20 patents
Utility
Method and Apparatus for Sorting
21 Dec 23
An apparatus for sorting and related methods are described and include acquiring a multiplicity of synchronized image signals of a product stream which is to be sorted; generating a multiplicity of fused sensor signals; forming an image model previously acquired from the objects to be sorted; identifying objects in the product stream, and generating object presence and defect signals; determining a spatial orientation of the objects in the product stream; detecting the defects and removing the defects from the product stream.
KENNETH J. McGARVEY, GERALD R. RICHERT, ELLIOT T. BURCH, BRET J. LARREAU
Filed: 31 Aug 23
Utility
Method and apparatus for sorting
5 Sep 23
An apparatus for sorting is described and includes acquiring a multiplicity of synchronized image signals of a product stream which is to be sorted; generating a multiplicity of fused sensor signals; forming an image model previously acquired from the objects to be sorted; identifying objects in the product stream, and generating object presence and defect signals; determining a spatial orientation of the objects in the product stream; detecting the defects and removing the defects from the product stream.
Kenneth J. McGarvey, Gerald R. Richert, Elliot T. Burch, Bret J. Larreau
Filed: 15 Sep 22
Utility
Product diverter for a reciprocally movable conveying device
14 Feb 23
An automated product diverter for a reciprocally movable conveying device generally provides a stationary base; a reciprocally movable conveyor bed supported by the stationary base; a product diverter that moves in an arc along a product transporting surface of the reciprocally movable conveyor; and an actuator carried by the stationary base and which operatively communicates with the diverter arm, and the reciprocal movement of the conveyor bed and the diverter arm is isolated from the actuator carried by the stationary base.
Thaddeus Hicks, Peter Todd Jones, Willem (Wout) Jan Arentsen, Paul Daalmeijer
Filed: 21 Oct 20
Utility
Method and Apparatus for Sorting
19 Jan 23
An apparatus for sorting is described and includes acquiring a multiplicity of synchronized image signals of a product stream which is to be sorted; generating a multiplicity of fused sensor signals; forming an image model previously acquired from the objects to be sorted; identifying objects in the product stream, and generating object presence and defect signals; determining a spatial orientation of the objects in the product stream; detecting the defects and removing the defects from the product stream.
KENNETH J. McGARVEY, GERALD R. RICHERT, ELLIOT T. BURCH, BRET J. LARREAU
Filed: 15 Sep 22
Utility
Method and apparatus for sorting
20 Sep 22
A method of sorting is described and which includes a step of acquiring a multiplicity of synchronized image signals of a product stream which is to be sorted; generating a multiplicity of fused sensor signals; forming an image model previously acquired from the objects to be sorted; identifying objects in the product stream, and generating object presence and defect signals; determining a spatial orientation of the objects in the product stream; detecting the defects and removing the defects from the product stream.
Kenneth J. McGarvey, Gerald R. Richert, Elliot T. Burch, Bret J. Larreau
Filed: 31 Oct 19
Utility
Apparatus for Inspecting and Sorting
25 Aug 22
A method and apparatus for sorting is described, and which includes providing a product stream formed of individual objects of interest having feature aspects which can be detected; generating multiple images of each of the respective objects of interest; classifying the feature aspects of the objects of interest; identifying complementary images by analyzing some of the multiplicity of images; fusing the complementary images to form an aggregated region representation of the complementary images; and sorting the respective objects of interest based at least in part upon the aggregated region representation which is formed.
Peter Lodewyckx, Marc Van Daele, Timothy Justice
Filed: 11 May 22
Utility
Method and apparatus for inspecting and sorting
17 May 22
A method and apparatus for sorting is described, and which includes providing a product stream formed of individual objects of interest having feature aspects which can be detected; generating multiple images of each of the respective objects of interest; classifying the feature aspects of the objects of interest; identifying complementary images by analyzing some of the multiplicity of images; fusing the complementary images to form an aggregated region representation of the complementary images; and sorting the respective objects of interest based at least in part upon the aggregated region representation which is formed.
Peter Lodewyckx, Marc Van Daele, Timothy Justice
Filed: 24 Mar 20
Utility
Product Diverter for a Reciprocally Movable Conveying Device
4 Feb 21
An automated product diverter for a reciprocally movable conveying device generally provides a stationary base; a reciprocally movable conveyor bed supported by the stationary base; a product diverter that moves in an arc along a product transporting surface of the reciprocally movable conveyor; and an actuator carried by the stationary base and which operatively communicates with the diverter arm, and the reciprocal movement of the conveyor bed and the diverter arm is isolated from the actuator carried by the stationary base.
Thaddeus Hicks, Peter Todd Jones, Willem (Wout) Jan Arentsen, Paul Daalmeijer
Filed: 21 Oct 20
Utility
Product diverter for a reciprocally movable conveying device
30 Nov 20
An automated product diverter for a reciprocally movable conveying device generally provides a stationary base; a reciprocally movable conveyor bed supported by the stationary base; a product diverter that moves in an arc along a product transporting surface of the reciprocally movable conveyor, and an actuator carried by the stationary base and which operatively communicates with the diverter arm, and the reciprocal movement of the conveyor bed and the diverter arm is isolated from the actuator carried by the stationary base.
Thaddeus Hicks, Peter Todd Jones, Willem (Wout) Jan Arentsen, Paul Daalmeijer
Filed: 25 Jun 19
Utility
Method and Apparatus for Inspecting and Sorting
15 Jul 20
A method and apparatus for sorting is described, and which includes providing a product stream formed of individual objects of interest having feature aspects which can be detected; generating multiple images of each of the respective objects of interest; classifying the feature aspects of the objects of interest; identifying complementary images by analyzing some of the multiplicity of images; fusing the complementary images to form an aggregated region representation of the complementary images; and sorting the respective objects of interest based at least in part upon the aggregated region representation which is formed.
