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27-12-2001 дата публикации

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ НАПОЛНЕНИЯ ТАРЫ

Номер: RU0000021190U1

1. Устройство для наполнения тары, содержащее бункер с сыпучим материалом, сопло для подачи материала в тару, весы для дозирования материала, смещенные относительно сопла, и транспортер для подачи наполненной тары на взвешивание и упаковку, отличающееся тем, что оно дополнительно снабжено откидным конвейером, продольная ось которого выполнена наклонной с вершиной, со стороны сопла бункера, установленным на двух опорах, а его кожух снабжен разгрузочным окном. 2. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что одна из опор конвейера выполнена в виде шарнира и закреплена неподвижно над ним, а другая - неподвижна с направляющей, в средней части, выполненной в виде выпуклой кривой. 3. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что желоб конвейера между опорами снабжен дополнительным разгрузочным окном, подвижным в осевом направлении. 4. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что шарнирная опора конвейера выполнена телескопической. 5. Устройство по п.2, отличающееся тем, что кривая направляющей конвейера выполнена по радиусу. (19) RU (11) 21 190 (13) U1 (51) МПК B65B 37/10 (2000.01) B65B 3/17 (2000.01) РОССИЙСКОЕ АГЕНТСТВО ПО ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К СВИДЕТЕЛЬСТВУ (21), (22) Заявка: 2001119938/20 , 16.07.2001 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 16.07.2001 (46) Опубликовано: 27.12.2001 (73) Патентообладатель(и): Закрытое акционерное общество "Кыштымский медеэлектролитный завод" 2 1 1 9 0 (72) Автор(ы): Вольхин А.И., Чухланцев Н.М., Жеребцова Т.Л., Бобов С.С., Плеханов И.Д., Костин А.Ф., Макаров Ю.А., Гугучкин С.Г. R U Адрес для переписки: 456870, Челябинская обл., г. Кыштым, ул. П. Коммуны, 2, ЗАО "КМЗ", патентная служба (71) Заявитель(и): Закрытое акционерное общество "Кыштымский медеэлектролитный завод" 2 1 1 9 0 R U (57) Формула полезной модели 1. Устройство для наполнения тары, содержащее бункер с сыпучим материалом, сопло для подачи материала в тару, весы для дозирования материала, смещенные относительно сопла, и транспортер для подачи ...

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27-12-2009 дата публикации

ДОЗАТОР НЕПРЕРЫВНОГО ДЕЙСТВИЯ

Номер: RU0000090194U1

1. Дозатор непрерывного действия, содержащий бункер, вибропитатель непрерывной подачи материала, на лотке которого установлены перегородки, отличающийся тем, что снабжен вибропитателем дискретной подачи материала, системой опорных элементов вибропитателей, выполненной в виде упругой подвески, и грузоприемным устройством на тензодатчиках. 2. Дозатор непрерывного действия по п.1, отличающийся тем, что упругие подвески выполнены в виде пружин. 3. Дозатор непрерывного действия по п.1 или 2, отличающийся тем, что углы наклона лотков вибропитателей могут изменяться в пределах от 0 до 15º, но угол наклона лотка вибропитателя дискретной подачи материала больше угла наклона лотка вибропитателя непрерывной подачи материала на 3-5º. 4. Дозатор непрерывного действия по п.1, отличающийся тем, что лоток вибропитателя дискретной подачи материала имеет вогнутую поверхность, а на лотке вибропитателя непрерывной подачи материала по кромке сброса выполнен радиус и вдоль движения потока установлены перегородки. 5. Дозатор непрерывного действия по п.1, отличающийся тем, что вибропривод каждого вибропитателя заключен в кожух и имеет сильфон для отвода тепла. 6. Дозатор непрерывного действия по п.1, отличающийся тем, что грузоприемное устройство соединено с корпусом печи через сильфоны при работе в зоне вакуумирования. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) 90 194 (13) U1 (51) МПК G01F G01F C21C G01G B65B 11/00 13/00 7/00 19/22 37/04 (2006.01) (2006.01) (2006.01) (2006.01) (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ, ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (21), (22) Заявка: 2009100731/22, 11.01.2009 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 11.01.2009 (72) Автор(ы): Акимов Виктор Кузьмич (RU), Воробьев Александр Петрович (RU) Адрес для переписки: 620144, г.Екатеринбург, ул. Сурикова, 28, а/я 33 U 1 9 0 1 9 4 R U Ñòðàíèöà: 1 ru CL U 1 Формула полезной модели 1. Дозатор непрерывного действия, содержащий бункер, вибропитатель непрерывной ...

