Method and apparatus for detecting defects in a moving web

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5949550
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08915982

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A method and apparatus for detecting patches or areas of relatively high gloss on a moving web, and thereby associated wrinkles or other defects, and signalling the presence thereof comprises an analog and/or digital optical reflectivity sensor for sensing gloss on the surface of the moving web, a web marking device adjacent the edge of the moving web for marking the edge of the web with a dye, and a microcomputer for receiving the output signal from the sensor(s) and for controlling the operation of the marking device. The apparatus may also include a warning device such as a light or horn. The apparatus and method have particular applicability in association with paper web re-reeling equipment.

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  • STORA ENSO NORTH AMERICA CORP.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Arndt, William A Wisconsin Rapids, WI 3 32
Cibuzar, Robert C Minneapolis, MN 1 19
Freeh, Randall A Wisc. Rapids, WI 1 19

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