PETER LODEWYCKX, Marc Van Daele, Timothy Justice
Filed: 23 Mar 20
Utility
Method and Apparatus for Sorting
17 Jun 20
A method of sorting is described and which includes a step of acquiring a multiplicity of synchronized image signals of a product stream which is to be sorted; generating a multiplicity of fused sensor signals; forming an image model previously acquired from the objects to be sorted; identifying objects in the product stream, and generating object presence and defect signals; determining a spatial orientation of the objects in the product stream; detecting the defects and removing the defects from the product stream.
Kenneth J. McGarvey, Gerald R. Richert, Elliot T. Burch, Bret J. Larreau
Filed: 30 Oct 19
Utility
Method of sorting
13 Apr 20
A method of sorting is described, and which includes providing a product stream formed of individual objects of interest having feature aspects which can be detected; generating multiple images of each of the respective objects of interest; classifying the feature aspects of the objects of interest; identifying complementary images by analyzing some of the multiplicity of images; fusing the complementary images to form an aggregated region representation of the complementary images; and sorting the respective objects of interest based at least in part upon the aggregated region representation which is formed.
Peter Lodewyckx, Marc Van Daele, Timothy Justice
Filed: 14 Sep 17
Utility
Sorting Apparatus and Related Methods
29 Jan 20
A sorting apparatus, system, and related methods are described and which include a selectively heated avalanche photodiode (APD) which is maintained at a stable and substantially constant predetermined temperature and which further demonstrates a higher gain and signal-to-noise ratio with greater stability at the predetermined temperature for enhancing sorting efficiency.
Johan Calcoen, Peter Stulens
Filed: 30 Sep 19
Utility
Method of cutting and cutting apparatus using high pressure liquid
9 Dec 19
An apparatus for cutting a stream of products using a source of high pressure liquid is disclosed, and where a conveyor is provided for moving a stream of product along a path of travel which is at least partially unsupported, and a liquid jet is provided all which generates a pressurized liquid stream which severs individual objects in the stream of products while the individual objects are moving in an unsupported fashion along the path of travel.
Dirk Adams, Joachim Van Der Perre, Tim Van De Laak
Filed: 21 Oct 18
Utility
Electromagnetic Radiation Detector Assembly
4 Dec 19
An electromagnetic radiation detector assembly is described and which includes an optical scattering mirror which optically interacts with a source of bulk and/or surface scattered electromagnetic radiation coming from the direction of an object of interest so as to function, at least in part, as a bulk scattered and/or surface scattered spatial input filter; and electromagnetic radiation detectors are provided and which are oriented in fixed locations relative to the optical scattering mirror so as to detect, with an improved signal-to-noise ratio, the bulk and/or surface scattered electromagnetic radiation; or another source of electromagnetic radiation coming from the direction of the object of interest, and then generate a resulting image signal having improved contrast.
Johan Calcoen, Gerald R. Richert, Bert Dirix
Filed: 29 May 18
Utility
Method and apparatus for sorting having a background element with a multiplicity of selective energizable electromagnetic emitters
25 Nov 19
A method and apparatus for sorting is described, and which includes an arrangement for controllably and operably coupling to a controller, and then selectively energizing each of a background element; laser scanner; first and second electromagnetic radiation detectors; line scan imaging assembly; and selectively energizable radiators, so as to improve the detection of individual products and/or other objects of interest forming a product stream by increasing the contrast of the respective products or specific characteristics thereof, and/or objects of interest in a multiplicity of electrical signals which are received, and then processed by the controller, as the product stream passes through an inspection station.
Timothy L. Justice, Johan Calcoen, Gerald R. Richert, Bert Dirix
Filed: 10 Jan 18
Utility
Method and apparatus for sorting
18 Nov 19
An apparatus for sorting objects is described, and which provides high-speed image data acquisition to fuse multiple data streams in real-time, while intentionally creating and utilizing known signal interference to enhance contrasts when individual sensors or detectors are utilized in providing data regarding features of a product to be inspected.
Timothy L. Justice, Johan Calcoen, Gerald R. Richert
Filed: 11 Jun 19
Utility
Method and apparatus for sorting
18 Nov 19
A method of sorting is described and which includes a step of acquiring a multiplicity of synchronized image signals of a product stream which is to be sorted; generating a multiplicity of fused sensor signals; forming an image model previously acquired from the objects to be sorted; identifying objects in the product stream, and generating object presence and defect signals; determining a spatial orientation of the objects in the product stream; detecting the defects and removing the defects from the product stream.
Kenneth J. McGarvey, Gerald R. Richert, Elliot T. Burch, Bret J. Larreau
Filed: 26 Jun 17
Utility
Sorting apparatus
21 Oct 19
A sorting apparatus is described and which includes a selectively heated avalanche photodiode (APD) which is maintained at a predetermined temperature and which further demonstrates a higher gain and signal-to-noise ratio with greater stability at a predetermined temperature for enhancing sorting efficiency.
Johan Calcoen, Peter Stulens
Filed: 26 Jun 17
Utility
Method and Apparatus for Sorting
2 Oct 19
An apparatus for sorting objects is described, and which provides high-speed image data acquisition to fuse multiple data streams in real-time, while intentionally creating and utilizing known signal interference to enhance contrasts when individual sensors or detectors are utilized in providing data regarding features of a product to be inspected.
TIMOTHY L. JUSTICE, JOHAN CALCOEN, GERALD R. RICHERT
Filed: 11 Jun 19
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