Patents by Inventor Allan Beardwood

Allan Beardwood 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).

  • HIGH SPEED TENTER CHAIN INSPECTION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20130070080
    Abstract: A method and system to inspect high speed tenter chain components is disclosed. The novel chain inspection system include a combination of high speed-high resolution cameras, inductive proximity sensors, strobe lighting, spot cooling, and imaging software to proactively and predictively identify defective, missing, or misaligned tenter clip bearings and springs. This system significantly reduces downtime and productivity losses typically used to troubleshoot and find such damaged or missing components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: TORAY PLASTICS (AMERICA), INC.
    Inventors: Geoffrey D. SAUCIER, Allan Beardwood