Paul I O'Brien

US Patent:

7009703, Mar 7, 2006

Filed:

Mar 27, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/400723

Inventors:

Thomas M. Canty - Williamsville NY, US
Paul J. O'Brien - East Aurora NY, US
Christian P. Marks - Cheektowaga NY, US
Richard E. Owen - Youngstown NY, US

Assignee:

J.M.Canty Inc. - Buffalo NY

International Classification:

G01N 15/02

US Classification:

356335, 3562371

Abstract:

A particle inspection device includes a feeder configured to drop a particle through an image area, a reflector configured to provide a reflected view of the particle in the image area, and an image capturing device configured to capture an image of the particle in the image area such that the image includes at least a direct view of the particle and the reflected view of the particle. In addition, a method for inspecting a particle includes dropping the particle through an image area, providing a reflected view of the particle in the image area using a reflector, and capturing an image of the particle in the image area using an image capturing device so that the image includes a direct view of the particle and the reflected view of the particle.

US Patent:

7193702, Mar 20, 2007

Filed:

Jul 21, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/895874

Inventors:

Thomas M. Canty - Williamsville NY, US
Paul J. O'Brien - East Aurora NY, US

Assignee:

J.M. Canty Inc. - Buffalo NY

International Classification:

G01N 21/01
G01N 1/10
G01N 21/00

US Classification:

356244, 356246, 356440

Abstract:

A fluid inspection device for inspecting a fluid in a vessel includes an elongate insertion well having a rear end disposed at the wall of the vessel and a front end disposed in the interior of the vessel. An inside of the insertion well is sealed off from the fluid in the vessel and an outside of the insertion well is in contact with the fluid in the vessel. A camera unit is disposed in the inside of the insertion well, and a lens in operative communication with the camera unit is disposed at the front end of the insertion well so that a front end of the lens is in contact with the fluid and a rear end of the lens is inside the insertion well. In addition, a light guide having a light emitting end is configured to guide light from the inside of the insertion well to the light emitting end. The light emitting end is disposed forward of the front end of the lens and directs the light at an angle toward the front end of the lens, and a gap between the front end of the lens and the light emitting end is capable of receiving the fluid.

US Patent:

7446869, Nov 4, 2008

Filed:

Dec 21, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/315779

Inventors:

Thomas M. Canty - Williamsville NY, US
Paul J. O'Brien - East Aurora NY, US
Christian P. Marks - Cheektowaga NY, US
Richard E. Owen - Youngstown NY, US

Assignee:

J.M. Canty Inc. - Buffalo NY

International Classification:

G01N 15/02

US Classification:

356335, 356445

Abstract:

A particle inspection device includes a feeder configured to drop a particle through an image area. The feeder includes a tray surface having a flat portion and an edge portion disposed above the image area. The inspection device also includes a vibration device configured to vibrate the feeder induce movement of the particle from the flat portion to the edge portion and an image capturing device configured to capture an image of the particle in the image area. The edge portion may be a downwardly curved edge section and configured to maintain the orientation and reduce tumbling motion as the particle slides off the tray and falls through the image area. Alternately or additionally, a landing element is provided having a landing surface disposed in the image area and angled with respect to the flat portion of the tray surface and configured to receive the particle. The image capturing device is configured to capture an image of the particle on the landing surface.

US Patent:

7518716, Apr 14, 2009

Filed:

Dec 18, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/740244

Inventors:

Thomas M. Canty - Williamsville NY, US
Paul J. O'Brien - East Aurora NY, US
Christian P. Marks - Cheektowaga NY, US
Richard E. Owen - Youngstown NY, US

Assignee:

J.M. Canty Inc. - Buffalo NY

International Classification:

G01N 21/00
G06K 9/00
B07C 5/342

US Classification:

3562371, 382141, 382110, 209576, 209580

Abstract:

An inspection device for inspecting a granular product includes a feed tray having a receiving region for receiving the granular product and an imaging region and a vibration device configured to impart vibrations to the feed tray for moving granules of the granular product from the receiving region to the imaging region. The inspection device also includes an image capturing device configured to capture an image of a sample of the granular product in an image area of the imaging region. In addition, a method for inspecting a granular product includes disposing the granular product on a receiving region of a feed tray, vibrating the feed tray so as to induce a movement of the granular product from the receiving region of the feed tray to an imaging region of the feed tray, and capturing an image of a sample of the granular product in an image area of the imaging region.

