Patents Assigned to IBS of AMERICA
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Patent number: 11920299Abstract: A formation detection system comprising: (a) one or more sensors and (b) one or more lights that illuminate a location of interest so that the one or more sensors can monitor the location of interest; wherein one of the one or more sensors are located substantially planar with a wire of a paper machine and proximate to a slice opening so that the one of the one or more sensors is adjacent to a cut through so that the one of the one or more sensors is capable of measuring stock above the wire and removed water below the wire, and wherein the one of the one or more sensors is capable of measuring a distance between an impingement location of a stock jet and the wire from a forming board.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2021Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: IBS of AmericaInventors: Andrew Forester, Paul Wratschko, Jake Neal, David Jackson, Chris Blair, James Faufau
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Patent number: 11828024Abstract: A system comprising: (a) a steam box; and (b) a monitoring system that monitors cleanliness of the steam box and is configured to connect to a paper machine.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2022Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: IBS OF AMERICAInventors: Geoffrey Arthur Jones, Herbert Hans Tschinkel, Barnaby John Edward Smith, Manuela Bejan
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Patent number: 11746471Abstract: A monitoring system comprising: (a) one or more sensors that monitor activity, amplitude, size, scale, duration of activity or a combination thereof of stock on a paper machine and (b) a control system in communication with the one or more sensors and one or more foil sections within the paper machine; wherein the control system measures the activity, amplitude, size, scale, duration of activity or a combination thereof of the stock and correlates the activity, amplitude, size, scale, duration of activity or a combination thereof to formation of fibers within the stock so that an angle, height, or both of the one or more foil sections are adjusted to change the activity, amplitude, size, scale, duration of activity or a combination thereof in the stock.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2021Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: IBS of AmericaInventors: Andrew Forester, Edwin Michael Gyde Heaven, James Faufau, Jean P. Paradis, Colin Bridge, Randy Smyth, Jake Neal
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Patent number: 11708666Abstract: A system comprising: one or more deckle board systems, each of the deckle board systems including: (a) one or more deckle board clamps; (b) a plurality of seal strip clamps; and (c) one or more seal strips; wherein each of the seal strips include one connection slot or less.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2021Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: IBS of AmericaInventors: Andrew Forester, Joshua N. Kruger
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Patent number: 11313077Abstract: A system comprising: (a) housing; (b) support arm; and (c) rotary actuator that rotates a steam box between a working position and a rotated position.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2020Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: IBS of AmericaInventors: Geoffrey Arthur Jones, Herbert Hans Tschinkel, Barnaby John Edward Smith, Manuela Bejan
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Patent number: 11105043Abstract: A system comprising: one or more deckle board systems, each of the deckle board systems including: (a) one or more deckle board clamps; (b) a plurality of seal strip clamps; and (c) one or more seal strips; wherein each of the seal strips include one connection slot or less.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2019Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: IBS of AmericaInventors: Andrew Forester, Joshua N. Kruger
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Patent number: 10927501Abstract: A monitoring system comprising: (a) one or more sensors that monitor activity, amplitude, size, scale, duration of activity or a combination thereof of stock on a paper machine and (b) a control system in communication with the one or more sensors and one or more foil sections within the paper machine; wherein the control system measures the activity, amplitude, size, scale, duration of activity or a combination thereof of the stock and correlates the activity, amplitude, size, scale, duration of activity or a combination thereof to formation of fibers within the stock so that an angle, height, or both of the one or more foil sections are adjusted to change the activity, amplitude, size, scale, duration of activity or a combination thereof in the stock.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2019Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: IBS of AmericaInventors: Andrew Forester, Edwin Michael Gyde Heaven, James Faufau, Jean P. Paradis, Colin Bridge, Randy Smyth, Jake Neal
