Abstract

A method and apparatus for the detection of Acrylamide precursors in raw potatoes including: illuminating at least one region of a raw potato's surface with an illumination beam; measuring the intensity of light scattered by the potato; generating a detection signal based on the measured intensity of scattered light; comparing the detection signal to a predefined threshold; and classifying the potato as having a high Acrylamide precursor concentration if the detection signal exceeds the predefined threshold.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/31 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry
• B07C 5/342 - Sorting according to other particular properties according to optical properties, e.g. colour
• G01N 21/3563 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry using infrared light for analysing solidsPreparation of samples therefor
• G01N 21/359 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry using infrared light using near infrared light
• G01N 21/84 - Systems specially adapted for particular applications
• G01N 21/55 - Specular reflectivity
• G01N 21/49 - Scattering, i.e. diffuse reflection within a body or fluid
• G01N 21/33 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry using ultraviolet light

Abstract

A method and apparatus for detecting the presence of mycotoxins in cereals, the method including: capturing at least one diffuse-light absorption spectrum of a collection of cereal grains; capturing at least one diffuse-light absorption spectrum of at least one individual cereal grain from the collection of cereal grains; and classifying the level of mycotoxin contamination in at least one cereal grain by performing multivariate data analysis on the at least one diffuse-light absorption spectrum of the collection of cereal grains and the at least one diffuse-light absorption spectrum of the at least one individual cereal grain.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/17 - Systems in which incident light is modified in accordance with the properties of the material investigated
• G01N 21/3563 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry using infrared light for analysing solidsPreparation of samples therefor
• G01N 21/47 - Scattering, i.e. diffuse reflection

Abstract

A pattern for calibration of a detector, comprising of a series of contrasting light and dark Segments; the segments being arranged such that the absolute position of any point on the Pattern is determinable from a window portion of the pattern comprising the point; the window Portion consisting of a predetermined minimum number of segments, the predetermined Minimum number of segments being less than the total number of segments in the series.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01B 21/22 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring angles or tapersMeasuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for testing the alignment of axes
• G01D 5/347 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using optical means, i.e. using infrared, visible or ultraviolet light with attenuation or whole or partial obturation of beams of light the beams of light being detected by photocells using displacement encoding scales

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for identifying the presence of partly liberated diamonds in a material stream.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/359 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry using infrared light using near infrared light
• B07C 5/342 - Sorting according to other particular properties according to optical properties, e.g. colour
• G01N 33/38 - ConcreteLimeMortarGypsumBricksCeramicsGlass
• G01N 21/85 - Investigating moving fluids or granular solids
• G01N 21/87 - Investigating jewels

Abstract

An apparatus and method for detecting foreign matter in meat product is provided, the apparatus comprising: at least one detector arranged to detect foreign matter in falling meat product; and at least one spreader for increasing the spread of meat product prior to its falling.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/85 - Investigating moving fluids or granular solids

Abstract

A method and apparatus for detecting the presence of mycotoxins in cereals, the method comprising: capturing at least one diffuse-light absorption spectrum of a collection of cereal grains; capturing at least one diffuse-light absorption spectrum of at least one individual cereal grain from the collection of cereal grains; and classifying the level of mycotoxin contamination in at least one cereal grain by performing multivariate data analysis on the at least one diffuse-light absorption spectrum of the collection of cereal grains and the at least one diffuse-light absorption spectrum of the at least one individual cereal grain.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/3563 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry using infrared light for analysing solidsPreparation of samples therefor

Abstract

A method and apparatus for the detection of Acrylamide precursors in raw potatoes comprising: illuminating at least one region of a raw potato's surface with an illumination beam from a light source (1); measuring the intensity of light scattered by the potato (6) using a spectrum analyzer (11); generating a detection signal based on the measured intensity of scattered light; comparing the detection signal to a predefined threshold; and classifying the potato as having a high Acrylamide precursor concentration if the detection signal exceeds the predefined threshold, the apparatus also may comprise a diverging lens (2), an edge filter (3), a lens (4), diaphragms (5) and (7), a lens (8), automated translation stages (9) and optical fibres (10)

IPC Classes  ?

• B07C 5/342 - Sorting according to other particular properties according to optical properties, e.g. colour
• G01N 21/3563 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry using infrared light for analysing solidsPreparation of samples therefor
• G01N 21/359 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry using infrared light using near infrared light
• G01N 21/49 - Scattering, i.e. diffuse reflection within a body or fluid
• G01N 21/55 - Specular reflectivity
• G01N 21/84 - Systems specially adapted for particular applications

Abstract

A method and apparatus for the detection of Acrylamide precursors in raw potatoes comprising: illuminating at least one region of a raw potato's surface with an illumination beam from a light source (1); measuring the intensity of light scattered by the potato (6) using a spectrum analyzer (11); generating a detection signal based on the measured intensity of scattered light; comparing the detection signal to a predefined threshold; and classifying the potato as having a high Acrylamide precursor concentration if the detection signal exceeds the predefined threshold, the apparatus also may comprise a diverging lens (2), an edge filter (3), a lens (4), diaphragms (5) and (7), a lens (8), automated translation stages (9) and optical fibres (10)

IPC Classes  ?

