Patents by Inventor Christian Boe

Christian Boe 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).

  • Publication number: 20230368426
    Abstract: A hyperspectral imaging spectrophotometer and system, with calibration, data collection, and image processing methods designed to match human visual perception and color matching of complex colored objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2023
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Inventors: Christian BOES, Thomas Richardson, Richard John Van Andel, David Bosscher, David Salyer
  • Patent number: 11748912
    Abstract: A hyperspectral imaging spectrophotometer and system, with calibration, data collection, and image processing methods designed to match human visual perception and color matching of complex colored objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: X-RITE, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Christian Boes, Thomas Richardson, Richard John Van Andel, David Bosscher, David Salyer
  • Publication number: 20210272320
    Abstract: A hyperspectral imaging spectrophotometer and system, with calibration, data collection, and image processing methods designed to match human visual perception and color matching of complex colored objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2021
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Inventors: Christian BOES, Thomas RICHARDSON, Richard John Van ANDEL, David BOSSCHER, David SALYER
  • Patent number: 10909723
    Abstract: A hyperspectral imaging spectrophotometer and system, with calibration, data collection, and image processing methods designed to match human visual perception and color matching of complex colored objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: X-RITE, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Christian Boes, Thomas Richardson, Richard John Van Andel, David Bosscher, David Salyer
  • Publication number: 20180357793
    Abstract: A hyperspectral imaging spectrophotometer and system, with calibration, data collection, and image processing methods designed to match human visual perception and color matching of complex colored objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Christian BOES, Thomas RICHARDSON, Richard John Van ANDEL, David BOSSCHER, David SALYER
  • Publication number: 20150197305
    Abstract: A collapsible scooter is presented with a large front wheel, which still can be rolled in the folded state—similar to a shopping trolley—and which also can carry goods when folded. This is achieved by attaching two small wheels at the front of the footboard that do not touch the ground when the scooter is in the unfolded state but that come down on the ground when the scooter is in the folded position. By means of a rack or a luggage carrier on the front wheel about any shape of removable tote bags, suitcases, boxes and baskets can be attached right and left or on top of the front wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2015
    Publication date: July 16, 2015
    Inventor: Hans Christian Boes
  • Patent number: 8881754
    Abstract: A fluid transfer system for transferring fluid from a reservoir to a receiving device having a through flow device adapted to receive fluid from the reservoir and transfer fluid through the system or measure the amount of fluid being transferred from the reservoir to the receiving device, a controllable shut-off valve arranged upstream of the receiving device, and a controlling unit that controls at least the state of the shut-off valve. The present invention relates in particular to a fluid transfer system and methods of transferring fluid from a reservoir to a receiving device and controlling the state of the state of the shut-off valve so that the pressure of fluid being fed to the receiving device is above a first pre-selected pressure limit (Pmin) so that the delivered amount corresponds to a demand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Grundfos Nonox A/S
    Inventors: Christian Boe, Anders E. Jensen, Niels Torp Madsen, Hans Henrik Jochumsen
  • Patent number: 8523197
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a folding transport cart which in a parking configuration has a minimum extension and in an operative configuration has a maximum extension in a transverse direction. A folding transport cart can comprise: two side parts which extend substantially perpendicular to the transverse direction of the transport cart, and a folding base part which comprises two flat base segments which are each connected on one base side axis for articulated movement to one side part and are connected on a common base central axis for articulated movement to one another. In order to ensure reliable folding and unfolding the transport cart can comprise a base locking mechanism for locking the folding base part in the operative configuration and a cover part which is connected for articulated movement to one of the side parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas Baatz, Joyce Tan, Christian Boe
  • Patent number: 8313717
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of atomizing fluids. Some embodiments described herein relate to a nozzle for atomization of one fluid in an exhaust system of a combustion engine or gas turbine, the nozzle comprising an inlet and two or more outlets, arranged so that fluid streams discharged from the two or more outlets impinge at a distance from the two or more outlets so that the fluid streams discharged from at least two of the two or more outlets impinge each other at a specified angle in the range of 70° to 95° so as to provide a spray by atomization of the fluid. The fluid streams may e.g. have a cross section in the order of 0.005 to 0.05 mm2 before impingement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: Grundfos NoNox A/S
    Inventor: Christian Boe
  • Publication number: 20110174386
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a fluid transfer system and method for transferring fluid from a reservoir to a delivery device typically being a nozzle. The present invention relates in particular to transferring urea in highly accurate metered amounts from a reservoir to a nozzle arranged within an exhaust system of a combustion engine or combustion engines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2010
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Applicant: GRUNDFOS NONOX A/S
    Inventors: Christian Boe, Anders E. Jensen, Niels Torp Madsen, Hans Henrik Jochumsen
  • Publication number: 20110089671
    Abstract: The invention relates to a folding transport cart which in a parking configuration has a minimum extension and in a operative configuration has a maximum extension in a transverse direction which comprises: two side parts which extend substantially perpendicular to the transverse direction of the transport cart, and a folding base part which comprises two flat base segments which are each connected on one base side axis for articulated movement to one side part and are connected on a common base central axis for articulated movement to one another so that they can be folded inwards into the transport cart.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2009
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Inventors: Andreas Baatz, Joyce Tan, Christian Boe
  • Patent number: 7866333