US Patent:

8297302, Oct 30, 2012

Filed:

Mar 30, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/749795

Inventors:

Paul J. O'Brien - East Aurora NY, US
Thomas M. Canty - Williamsville NY, US

Assignee:

J. M. Canty, Inc. - Buffalo NY

International Classification:

F16K 51/00
G02B 23/00
G02B 23/26
G01N 1/10

US Classification:

137240, 385138, 356246, 362562

Abstract:

A flow cell device for observing a fluid includes a housing defining an inlet and an outlet, a first viewing member, and a second viewing member. The first viewing member, which is disposed in and coupled to the housing, includes a first window and a spray ring. The spray ring includes cleaning ports in fluid communication with a cleaning fluid inlet port. The second viewing member includes a second window and is disposed in and coupled to the housing opposite the first viewing member such that an aperture that is in fluid communication with the inlet and the outlet is defined between the first window and the second window. The spray ring does not extend past a surface of the first window facing the aperture and each of the cleaning ports is oriented such that a fluid provided under pressure to the cleaning ports is ejected toward the second window.

US Patent:

20040066509, Apr 8, 2004

Filed:

Oct 4, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/264858

Inventors:

Thomas Canty - Williamsville NY, US
Mike Rizzo - Blasdell NY, US
Paul O'Brien - East Aurora NY, US

Assignee:

J.M. Canty Inc. - Buffalo NY

International Classification:

G01N001/10

US Classification:

356/246000

Abstract:

A flow cell device for observing a fluid including a housing defining an inlet and an outlet and a viewing assembly coupled to the housing. The viewing assembly includes a first viewing member disposed adjacent to an aperture in fluid communication with the inlet and the outlet. The first viewing member is configured to enable a viewing of the fluid in the aperture and is adjustable with respect to the housing so that a thickness of the aperture is variable. In addition, a method for observing a fluid in a flow cell includes passing the fluid through an adjustable aperture that is defined on a first side by a first viewing member that is moveable so that a thickness of the aperture is adjustable. The method also includes viewing the fluid through the first viewing member as the fluid passes through the aperture.

US Patent:

20070101554, May 10, 2007

Filed:

Nov 8, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/269406

Inventors:

Paul O'Brien - Portsmouth VA, US

International Classification:

F16G 11/00

US Classification:

02412900R

Abstract:

The instant fastener presents a novel way to secure fabric and other materials. The fastener comprises a fastener base having holes through which a lace or cord is intertwined for holding ends of a scarf, skullcap, bandana or other headgear together. Creating knots is common practice, but in certain applications it has disadvantages. Knots are difficult to adjust, maintain and disassemble, especially when one is doing so on a knot tied behind their head. The instant fastener eliminates these problems because of its simplicity and design. Additionally the fastener alleviates the discomfort associated with knots as well. Finally, the fastener improves on the prior art because it presents the user with an opportunity to individualize their securing device by embellishing it with beads or other accessories. Therefore, the present invention solves problems created by the prior art, and offers new improvements on the prior art.

US Patent:

51411253, Aug 25, 1992

Filed:

Aug 12, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/743899

Inventors:

Thomas M. Canty - Williamsville NY
Paul J. O'Brien - Hamburg NY

Assignee:

J. M. Canty Associates, Inc. - Tonawanda NY

International Classification:

B65D 4318

US Classification:

220336

Abstract:

In using various vessels such as reaction vessels there must be provisions for adding materials to the vessels and for observing the vessel contents. The structure of this invention provides a vessel closure device that provides both of these conveniences. This closure device has an annular seal ring containing spring plungers each located outside areas of exposure to the contamination of the vessel. The seal ring also has two O-ring seals to ensure against leakage. There is also provided a sliding door with a viewing window that is aligned with all openings in the other closure device components in order to provide a clear viewing and addition path to the interior of the vessel.