• B07C 5/342 - Sorting according to other particular properties according to optical properties, e.g. colour
• G01N 21/3563 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry using infrared light for analysing solidsPreparation of samples therefor
• G01N 21/55 - Specular reflectivity
• G01N 21/359 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry using infrared light using near infrared light
• G01N 21/49 - Scattering, i.e. diffuse reflection within a body or fluid
• G01N 21/84 - Systems specially adapted for particular applications

Abstract

A method and apparatus for detecting the presence of mycotoxins in cereals, the method comprising: capturing at least one diffuse-light absorption spectrum of a collection of cereal grains; capturing at least one diffuse-light absorption spectrum of at least one individual cereal grain from the collection of cereal grains; and classifying the level of mycotoxin contamination in at least one cereal grain by performing multivariate data analysis on the at least one diffuse-light absorption spectrum of the collection of cereal grains and the at least one diffuse-light absorption spectrum of the at least one individual cereal grain.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/3563 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry using infrared light for analysing solidsPreparation of samples therefor

Goods & Services

Machines, namely sensor-based sorting machines for sorting of metal ores, uranium, coal, gemstones and slag; machine tools, namely, tools for use in the field of mining mineral and metal ores, uranium, coal, gemstones and slag; sorting machines with an opto-electric sorting function for sorting mineral and metal ores, uranium, coal, gemstones and slag; conveyor belts with electromechanical sorting apparatus. Sorting installations and apparatus, namely, equipment for sensor-based recognition and pneumatic extraction of metal ores, uranium, coal, gemstones and slag; Spectrum analysers, namely, optical spectrometers used to recognize material types and material properties; diffractive optical elements, namely, diffractive gratings and synthetic composite holographic gratings for use in spectrum analyzers, namely, optical spectrometers used to recognize material types or material properties; color line cameras and metal sensors for sorting metals, glass, building site rubble, slag, granulate, wood and bulk solids; optical equipment and electromechanical equipment for sorting installations and Sorting apparatus, namely, dry bulk separation equipment in the nature of sensor based scanners and pneumatic extractors; data processors and electronic speed controllers for sorting installations; computer software for sensor data processing and material classification; computer hardware; apparatus for the transmission of image information, namely, video transmission apparatus. Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto, concerning the development of apparatus for industrial sorting of goods, namely, engineering services in the field of industrial sorting apparatus, mechanical research and development in the field of machines for industrial sorting of goods; design and development of computers, electronics and software for use in industrial sorting apparatus; installation construction, namely, sorting plant engineering; computer software design for others, namely, creation of sorting algorithms within the framework of computer programs and fixed-circuit hardware; consultancy and design for the use of computer software; computer software maintenance; remote monitoring of sorting installations for remote analysis and control functions for sorting operations and remote maintenance, namely remote computer network technical monitoring and software maintenance services; industrial analysis services, namely, computer software technical performance monitoring.

Abstract

An apparatus for detecting matter comprises bulk feeding means configured for feeding a plurality of objects into a detecting region; at least one light source having a focusing element and being configured for illuminating at least one object moving in an object plane in the detecting region; and a first light-analyzing apparatus arranged to sense light that has been transmitted through the object. In the associated method, the object is caused to move in the plane and the object is illuminated with incident light. Light that has been transmitted through the object and is falling in a measuring plane is detected, and an object-specific parameter based on the detected transmitted light is determined.

IPC Classes  ?

• B07C 5/34 - Sorting according to other particular properties
• G01N 21/85 - Investigating moving fluids or granular solids

Abstract

An apparatus for inspecting a stream of matter including: a first and a second light source for emitting a first and a second light beam; a first and a second detector; a first scanning element adapted to redirect the detection area of the second detector from side to side across said stream, and a beam splitting element arranged to receive said first and second light beams, after they have been reflected against said matter, wherein said beam splitting element is adapted to guide said reflected first light beam towards said first detector and to guide said reflected second light beam towards said second detector.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of optical means, i.e. using sub-millimetre waves, infrared, visible or ultraviolet light
• G01N 21/85 - Investigating moving fluids or granular solids
• B07C 5/342 - Sorting according to other particular properties according to optical properties, e.g. colour

Goods & Services

Machines and machine tools and machine-driven installations for sorting, conveying and transporting, material separating apparatus for sorting and pneumatic material separating apparatus for sorting; Sorting installations and apparatus and belts for conveyors; Sorting machines and belts for conveyors for transportable objects; Sorting machines with an optoelectronic sorting function; Conveyor belts with electromechanical sorting apparatus. Sensor apparatus for sorting, analysis apparatus and checking apparatus for sorting; Detection devices and signalling instruments and checking (supervision) apparatus and checking (supervision) instruments for sorting apparatus and conveying installations; Optical devices and electromagnetic devices for sorting installations and sorting apparatus and conveying installations; Computer software and computer hardware (included in class 9); Apparatus and instruments for transmitting image information. Sorting of recycled goods and raw materials, namely selection of bulk goods, namely sorting of bulk goods into one or more material streams. Installation construction; Creation of sorting algorithms within the framework of computer programs and fixed-circuit hardware; Consultancy and design for the use of computer software; Computer software maintenance, remote monitoring of sorting installations; Industrial analysis services.

Goods & Services

Machines and machine tools and machine-driven installations for sorting, conveying and transporting, material separating apparatus for sorting and pneumatic material separating apparatus for sorting; Sorting installations and apparatus and belts for conveyors; Sorting machines and belts for conveyors for transportable objects; Sorting machines with an optoelectronic sorting function; Conveyor belts with electromechanical sorting apparatus. Sensor apparatus for sorting, analysis apparatus and checking apparatus for sorting; Detection devices and signalling instruments and checking (supervision) apparatus and checking (supervision) instruments for sorting apparatus and conveying installations; Optical devices and electromagnetic devices for sorting installations and sorting apparatus and conveying installations; Computer software and computer hardware (included in class 9); Apparatus and instruments for transmitting image information. Sorting of recycled goods and raw materials, namely selection of bulk goods, namely sorting of bulk goods into one or more material streams. Installation construction; Creation of sorting algorithms within the framework of computer programs and fixed-circuit hardware; Consultancy and design for the use of computer software; Computer software maintenance, remote monitoring of sorting installations; Industrial analysis services.

