Patents by Inventor David P. Heintze

David P. Heintze 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).

  • Infrared inspection of metallic web structures
    Patent number: 8994817
    Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting anomalies in web structures used in the formation of tires are disclosed. A thermal imaging device, such as an infrared camera, can be used to scan a portion of web structure as the web structure leaves a calender. The thermal images can be analyzed for temperature differentials in the web structure. The presence of a temperature differential can signify the presence of an anomaly in the web structure, such as a missing or out of place cable anomaly, an improper edge trim anomaly, or a missing rubber material anomaly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignees: Michelin Recherche et Technique S.A., Compagnie Generale des Etablissements Michelin
    Inventor: David P. Heintze
  • INFRARED INSPECTION OF METALLIC WEB STRUCTURES
    Publication number: 20130120561
    Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting anomalies in web structures used in the formation of tires are disclosed. A thermal imaging device, such as an infrared camera, can be used to scan a portion of web structure as the web structure leaves a calender. The thermal images can be analyzed for temperature differentials in the web structure. The presence of a temperature differential can signify the presence of an anomaly in the web structure, such as a missing or out of place cable anomaly, an improper edge trim anomaly, or a missing rubber material anomaly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2011
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Applicants: MICHELIN RECHERCHE ET TECHNIQUE S.A.
    Inventor: David P. Heintze