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20-04-2014 дата публикации

ПОЛУАВТОМАТ ЗАГРУЗОЧНЫЙ

Номер: RU0000139377U1

1. Полуавтомат загрузочный, содержащий вертикально закрепленную на основании силовую балку, охватываемую тремя роликами, закрепленными на подъёмной площадке на осях в вершинах треугольника, основанием треугольник соединен с кареткой вертикально установленного на основании бесштокового пневмоцилиндра, а со стороны вершины, противолежащей основанию, к подъёмной площадке на оси шарнирно крепится поворотная площадка с закрепленными на ней напротив друг друга зажимными пневмоцилиндрами с губками, также на подъёмной площадке шарнирно закреплен поворотный пневмоцилиндр, штоком соединенный с рычагом, жестко крепящимся к поворотной площадке. 2. Полуавтомат загрузочный по п.1, отличающийся тем, что дополнительно содержит концевой датчик, установленный на поворотной площадке, датчики положения, закрепленные на бесштоковом пневмоцилиндре и датчик исходного положения, закрепленный на поворотном пневмоцилиндре. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (51) МПК B65B 37/00 (13) 139 377 U1 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ 2013140723/13, 03.09.2013 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 03.09.2013 (73) Патентообладатель(и): Общество с ограниченной ответственностью "Сельмаш "Молочные Машины Русских" (RU) (45) Опубликовано: 20.04.2014 Бюл. № 11 1 3 9 3 7 7 R U Формула полезной модели 1. Полуавтомат загрузочный, содержащий вертикально закрепленную на основании силовую балку, охватываемую тремя роликами, закрепленными на подъёмной площадке на осях в вершинах треугольника, основанием треугольник соединен с кареткой вертикально установленного на основании бесштокового пневмоцилиндра, а со стороны вершины, противолежащей основанию, к подъёмной площадке на оси шарнирно крепится поворотная площадка с закрепленными на ней напротив друг друга зажимными пневмоцилиндрами с губками, также на подъёмной площадке шарнирно закреплен поворотный пневмоцилиндр, штоком соединенный с рычагом, жестко крепящимся к ...

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03-05-2012 дата публикации

Method and Apparatus for Production of Smokeless Tobacco Products

Номер: US20120103349A1
Автор: Leif Anders Hansson
Принадлежит: Individual

Methods of processing tobacco for the production of an oral tobacco product and apparatuses for carrying out such methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, the method comprises transporting tobacco though a duct of a tobacco processing machine with a stream of compressed air, introducing liquid mist into the air stream to lubricate the duct walls to prevent the tobacco sticking thereto, and introducing an additive into the air stream to combine with the tobacco as it passes through the duct.

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17-05-2012 дата публикации

Holding apparatus

Номер: US20120119636A1

A holding apparatus includes a bracket and a receiving case. The receiving case is mounted to the bracket and receives a plurality of products. In addition includes a front wall, a rear wall opposite to the front wall, a bottom wall connected to the rear wall, two opposite sidewalls connected to the front wall, rear wall and the bottom wall. The front wall defines a through hole, and the through hole extends to the bottom wall. An acute angle is defined between the bottom wall and the front wall.