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Patent number: 10280561Abstract: A monitoring system comprising: (a) one or more sensors that monitor activity, amplitude, size, scale, duration of activity or a combination thereof of stock on a paper machine and (b) a control system in communication with the one or more sensors and one or more foil sections within the paper machine; wherein the control system measures the activity, amplitude, size, scale, duration of activity or a combination thereof of the stock and correlates the activity, amplitude, size, scale, duration of activity or a combination thereof to formation of fibers within the stock so that an angle, height, or both of the one or more foil sections are adjusted to change the activity, amplitude, size, scale, duration of activity or a combination thereof in the stock.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2017Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: IBS OF AMERICAInventors: Edwin Michael Gyde Heaven, Andrew Forester, James Faufau, Jean P. Paradis, Colin Bridge, Randy Smyth, Jake Neal
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Patent number: 9951471Abstract: An improved method for producing paper from pulp includes a plurality of subassemblies arranged in the forming or wet section of a Fourdrinier. The Fourdrinier includes a dewatering table having a plurality of blades that are static and on-the run adjustable in height and/or angle to control orientation of paper fibers in the stock to create a superior quality of paper and improved paper strength characteristics. Gravity and vacuum assisted drainage elements are equipped with on-the-run adjustable angle and height dewatering foil blades starting from a paper dryness of 0.1% and extending all the way to 5% dryness. The result of this process and machine is to improve the paper quality, save fibers and chemicals and fulfill the required paper properties.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2017Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Assignee: IBS OF AMERICAInventors: James Faufau, Andrew Forester
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Patent number: 9822484Abstract: A system comprising: one or more deckle board that are configured to extend along a machine direction of a paper machine and wherein the deckle board includes a stock side and a non-stock side and the stock side includes a microstructure that generates turbulent flow along a face of the deckle board that breaks up a boundary layer when stock contacts the stock side of the deckle board.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2016Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: IBS OF AMERICAInventors: Andrew Forester, James Faufau, Joshua N. Kruger
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Patent number: 9822483Abstract: A system comprising: one or more deckle board that extend along a machine direction of a paper machine, and a boundary layer shower that is located proximate to each of the one or more deckle board systems and directs a fluid unto a stock side face of the one or more deckle boards so that a boundary layer of fluid is formed between the one or more deckle boards and stock.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2016Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: IBS of AMERICAInventors: James Faufau, Andrew Forester
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Patent number: 9677224Abstract: An improved method for producing paper from pulp includes a plurality of subassemblies arranged in the forming or wet section of a Fourdrinier. The Fourdrinier includes a dewatering table having a plurality of blades that are static and on-the run adjustable in height and/or angle to control orientation of paper fibers in the stock to create a superior quality of paper and improved paper strength characteristics. Gravity and vacuum assisted drainage elements are equipped with on-the-run adjustable angle and height dewatering foil blades starting from a paper dryness of 0.1% and extending all the way to 5% dryness. The result of this process and machine is to improve the paper quality, save fibers and chemicals and fulfill the required paper properties.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2016Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: IBS OF AMERICAInventors: James Faufau, Andrew Forester
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Patent number: 9512565Abstract: A system comprising: one or more deckle board that are configured to extend along a machine direction of a paper machine and wherein the deckle board includes a stock side and a non-stock side and the stock side includes a microstructure that generates turbulent flow along a face of the deckle board that breaks up a boundary layer when stock contacts the stock side of the deckle board.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2015Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: IBS of AMERICAInventors: Andrew Forester, James Faufau, Joshua N. Kruger
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Patent number: 9309623Abstract: An improved method for producing paper from pulp includes a plurality of subassemblies arranged in the forming or wet section of a Fourdrinier. The Fourdrinier includes a dewatering table having a plurality of blades that are static and on-the run adjustable in height and/or angle to control orientation of paper fibers in the stock to create a superior quality of paper and improved paper strength characteristics. Gravity and vacuum assisted drainage elements are equipped with on-the-run adjustable angle and height dewatering foil blades starting from a paper dryness of 0.1% and extending all the way to 5% dryness. The result of this process and machine is to improve the paper quality, save fibers and chemicals and fulfill the required paper properties.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2015Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: IBS OF AMERICAInventors: James Faufau, Andrew Forester
