Patents Assigned to IBS of AMERICA
  • Patent number: 11920299
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: IBS of America
    Inventors: Andrew Forester, Paul Wratschko, Jake Neal, David Jackson, Chris Blair, James Faufau
  • Patent number: 11828024
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: IBS OF AMERICA
    Inventors: Geoffrey Arthur Jones, Herbert Hans Tschinkel, Barnaby John Edward Smith, Manuela Bejan
  • Patent number: 11746471
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: IBS of America
    Inventors: Andrew Forester, Edwin Michael Gyde Heaven, James Faufau, Jean P. Paradis, Colin Bridge, Randy Smyth, Jake Neal
  • Patent number: 11708666
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: IBS of America
    Inventors: Andrew Forester, Joshua N. Kruger
  • Patent number: 11313077
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: IBS of America
    Inventors: Geoffrey Arthur Jones, Herbert Hans Tschinkel, Barnaby John Edward Smith, Manuela Bejan
  • Patent number: 11105043
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: IBS of America
    Inventors: Andrew Forester, Joshua N. Kruger
  • Patent number: 10927501
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: IBS of America
    Inventors: Andrew Forester, Edwin Michael Gyde Heaven, James Faufau, Jean P. Paradis, Colin Bridge, Randy Smyth, Jake Neal
  • Patent number: 10280561
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: IBS OF AMERICA
    Inventors: Edwin Michael Gyde Heaven, Andrew Forester, James Faufau, Jean P. Paradis, Colin Bridge, Randy Smyth, Jake Neal
  • Patent number: 9951471
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: IBS OF AMERICA
    Inventors: James Faufau, Andrew Forester
  • Patent number: 9822484
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: IBS OF AMERICA
    Inventors: Andrew Forester, James Faufau, Joshua N. Kruger
  • Patent number: 9822483
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: IBS of AMERICA
    Inventors: James Faufau, Andrew Forester
  • Patent number: 9677224
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: IBS OF AMERICA
    Inventors: James Faufau, Andrew Forester
  • Patent number: 9512565
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: IBS of AMERICA
    Inventors: Andrew Forester, James Faufau, Joshua N. Kruger
  • Patent number: 9309623
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: IBS OF AMERICA
    Inventors: James Faufau, Andrew Forester
  • Patent number: 9045859
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: IBS of AMERICA
    Inventors: Alex Gauss, Hermann M. Vogl, Joshua N. Kruger, Michael Boehmer, Andrew S. Forester, James F. Faufau
  • Patent number: 8974639
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: IBS of America
    Inventors: Alex Gauss, Hermann M. Vogl, Joshua N. Kruger, Michael Boehmer, Andrew S. Forester, James F. Faufau
  • Patent number: 8951389
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: IBS of America
    Inventors: James Faufau, Andrew Forester
  • Publication number: 20140216676
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: IBS of AMERICA
    Inventors: Alex Gauss, Hermann M. Vogl, Joshua N. Kruger, Michael Boehmer, Andrew S. Forester, James F. Faufau
  • Publication number: 20140216675
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: IBS of AMERICA
    Inventors: Alex Gauss, Hermann M. Vogl, Joshua N. Kruger, Michael Boehmer, Andrew S. Forester, James F. Faufau
  • Publication number: 20140202648
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: IBS OF AMERICA
    Inventors: James Faufau, Andrew Forester