Patents by Inventor Joost Veltman
Joost Veltman 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: 6372189Abstract: A safety sensor mechanism (10) for a rotary sterilizer (16) including a slider plate (40) positioned in the revolving path of cans (11) and movable away from a discharge opening (28) of the sterilizer. The safety mechanism includes slider bars (44) and tubular housings (48) with coil springs (50) for creating a spring-loaded slider plate that yields if engaged by a misaligned can that does not proper eject from the sterilizer.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 1999Date of Patent: April 16, 2002Assignee: EMC CorporationInventors: Tracy Stavig, Joost Veltman
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Patent number: 6257820Abstract: A transfer valve assembly (10) for use as a feed valve or a discharge valve includes a series of open-faced pockets (46) biased by leaf springs (48) off of a central hub (44) and an arcuate saddle piece (22) mounted at an opening (14) of a sterilizer vessel (12) for transferring containers from an infeed conveyor (34) onto an interior reel (18). The engagement of open-faced pockets (46) with saddle (22) creates a seal to prevent the escape of steam, but gaps are provided between pockets (46) which allow for a controlled escape of steam in a manner that allows the pressure within the sterilizer vessel to be maintained at a slightly elevated level.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 1999Date of Patent: July 10, 2001Assignee: FMC CorporationInventor: Joost Veltman
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Patent number: 6214398Abstract: A servo driven peach pitter mechanism with a servo motor (100) for a gripper mechanism head assembly (60) and a servo motor (118) for a selective knife (56), to achieve unlimited control flexibility in rotation of gripper mechanisms (62) and selective knife (56). Servo motor (100) controls rotation of a tubular housing (69) of the head assembly (60), which in turn rotates the gripper mechanism (62). Servo motor (118) includes a 90 degree gear box (114) which connects with a spindle (112) that carries the selective knife (56).Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 1999Date of Patent: April 10, 2001Assignee: FMC CorporationInventors: Joost Veltman, Stanley Groom, Westley W. Walter
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Patent number: 5865286Abstract: Clutch mechanism for use in an automatic feed system includes a lockout device that prevents re-engagement of a disengaged clutch mechanism until such time as reset of the clutch is accomplished. When the clutch is first disengaged a mechanical flag cooperates with a specially configured shaft to prevent shaft rotation until such time when the flag has been urged out of blocking contact with the shaft.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 1997Date of Patent: February 2, 1999Assignee: FMC CorporationInventors: Andrew Carl Prins, Joost Veltman
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Patent number: 5747085Abstract: The invention provides a rotary processor which uses a linear motion detector to measure the deflection of the rotary processor as the rotary processor is heated.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 1997Date of Patent: May 5, 1998Assignee: FMC CorporationInventors: Joost Veltman, Andrew Carl Prins, Scott R. Cavanaugh
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Patent number: 5705218Abstract: The invention provides a rotary processor, which uses magnetic fields to increase the heating or cooling of containers. The invention provides the magnetic fields along the sides of the rotary processor before or after the containers are rotated under the force of friction due to gravity. The magnetic field increase the number of transition phases of rotation, by creating a force of friction caused by the magnets which will rotate the containers and then removing the magnetic fields so that the containers stop rotating.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 1997Date of Patent: January 6, 1998Assignee: FMC CorporationInventor: Joost Veltman
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Patent number: 5685216Abstract: The invention provides a rotary processor which uses a linear motion detector to measure the deflection of the rotary processor as the rotary processor is heated. The linear motion detector measures the deflection of the rotary processor to prevent damage caused by excessive vessel deflection. The linear motion detector is placed to measure deflection near the center of a rotary processor.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 1995Date of Patent: November 11, 1997Assignee: FMC CorporationInventors: Joost Veltman, Andrew Carl Prins, Scott R. Cavanaugh
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Patent number: 5535916Abstract: The invention provides a transfer valve for a sterilizer/cooker, which is almost lubeless or is lubeless. Packing strips and packing rings are provided, which are made of high temperature thermo plastics compounded with internal lubricants, such as Teflon or silicon, and graphite.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 1995Date of Patent: July 16, 1996Assignee: FMC CorporationInventor: Joost Veltman
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Patent number: 5533438Abstract: The invention provides a rotary processor, which uses T-shaped spiral rails of Nitronic-30 to provide wear resistant rails for processing tin free steel containers.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 1995Date of Patent: July 9, 1996Assignee: FMC CorporationInventor: Joost Veltman
