Patents by Inventor Bert Switten
Bert Switten has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11695910Abstract: A method for generating a quality inspection data block for a distributed ledger includes: determining an identification code associated with a sample to be inspected, inspecting the sample and thereby generating quality inspection data associated with the sample, and after completion of the inspecting of the sample combining the identification code and the quality inspection data into the quality inspection data block. The method also includes adding the quality inspection data block to the distributed ledger. An inspector including a sensor that senses a characteristic of a sample, a memory that stores sensor output data, and a processor configured to: determine an identification code associated with a sample to be inspected, generate quality inspection data based on the sensor output data, and combine the identification code and the quality inspection data into a quality inspection data block. In one example, the inspector is an in-flight 3D inspector.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2022Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: Qcify Inc.Inventors: Raf Peeters, Pieter Boogaerts, Joachim Van der Perre, Bert Switten
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Patent number: 11632534Abstract: A sub stream auto sampling system includes an inspection unit and a sorter unit. The inspection unit includes a camera configured to capture an image of a sample, a light configured to illuminate a sample, a processor configured to process the captured image, and a memory configured to store the captured image. The sorter unit is configured to divert a sub stream of samples, from a main stream of samples, toward the inspection unit. The output of the inspection unit may be directed to the main stream of samples, or the output of the inspection unit may be directed to a collection unit. In addition to the inspection performed by the inspection unit, weighing of the sub stream of samples may also be performed by a weighing unit before the sub stream of samples are routed to the main stream of samples or the collection unit.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2022Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: Qcify Inc.Inventors: Raf Peeters, Pieter Boogaerts, Joachim Van der Perre, Bert Switten
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Publication number: 20230071457Abstract: An adaptable inspection and sorting unit includes an attachment mechanism, an inspection sensor device that is capable of inspecting a sample, a sorting device that is capable of deflecting the sample, a data port that is capable of receiving information, and a power port that is connectable to a power source. The attachment mechanism, the inspection device, the sorting device, the data port, and the power port are physically connected together. A memory circuit and a processor circuit read information received via the data port, control the inspection sensor device, and control the sorting device. The adaptable inspection and sorting unit is capable of inspecting and deflecting a sample traveling along the processing line. The speed of the sample is measured utilized to determine a delay between inspecting the sample and sorting the sample.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2022Publication date: March 9, 2023Inventors: Raf Peeters, Pieter Boogaerts, Joachim Van der Perre, Bert Switten
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Patent number: 11451761Abstract: A sub stream auto sampling system includes an inspection unit and a sorter unit. The inspection unit includes a camera configured to capture an image of a sample, a light configured to illuminate a sample, a processor configured to process the captured image, and a memory configured to store the captured image. The sorter unit is configured to divert a sub stream of samples, from a main stream of samples, toward the inspection unit. The output of the inspection unit may be directed to the main stream of samples, or the output of the inspection unit may be directed to a collection unit. In addition to the inspection performed by the inspection unit, weighing of the sub stream of samples may also be performed by a weighing unit before the sub stream of samples are routed to the main stream of samples or the collection unit.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2020Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: Qcify Inc.Inventors: Raf Peeters, Pieter Boogaerts, Joachim Van der Perre, Bert Switten
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Publication number: 20220264070Abstract: A method for generating a quality inspection data block for a distributed ledger includes: determining an identification code associated with a sample to be inspected, inspecting the sample and thereby generating quality inspection data associated with the sample, and after completion of the inspecting of the sample combining the identification code and the quality inspection data into the quality inspection data block. The method also includes adding the quality inspection data block to the distributed ledger. An inspector including a sensor that senses a characteristic of a sample, a memory that stores sensor output data, and a processor configured to: determine an identification code associated with a sample to be inspected, generate quality inspection data based on the sensor output data, and combine the identification code and the quality inspection data into a quality inspection data block. In one example, the inspector is an in-flight 3D inspector.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2022Publication date: August 18, 2022Inventors: Raf Peeters, Pieter Boogaerts, Joachim Van der Perre, Bert Switten
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Publication number: 20220264071Abstract: A sub stream auto sampling system includes an inspection unit and a sorter unit. The inspection unit includes a camera configured to capture an image of a sample, a light configured to illuminate a sample, a processor configured to process the captured image, and a memory configured to store the captured image. The sorter unit is configured to divert a sub stream of samples, from a main stream of samples, toward the inspection unit. The output of the inspection unit may be directed to the main stream of samples, or the output of the inspection unit may be directed to a collection unit. In addition to the inspection performed by the inspection unit, weighing of the sub stream of samples may also be performed by a weighing unit before the sub stream of samples are routed to the main stream of samples or the collection unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2022Publication date: August 18, 2022Inventors: Raf Peeters, Pieter Boogaerts, Joachim Van der Perre, Bert Switten