Goods & Services

Machines and machine tools and machine-driven installations for sorting, conveying and transporting, material separating apparatus for sorting and pneumatic material separating apparatus for sorting; Sorting installations and apparatus and belts for conveyors; Sorting machines and belts for conveyors for transportable objects; Sorting machines with an optoelectronic sorting function; Conveyor belts with electromechanical sorting apparatus. Sensor apparatus for sorting, analysis apparatus and checking apparatus for sorting; Detection devices and signalling instruments and checking (supervision) apparatus and checking (supervision) instruments for sorting apparatus and conveying installations; Optical devices and electromagnetic devices for sorting installations and sorting apparatus and conveying installations; Computer software and computer hardware (included in class 9); Apparatus and instruments for transmitting image information. Sorting of recycled goods and raw materials, namely selection of bulk goods, namely sorting of bulk goods into one or more material streams. Installation construction; Creation of sorting algorithms within the framework of computer programs and fixed-circuit hardware; Consultancy and design for the use of computer software; Computer software maintenance, remote monitoring of sorting installations; Industrial analysis services.

Goods & Services

Computer hardware (included in class 9); Apparatus for the transmission of image information. Installation construction; Creation of sorting algorithms within the framework of computer programs and fixed-circuit hardware; Consultancy and design for the use of computer software; Maintenance of software, Industrial analysis services.

Abstract

A method for analyzing objects depending on their electromagnetic properties. The method including the steps of conveying the objects to be analyzed on a conveyer belt; scanning the electromagnetic properties of the objects and the conveyer belt by an electromagnetic sensor, wherein the electromagnetic properties of the conveyer belt are dependent on metallic contaminants which are stuck in the conveyer belt; generating belt properties data representing the electromagnetic properties of the conveyer belt, and analyzing the objects according to the scanned electromagnetic properties and the belt properties data. This has the benefits that the electromagnetic properties of the conveyer belt are considered when distinguishing between metallic and non-metallic objects which have to be sorted. This way, the objects which got stuck in the conveyer belt over time, may influence a sorting less, which may improve sorting results. Further, an apparatus for executing such a method.

IPC Classes  ?

• B07C 5/344 - Sorting according to other particular properties according to electric or electromagnetic properties
• G01N 27/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means
• B07C 5/36 - Sorting apparatus characterised by the means used for distribution

Abstract

An apparatus for detecting matter comprises bulk feeding means (3; 3') configured for feeding a plurality of objects (2; 2') into a detecting region (D); at least one light source (8; 10, 20; 40) having a focusing element and being configured for illuminating at least one object (2; 2') moving in an object plane (P-P) in the detecting region (D); and a first light-analyzing apparatus (4) arranged to sense light that has been transmitted through the object. In the associated method, the object is caused to move in the plane and the object is illuminated with incident light. Light that has been transmitted through the object and is falling in a measuring plane (T) is detected, and an object-specific parameter based on the detected transmitted light is determined.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/85 - Investigating moving fluids or granular solids

Abstract

The present invention relates to an apparatus (100) for inspecting a stream of matter (10) comprising: a first and a second light source (101;102) for emitting a first and a second light beam (111;112); a first and a second detector (131;132); a first scanning element (151) adapted to redirect the detection area (137) of the second detector from side to side across said stream, and a beam splitting element (140) arranged to receive said first and second light beams (111), after they have been reflected against said matter, wherein said beam splitting element (140) is adapted to guide said reflected first light beam (111) towards said first detector (131) and to guide said reflected second light beam (112) towards said second detector (132).

IPC Classes  ?

• B07C 5/342 - Sorting according to other particular properties according to optical properties, e.g. colour
• G01N 21/85 - Investigating moving fluids or granular solids

Abstract

An apparatus for detecting matter comprises bulk feeding means (3; 3') configured for feeding a plurality of objects (2; 2') into a detecting region (D); at least one light source (8; 10, 20; 40) having a focusing element and being configured for illuminating at least one object (2; 2') moving in an object plane (P-P) in the detecting region (D); and a first light-analyzing apparatus (4) arranged to sense light that has been transmitted through the object. In the associated method, the object is caused to move in the plane and the object is illuminated with incident light. Light that has been transmitted through the object and is falling in a measuring plane (T) is detected, and an object-specific parameter based on the detected transmitted light is determined.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/85 - Investigating moving fluids or granular solids

Abstract

The present invention relates to an apparatus (100) for inspecting a stream of matter (10) comprising: a first and a second light source (101;102) for emitting a first and a second light beam (111;112); a first and a second detector (131;132); a first scanning element (151) adapted to redirect the detection area (137) of the second detector from side to side across said stream, and a beam splitting element (140) arranged to receive said first and second light beams (111), after they have been reflected against said matter, wherein said beam splitting element (140) is adapted to guide said reflected first light beam (111) towards said first detector (131) and to guide said reflected second light beam (112) towards said second detector (132).