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Patent number: 9045859Abstract: An adjustment mechanism comprising: (a) a lower pultrusion; (b) an upper pultrusion; and (c) a plurality of cam blocks located between the lower pultrusion and the upper pultrusion; wherein the plurality of cam blocks are longitudinally movable relative to the lower pultrusion and the upper pultrusion so that as the plurality of cam blocks longitudinally move, at least a portion of the upper pultrusion moves away and/or angularly relative to the lower pultrusion.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2014Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Assignee: IBS of AMERICAInventors: Alex Gauss, Hermann M. Vogl, Joshua N. Kruger, Michael Boehmer, Andrew S. Forester, James F. Faufau
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Patent number: 8974639Abstract: Improved height and angle adjustment mechanisms and methods for producing paper includes a plurality of height and angle adjustment mechanisms arranged in the forming or wet section of a Fourdrinier. Glide shoes and cam-blocks having sloped grooves are arranged to be driven within a recess of an upper pultrusion assembly to change the angle or height of a particular foil blade. Actuators extend or withdraw a connecting rod, coupled to the cam-blocks, to influence heights and angles of various foils blades.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2013Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: IBS of AmericaInventors: Alex Gauss, Hermann M. Vogl, Joshua N. Kruger, Michael Boehmer, Andrew S. Forester, James F. Faufau
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Patent number: 8951389Abstract: An improved method for producing paper from pulp includes a plurality of subassemblies arranged in the forming or wet section of a Fourdrinier. The Fourdrinier includes a dewatering table having a plurality of blades that are static and on-the run adjustable in height and/or angle to control orientation of paper fibers in the stack to create a superior quality of paper and improved paper strength characteristics. Gravity and vacuum assisted drainage elements are equipped with on-the-run adjustable angle and height dewatering foil blades starting from a paper dryness of 0.1% and extending all the way to 5% dryness. The result of this process and machine is to improve the paper quality, save fibers and chemicals and fulfill the required paper properties.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2014Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: IBS of AmericaInventors: James Faufau, Andrew Forester
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Publication number: 20140216676Abstract: An adjustment mechanism comprising: (a) a lower pultrusion; (b) an upper pultrusion; and (c) a plurality of cam blocks located between the lower pultrusion and the upper pultrusion; wherein the plurality of cam blocks are longitudinally movable relative to the lower pultrusion and the upper pultrusion so that as the plurality of cam blocks longitudinally move, at least a portion of the upper pultrusion moves away and/or angularly relative to the lower pultrusion.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2014Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: IBS of AMERICAInventors: Alex Gauss, Hermann M. Vogl, Joshua N. Kruger, Michael Boehmer, Andrew S. Forester, James F. Faufau
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Publication number: 20140216675Abstract: Improved height and angle adjustment mechanisms and methods for producing paper includes a plurality of height and angle adjustment mechanisms arranged in the forming or wet section of a Fourdrinier. Glide shoes and cam-blocks having sloped grooves are arranged to be driven within a recess of an upper pultrusion assembly to change the angle or height of a particular foil blade. Actuators extend or withdraw a connecting rod, coupled to the cam-blocks, to influence heights and angles of various foils blades.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2013Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: IBS of AMERICAInventors: Alex Gauss, Hermann M. Vogl, Joshua N. Kruger, Michael Boehmer, Andrew S. Forester, James F. Faufau
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Publication number: 20140202648Abstract: An improved method for producing paper from pulp includes a plurality of subassemblies arranged in the forming or wet section of a Fourdrinier. The Fourdrinier includes a dewatering table having a plurality of blades that are static and on-the run adjustable in height and/or angle to control orientation of paper fibers in the stack to create a superior quality of paper and improved paper strength characteristics. Gravity and vacuum assisted drainage elements are equipped with on-the-run adjustable angle and height dewatering foil blades starting from a paper dryness of 0.1% and extending all the way to 5% dryness. The result of this process and machine is to improve the paper quality, save fibers and chemicals and fulfill the required paper properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2014Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: IBS OF AMERICAInventors: James Faufau, Andrew Forester