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24-05-2012 дата публикации

Medicine dispensing system and medicine dispensing device

Номер: US20120130532A1
Принадлежит: Yuyama Manufacturing Co Ltd

There is provided a medicine dispensing system configured such that a medicine dispensing device includes a sub unit having a function to dispense medicine that is connected to a medicine dispensing device that includes a main unit having a function of packing medicines. There is also provided a medicine dispensing device that can be appropriately integrated with such a medicine dispensing system. The medicine dispensing system includes, in some embodiments a main unit, a sub unit and a transfer device connecting the main unit and the sub unit. The medicine dispensing system transfers the medicine dispensed in the sub unit to the main unit by means of a transfer device and dispenses the medicine at a medicine packing part together with the medicine dispensed from a main storage part in the main unit.

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23-05-2013 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMPACTING PRODUCT

Номер: US20130125511A1
Принадлежит: Frito-Lay North America, Inc.

A method for compacting a slug of product and apparatus for accomplishing the same. The invention describes collecting weighed product in an intermediate settling device to form a compact slug of product. The device can comprise a single settling chamber or can comprise multiple settling chambers which are axially rotatable. The slug can be compacted by jostling and/or vibrating the settling device. Thereafter, the product is discharged to a packaging apparatus. Because the product in the final package is denser, a smaller package can be utilized reducing manufacturing and shipping costs. 1. An apparatus for compacting a product slug , said apparatus comprising:a weigher;a product delivery cylinder; anda settling device;wherein said settling device is located between said weigher and said product delivery cylinder.2. The apparatus of wherein said settling device comprises at least one settling chamber.3. The apparatus of wherein said settling chamber comprises a cross-sectional shape substantially similar to the desired shape of the product slug.4. The apparatus of wherein said settling chamber comprises a substantially oval cross-section.5. The apparatus of wherein said settling chamber comprises a top end and a bottom end claim 2 , and wherein said bottom end comprises a larger opening than said top end.6. The apparatus of wherein said settling device further comprises a gate.7. A method for compacting a slug of product claim 1 , said method comprising:a) weighing an amount of product in a weigher;b) receiving said product to a settling device;c) compacting said product in said settling device to form a compact slug of product;d) discharging said slug of product to a product delivery cylinder; ande) depositing said slug of product from said product delivery cylinder to a package,wherein said settling device is located downstream from said weigher and upstream said product delivery cylinder.8. The method of wherein said receiving step comprises receiving product ...

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04-07-2013 дата публикации

Bottle Feeding and Processing System

Номер: US20130167974A1
Автор: Ronchi Cesare
Принадлежит:

System for feeding and processing bottles () to be conveyed to a device () for entry into a filling machine () operating at an assigned speed (Vp), the system comprising: a realignment centrifuge () fed randomly with the bottles () and having a tangential outlet (); movement devices (), able to convey the bottles () leaving the realignment centrifuge () and vary the speed of advancing movement thereof; at least one device () for handling the bottles; the realignment centrifuge is operated at an operating speed (Vc) greater than the speed (Vp) of the filling machine, and movement devices () comprise at least a first device (); a third device (); said handling device () has means () for gripping the bottles. 21213141301401501. The system according to claim 1 , wherein said movement devices ( claim 1 , claim 1 , ) comprise a respective conveyor belt ( claim 1 , claim 1 , ) forming a closed loop in the longitudinal direction (X-X) of advancing movement of the bottles ().3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6143130140150. The system according to claim 2 , wherein it comprises a fixed base-piece () arranged between the first conveyor belt () or the second conveyor belt () and the third conveyor belt ().7130140150132133. The system according to claim 6 , wherein said conveyor belts ( claim 6 , claim 6 , ) comprise a pair of side shoulders ( claim 6 , ) extending in the longitudinal direction (X-X) of advancing movement and displaceable relative to each other in the transverse direction (Y-Y).8132133132a. The system according to claim 7 , wherein said side shoulders ( claim 7 , ) are operated by means of a mechanism operated by a handwheel ().960011a. The system according to claim 1 , wherein it comprises detection means () associated with the devices for the advancing movement and able to detect the downstream or upstream orientation of the mouth () of the horizontally arranged bottle () advancing in the longitudinal direction (X-X) and emit a corresponding different ...