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a fluid transfer system and method for transferring fluid from a reservoir (2) and to (a) delivery device typically being (a) nozzle. The present invention relates in particular to transferring urea in highly accurate metered amounts from a reservoir (2) to a nozzle (5) arranged within an exhaust system (4) of a combustion engine (1) or combustion engines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Grundfos Nonox A/S
    Inventors: Christian Boe, Anders E. Jensen, Niels Torp Madsen, Hans Henrik Jochumsen
  • Publication number: 20090199538
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a fluid transfer system and method for transferring fluid from a reservoir (2) and to (a) delivery device typically being (a) nozzle. The present invention relates in particular to transferring urea in highly accurate metered amounts from a reservoir (2) to a nozzle (5) arranged within an exhaust system (4) of a combustion engine (1) or combustion engines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Applicant: GRUNDFOS NONOX A/S
    Inventors: Christian Boe, Anders E. Jensen, Niels Torp Madsen, Hans Henrik Jochumsen
  • Publication number: 20080315017
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a nozzle for atomization of one or more fluids by letting two streams of fluid impinge. In a nozzle according to the invention the fluid is divided in a number of streams each given kinetic energy. The amount of kinetic energy given to streams is so that when the streams impinge at conditions where substantial opposite directed velocity components of the streams exist the streams will break up into a spray having a small droplet size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2006
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Applicant: Grundfos NoNox A/S
    Inventors: Anders E. Jensen, Christian Boe, Niels Torp Madsen
  • Publication number: 20080311010
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of atomizing one or more fluids. Various embodiments of the invention have been disclosed in which one or more fluid streams flow so that impingement of the fluid stream(s) occur which impingement provides atomization of the fluid. Various devices and methods for providing the atomization have been disclosed, where at least some of those provide a large span between maximum and minimum amount of fluid being atomized. The fluid streams may e.g. have a cross section in the order of 0.1 mm before impingement, and the resulting droplets after impingement may have a cross section in the order of 0.01 mm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2006
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Applicant: GRUNDFOS NONOX A/S
    Inventor: Christian Boe
  • Publication number: 20060244806
    Abstract: A method for measuring a like-color region of an object. The method includes defining a first region of a colorimetric image of the object, determining a statistical representation of the first region based on a color metric, and defining a second region of the calorimetric image such that the second region comprises at least a portion of the first region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2006
    Publication date: November 2, 2006
    Inventors: James Overbeck, Christian Boes
  • Patent number: 7086677
    Abstract: A vertical lift system is constructed for transporting a receptacle, such as a food or supply receptacle from one deck to another deck, particularly in an aircraft. For this purpose, a vertical lift (71) is equipped with a number of lifting hooks (10) each mechanically coupled to a respective locking pawl (11). Each receptacle is equipped with a respective number of latch elements (9) such as recesses (92) to be engaged by a respective hook (10). The latching and unlatching is caused by the cooperation of the hooks (10) and pawls (11) with each other, with a stationary activating member (12) engaging a cam track (113) of a pawl (11), with biasing forces and with the latch elements (9). Latching requires a small downward motion of the vertical lift. Unlatching requires a slight further downward motion of the vertical lift. During latching and unlatching the receptacle (3) is supported on a floor (13).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2006
    Assignee: Airbus Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Christian Boe, Anders Jensen, Thomas Lund
  • Publication number: 20050122518
    Abstract: An instrument and related process for measuring color, shade, gloss, shape and/or translucence of a tooth. First, the instrument uses searchlight illumination to illuminate a tooth with constant irradiance. Second, the instrument uses colorimetric imaging to collect time-separated frames of different wavelengths of light reflected from a tooth and to combine those frames into a color image. Third, the instrument includes a sanitary shield to establish a reference color and a predetermined distance to a target tooth. Fourth, the instrument provides line-of-sight viewing so an operator may simultaneously view a display of the image on the instrument and the object being measured. Fifth, the instrument is impervious to pollutants because it incorporates a sealed measurement window. Sixth, optical measurements of a tooth taken by a dentist are compared to optical measurements of a prosthetic restoration for that tooth to confirm satisfactory matching of optical characteristics of the tooth and restoration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2004
    Publication date: June 9, 2005
    Inventors: James Overbeck, Michael Galen, Richard Van Andel, Christian Boes
  • Publication number: 20040188564
    Abstract: A vertical lift system is constructed for transporting a receptacle, such as a food or supply receptacle from one deck to another deck, particularly in an aircraft. For this purpose, a vertical lift (71) is equipped with a number of lifting hooks (10) each mechanically coupled to a respective locking pawl (11). Each receptacle is equipped with a respective number of latch elements (9) such as recesses (92) to be engaged by a respective hook (10). The latching and unlatching is caused by the cooperation of the hooks (10) and pawls (11) with each other, with a stationary activating member (12) engaging a cam track (113) of a pawl (11), with biasing forces and with the latch elements (9). Latching requires a small downward motion of the vertical lift. Unlatching requires a slight further downward motion of the vertical lift. During latching and unlatching the receptacle (3) is supported on a floor (13).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2004
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Inventors: Christian Boe, Anders Jensen, Thomas Lund
  • Patent number: 4539719
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for creating in a water pool a wave for surfing, the pool having a reservoir at one end open to the pool beneath the undisturbed water level of the pool, a fan connected to the reservoir for expelling air from it and drawing water from the pool into the reservoir to store water above the undisturbed water level of the pool, and a valve for selectively sealing the reservoir against the intrusion of air and rapidly ventilating the reservoir so that the stored water flows into the pool by gravity at a velocity near its theoretical limit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1984
    Date of Patent: September 10, 1985
    Assignee: Automated Swimpools, Inc.
    Inventors: Siegfried Schuster, Christian Boes