Patents by Inventor Jens Ruetten
Jens Ruetten 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).
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Patent number: 11966810Abstract: This invention provides a system for separating a field of view (FOV) of a scene imaged by a vision system camera assembly, in which a separating mirror assembly redirects a first optical path of at least a first optics with respect to at least a first image sensor in the camera assembly. A first reflecting assembly redirects the first optical path from the separating mirror toward a first FOV. The first optical path is extended free of splitting the image. The separating mirror assembly redirects a second optical path of a second optics with respect to a second image sensor in the camera assembly. A second reflecting assembly redirects the second optical path from the separating mirror toward a second FOV. The second optical path is extended free of splitting the image projected from the scene on the second image sensor.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2019Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: Cognex CorporationInventors: Laurens Nunnink, Bennet Heidekorn, Jens Ruetten, Martijn Lambertus Peter Visser, Carl W. Gerst, III, William Equitz, Matthew D. Engle
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Patent number: 11681081Abstract: Systems and methods reduce temperature induced drift effects on a liquid lens used in a vision system. A feedback loop receives a temperature value from a temperature sensor, and based on the received temperature value, controls a power to the heating element based on a difference between the measured temperature of the liquid lens and a predetermined control temperature to maintain the temperature value within a predetermined control temperature range to reduce the effects of drift. A processor can also control a bias signal applied to the lens or a lens actuator to control temperature variations and the associated induced drift effects. An image sharpness can also be determined over a series of images, alone or in combination with controlling the temperature of the liquid lens, to adjust a focal distance of the lens.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2021Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: COGNEX CORPORATIONInventors: Esther Oteo, Andreas Weber, Saul Sanz Rodriguez, Jens Ruetten, Pepe Fernandez-Dorado
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Patent number: 11665410Abstract: A modular vision system that can include a housing with a faceplate and a first and second optical module mounted to the faceplate. Each of the first and second optical modules can include a mounting body, a rectangular image sensor, and an imaging lens that defines an optical axis and a field of view. The first optical module can be configured to be mounted to the faceplate in a first plurality of mounting orientations and the second optical module can be configured to be mounted to the faceplate in a second plurality of mounting orientations. The first and second optical modules can thus collectively provide a plurality of imaging configurations.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2021Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: COGNEX CORPORATIONInventors: Saul Sanz Rodriguez, Jens Ruetten, Laurens Nunnink
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Patent number: 11651505Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for acquiring images of objects. Light of different types (e.g., different polarization orientations) can be directed onto an object from different respective directions (e.g., from different sides of the object). A single image acquisition can be executed in order to acquire different sub-images corresponding to the different light types. An image of a surface of the object, including representation of surface features of the surface, can be generated based on the sub-images.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2021Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: COGNEX CORPORATIONInventors: Torsten Kempf, Jens Rütten, Michael Haardt, Laurens Nunnink
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Publication number: 20230063329Abstract: A method for an imaging module can include rotating an imaging assembly that includes an imaging device about a first pivot point of a bracket to a select first orientation, fastening the imaging assembly to the bracket at the first orientation, rotating a mirror assembly that includes a mirror about a second pivot point of the bracket to a select second orientation, and fastening the mirror assembly to the bracket at the second orientation. An adjustable, selectively oriented imaging assembly of a first imaging module can acquire images using an adjustable, selectively oriented mirror assembly of a second imaging module.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2022Publication date: March 2, 2023Inventors: Saul Sanz Rodriguez, Tony Depre, Jens Ruetten, Laurens Nunnink
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Patent number: 11428558Abstract: Provided is a Coriolis flow sensor assembly that includes a flow tube configured to provide a flow path through the flow tube. Further, the Coriolis flow sensor assembly includes a mechanical drive assembly configured to drive an oscillation of the flow tube while fluid is flowing via an oscillation surface. The Coriolis flow sensor assembly includes an interface fixedly coupled to the oscillation surface of the mechanical drive assembly and configured to receive the flow tube.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2018Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: Cytiva Sweden ABInventors: Philipp Lang, Jens Ruetten, Charles E. Seeley
