Patents by Inventor Thomas P. Staub

Thomas P. Staub 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).

  • Error detection apparatus and method for use with engravers
    Publication number: 20020135811
    Abstract: An error detection apparatus and method for use with engravers, such as gravure engravers. An error value E corresponding to the difference between a set of predetermined setup parameters and actual measurement of a portion of an engraved area on the cylinder is determined. The error value E is then used to adjust the engraver to engrave an actual cut or etch in accordance with the set of predetermined setup parameters. The error detection and correction system is suitable for providing a closed-loop system for engraving a cylinder. The apparatus and method may be used during initial setup or during normal operation of the engraver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2001
    Publication date: September 26, 2002
    Inventors: David L. Flannery, Thomas P. Staub, David R. Seitz
  • Error detection apparatus and method for use with engravers
    Patent number: 6362899
    Abstract: An error detection apparatus and method for use with engravers, such as gravure engravers. An error value E corresponding to the difference between a set of predetermined setup parameters and actual measurement of a portion of an engraved area on the cylinder is determined. The error value E is then used to adjust the engraver to engrave an actual cut or etch in accordance with the set of predetermined setup parameters. The error detection and correction system is suitable for providing a closed-loop system for engraving a cylinder. The apparatus and method may be used during initial setup or during normal operation of the engraver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2002
    Assignee: MDC Max Daetwyler AG
    Inventors: David L. Flannery, Thomas P. Staub, David R. Seitz
  • Engraving system and method comprising improved imaging
    Patent number: 6348979
    Abstract: An error detection apparatus and method for use with engravers, such as gravure engravers. An error value E corresponding to the difference between a set of predetermined setup parameters and actual measurement of a portion of an engraved area on the cylinder is determined. The error value E is then used to adjust the engraver to engrave an actual cut or etch in accordance with the set of predetermined setup parameters. Advantageously, an error detection and correction system is suitable for providing a closed-loop system for engraving a cylinder. The apparatus and method may be used during initial setup or during normal operation of the engraver. Other features include an autofocus routine to facilitate the auto-focus procedure. Also, image processing is further enhanced by gap filling, discontinuity removal, and light calibration methods which may be used alone, in combination with each other, or in combination with the automatic focus system and/or automatic shoe system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2002
    Assignee: MDC Max Daetwyler AG
    Inventors: David Flannery, David R. Seitz, Thomas P. Staub, Matthew A. Thomas