Timothy D Finnigan

Title: Timothy D. Finnigan: Fiber Imaging and Analysis

Introduction

Timothy D. Finnigan is an inventor associated with Vancouver, Canada. His work includes an imaging method designed to measure the shape and length of fibers in flowing fluids, with applications to wood pulp analysis.

Latest Patents

The provided information lists one patent associated with Finnigan: Imaging Apparatus and Method of Fiber Analysis. The invention uses a sheath flow cell to position and orient fibers in a dilute water suspension for imaging. A two-dimensional CCD camera captures fiber images, which a processor analyzes to calculate the shape, including curl, and length of individual fibers. The system is designed to resist plugging and fouling, display measurements during analysis, and store data for further review. The patent record provided lists 1 patent.

Career Highlights

Finnigan’s listed organizational affiliations include The University of British Columbia and the Pulp and Paper Research Institute of Canada. His patent describes an approach intended to make fiber measurement more accurate and rapid, while reducing operator involvement.

Collaborations

The provided information names Andrew G. Robertson and James Allen Olson as Finnigan’s coworkers. Their shared professional context is associated with research and development in fiber analysis and pulp and paper technology.

Conclusion

Timothy D. Finnigan’s listed invention applies imaging and automated processing to the measurement of wood pulp fibers, reflecting a practical contribution to fiber analysis.