Patents by Inventor Jean-Michel Kalbfuss

Jean-Michel Kalbfuss 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).

  • Calibration method in a machine for processing plate elements
    Patent number: 8667658
    Abstract: A calibration method and machine for detecting a location mark (12) printed on plate elements (10) within a processing machine (1) having an introducer (20) for positioning the plate elements (10) into a plurality of gripping members (31) of a conveyor (30) which conveys them in rhythmical motion into successive stations (3, 4, 5). The introducer (20) includes a fastening device to the plate elements. The introducer (20) is driven by a control unit (40) that also drives at least one illuminating device and at least one sensor (7). A plate element (10) is selected from a batch of them. The fastening device fixes the plate element (10) to the introducer (20). The introducer (20) is driven to perform a succession of back-and-forth movements with the plate element (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: BOBST MEX SA
    Inventor: Jean-Michel Kalbfuss
  • CALIBRATION METHOD IN A MACHINE FOR PROCESSING PLATE ELEMENTS
    Publication number: 20110239432
    Abstract: A calibration method and machine for detecting a location mark (12) printed on plate elements (10) within a processing machine (1) having an introducer (20) for positioning the plate elements (10) into a plurality of gripping members (31) of a conveyor (30) which conveys them in rhythmical motion into successive stations (3, 4, 5). The introducer (20) includes a fastening device to the plate elements. The introducer (20) is driven by a control unit (40) that also drives at least one illuminating device and at least one sensor (7). A plate element (10) is selected from a batch of them. The fastening device fixes the plate element (10) to the introducer (20). The introducer (20) is driven to perform a succession of back-and-forth movements with the plate element (10).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2009
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Inventor: Jean-Michel Kalbfuss