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Showing 25 most recent of 29 patents
| Patent # | Title | Co-Inventors | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11449046 | Model-plant mismatch detection with support vector machine for cross-directional process behavior monitoring | Qiugang Lu, R. Bhushan Gopaluni, Michael Forbes, Philip D. Loewen, Guy Dumont | 2022-09-20 |
| 10976718 | System and method for monitoring changes in process dynamic behavior by mapping parameters to a lower dimensional space | Michael Forbes, Gregory E. Stewart | 2021-04-13 |
| 10969749 | Application of model predictive control (MPC)-based forced ramping of process input variables and process output reference trajectory design over a prediction horizon for MPC-based paper machine grade change control | Joyce Choi, Pezhman Nafissi, Michael Forbes | 2021-04-06 |
| 10890882 | Method and apparatus for designing model-based control having spatial robustness for multiple array cross-direction (CD) web manufacturing or processing systems or other systems | Ning He, Michael Forbes, Tongwen Chen | 2021-01-12 |
| 10809674 | Model-plant mismatch detection using model parameter data clustering for paper machines or other systems | Qiugang Lu, R. Bhushan Gopaluni, Michael Forbes, Philip D. Loewen, Guy Dumont | 2020-10-20 |
| 10761522 | Closed-loop model parameter identification techniques for industrial model-based process controllers | Qiugang Lu, Lee D. Rippon, R. Bhushan Gopaluni, Michael Forbes, Philip D. Loewen +1 more | 2020-09-01 |
| 10678197 | Method and apparatus for designing model-based control having temporally robust stability and performance for multiple-array cross-direction (CD) web manufacturing or processing systems or other systems | Ning He, Michael Forbes, Tongwen Chen | 2020-06-09 |
| 10459428 | Optimal closed-loop input design for identification of flat-sheet process models | Qiugang Lu, Bhusban Gopaluni, Michael Forbes, Philip D. Loewen, Guy Dumont | 2019-10-29 |
| 10386180 | Apparatus and method for measuring thin material thicknesses in inventory management applications | Sebastien Tixier, Iouri Markevitch, Ian Baron | 2019-08-20 |
| 10358771 | Method of designing model predictive control for cross directional flat sheet manufacturing processes to guarantee spatial robustness and to prevent actuator picketing | Ning He, Xiaotao Liu, Michael Forbes, Tongwen Chen | 2019-07-23 |
| 10309059 | Method of designing model predictive control for cross directional flat sheet manufacturing processes to guarantee temporal robust stability and performance | Ning He, Xiaotao Liu, Michael Forbes, Tongwen Chen | 2019-06-04 |
| 10180342 | Level finding using multiple search steps | Sarabjit Singh, Iouri Markevitch, Stephane Savard, Michael Kon Yew Hughes, Frank M. Haran | 2019-01-15 |
| 10174456 | Technique to improve paper machine cross-directional model predictive control performance by creating a measurement profile reference trajectory | Michael Forbes | 2019-01-08 |
| 10145939 | Recursive multi-model echo curve simulation | — | 2018-12-04 |
| 10095206 | Apparatus and method for modeling and control of cross-direction fiber orientation processes | Danlei Chu, Gregory E. Stewart, Cristian Gheorghe | 2018-10-09 |
| 9971318 | Method and apparatus for robust tuning of model-based process controllers used with uncertain multiple-input, multiple-output (MIMO) processes | Ning He, Dawei Shi, Michael Forbes, Tongwen Chen | 2018-05-15 |
| 9557724 | Technique for converting a model predictive control (MPC) system into an explicit two-degrees of freedom (2DOF) control system | Danlei Chu, Michael Forbes | 2017-01-31 |
| 9318819 | Cable terminal having a projection forming a roof to prevent a screw head from being dismantled | Raoul ILIA | 2016-04-19 |
| 9309625 | Concept to separate wet end and dry end paper machine control through estimation of physical properties at the wire | Michael Forbes | 2016-04-12 |
| 8862249 | Apparatus and method for modeling and control of cross-direction fiber orientation processes | Danlei Chu, Gregory E. Stewart, Cristian Gheorghe | 2014-10-14 |
| 8600525 | Efficient quadratic programming (QP) solver for process control and optimization | Ghulam Mustafa, Jiadong Wang, Tongwen Chen, Danlei Chu | 2013-12-03 |
| 8478444 | Apparatus and method for controlling autotroph cultivation | Adrian M. Fuxman, Sebastien Tixier, Gregory E. Stewart, Frank M. Haran, Kelsey Gerbrandt | 2013-07-02 |
| 8224476 | Closed-loop monitoring and identification of CD alignment for papermaking processes | Danlei Chu, Cristian Gheorghe | 2012-07-17 |
| 8195581 | Apparatus and method for simulating multi-dimensional non-linear multivariable processes | Mattias Bjorklund, Cheul Chung | 2012-06-05 |
| 7846299 | Apparatus and method for controlling product grade changes in a paper machine or other machine | Mattias Bjorklund | 2010-12-07 |