Patents by Inventor Erik Vind Nielsen

Erik Vind Nielsen 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).

  • Patent number: 8915773
    Abstract: A method and a system for separating the spinal column from a carcass middle part, comprising the steps of providing a digital representation of an outer surface of the carcass middle on the basis of, e.g., an optical scan, determining a cutting path (1c) for a cutting device for the separation of the spinal column from the carcass middle on the basis of digital processing of the scan, and subsequently separating the spinal column from the carcass middle by causing a relative movement between the middle and the cutting device and simultaneously causing the cutting device to engage the carcass middle, wherein the relative movement between the middle and the cutting device during the spinal column separation to achieve a cut along the predetermined cutting path (1c).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: Humboldt B.V.
    Inventor: Erik Vind Nielsen
  • Publication number: 20130059513
    Abstract: A method and a system for separating the spinal column from a carcass middle part, comprising the steps of providing a digital representation of an outer surface of the carcass middle on the basis of, e.g., an optical scan, determining a cutting path (1c) for a cutting device for the separation of the spinal column from the carcass middle on the basis of digital processing of the scan, and subsequently separating the spinal column from the carcass middle by causing a relative movement between the middle and the cutting device and simultaneously causing the cutting device to engage the carcass middle, wherein the relative movement between the middle and the cutting device during the spinal column separation to achieve a cut along the predetermined cutting path (1c).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2011
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicant: KJ INDUSTRIES A/S
    Inventor: Erik Vind Nielsen
  • Patent number: 7699578
    Abstract: A method for forming bundles from stackable objects includes supplying the stackable objects with a first conveying apparatus from above to a shaft of a stacking device to form bundles of the stackable objects inside the shaft of the stacking device. The bundles are transported from a lower section of the shaft of the stacking device with a second conveying apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Müller Martini Holding AG
    Inventor: Erik Vind Nielsen
  • Patent number: 7500819
    Abstract: An arrangement for an optional forming of stacks of multiple products conveyed successively along a conveying path, and/or for changing the sequence of products conveyed successively along the conveying path. The arrangement includes a conveying device having conveying sections for transporting the products in a conveying direction. At least one up and down movable lifting element is disposed on at least one side of the conveying device and picks up the products from an underside of the products along the conveying path from the conveying device and subsequently deposits them again. The lifting element is disposed at a right angle to the conveying direction and is displaceable below a support surface of the conveying device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Assignee: Müller Martini Holding AG
    Inventor: Erik Vind Nielsen
  • Publication number: 20040265114
    Abstract: An arrangement for an optional forming of stacks of multiple products conveyed successively along a conveying path, and/or for changing the sequence of products conveyed successively along the conveying path. The arrangement includes a conveying device having conveying sections for transporting the products in a conveying direction. At least one up and down movable lifting element is disposed on at least one side of the conveying device and picks up the products from an underside of the products along the conveying path from the conveying device and subsequently deposits them again. The lifting element is disposed at a right angle to the conveying direction and is displaceable below a support surface of the conveying device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2004
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Applicant: Muller Martini Holdong AG
    Inventor: Erik Vind Nielsen
  • Publication number: 20040262126
    Abstract: A device for changing the position, by turning, of individual or stacked products conveyed along a transport path, has a conveyor for conveying the products along the transport path, a turning device arranged along the transport path for turning the products around an axis perpendicular to the conveying direction. The turning device is attached to a traversing stand that can be moved along a conveying section of the conveyor that is defined by laterally spaced conveying belts. In the conveying section, the conveying belts form a loop that extends downward, perpendicular to the conveying direction, being guided around deflection rollers on the traversing stand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2004
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Applicant: Muller Martini Holding AG
    Inventor: Erik Vind Nielsen