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/85 - Investigating moving fluids or granular solids
• B07C 5/342 - Sorting according to other particular properties according to optical properties, e.g. colour

Abstract

An apparatus for detecting matter, the apparatus including: a first light source adapted to emit a first light beam; a second light source adapted to emit a second light beam, wherein the apparatus is arranged such that the first and second light beams converge towards a scanning element; the scanning element adapted to redirect the converging first and second light beams towards the matter to be detected; and a detector adapted to receive light reflected by the matter via the scanning element. Also, a system and method of detecting matter.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/55 - Specular reflectivity
• G01N 21/84 - Systems specially adapted for particular applications
• G02B 26/10 - Scanning systems

Goods & Services

Sorting machines and sorting machine tools; sorting machines and conveyor belts;  sorting machines with an optoelectronic sorting function; conveyor belts with electromechanical sorting apparatus. Sorting installations and apparatus, namely optical equipment and electromechanical equipment for sorting installations and sorting apparatus,  computer software and computer hardware relating only to sorting installations and apparatus. Sorting of recycled goods and raw materials, namely selection of bulk goods, namely sorting of bulk goods into one or more material streams.

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for analyzing objects (3) depending on their electromagnetic properties, such as for analyzing and sorting them into non-metallic and metallic objects. The method comprising the steps of conveying (813) the objects (3) to be analyzed on a conveyer belt (1); scanning (S1 4) the electromagnetic properties of the objects (3) and the conveyer belt (1) by an electromagnetic sensor (9), wherein the electromagnetic properties of the conveyer belt (1) are dependent on metallic contaminants (19) which are stuck in the conveyer belt (1); generating belt properties data representing the electromagnetic properties of the conveyer belt (1), and analyzing the objects (3) according to the scanned electromagnetic properties and the belt properties data. This has the benefits that the electromagnetic properties of the conveyer belt (1), namely the influence of metallic contaminants (19) which are stuck in the conveyer belt (1), are considered when distinguishing between metallic and non-metallic objects which have to be soiled. This way, the objects (3) which got stuck in the conveyer belt (1) over time, may influence a sorting less, which may improve sorting results. Further, the invention relates to an apparatus for executing such a method.

IPC Classes  ?

• B07C 5/344 - Sorting according to other particular properties according to electric or electromagnetic properties

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for analyzing objects (3) depending on their electromagnetic properties, such as for analyzing and sorting them into non-metallic and metallic objects. The method comprising the steps of conveying (813) the objects (3) to be analyzed on a conveyer belt (1); scanning (S1 4) the electromagnetic properties of the objects (3) and the conveyer belt (1) by an electromagnetic sensor (9), wherein the electromagnetic properties of the conveyer belt (1) are dependent on metallic contaminants (19) which are stuck in the conveyer belt (1); generating belt properties data representing the electromagnetic properties of the conveyer belt (1), and analyzing the objects (3) according to the scanned electromagnetic properties and the belt properties data. This has the benefits that the electromagnetic properties of the conveyer belt (1), namely the influence of metallic contaminants (19) which are stuck in the conveyer belt (1), are considered when distinguishing between metallic and non-metallic objects which have to be soiled. This way, the objects (3) which got stuck in the conveyer belt (1) over time, may influence a sorting less, which may improve sorting results. Further, the invention relates to an apparatus for executing such a method.

IPC Classes  ?

• B07C 5/344 - Sorting according to other particular properties according to electric or electromagnetic properties

Abstract

b) having passed the stop element towards the matter, wherein at least some of the redirected radiation is scattered within the matter and passes out of the matter as scattered radiation (42); and a detection device (34) adapted to receive or detect the scattered radiation via the scanning device, wherein the detection device's field of view (36) coincides with the projected dark area (24). The present invention also relates to a corresponding method.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/47 - Scattering, i.e. diffuse reflection
• G01N 21/27 - ColourSpectral properties, i.e. comparison of effect of material on the light at two or more different wavelengths or wavelength bands using photo-electric detection
• G01N 21/49 - Scattering, i.e. diffuse reflection within a body or fluid
• G02B 26/12 - Scanning systems using multifaceted mirrors
• G01N 21/85 - Investigating moving fluids or granular solids

Abstract

The present invention relates to an apparatus (10) for detecting matter, the apparatus comprising: a first light source (14a) adapted to emit a first light beam (16a); a second light source (14b) adapted to emit a second light beam (16b), wherein the apparatus is arranged such that the first and second light beams converge towards a scanning element (20), e.g. a rotating polygon mirror; the scanning element adapted to redirect the converging first and second light beams towards the matter to be detected; and a detector (26) adapted to receive light (38) reflected by the matter via the scanning element.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/84 - Systems specially adapted for particular applications

Goods & Services

Machines, namely, sensor-based sorting machines for sorting of metal ores, uranium, coal, gemstones and slag; machine tools, namely, tools for use in the field of mining mineral and metal ores, uranium, coal, gemstones and slag; sorting machines for chemical processing; conveyor belts; sorting machines with an optoelectric sorting function for sorting mineral and metal ores, uranium, coal, gemstones and slag; conveyor belts with electromechanical sorting apparatus Sorting installations and apparatus, namely, equipment for sensor based recognition and pneumatic extraction of metal ores, uranium, coal, gemstones and slag and computer software and hardware therefor; optical equipment and electromechanical equipment for sorting installations and sorting apparatus, namely, dry bulk separation equipment in the nature of sensor based scanners and pneumatic extractors and computer software and hardware therefor