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Publication number: 20210120223Abstract: A sub stream auto sampling system includes an inspection unit and a sorter unit. The inspection unit includes a camera configured to capture an image of a sample, a light configured to illuminate a sample, a processor configured to process the captured image, and a memory configured to store the captured image. The sorter unit is configured to divert a sub stream of samples, from a main stream of samples, toward the inspection unit. The output of the inspection unit may be directed to the main stream of samples, or the output of the inspection unit may be directed to a collection unit. In addition to the inspection performed by the inspection unit, weighing of the sub stream of samples may also be performed by a weighing unit before the sub stream of samples are routed to the main stream of samples or the collection unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2020Publication date: April 22, 2021Inventors: Raf Peeters, Pieter Boogaerts, Joachim Van der Perre, Bert Switten
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Patent number: 10778961Abstract: An adaptable sorter unit includes an attachment mechanism, a sorting device that is capable of deflecting a sample, a data port that is capable of receiving information, and a power port that is connectable to a power source. The attachment mechanism, the sorting device, the data port, and the power port are physically connected together. The adaptable sorter unit also includes a memory circuit and a processor circuit configured to read information received via the data port and control the sorting device. The sorting device is a vacuum system, a mechanical pedal system, or an air jet system. The attachment mechanism is a mounting bracket, a mounting bracket receptacle, a weldable material, a clamp, a bolt, or a screw. The attachment mechanism connects the adaptable sorter unit to a processing line such that the adaptable sorter unit is capable of deflecting a sample traveling along the processing line.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2019Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: Qcify Inv.Inventors: Raf Peeters, Bert Peelaers, Bert Switten
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Publication number: 20200260064Abstract: A method for generating a quality inspection data block for a distributed ledger includes: determining an identification code associated with a sample to be inspected, inspecting the sample and thereby generating quality inspection data associated with the sample, and after completion of the inspecting of the sample combining the identification code and the quality inspection data into the quality inspection data block. The method also includes adding the quality inspection data block to the distributed ledger. An inspector including a sensor that senses a characteristic of a sample, a memory that stores sensor output data, and a processor configured to: determine an identification code associated with a sample to be inspected, generate quality inspection data based on the sensor output data, and combine the identification code and the quality inspection data into a quality inspection data block. In one example, the inspector is an in-flight 3D inspector.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2020Publication date: August 13, 2020Inventors: Raf Peeters, Bert Peelaers, Bert Switten
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Patent number: 10511827Abstract: An adaptable inspection unit includes an attachment mechanism, an inspection sensor device, a data port that is capable of transmitting information, and a power port that is connectable to a power source, all of which are physically connected together. The adaptable inspection unit also includes a memory circuit and a processor circuit. The processing circuit controls the inspection sensor device and writes information transmitted via the data port. The attachment mechanism is a mounting bracket, a mounting bracket receptacle, a weldable material, a clamp, an adhesive, a magnet, a latch, a lock, a locating pin, a rail, a slide, locking pin, a bolt, a screw, gravity or friction. The attachment mechanism is used to connect the adaptable inspection unit to a processing line such that the adaptable inspection unit is capable of capturing an image of a sample traveling along the processing line.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2019Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: Qcify Inc.Inventors: Raf Peeters, Bert Peelaers, Bert Switten
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Publication number: 20190174119Abstract: An adaptable inspection unit includes an attachment mechanism, an inspection sensor device, a data port that is capable of transmitting information, and a power port that is connectable to a power source, all of which are physically connected together. The adaptable inspection unit also includes a memory circuit and a processor circuit. The processing circuit controls the inspection sensor device and writes information transmitted via the data port. The attachment mechanism is a mounting bracket, a mounting bracket receptacle, a weldable material, a clamp, an adhesive, a magnet, a latch, a lock, a locating pin, a rail, a slide, locking pin, a bolt, a screw, gravity or friction. The attachment mechanism is used to connect the adaptable inspection unit to a processing line such that the adaptable inspection unit is capable of capturing an image of a sample traveling along the processing line.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2019Publication date: June 6, 2019Inventors: Raf Peeters, Bert Peelaers, Bert Switten
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Publication number: 20190158812Abstract: An adaptable sorter unit includes an attachment mechanism, a sorting device that is capable of deflecting a sample, a data port that is capable of receiving information, and a power port that is connectable to a power source. The attachment mechanism, the sorting device, the data port, and the power port are physically connected together. The adaptable sorter unit also includes a memory circuit and a processor circuit configured to read information received via the data port and control the sorting device. The sorting device is a vacuum system, a mechanical pedal system, or an air jet system. The attachment mechanism is a mounting bracket, a mounting bracket receptacle, a weldable material, a clamp, a bolt, or a screw. The attachment mechanism connects the adaptable sorter unit to a processing line such that the adaptable sorter unit is capable of deflecting a sample traveling along the processing line.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2019Publication date: May 23, 2019Inventors: Raf Peeters, Bert Peelaers, Bert Switten