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11-07-2013 дата публикации

Method For Providing A Tablet Supply Channel For A Unit For Releasing Tablets, A Tablet Releasing Unit, And Use Of A Slot Miller For Providing The Tablet Supply Channel For The Tablet Releasing Unit

Номер: US20130175288A1
Автор: Giuseppe Monti
Принадлежит: Marchesini Group SpA

A method is described for providing a tablet supply channel in a support ( 5 ) of a tablet releasing unit ( 10 ), with a slot miller providing the tablet supply channel. The method includes milling the tablet supply channel ( 6 ) in the support ( 5 ). The supply channel ( 6 ) exhibits a transversal section that is practically constant, and has an opening ( 7 ) developed along a length thereof. The milled supply channel embraces the transiting tablets ( 2 ) using a main wall ( 11 ), a first lateral wall ( 12 ) connected to the main wall, a second lateral wall ( 13 ) connected to the main wall ( 11 ), which is opposite the first lateral wall. The milling is performed using a slot miller having a cutting profile which is alike to an external tablet profile of one equal part of a transversal section of maximum area, so that the tablet ( 2 ) is guided along the supply channel ( 6 ).

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26-09-2013 дата публикации

AUTOMATED LOADER WITH CONE HORN

Номер: US20130247512A1
Автор: Haschke Eggo
Принадлежит:

An improved automated loader has a cone horn to prevent or minimize contact between the chicken and the bag. The loader has a loading tube and the tube has a cone horn comprising a plurality of plates configured to form a cone, each one of the plurality of plates attached to the proximal end of the loading tube by a spring-loaded hinge, each hinge biased radially inward. 1. An automated loader comprising:a frame having a first end and a second end;a ram mounted on a second end of the frame;a loading tube mounted on the frame between the frame first end and the ram, the loading tube having an end proximal the frame first end and a second end adjacent the ram; anda cone horn comprising a plurality of plates configured to form a cone, each one of the plurality of plates attached to the proximal end of the loading tube by a spring-loaded hinge, each hinge biased radially inward.2. The automated loader of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plurality of plates has an inner surface and the inner surface comprises dimpled steel.3. The automated loader of claim 1 , wherein each one of the plurality of plates has an inner surface and each inner surface comprises dimpled steel.4. The automated loader of claim 1 , wherein the tube has an inner surface and the inner surface comprises dimpled steel.5. The automated loader of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plurality of plates has an inner surface and the inner surface is coated with a slippery synthetic substance.6. The automated loader of claim 4 , wherein the substance comprises a thermoplastic polymer.7. The automated loader of claim 5 , wherein the thermoplastic polymer comprises polytetrafluoroethylene.8. The automated loader of claim 1 , wherein each one of the plurality of plates has an inner surface and each inner surface is coated with a slippery synthetic substance.9. The automated loader of claim 4 , wherein the substance comprises a thermoplastic polymer.10. The automated loader of claim 5 , wherein the ...

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23-01-2014 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for compacting product

Номер: US20140020336A1
Принадлежит: Frito Lay North America Inc

A method for compacting a slug of product and apparatus for accomplishing the same. The invention describes collecting weighed product in an intermediate settling device to form a compact slug of product. The device can comprise a single settling chamber or can comprise multiple settling chambers which are axially rotatable. The slug can be compacted by jostling and/or vibrating the settling device. Thereafter, the product is discharged to a packaging apparatus. Because the product in the final package is denser, a smaller package can be utilized reducing manufacturing and shipping costs.

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30-01-2014 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FILLING AND RESEALING

Номер: US20140026520A1
Принадлежит: Medical Instill Technologies, Inc.