Goods & Services

Machines and machine tools; sorting machines and conveyor belts; sorting machines with an optoelectronic sorting function; conveyor belts with electromechanical sorting apparatus; optical sorting installations and apparatus; electromechanical equipment for optical sorting installations and sorting apparatus; vibratory drivers for conveyors and shakers; food processing machines, namely conveyors; vibratory conveyors and conveyor belts; sorting machines, namely optical sorting machines for sorting food; food processing machines, namely conveyors; sorters for handling and processing food products; peeling machines. Optical equipment for optical sorting installations and sorting apparatus, as far as included in class 9; data processing installations and electronic controllers for sorting installations; computer software and computer hardware (included in class 9); apparatus for the transmission of image information Apparatus and instruments for checking and measuring Inspection and sorting machines, namely, optical inspection machines for inspecting food, optical scanners for monitoring the color of bulk articles moving past a monitoring station; scanners in the nature of high resolution cameras for monitoring product quality; optical inspection and sorting apparatus for imaging across conveyors, namely, optical scanners; optical defect identification machinery for food. Architectural services and engineering services; creation of sorting algorithms within the framework of computer programs and fixed-circuit hardware; consultancy and design for the use of computer software; maintenance of computer software, remote monitoring of sorting installations; industrial analysis services.

Goods & Services

Computer hardware (included in class 9); apparatus for the transmission of image information. Architectural services; industrial analysis services.

Abstract

The invention concerns a method for discerning and sorting suitable products in a product flow having a certain concentration of a component versus anomalous products having this component in an anomalous concentration, whereby a beam of light strikes these products, and the absorption of this beam of light by said component in the products is detected by measuring the intensity of the light reflected by the products at least at a wavelength or in at least a wavelength band which is situated between 900 nm and 2500 nm in order to generate a detection signal on the basis of said absorption, whereby a product will be identified as an anomalous product if said detection signal exceeds a threshold value.

IPC Classes  ?

• B07C 5/00 - Sorting according to a characteristic or feature of the articles or material being sorted, e.g. by control effected by devices which detect or measure such characteristic or featureSorting by manually actuated devices, e.g. switches
• B07C 5/342 - Sorting according to other particular properties according to optical properties, e.g. colour

Abstract

The present invention relates to an apparatus (10) for inspecting matter (12), the apparatus comprising: an emitting device (14) adapted to emit radiation; a stop element (20) adapted to block some (16a) of the radiation emitted by the emitting device; a scanning device (26) adapted to project a dark area (24) caused by the stop element on the matter, and to redirect radiation (16b) having passed the stop element towards the matter, wherein at least some of the redirected radiation is scattered within the matter and passes out of the matter as scattered radiation (42); and a detection device (34) adapted to receive or detect the scattered radiation via the scanning device, wherein the detection device's field of view (36) coincides with the projected dark area (24). The present invention also relates to a corresponding method.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/49 - Scattering, i.e. diffuse reflection within a body or fluid
• G01N 21/27 - ColourSpectral properties, i.e. comparison of effect of material on the light at two or more different wavelengths or wavelength bands using photo-electric detection
• G02B 26/12 - Scanning systems using multifaceted mirrors
• G01N 21/47 - Scattering, i.e. diffuse reflection

Abstract

The present invention relates to an apparatus (10) for inspecting matter (12), the apparatus comprising: an emitting device (14) adapted to emit radiation; a stop element (20) adapted to block some (16a) of the radiation emitted by the emitting device; a scanning device (26) adapted to project a dark area (24) caused by the stop element on the matter, and to redirect radiation (16b) having passed the stop element towards the matter, wherein at least some of the redirected radiation is scattered within the matter and passes out of the matter as scattered radiation (42); and a detection device (34) adapted to receive or detect the scattered radiation via the scanning device, wherein the detection device's field of view (36) coincides with the projected dark area (24). The present invention also relates to a corresponding method.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/27 - ColourSpectral properties, i.e. comparison of effect of material on the light at two or more different wavelengths or wavelength bands using photo-electric detection
• G01N 21/47 - Scattering, i.e. diffuse reflection
• G01N 21/49 - Scattering, i.e. diffuse reflection within a body or fluid
• G02B 26/12 - Scanning systems using multifaceted mirrors

Goods & Services

Machines and machine tools; sorting machines and conveyor belts; sorting machines with an optoelectronic sorting function; conveyor belts with electromechanical sorting apparatus; optical sorting installations and apparatus; electromechanical equipment for optical sorting installations and sorting apparatus. Optical equipment for optical sorting installations and sorting apparatus, as far as included in class 9, data processing installations and electronic controllers for sorting installations; computer software and computer hardware (included in class 9); apparatus for the transmission of image information. Sorting of recycled goods and raw materials, namely selection of bulk goods, namely sorting of bulk goods into one or more material streams. Architectural services and engineering services; creation of sorting algorithms within the framework of computer programs and fixed-circuit hardware; consultancy and design for the use of computer software; maintenance of computer software, remote monitoring of sorting installations; industrial analysis services.

Abstract

The invention concerns a method and a sorting apparatus for sorting potato products that are moved in a product flow through a detection zone, whereby irregular products are detected in the product flow and are separated from the product flow, characterized in that a light beam having a wavelength of in between 350 and 450 nm is directed towards said products in said detection zone and wherein the intensity of the light that is irradiated by the products is detected in a detection band from 460 nm to 600 nm, wherein a product is qualified as an irregular product and is separated from the product flow when said intensity is below a predetermined value. Further, the invention also concerns a method and a device for detecting the presence of solanine in potato products by means of fluorescence.

IPC Classes  ?

