Patents by Inventor John Berst

John Berst 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: 12591167
    Abstract: A compact and electrically grounded enclosure facilitates locating a board stack assembly camera inside and can be rated IP67 or higher. The enclosure has connectors integrated ended in the back bezel of the enclosure and a front lens mount that allows for the direct assembly of interchangeable lens covers. The purpose of the enclosure is to take an existing board stack and locate it within the enclosure thereby forming a camera assembly. The enclosure and its packaging have improved interchangeability of the lens covers and back pieces, as well as heat transfer. Methods for assembling and mounting the board stack within the enclosure and securing the enclosure are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2024
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2026
    Assignee: Components Express, LLC
    Inventors: John Berst, Art Didyk, Nick DeFrancesco
  • Publication number: 20250298291
    Abstract: A compact and electrically grounded enclosure facilitates locating a board stack assembly camera inside and can be rated IP67 or higher. The enclosure has connectors integrated ended in the back bezel of the enclosure and a front lens mount that allows for the direct assembly of interchangeable lens covers. The purpose of the enclosure is to take an existing board stack and locate it within the enclosure thereby forming a camera assembly. The enclosure and its packaging have improved interchangeability of the lens covers and back pieces, as well as heat transfer. Methods for assembling and mounting the board stack within the enclosure and securing the enclosure are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2024
    Publication date: September 25, 2025
    Applicant: Components Express, LLC
    Inventors: John Berst, Art Didyk, Nick DeFrancesco
  • Patent number: 12145228
    Abstract: A mount system and method of manufacture for e.g. a machine vision camera is disclosed. The mount system comprises a rectangular base, a lower clamp disc, an upper clamp disc, a tilting plate, an expansion clamp, and an O-ring. The expansion clamp comprises a tapered head screw and an expandable mandrel, both typically made of stainless steel. The mount system facilitates improved machine vision by enabling effective mounting of machine vision cameras in smaller spaces and/or spaces requiring unusual angles and intricate positioning. The mount system is also advantageous in inhospitable environments having harsh environmental factors. The mount system is also easier for machine vision personnel to learn and understand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2024
    Assignee: Components Express, LLC
    Inventors: John Berst, Art Didyk, Nick DeFrancesco, Rick Ragnini
  • Patent number: 11693299
    Abstract: A mount system for machine-vision equipment that is located and used outdoors is disclosed. The mount system has a rectangular base, a lower swivel, a puck, and an upper swivel, among other parts. The lower swivel has an aperture with a conical (tapered) surface sunk into its body. This inward-facing conical aperture corresponds in size, shape, and taper with a conical (tapered) protrusion located within the upper swivel. When the mount system is fully assembled, the lower swivel is fastened to the rectangular base using the puck. When fully assembled, a tapered-head screw fastens the upper swivel to the lower swivel by matching the tapered aperture with the conical protrusion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Components Express, Inc.
    Inventors: Nick DeFrancesco, John Berst
  • Patent number: 11628523
    Abstract: A mount system and method of manufacture for e.g. a machine vision camera is disclosed. The mount system comprises a rectangular base, a lower clamp disc, an upper clamp disc, a tilting plate, an expansion clamp, and an O-ring. The expansion clamp comprises a tapered head screw and an expandable mandrel, both typically made of stainless steel. The mount system facilitates improved machine vision by enabling effective mounting of machine vision cameras in smaller spaces and/or spaces requiring unusual angles and intricate positioning. The mount system is also advantageous in inhospitable environments having harsh environmental factors. The mount system is also easier for machine vision personnel to learn and understand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: Components Express, International
    Inventors: John Berst, Art Didyk, Nick DeFrancesco, Rick Ragnini
  • Publication number: 20230015464
    Abstract: A mount system and method of manufacture for e.g. a machine vision camera is disclosed. The mount system comprises a rectangular base, a lower clamp disc, an upper clamp disc, a tilting plate, an expansion clamp, and an O-ring. The expansion clamp comprises a tapered head screw and an expandable mandrel, both typically made of stainless steel. The mount system facilitates improved machine vision by enabling effective mounting of machine vision cameras in smaller spaces and/or spaces requiring unusual angles and intricate positioning. The mount system is also advantageous in inhospitable environments having harsh environmental factors. The mount system is also easier for machine vision personnel to learn and understand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Applicant: Components Express, Inc.
