integrity An apparatus in one example comprises a computer component that receives one or more images of one or more packaging materials from one or more imaging components. The computer component employs an analysis of the one or more images to make a determination of a pack... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7136513 | Security identification system This is a security and identification system designed to obtain improved images for use by real-time facial recognition and identification systems for screening individuals passing through secure entry or checkpoints such as airport passenger terminals, government o... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7113272 | Device and method for automatically inspecting objects traveling in an essentially monolayer flow A device and a method for automatically inspecting objects traveling in an essentially monolayer flow. The device comprises a detection unit through which the object flow passes, consisting of the following: elements for applying electromagnetic radiation in the dir... | 09/26/2006 |