Apparatus for filling containers having stoppers that are penetrable for filling the containers with a substance, and thermally resealable for thermally sealing the resulting hole. A container support supports at least one such container in a substantially fixed position during filling and resealing. A manifold drivingly mounted over the container support comprises (1) a cartridge including a filling needle for penetrating the resealable stopper and introducing a substance therethrough into the container, a mount for mounting the cartridge on the manifold, and a removable cover releasably coupled to the mount for covering the filling needle during transportation, installation and/or removal of the cartridge from the manifold. The manifold includes a thermal source for heating a penetrated region of the stopper and, sealing the hole. 1. An apparatus for needle filling and thermally resealing containers having stoppers that are needle penetrable for filling the containers with a substance , and are thermally resealable for thermally sealing a needle hole in the stopper upon withdrawal of a needle therefrom , the apparatus comprising:a container support for supporting at least one container having a resealable stopper in a substantially fixed position during at least one of needle filling and thermally resealing a needle hole in the stopper upon withdrawal of a needle therefrom; anda manifold drivingly mounted over the container support and comprising (1) a needle cartridge including a needle for penetrating the resealable stopper and introducing a substance through the needle and into the container, a needle mount for mounting the needle cartridge on the manifold, and a needle cover releasably coupled to the needle mount for covering the needle during at least one of transportation, installation and removal of the needle cartridge from the manifold, and removable from the needle cartridge upon mounting the needle cartridge to the manifold; and (2) a thermal source for ...

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07-01-2016 дата публикации

PACKAGING OF POLYSILICON FRAGMENTS

Номер: US20160001904A1
Принадлежит: Wacker Chemie AG

Accurate and repeatable portioning of polycrystalline silicon chunks without excessive generation of fines is accomplished by separating silicon chunks into a multiplicity of weighed portions and combining at least four portions which together closely match a target weight into a plastic shipment bag which is then closed. 111-. (canceled)12. A method for packing polysilicon chunks , comprising providing an amount of polysilicon chunks , taking a multiplicity of portions from the amount of polysilicon chunks by means of grabs , shovels , vessels , or manually , and weighing the portions , optionally classifying the portions of polysilicon chunks by size classes , wherein the portions taken and weighed are conducted into a buffer store comprising a multitude of buffer vessels , in such a way that the buffer vessels each contain a portion of polysilicon chunks , defining a target weight for the silicon chunks to be packed in a plastic bag , combining at least 4 portions from the multiplicity of portions of polysilicon chunks which have a total weight closest to the target weight , introducing the polysilicon chunks of the at least 4 portions into a plastic bag and closing the plastic bag , wherein , based on the total weight of the at least 4 portions , less than 0.5% of fine material forms , the fine material comprising particles which can be sieved off by means of a mesh screen having a mesh size of 8 mm (square meshes) from the total amount of chunks of size 20 to 200 mm combined from the at least 4 portions.13. The method of claim 12 , wherein the portions of the polysilicon chunks comprise a plurality of polysilicon chunks or individual polysilicon chunks.14. The method of claim 12 , wherein the portions are weighed gravimetrically or optically by means of camera systems with upstream metering channels for portioning.15. The method of claim 13 , wherein the portions are weighed gravimetrically or optically by means of camera systems with upstream metering channels ...

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09-01-2020 дата публикации

E-cigarette personal vaporizer

Номер: US20200008485A1
Принадлежит: AYR Ltd

A user-replaceable e-liquid reservoir for dispensing e-liquid, the reservoir being inserted into, or otherwise attached to, a portable, personal e-cigarette device and engaging with an electrical or electronic pump fluid transfer system in the device, the device including: an electrical or electronic pump, being configured to transfer e-liquid from the e-liquid reservoir to an atomizing unit in the device, the pump delivering a pre-defined or variable quantity of e-liquid from the reservoir; and in which the reservoir is not user-refillable.

