Patents by Inventor Clement A. A. Magniez

Clement A. A. Magniez 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).

  • Use of laser reflection pickup unit for detection of small particles on a relatively smooth and reflective surface
    Patent number: 7295302
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting stray particles upon a relatively smooth surface by measuring the amount of collimated light reflected from the surface from clear areas of the surface and from particles resting on the surface. Optical pick-up units similar to those used in DVD's and CD's can be used. A method for detecting defective depressions is also covered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventor: Clement A. A. Magniez
  • Use of laser reflection pickup unit for detection of small particles on a relatively smooth and reflective surface
    Publication number: 20060092409
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting stray particles upon a relatively smooth surface by measuring the amount of collimated light reflected from the surface from clear areas of the surface and from particles resting on the surface. Optical pick-up units similar to those used in DVD's and CD's can be used. A method for detecting defective depressions is also covered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2004
    Publication date: May 4, 2006
    Inventor: Clement Magniez