Vision analysis system for a process vessel

US8189042B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Pollack Laboratories, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Michael J. Pollack · Lansdale, US
• Branson J. Darnell · Harleysville, US
• Steven J. Mandrachia · Eagleville, US
• Gary Reichl · Coopersburg, US
• Richard DiDomizio · Scotia, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 12, 2007
• Grant date: May 29, 2012
• Expiry date: Jan 26, 2031

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G01N21/8507
• WIPO field: Measurement
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A remote vision analysis system for a vessel containing a process liquid having gas bubbles or particles floating therein. A probe extends into the vessel and enables in-situ observation of the process liquid, gas bubbles or particles, and/or surfaces within the vessel. The probe has a proximal end that includes a camera for recording still or motion images of the process liquid, gas bubbles or particles, and/or surfaces within the vessel. An elongate distal end of the probe extends within an interior of the vessel and is housed within a hermetically sealed protective shroud having a lens, or window, through which images are recorded by the camera. The probe is modular and includes interchangeable parts.