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09-01-2020 дата публикации

E-cigarette personal vaporizer

Номер: US20200008488A1
Принадлежит: AYR Ltd

A user-replaceable e-liquid reservoir for dispensing e-liquid, the reservoir being inserted into, or otherwise attached to, a portable, personal e-cigarette device and engaging with an electrical or electronic pump fluid transfer system in the device, the device including: an electrical or electronic pump, being configured to transfer e-liquid from the e-liquid reservoir to an atomizing unit in the device, the pump delivering a pre-defined or variable quantity of e-liquid from the reservoir; and in which the reservoir is not user-refillable.

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14-01-2021 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING POUCHED TOBACCO PRODUCT

Номер: US20210009298A1
Принадлежит: Philip Morris USA Inc.

In a method and apparatus for producing a small pouch with a predetermined amount of particulate material therein, a predetermined amount of the particulate material is portioned from a bulk supply and compacted into a single discrete caplet. The caplet is then deposited into an open hollow pouch closed at one end thereof, and the open end is then closed with the caplet between the closed ends of the pouch. The caplet in the pouch is then compressed to return it to its particulate form. The particulate material may be granular or shredded tobacco. 19-. (canceled)10. An apparatus for producing a pouch of particulate material comprising:a feed tube configured to deposit a discrete caplet into a tubular web of flexible material, the tubular web defining a pouch having an opening;a sealing device configured to close the opening to form a closed pouch around the discrete caplet;a knife blade configured to cut the closed pouch from the tubular web of flexible material; andcompression rollers configured to translate with respect to the closed pouch so as to compress the discrete caplet to a particulate state.11. The apparatus of claim 10 , further comprising:a clamp configured to hold the closed pouch while the compression rollers translate with respect to the closed pouch.12. The apparatus of claim 10 , further comprising:a compactor configured to form the discrete caplet from a particulate material.13. The apparatus of claim 12 , wherein the compactor is a roll compactor.14. The apparatus of claim 12 , further comprising:a hopper configured to contain a bulk supply of the particulate material.15. The apparatus of claim 12 , wherein the particulate material includes tobacco.16. The apparatus of claim 12 , further comprising:a meter configured to receive and portion a desired amount of the particulate material.17. The apparatus of claim 10 , further comprising:a sealing roller configured to seal a longitudinal edge of the pouch.18. The apparatus of claim 17 , wherein the ...

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09-01-2020 дата публикации

Dosing apparatus

Номер: US20200010227A1
Автор: Frank Reschke
Принадлежит: Masa GmbH

The invention relates to a dosing apparatus for dosing bulk material into block forming elements, and for arrangement on a filling car of a filling apparatus of a block-making machine for manufacturing patterned blocks, in particular paving blocks. The filling car may be pushed forward and backward over block forming elements in a displacement direction, and a first bulk material component may be filled into the block forming elements with this car. The dosing apparatus comprises at least one filling box that has a lower outlet that may be opened and closed by means of a closure. A second bulk material component may be filled from the filling box into the block forming elements via the lower outlet.

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15-01-2015 дата публикации

MEDICATION CASSETTE

Номер: US20150014343A1
Автор: Koike Naoki
Принадлежит:

The invention addresses the problem of providing a medication cassette, which in addition to being capable of smooth automated dispensing according to the remaining amount of stored medication despite being capable of storing large amounts of medication, allows accurate ascertainment of whether the medication has run out or is jammed. This medication cassette is provided with: a cylindrical body () in which the medication is stored; a first rotating body () capable of reciprocating movement inside the cylindrical body () in the direction of the shaft center thereof; a second rotating body () disposed on the outer circumference of the cylindrical body (); a conveyed medication-detecting means () for detecting medication that has been conveyed by the second rotating body (); and a control means () for moving the first rotating body () upward when a medication detection signal is not output from the conveyed medication-detecting means ().