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Publication number: 20210405267Abstract: Systems and methods reduce temperature induced drift effects on a liquid lens used in a vision system. A feedback loop receives a temperature value from a temperature sensor, and based on the received temperature value, controls a power to the heating element based on a difference between the measured temperature of the liquid lens and a predetermined control temperature to maintain the temperature value within a predetermined control temperature range to reduce the effects of drift. A processor can also control a bias signal applied to the lens or a lens actuator to control temperature variations and the associated induced drift effects. An image sharpness can also be determined over a series of images, alone or in combination with controlling the temperature of the liquid lens, to adjust a focal distance of the lens.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2021Publication date: December 30, 2021Inventors: Esther Oteo, Andreas Weber, Saul Sanz Rodriguez, Jens Ruetten, Pepe Fernandez-Dorado
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Publication number: 20210289114Abstract: A modular vision system that can include a housing with a faceplate and a first and second optical module mounted to the faceplate. Each of the first and second optical modules can include a mounting body, a rectangular image sensor, and an imaging lens that defines an optical axis and a field of view. The first optical module can be configured to be mounted to the faceplate in a first plurality of mounting orientations and the second optical module can be configured to be mounted to the faceplate in a second plurality of mounting orientations. The first and second optical modules can thus collectively provide a plurality of imaging configurations.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2021Publication date: September 16, 2021Inventors: SAUL SANZ RODRIGUEZ, JENS RUETTEN, III, LAURENS NUNNINK
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Publication number: 20210233267Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for acquiring images of objects. Light of different types (e.g., different polarization orientations) can be directed onto an object from different respective directions (e.g., from different sides of the object). A single image acquisition can be executed in order to acquire different sub-images corresponding to the different light types. An image of a surface of the object, including representation of surface features of the surface, can be generated based on the sub-images.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2021Publication date: July 29, 2021Inventors: Torsten Kempf, Jens Rütten, Michael Haardt, Laurens Nunnink
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Publication number: 20210223079Abstract: Provided is a Coriolis flow sensor assembly that includes a flow tube configured to provide a flow path through the flow tube. Further, the Coriolis flow sensor assembly includes a mechanical drive assembly configured to drive an oscillation of the flow tube while fluid is flowing via an oscillation surface. The Coriolis flow sensor assembly includes an interface fixedly coupled to the oscillation surface of the mechanical drive assembly and configured to receive the flow tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2018Publication date: July 22, 2021Inventors: Philipp Lang, Jens Ruetten, Charles E. Seeley
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Publication number: 20210215520Abstract: Provided is a Coriolis flow sensor assembly that includes a fluid flow assembly, including a flow tube, wherein the fluid flow assembly is configured to provide a flow path through the flow tube. The flow tube has at least one region of increased stiffness, which may be a result of a structural support component coupled to the flow tube. In another embodiment, the increased stiffness is caused by integral properties of the flow tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2018Publication date: July 15, 2021Inventors: Philipp Lang, Jens Ruetten, Charles E. Seeley
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Publication number: 20200160012Abstract: This invention provides a system for separating a field of view (FOV) of a scene imaged by a vision system camera assembly, in which a separating mirror assembly redirects a first optical path of at least a first optics with respect to at least a first image sensor in the camera assembly. A first reflecting assembly redirects the first optical path from the separating mirror toward a first FOV. The first optical path is extended free of splitting the image. The separating mirror assembly redirects a second optical path of a second optics with respect to a second image sensor in the camera assembly. A second reflecting assembly redirects the second optical path from the separating mirror toward a second FOV. The second optical path is extended free of splitting the image projected from the scene on the second image sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2019Publication date: May 21, 2020Inventors: Laurens Nunnink, Bennet Heidekorn, Jens Ruetten, Martijn Lambertus Peter Visser, Carl W. Gerst, III, William Equitz, Matthew D. Engle
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Publication number: 20200116612Abstract: A Coriolis flow meter for measuring one or more properties of a fluid is described herein which involves a modular configuration, and includes a fluid flow sub-system and a mechanical oscillator sub-system, both functionally separate, and are coupled in a closed loop arrangement, such that the flow conduit is not directly vibrated, and instead receives induced oscillations from the mechanical oscillator sub-system. The Coriolis flow meter is useful for high purity applications, as well as for the bioprocessing applications. Bioprocessing systems incorporating the Coriolis flow meter are also described herein. Method for measuring one or more properties of a fluid using the disclosed Coriolis flow meter are also described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2017Publication date: April 16, 2020Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: JENS RUETTEN, PHILIPP LANG, CHARLES ERKLIN SEELEY
