Patents by Inventor John P. Chan

John P. Chan 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).

  • Apparatus and method for inspecting hot glass containers
    Patent number: 5583337
    Abstract: An apparatus for the inspection of hot glass containers for faults comprises a camera (1) sensitive to infrared radiation located opposite the path of travel of the hot glass container (6) through an inspection zone (13). The image of each hot glass container is processed by electronic means (2) into regions and the data for each region is compared with predetermined parameters to determine whether or not the glass container is defective.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1996
    Assignee: Electronic Automation Limited
    Inventor: John P. Chan