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Steven P Floeder

from Saint Paul, MN
Age ~58
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Steve P Floeder
Phone and address:
5265 Oxford St, Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 484-2211
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Bernard Augustine Floeder, 30
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Keely C Floegel, 51Verlin L Floen, 90Christopher Floener, 48David H Floer, 43Richard M Floer, 86Bobbie A Floerchinger, 60Linda C Floerke, 63Ralf Floerke, 61Charles V Floeser, 63Patricia C Floeser, 66

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  • 5265 Oxford St, Shoreview, MN 55126 (651) 484-2211 (651) 633-9322
  • 1798 Venus Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55112 (651) 633-9322
  • Roseville, MN
  • 5265 Oxford St N, Saint Paul, MN 55126

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Senior Specialist Research Engineer At 3M

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Location:
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
Industry:
Research
Experience:
3M Public Company; 10,001+ employees; MMM; Research industry: Senior Specialist Research Engineer,  (-) 

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Web Inspection Method And Device

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US Patent:
6950547, Sep 27, 2005
Filed:
Feb 12, 2001
Appl. No.:
09/781372
Inventors:
Steven P. Floeder - Shoreview MN, US
James A. Masterman - Lake Elmo MN, US
Matthew P. Peick - Eagan MN, US
Carl J. Skeps - Lakeville MN, US
Steven R. Wageman - St. Paul MN, US
Wenyuan Xu - Oakdale MN, US
Xi Yu - Woodbury MN, US
Assignee:
3M Innovative Properties Company - St. Paul MN
International Classification:
G06K009/00
US Classification:
382143, 382141, 382144, 382145
Abstract:
An imaging device for sequentially imaging a portion of a continuously moving web to provide a digital data stream which is then analyzed by a single computer without the used of dedicated signal processing hardware. Techniques for operating on the data stream from an imaging device are disclosed, particularly including operations based on blob information stored in terms of starting position and segment run lengths in a crossweb direction. These allow definitions of blobs to be accumulated in a line-by-line fashion, and allow classes of defects commonly found in continuous web manufacturing to be identified with far less computing power than was previously required. In particular, in the challenging application of inspecting flexible circuits, data rates in excess of 10 mega-pixels/second are achieved and successfully processed.

Imaging Method And Apparatus

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US Patent:
7023542, Apr 4, 2006
Filed:
Apr 3, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/115533
Inventors:
Steven P. Floeder - Shoreview MN, US
James A. Masterman - Lake Elmo MN, US
Assignee:
3M Innovative Properties Company - St. Paul MN
International Classification:
G01N 21/00
US Classification:
3562391, 3562371, 356397
Abstract:
The present invention relates to imaging apparatus and method for detecting optical properties of transparent media. The present invention superimposes, either optically or electronically, at least two images of the transparent media in order to obtain the optical properties. By superimposing the images, the present invention is capable of detecting various optical properties of the transparent medium in a single configuration.

Apparatus And Method For Automated Web Inspection

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US Patent:
7027934, Apr 11, 2006
Filed:
Sep 24, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/669197
Inventors:
Carl J. Skeps - Lakeville MN, US
James A. Masterman - Lake Elmo MN, US
Steven P. Floeder - Shoreview MN, US
Brandon T. Berg - Woodbury MN, US
Assignee:
3M Innovative Properties Company - St. Paul MN
International Classification:
G01B 5/28
G06K 9/00
US Classification:
702 35, 702 36, 382149
Abstract:
A method of inspecting a moving web. The method includes imaging a sequential portion of the continuously moving web to provide digital information. The digital information is then processed with an initial algorithm to identify any regions on the web containing anomalies. Image information corresponding to any identified region within the digital information is then selected. The selected image information is then analyzed with at least one subsequent algorithm to distinguish actual defects from among the anomalies.

Inventory Control For Web-Based Articles

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US Patent:
7120515, Oct 10, 2006
Filed:
Dec 29, 2004
Appl. No.:
11/024894
Inventors:
Steven P. Floeder - Shoreview MN, US
Brandon T. Berg - West Lakeland MN, US
Carl J. Skeps - Lakeville MN, US
James A. Masterman - Lake Elmo MN, US
Wayne R. Roller - Stillwater MN, US
Assignee:
3M Innovative Properties Company - St. Paul MN
International Classification:
G01B 5/28
US Classification:
700122, 700143, 702 35, 382149
Abstract:
Techniques are described for inspecting a web and controlling subsequent conversion of the web into one or more products. A system, for example, includes an imaging device, an analysis computer and a conversion control system. The imaging device images a sequential portion of a web to provide digital information. The analysis computer processes the digital information with an initial algorithm to identify regions on the web containing anomalies. The conversion control system selects one of a plurality of converting sites to convert the web into a product, and analyzes at least a portion of the digital information with at least one subsequent algorithm to determine which anomalies represent actual defects in the web for the products.

