Patents by Inventor William D. Knick, Jr.

William D. Knick, Jr. 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).

  • Method of sensing defects in the application of hot melt adhesive
    Patent number: 8520929
    Abstract: A method of sensing defects in the application of hot melt adhesive to a structure. An infrared sensor is used to capture an infrared image of at least the location of the structure where the adhesive is supposed to have been applied. Different areas of the image are separately interrogated by reviewing each area to detect the presence or absence of adhesive. The interrogation is used to determine whether or not the application of the adhesive is of acceptable quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Nypro Inc.
    Inventors: Brent A. Murray, William D. Knick, Jr.