• B07C 5/36 - Sorting apparatus characterised by the means used for distribution
• B07C 5/342 - Sorting according to other particular properties according to optical properties, e.g. colour
• G01N 33/02 - Food

Abstract

The invention concerns a method for discerning and sorting suitable products in a product flow having a certain concentration of a component versus anomalous products having this component in an anomalous concentration, whereby a beam of light strikes these products, and the absorption of this beam of light by said component in the products is detected by measuring the intensity of the light reflected by the products at least at a wavelength or in at least a wavelength band which is situated between 900 nm and 2500 run in order to generate a detection signal on the basis of said absorption, whereby a product will be identified as an anomalous product if said detection signal exceeds a threshold value.

IPC Classes  ?

• B07C 5/342 - Sorting according to other particular properties according to optical properties, e.g. colour

Abstract

The invention concerns a method and a sorting apparatus for sorting potato products that are moved in a product flow through a detection zone, whereby irregular products are detected in the product flow and are separated from the product flow, characterised in that a light beam having a wavelength of in between 350 and 450 nm is directed towards said products in said detection zone and wherein the intensity of the light that is irradiated by the products is detected in a detection band from 460 nm to 600 nm, wherein a product is qualified as an irregular product and is separated from the product flow when said intensity is below a predetermined value. Further, the invention also concerns a method and a device for detecting the presence of solanine in potato products by means of fluorescence.

IPC Classes  ?

• B07C 5/342 - Sorting according to other particular properties according to optical properties, e.g. colour

Goods & Services

Machines and machine tools; sorting machines and conveyor belts; sorting machines with an optoelectronic sorting function; conveyor belts with electromechanical sorting apparatus; sorting installations and equipment. Electromechanical equipment for sorting installations and sorting apparatus, data processing installations and electronic controllers for sorting installations; computer software and computer hardware (included in class 9); apparatus for the transmission of image information. Sorting of recycled goods and raw materials, namely selection of bulk goods, namely sorting of bulk goods into one or more material streams. architecture services (mechanical engineering and construction); creation of sorting algorithms within the framework of computer programs and fixed-circuit hardware; consultancy and design for the use of computer software; computer software maintenance, remote monitoring of sorting installations; industrial analysis services.

Goods & Services

Machines and machine tools; sorting machines and conveyor belts; sorting machines with an optoelectronic sorting function; conveyor belts with electromechanical sorting apparatus; sorting installations and equipment. optical equipment and electromechanical equipment for sorting installations and sorting apparatus, data processing installations and electronic controllers for sorting installations; computer software and computer hardware (included in class 9); apparatus for the transmission of image information. Sorting of recycled goods and raw materials, namely selection of bulk goods, namely sorting of bulk goods into one or more material streams; sorting of recycling goods and raw materials; recycling of waste, rubbish and scrap. Architectural services of a plant construction firm; creation of sorting algorithms within the framework of computer programs and fixed-circuit hardware; consultancy and design for the use of computer software; computer software maintenance, remote monitoring of sorting installations; industrial analysis services.

Goods & Services

Machines and machine tools; sorting machines and conveyor belts; sorting machines with an optoelectronic sorting function; conveyor belts with electromechanical sorting apparatus. Sorting installations and apparatus, optical equipment and electromechanical equipment for sorting installations and sorting apparatus, data processing installations and electronic controllers for sorting installations; computer software and computer hardware (included in class 9); apparatus for the transmission of image information. Sorting of recycled goods and raw materials, recycling of waste, rubbish and scrap. Architecture services (mechanical engineering and construction); creation of sorting algorithms within the framework of computer programs and fixed-circuit hardware; consultancy and design for the use of computer software; computer software maintenance, remote monitoring of sorting installations; industrial analysis services.

Goods & Services

Weighing installations for various bulk goods; laser for sorting purposes; weighing apparatus for industrial processing of foodstuffs; laser scanners for sorting purposes; computer programs for controlling machines for industrial processing of foodstuffs; cameras (including CCD cameras) used in sorting goods; roentgen apparatus for sorting of goods. Sorting of bulk goods, such as foodstuffs, in particular sorting of goods and raw materials (transformation). Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto, concerning the development of apparatus for sorting of goods; design and development of computers, electronics and software for application in sorting apparatus.

Abstract

The invention relates to a sorting device and a method for sorting products (1) that are moved in a flow of products (2) through an inspection zone (3), wherein a light beam (6) is moved over the flow of products such that substantially all products (1) are hit by the light beam (6) in said inspection zone (3), whereby the light of this light beam (6) is, on the one hand, di-rectly reflected as of the point of impact of the light beam on the products, and is, on the other hand, reflected in a scattered manner as of a zone round the point of impact following the diffusion of the light beam's light in the products, whereby the directly re-tlected light as well as the light which is reflected in a scattered manner is at least partly directed to a sensor element (19) of a de-tector (15), whereby this sensor element (19) has at least two detection areas, wherein for each detection area a detection signal is generated corresponding to the intensity of the reflected light (14) that impinges upon this detection area.

IPC Classes  ?

• B07C 5/342 - Sorting according to other particular properties according to optical properties, e.g. colour

Goods & Services

Sorting machines for various bulk goods; sorting machines using laser beams; sorting machines for processing foodstuffs. Sorting apparatus using laser beams for the sorting of money; laser scanners for sorting purposes; computer programs for controlling machines for the industrial processing of foodstuffs; cameras (including CCD cameras) used in sorting goods; X-ray apparatus for sorting goods; lenses, diaphragms, mirrors (optics), optical sensors and glass fibres used in sorting apparatus; lasers, not for medical use, laser diodes, solid state lasers. Sorting of bulk goods, including foodstuffs (dressing). Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto relating to the development of apparatus for sorting goods; design and development of computers, electronics and software for use in sorting apparatus.

