Patents by Inventor Tim Hebert

Tim Hebert 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).

  • System and method for inspecting cans
    Patent number: 6519356
    Abstract: A system and method inspects containers and cans and includes a conveyor for advancing a plurality of containers into an inspection area. A sensor senses when a can has advanced into the inspection area. At least one light source illuminates the exterior of the can and interior of the can through the top opening after sensing that a can has advanced into the inspection area. The top camera has a field of view looking down into the top opening for obtaining a pixel image of the top and interior of the can and opposing side cameras obtain pixel images in elevation of the container. A processor processes the pixel images and calculates eccentricity, diameter of the opening, and flange width measurements based on the pixel image of the top and the interior of the container. The processor calculates height and flange angle measurements based on the pixel images obtained in the elevation of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2003
    Assignee: Intelligent Machine Concepts, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Jeff Hooker, James Spencer, Jeff Starnes, Ed Tajudeen, Jim Kirk, Tim Hebert, Steve Simmons