Abstract: The present invention relates to a bank and a gable top carton constructed therefrom. The blank comprises a plurality of panels having top portions. The top portions of the plurality of panels are cooperated with one another to define a gable top. The plurality of panels are consecutively articulated to one another along parallel fold lines. At least one of the plurality of panels includes a fluorescent whitening agent on all or a portion of an inner surface of the top portion of the at least one panel. The top portion of the at least one panel glow when subjected to a black light.

Abstract: A system and method for enhancing inspections using infrared cameras through in-field displays and operator-assisted performance calculations. A handheld infrared imaging system typically includes an infrared camera having a programmed computer (optionally with stored reference data from previous infrared or optical scans) and an interactive user interface suitable for displaying images and prompting response and accepting input from the infrared camera operator in the field during an inspection. The user interface may enable an operator to designate at least one thing of interest on a displayed infrared image; and the programmed computer uses a performance algorithm to estimate performance associated with the thing of interest such as one of the following: a dimensioned-measurement value or a thermal-property characteristic or an electrical-property characteristic or a cash value or a rate-of-change characteristic or an assessment of risk or danger.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for acquisition and analysis of condition monitoring data. Alarm and alert limits are set to proper levels and information regarding the frequency and cause for alerts is collected. Analysis of the information may then be performed to provide a user with easily understandable representations of the system errors and suggested actions.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for inspecting equipment using focal plane array imaging sensor data and dynamic sensor data. Methods involve capturing focal plane array imaging sensor data using a focal plane array imaging sensor such as an infrared camera or a visible camera, or acquiring imaging sensor data from an electronic data storage source, and involve capturing dynamic sensor data, such as vibration or ultrasonic data using a dynamic sensor such as an accelerometer or ultrasound system. Methods also provide for analyzing imaging and dynamic sensor data using such techniques as thermography and fast fourier transformation. Apparatuses include a portable instrument with sensor interfaces for collecting imaging sensor data and dynamic sensor data. A sensor suite is provided that includes vibration sensor, sonic sensors, ultrasonic sensors, oil sensors, flux sensors and current sensors. A base station is included to collect and analyze data from one or more portable instruments.

Abstract: A process for using a hand-held infrared inspection system incorporating on-board training, on-board validation, on-board operator certification, on-board reporting information, or on-board survey instructions. Improved methods for automating area surveys are provided through exception-driven surveillance practices. Imbedded information enables less experienced operators to use more sophisticated devices more effectively. Validation or certification assures operator knowledge or ability. Multilevel classification of anomalies aids in automated analysis and report generation.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for acquisition and analysis of condition monitoring data. Alarm and alert limits are set to proper levels and information regarding the frequency and cause for alerts is collected. Analysis of the information may then be performed to provide a user with easily understandable representations of the system errors and suggested actions.