    Inventors: John Berst, Art Didyk, Nick DeFrancesco, Rick Ragnini
  • Publication number: 20220260897
    Abstract: A mount system for machine-vision equipment that is located and used outdoors is disclosed. The mount system has a rectangular base, a lower swivel, a puck, and an upper swivel, among other parts. The lower swivel has an aperture with a conical (tapered) surface sunk into its body. This inward-facing conical aperture corresponds in size, shape, and taper with a conical (tapered) protrusion located within the upper swivel. When the mount system is fully assembled, the lower swivel is fastened to the rectangular base using the puck. When fully assembled, a tapered-head screw fastens the upper swivel to the lower swivel by matching the tapered aperture with the conical protrusion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2022
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Applicant: Components Express, Inc.
    Inventors: Nick DeFrancesco, John Berst
  • Publication number: 20220100061
    Abstract: A securing bracket for holding the user-settings made using user-selections on adjustors that come with a machine vision camera is disclosed. The securing bracket mounts to the camera itself. When properly mounted, the adjustors are prevented from spinning, unscrewing, or changing settings due to vibration and thus remain in place. The securing bracket comprises a spine and a plurality of hinged arms each having a bracket pivot. The hinged arms may be stacked vertically where for example one hinged arm secures a lens-adjustor, one hinged arm secures an iris-adjustor, and one hinged arm secures a focus-adjustor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Applicant: Components Express, Inc.
    Inventors: John Berst, Art Didyk, Rick Ragnini
  • Publication number: 20220032409
    Abstract: A mount system and method of manufacture for e.g. a machine vision camera is disclosed. The mount system comprises a rectangular base, a lower clamp disc, an upper clamp disc, a tilting plate, an expansion clamp, and an O-ring. The expansion clamp comprises a tapered head screw and an expandable mandrel, both typically made of stainless steel. The mount system facilitates improved machine vision by enabling effective mounting of machine vision cameras in smaller spaces and/or spaces requiring unusual angles and intricate positioning. The mount system is also advantageous in inhospitable environments having harsh environmental factors. The mount system is also easier for machine vision personnel to learn and understand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2021
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Applicant: Components Express, Inc.
    Inventors: John Berst, Art Didyk, Nick DeFrancesco, Rick Ragnini
  • Patent number: 11228695
    Abstract: Various embodiments of enclosures for machine-vision cameras are disclosed. The enclosures are designed to fit\hug the camera to be as small as physically possible, and also integrate other features such as better cabling, IP-67 compliance, and end-effectors. Further, the embodiments herein have also integrated a way to mount extra lights as part of the design. The embodiments herein accommodate the specific need of the particular application. The embodiments herein can accommodate numerous shapes and sizes of cameras, including square, cylindrical, or cubical cameras, and encompass either rectangular or round enclosures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: Component Express Inc
    Inventors: John Berst, Art Didyk, Nick DeFrancesco
  • Publication number: 20210243340
    Abstract: Various embodiments of enclosures for machine-vision cameras are disclosed. The enclosures are designed to fit\hug the camera to be as small as physically possible, and also integrate other features such as better cabling, IP-67 compliance, and end-effectors. Further, the embodiments herein have also integrated a way to mount extra lights as part of the design. The embodiments herein accommodate the specific need of the particular application. The embodiments herein can accommodate numerous shapes and sizes of cameras, including square, cylindrical, or cubical cameras, and encompass either rectangular or round enclosures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Applicant: Components Express, Inc.
    Inventors: John Berst, Art Didyk, Nick DeFrancesco
  • Patent number: 11012596
    Abstract: Various embodiments of enclosures for machine-vision cameras are disclosed. The enclosures are designed to fit\hug the camera to be as small as physically possible, and also integrate other features such as better cabling, IP-67 compliance, and end-effectors. Further, the embodiments herein have also integrated a way to mount extra lights as part of the design. The embodiments herein accommodate the specific need of the particular application. The embodiments herein can accommodate numerous shapes and sizes of cameras, including square, cylindrical, or cubical cameras, and encompass either rectangular or round enclosures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Components Express, International
    Inventors: John Berst, Art Didyk, Nick DeFrancesco
  • Publication number: 20200076991
    Abstract: Various embodiments of enclosures for machine-vision cameras are disclosed. The enclosures are designed to fit\hug the camera to be as small as physically possible, and also integrate other features such as better cabling, IP-67 compliance, and end-effectors. Further, the embodiments herein have also integrated a way to mount extra lights as part of the design. The embodiments herein accommodate the specific need of the particular application. The embodiments herein can accommodate numerous shapes and sizes of cameras, including square, cylindrical, or cubical cameras, and encompass either rectangular or round enclosures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2019
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Applicant: Components Express, Inc.
    Inventors: John Berst, Art Didyk, Nick DeFrancesco
  • Patent number: D1027010
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: Components Express, LLC
    Inventors: Nick DeFrancesco, John Berst