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Patent number: 10598531Abstract: A system that includes a flow tube configured to provide a flow path through the flow tube. The system also includes a plurality of actuators distributed radially about the flow tube, wherein a first actuator of the plurality of actuators is configured to drive a first oscillation in a first plane and a second actuator of the plurality of actuators is configured to drive a second oscillation in a second plane. Further, the system includes a plurality of sensor sets disposed on the flow tube, wherein each sensor set comprises two or more sensors configured to sense the first oscillation, the second oscillation, or both.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2018Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Philipp Lang, Jens Ruetten, Charles Erklin Seeley
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Publication number: 20190323872Abstract: A system comprising that includes a flow tube configured to provide a flow path through the flow tube. The system also includes a plurality of actuators distributed radially about the flow tube, wherein a first actuator of the plurality of actuators is configured to drive a first oscillation in a first plane and a second actuator of the plurality of actuators is configured to drive a second oscillation in a second plane. Further, the system includes a plurality of sensor sets disposed on the flow tube, wherein each sensor set comprises two or more sensors configured to sense the first oscillation, the second oscillation, or both.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2018Publication date: October 24, 2019Inventors: Philipp Lang, Jens Ruetten, Charles Erklin Seeley
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Patent number: 10429224Abstract: Provided is a Coriolis flow sensor assembly that includes a flow tube configured to provide a flow path through the flow tube. Further, the Coriolis flow sensor assembly includes a mechanical drive assembly configured to drive an oscillation of the flow tube while fluid is flowing via an oscillation surface. The Coriolis flow sensor assembly includes an interface fixedly coupled to the oscillation surface of the mechanical drive assembly and configured to receive the flow tube.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2017Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Philipp Lang, Jens Rütten, Charles Erklin Seeley
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Patent number: 10422678Abstract: Provided is a Coriolis flow sensor assembly that includes a fluid flow assembly, including a flow tube, wherein the fluid flow assembly is configured to provide a flow path through the flow tube. The flow tube has at least one region of increased stiffness, which may be a result of a structural support component coupled to the flow tube. In another embodiment, the increased stiffness is caused by integral properties of the flow tube.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2017Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Assignee: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Philipp Lang, Jens Rütten, Charles Erklin Seeley
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Publication number: 20190170553Abstract: Provided is a Coriolis flow sensor assembly that includes a fluid flow assembly, including a flow tube, wherein the fluid flow assembly is configured to provide a flow path through the flow tube. The flow tube has at least one region of increased stiffness, which may be a result of a structural support component coupled to the flow tube. In another embodiment, the increased stiffness is caused by integral properties of the flow tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2017Publication date: June 6, 2019Inventors: Philipp Lang, Jens Rütten, Charles Erklin Seeley
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Publication number: 20190170554Abstract: Provided is a Coriolis flow sensor assembly that includes a flow tube configured to provide a flow path through the flow tube. Further, the Coriolis flow sensor assembly includes a mechanical drive assembly configured to drive an oscillation of the flow tube while fluid is flowing via an oscillation surface. The Coriolis flow sensor assembly includes an interface fixedly coupled to the oscillation surface of the mechanical drive assembly and configured to receive the flow tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2017Publication date: June 6, 2019Inventors: Philipp Lang, Jens Rütten, Charles Erklin Seeley
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Patent number: 10119851Abstract: A Coriolis flow meter for measuring one or more properties of a fluid is described herein which involves a modular configuration, and includes a fluid flow sub-system and a mechanical oscillator sub-system, both functionally separate, and are coupled in a closed loop arrangement, such that the flow conduit is not directly vibrated, and instead receives induced oscillations from the mechanical oscillator sub-system. The Coriolis flow meter is useful for high purity applications, as well as for the bioprocessing applications. Bioprocessing systems incorporating the Coriolis flow meter are also described herein. Method for measuring one or more properties of a fluid using the disclosed Coriolis flow meter are also described herein.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2016Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Jens Ruetten, Philipp Lang, Charles Erklin Seeley