Goods & Services

Sorting machines for various bulk goods; sorting machines using laser beams; sorting machines for processing foodstuffs. Sorting apparatus using laser beams for the sorting of money; laser scanners for sorting purposes; computer programs for controlling machines for the industrial processing of foodstuffs; cameras (including CCD cameras) used in sorting goods; X-ray apparatus for sorting goods; lenses, diaphragms, mirrors (optics), optical sensors and glass fibres used in sorting apparatus; lasers, not for medical use, laser diodes, solid state lasers. Sorting of bulk goods, including foodstuffs (dressing). Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto relating to the development of apparatus for sorting goods; design and development of computers, electronics and software for use in sorting apparatus.

Goods & Services

Sorting machines for various bulk goods; sorting machines using laser beams; sorting machines for processing foodstuffs. Sorting apparatus using laser beams for the sorting of money; laser scanners for sorting purposes; computer programs for controlling machines for the industrial processing of foodstuffs; cameras (including CCD cameras) used in sorting goods; X-ray apparatus for sorting goods; lenses, diaphragms, mirrors (optics), optical sensors and glass fibres used in sorting apparatus; lasers, not for medical use, laser diodes, solid state lasers. Sorting of bulk goods, including foodstuffs (dressing). Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto relating to the development of apparatus for sorting goods; design and development of computers, electronics and software for use in sorting apparatus.

Goods & Services

Sorting apparatus (machines) for various bulk goods, including foodstuffs, waste and recyclable material; laser sorting apparatus (machines); sorting apparatus (machines) for processing foodstuffs; industrial sorting machines and parts therefor, conveyor belts, drop down plates, disk plates, shaking plates; machines for driving and guiding product streams; machines for removing products from product streams. Laser scanners for sorting purposes; computer programs for controlling machines for the industrial processing of foodstuffs; cameras (including CCD cameras) used in sorting goods; X-ray apparatus for sorting goods; electric apparatus with ultraviolet lamps for attracting and killing insects and/or for rendering microorganisms harmless; lenses, diaphragms, mirrors, optical sensors and glass fibres used in sorting apparatus; lasers, laser diodes, solid state lasers. Sorting of bulk goods, including foodstuffs; sorting bulk goods in one or several product streams; sorting waste and recyclable material; treatment of materials. Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto relating to the development of apparatus for sorting goods; design and development of computers, electronics and software for use in sorting apparatus.

Goods & Services

Sorting machines for various bulk goods; sorting machines using laser beams for sorting of bulk goods, namely, foodstuffs, waste and recyclable material; sorting machines for processing foodstuffs [ Sorting of bulk goods, namely, foodstuffs, waste and recyclable material ]

Goods & Services

Sorting machines for various bulk goods; sorting machines using x-rays for sorting of bulk goods, namely, foodstuffs, waste and recyclable material; sorting machines for processing foodstuffs [ Computer programs for the control of machines for the industrial processing of foodstuffs; ] industrial X-ray apparatus for the sorting of goods, namely, containers and bulk goods, namely, foodstuffs, waste and recyclable material, the foregoing not for medical purposes [; lenses, lens diaphragms, optical mirrors, optical sensors and glass optical fibres, the aforementioned goods used in sorting apparatus ] [ Sorting of waste and recyclable material, namely, separating waste and recyclable materials from bulk goods and bulk foodstuffs for the purpose of waste treatment and recycling ] [ Scientific and technological services relating to the development of devices for sorting goods, namely, engineering, scientific research and design and testing of new products for others, industrial design; design and development of computer hardware, electronics in the nature of semiconductor chips, integrated-circuit chips, processor chips, and computer software for use in sorting apparatus ]

Goods & Services

(1) Machines, namely, sensor based sorting machines for sorting precious metals, metallic ores, coal, uranium, slag, diamonds, gemstones, and minerals; sorting machines with an optoelectronic sorting function for use in sorting precious metals, metallic ores, uranium, slag, diamonds, gemstones and minerals conveyor belts with electromechanical sorting apparatus optical equipment and electromechanical equipment for sorting installations and sorting apparatus, namely, dry bulk separation equipment; data processors and electronic speed controllers for sorting installations; computer software for sensordate processing and material classification, computer hardware; apparatus for the transmission of image information, namely, video transmitters (1) Sorting of recycled goods and raw materials, namely selection of bulk goods, namely sorting of bulk goods into one or more material streams; installation construction, namely, sorting plant engineering; computer software and design for others, namely, creation of sorting algorithms within the framework of computer programs and fixed-circuit hardware; consultancy and design for the use of computer software; computer software maintenance, remote monitoring of sorting installations, namely, remote analyzing and control, remote maintenance; industrial analysis services, namely, performance monitoring

Goods & Services

Machines and machine tools; sorting machines and conveyor belts; bulk goods; sorting machines with an optoelectronic sorting function; conveyor belts with electromechanical sorting apparatus. Sorting installations and apparatus, namely optical equipment and electromechanical equipment for sorting installations and sorting apparatus, data processing installations and electronic controllers for sorting installations; computer software and computer hardware (included in class 9); apparatus for the transmission of image information. Sorting of recycled goods and raw materials, namely selection of bulk goods, namely sorting of bulk goods into one or more material streams. Architectural services of a plant construction firm; creation of sorting algorithms within the framework of computer programs and fixed-circuit hardware; consultancy and design for the use of computer software; computer software maintenance, remote monitoring of sorting installations; industrial analysis services.