Maximization Of Yield For Web-Based Articles

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US Patent:
7187995, Mar 6, 2007
Filed:
Dec 29, 2004
Appl. No.:
11/025242
Inventors:
Steven P. Floeder - Shoreview MN, US
Brandon T. Berg - West Lakeland MN, US
Carl J. Skeps - Lakeville MN, US
James A. Masterman - Lake Elmo MN, US
Assignee:
3M Innovative Properties Company - Saint Paul MN
International Classification:
G06F 19/00
US Classification:
700122, 700110, 700143, 382141
Abstract:
Techniques are described for inspecting a web and controlling subsequent conversion of the web into one or more products. A system, for example, comprises an imaging device, an analysis computer and a conversion control system. The imaging device images the web to provide digital information. The analysis computer processes the digital information to identify regions on the web containing anomalies. The conversion control system subsequently analyzes the digital information to determine which anomalies represent actual defects for a plurality of different products. The conversion control system determines a value for at least one product selection parameter for each of the products, and selects one of the products for conversion of the web based on the respective determined value. Exemplary product selection parameters include web utilization, unit product produced, estimated revenue or profit, process time, machine capacity and demand for the different products.

Multi-Unit Process Spatial Synchronization Of Image Inspection Systems

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US Patent:
7542821, Jun 2, 2009
Filed:
Jul 26, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/828383
Inventors:
Steven P. Floeder - Shoreview MN, US
Kenneth G. Brittain - Cottage Grove MN, US
James A. Masterman - Lake Elmo MN, US
Carl J. Skeps - Lakeville MN, US
Assignee:
3M Innovative Properties Company - Saint Paul MN
International Classification:
G06F 19/00
G01B 5/28
G01B 5/30
G01N 21/84
G06K 9/00
US Classification:
700124, 700108, 700109, 700110, 700122, 700125, 702 35, 702 36, 702182, 702185, 25055944, 25055946, 356429, 356430, 356435, 382141, 382143, 382149
Abstract:
A conversion control system is described that includes a database to store data defining a set of rules and an interface to receive local anomaly information from a plurality of different analysis machines associated with a plurality of manufacturing process lines that perform a plurality of operations on a web of material, and each of the manufacturing process lines includes position data for a set of regions on the web containing anomalies. The system also includes a computer that registers the position data of the local anomaly information for the plurality of manufacturing process lines to produce aggregate anomaly information. The system further includes a conversion control engine that applies the rules to the aggregate anomaly information to determine which anomalies represent actual defects in the web for a plurality of different products.

Apparatus And Method For The Automated Marking Of Defects On Webs Of Material

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US Patent:
7623699, Nov 24, 2009
Filed:
Apr 19, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/826995
Inventors:
Steven P. Floeder - Shoreview MN, US
James A. Masterman - Lake Elmo MN, US
Carl J. Skeps - Lakeville MN, US
Assignee:
3M Innovative Properties Company - Saint Paul MN
International Classification:
G06K 9/00
US Classification:
382149, 382100, 382103, 382141, 382151, 382110, 382112, 700122, 700124, 700125
Abstract:
A system for the characterization of webs that permits the identification of anomalous regions on the web to be performed at a first time and place, and permits the localization and marking of actual defects to be performed at a second time and place.

Multi-Roller Registered Repeat Defect Detection Of A Web Process Line

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US Patent:
7797133, Sep 14, 2010
Filed:
Sep 10, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/207582
Inventors:
Steven P. Floeder - Shoreview MN, US
James A. Masterman - Lake Elmo MN, US
Carl J. Skeps - Lakeville MN, US
Terry A. Okonek - Oakdale MN, US
Assignee:
3M Innovative Properties Company - Saint Paul MN
International Classification:
G06F 15/00
G06K 9/00
US Classification:
702183, 702185, 382141, 382224
Abstract:
A manufacturing system includes rollers having synchronization marks to indicate complete rotations. Synchronization mark readers read the synchronization marks of the plurality of rollers and output roll synchronization signals. An encoder outputs a position signal indicative of a down-web distance of the web. An inspection system inspects the web and outputs anomaly data identifying positions of anomalies on the web. A synchronization unit receives the position signal from the encoder and the plurality of roll synchronization signals from the synchronization mark readers and converts the occurrence of each of the roll synchronization signals into down-web positions within a coordinate system associated with web process line. An analysis computer processes the anomaly data and the synchronization signals to identify repeated anomalies and to determine which of the rollers caused the repeated anomalies.
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