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Patent number: 5472042Abstract: The invention provides a method and apparatus for managing retort over-pressure during pressure cooling. The invention allows the specification of an initial cooling temperature and a final cooling temperature and a final cooling pressure. Using these values the invention provides a pressure ramping to manage retort over-pressure.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 1994Date of Patent: December 5, 1995Assignee: FMC CorporationInventors: Joost Veltman, Richard W. Ripley
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Patent number: 5458261Abstract: The invention provides a transfer valve for a sterilizer/cooker, which is almost lubeless, or is lubeless. Packing strips and packing rings are provided, which are made of high temperature thermo plastics compounded with internal lubricants, such as Teflon or silicon, and graphite.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 1994Date of Patent: October 17, 1995Inventor: Joost Veltman
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Patent number: 5456092Abstract: The invention provides a rotary cooler with three regions. The regions are separated by baffles with holes, which provide a slowed laminar air flow. Each region has its own recirculation system.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 1994Date of Patent: October 10, 1995Assignee: FMC CorporationInventors: Joost Veltman, Andrew C. Prins
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Patent number: 5358030Abstract: The invention provides a method and apparatus for managing retort over-pressure during pressure cooling. The invention allows the specification of an initial cooling temperature and a final cooling temperature and a final cooling pressure. Using these values the invention provides a pressure ramping to manage retort over-pressure.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 1992Date of Patent: October 25, 1994Assignee: FMC CorporationInventors: Joost Veltman, Richard W. Ripley
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Patent number: 5259301Abstract: A steritort with a single spiral which allows the automatic loading of several rows of containers, the simulation of a rotary retort, and an indexed unloading of the containers by a push rod.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 1992Date of Patent: November 9, 1993Assignee: FMC CorporationInventor: Joost Veltman
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Patent number: 5245916Abstract: A cartridge-carrier is disclosed for maintaining at least one filled and sealed, plastic container within at least two segments which are joined together to define a tubular cartridge having at least one container supporting plate therein for receiving a body of said at least one sealed container and thereafter closing at least the two segments for encompassing at least one container within a tubular cartridge which is then moved into a cylindrical carrier that enables the containers to be processed within a reel and spiral sterilization system.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 1991Date of Patent: September 21, 1993Assignee: FMC CorporationInventors: Rey A. Elizondo, Terry L. Heyliger, Joost Veltman
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Patent number: 5215002Abstract: The invention provides a rotary processor which is able to both cook and cool containerized food in a single vessel. The rotary processor comprises a single vessel with a rotatable reel, which has barrier walls disposed within the reel. The barrier walls allow one side of the vessel to heat and another side of the vessel to cool.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 1992Date of Patent: June 1, 1993Assignee: FMC CorporationInventor: Joost Veltman
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Patent number: 4793832Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for providing a continuous supply of clean air at a desired temperature to the crew compartment of a vehicle when in an environment contaminated by nuclear, biological or chemical warfare agents. Exhaust gases from the vehicle's engine is used to drive a first compressor which directs compressed and heated air to a precooler, an aftercooler, a heat exchanger and a pressure swing adsorption system which removes all known contaminates from the air providing clean output air. The clean air is expanded and cooled by a turboexpander which drives a secondary compressor and a coolant air compressor. A temperature controlled circuit is provided to control the temperature of the air throughout the circuit and in the crew compartment at the desired levels.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 1987Date of Patent: December 27, 1988Assignee: FMC CorporationInventors: Joost Veltman, Ram L. Malik, Michael D. Dickens
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Patent number: 4732579Abstract: A system and method provides a continuous supply of clean air at a desired temperature to the crew members of a combat vehicle when in an environment contaminated by nuclear, biological or chemical warfare agents. The contaminated air is initially compressed by energy received from the exhaust gases from a combustion power unit of the vehicle, the initially compressed air is then cooled to increase its density and is then compressed and cooled a second time before being passed through a pressure swing adsorbent system which continuously removes all known contaminants from the air, and is then expanded and changed in temperature to provide clean air at a desired temperature to personnel within the vehicle. The energy released from the air during expansion is used to compress the air the second time thereby providing a very energy efficient system.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 1986Date of Patent: March 22, 1988Assignee: FMC CorporationInventors: Joost Veltman, Ram L. Malik, Michael D. Dickens