Goods & Services

Sorting apparatus for various bulk goods; laser sorting apparatus; sorting apparatus for processing foodstuffs. Laser sorting apparatus; laser scanners for sorting purposes; computer programs for controlling machines for the industrial processing of foodstuffs; cameras (including CCD cameras) used in sorting goods; X-ray apparatus for sorting goods; lenses, diaphragms, mirrors, optical sensors and glass fibres used in sorting apparatus; lasers, laser diodes, solid state lasers. Sorting of bulk goods, including foodstuffs; treatment of materials. Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto relating to the development of apparatus for sorting goods; design and development of computers, electronics and software for use in sorting apparatus.

Goods & Services

Sorting apparatus for various bulk goods; laser sorting apparatus; sorting apparatus for processing foodstuffs. Laser sorting apparatus; laser scanners for sorting purposes; computer programs for controlling machines for the industrial processing of foodstuffs; cameras (including CCD cameras) used in sorting goods; X-ray apparatus for sorting goods; lenses, diaphragms, mirrors, optical sensors and glass fibres used in sorting apparatus; lasers, laser diodes, solid state lasers. Sorting of bulk goods, including foodstuffs; treatment of materials. Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto relating to the development of apparatus for sorting goods; design and development of computers, electronics and software for use in sorting apparatus.

Goods & Services

Sorting apparatus for various bulk goods; laser sorting apparatus; sorting apparatus for processing foodstuffs. Laser sorting apparatus; laser scanners for sorting purposes; computer programs for controlling machines for the industrial processing of foodstuffs; cameras (including CCD cameras) used in sorting goods; X-ray apparatus for sorting goods; lenses, diaphragms, mirrors, optical sensors and glass fibres used in sorting apparatus; lasers, laser diodes, solid state lasers; all aforementioned goods only for sorting purposes. Sorting of bulk goods, including foodstuffs; treatment of materials. Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto relating to the development of apparatus for sorting goods; design and development of computers, electronics and software for use in sorting apparatus.

Goods & Services

Sorting apparatus for various bulk goods; laser sorting apparatus; sorting apparatus for processing foodstuffs. Laser sorting apparatus; laser scanners for sorting purposes; computer programs for controlling machines for the industrial processing of foodstuffs; cameras (including CCD cameras) used in sorting goods; X-ray apparatus for sorting goods; lenses, diaphragms, mirrors, optical sensors and glass fibres used in sorting apparatus; lasers, laser diodes, solid state lasers. Sorting of bulk goods, including foodstuffs; determining the shape and dimensions or size of goods; treatment of materials. Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto relating to the development of apparatus for sorting goods; design and development of computers, electronics and software for use in sorting apparatus.

Goods & Services

Sorting apparatus for various bulk goods; laser sorting apparatus; sorting apparatus for processing foodstuffs. Laser sorting apparatus; laser scanners for sorting purposes; computer programs for controlling machines for the industrial processing of foodstuffs; cameras (including CCD cameras) used in sorting goods; X-ray apparatus for sorting goods; lenses, diaphragms, mirrors, optical sensors and glass fibres used in sorting apparatus; lasers, laser diodes, solid state lasers. Sorting of bulk goods, including foodstuffs; treatment of materials. Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto relating to the development of apparatus for sorting goods; design and development of computers, electronics and software for use in sorting apparatus.

Goods & Services

Machines and machine tools; sorting machines and conveyor belts; bulk goods; sorting machines with an optoelectronic sorting function; conveyor belts with electromechanical sorting apparatus. Sorting installations and apparatus, optical equipment and electromechanical equipment for sorting installations and sorting apparatus, data processing installations and electronic controllers for sorting installations; computer software and computer hardware (included in class 9); apparatus for the transmission of image information. sorting of recycled goods and raw materials, namely selection of bulk goods, namely sorting of bulk goods into one or more material streams. installation construction; creation of sorting algorithms within the framework of computer programs and fixed-circuit hardware; consultancy and design for the use of computer software; computer software maintenance, remote monitoring of sorting installations; industrial analysis services.

Goods & Services

Machines and machine tools, radiographic x-ray fluoroscopic apparatus; sorting machines and conveyor belts with opto-electronic sorting functions, electromagnetic sorting machines. Optical and electromagnetic sorting installations and sorting apparatus. Installation construction, namely construction drafting, creating sorting algorithms within the framework of computer programs and fixed-circuit hardware.

Goods & Services

Machines and machine tools, sorting machines and band conveyors with optoelectronic sorting function, electromagnetic sorting machines. Optical and electromagnetic separation systems and devices. Services of a designing engineer for industrial installations; programming of sorting algorithms in connection with data processing programs and wired circuits.

Goods & Services

Machines and machine tools, sorting machines and band conveyors with optoelectronic sorting functions, elelctromagnetic sorting machines. Optical and electromagnetic separation systems and devices. Services of designing engineer for industrial installations; programming of sorting algorithms in connection with wired circuits.

Goods & Services

Machines and machine tools; sorting machines and brandconveyors with optoelectronic separating function; electromagnetic sorting machines. Optical and electromagnetic separations systems and devices; data processors; computer software and computer hardware (included in class 9), storage and transmission devices; data carriers provided with machine readable programs of all sorts. Handbooks and textbooks for computer software and hardware. Services of a designing engineer for industrial installations; programming of sorting algorithmens in connection with data processing programs and wired circuits; consultancy and conceptual work for the use of computer software; maintenance of computer software.