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

COMBINATION METERING ASSEMBLY FOR FILLING LIQUID PRODUCTS INTO CONTAINERS

Номер: US20220033115A1

The invention relates to a combination metering assembly for filling liquid products into containers. The invention is characterised by a base unit () and pump components () of at least two different pump types for a metering operation, wherein the pump components of each pump type can be combined with the base unit in order to form a pump system of the corresponding pump type, and the base unit has connection means () for this purpose which are compatible with the connections of the pump components. The combination metering assembly can be adapted to different metering situations with little complexity and has a comparably small space requirement. 1. A combination metering assembly for filling liquid products into containers , comprising: wherein the pump components of each pump type are combinable with the base unit in order to form a pump system of a corresponding pump type,', 'wherein the base unit comprises connection means for combining the pump components of each pump type with the base unit, the connection means being compatible with connections of the pump components,', 'wherein pump components of a first pump type and pump components of at least one pump type other than the first pump type are combinable with the base unit at a same time to configure at least two operational pump systems; and, 'a base unit and pump components of at least two different pump types for a metering operation,'}a controllable switching device by means of which each of the pump systems to be configured are selectable for operation.2. The combination metering assembly of claim 1 ,wherein the pump types comprise at least one of a rotary lobe pump and a peristaltic pump.3. The combination metering assembly of claim 1 , wherein the pump components comprise pump drive components and fluid delivery components to be driven by the pump drive components for the pumping operation.4. The combination metering assembly of claim 3 , wherein the base unit further comprises a first connection ...

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15-01-2015 дата публикации

SmartPump Fluid Delivery System

Номер: US20150017077A1
Принадлежит: Individual

An improved SmartPump Fluid Delivery System is disclosed. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention a system is disclosed for use by pharmaceutical compounders to deliver precise amounts of base material used in transdermal prescriptions. It affords a pharmacist or pharmacy technician the ability to request a desired amount of base material to be delivered accurately and sanitarily to their workstation for processing. By utilizing the current SmartPump Fluid Delivery System a device that provides for the collection, storage, measuring, metering, transportation, and processing of pharmaceutical base material is presented. Further the potential errors, dangers, inaccuracies of compounding base material contamination and processing, and loss of user time associated with the traditional methods, are avoided.

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21-01-2016 дата публикации

Infant Feeding System

Номер: US20160015603A1
Принадлежит:

A method of feeding breast milk to an infant includes providing a spout pouch having a spout, providing a plurality of adapters configured to couple to the spout pouch, coupling the spout of the spout pouch to a first adapter, coupling the first adapter to a breast pump, operating the breast pump to express breast milk into the spout pouch, so that the spout pouch collects the expressed breast milk, coupling a second adapter to the spout of the spout pouch, and coupling the second adapter to a nipple, so that expressed breast milk flows from the spout pouch to the nipple. Other systems, methods, and components are also provided. 1. A method of feeding breast milk to an infant , the method comprising:providing a spout pouch, the spout pouch having a spout;providing a plurality of adapters configured to couple to the spout pouch;coupling the spout of the spout pouch to a first adapter;coupling the first adapter to a breast pump;operating the breast pump to express breast milk into the spout pouch, so that the spout pouch collects the expressed breast milk;coupling a second adapter to the spout of the spout pouch; andcoupling the second adapter to a nipple, so that expressed breast milk flows from the spout pouch to the nipple.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the first adapter has a first threaded end configured to mate with threads on the spout and a second threaded end configured to mate with threads on the breast pump.3. A method according to claim 1 , further comprising:inserting the spout pouch into a holder, the holder having a top and a body, wherein the top of the holder has an opening configured to removably receive and secure the spout and the body is configured to receive at least a portion of the spout pouch.4. A method according to claim 3 , wherein the opening is C-shaped and is configured to laterally receive the spout.5. A method according to claim 3 , wherein the spout is configured to couple to the opening in the holder with a snap fit.6. A ...

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18-01-2018 дата публикации

SUPPLY APPARATUS FOR DRUG PACKAGING

Номер: US20180016044A1
Автор: Kim Ho Yeon
Принадлежит: CRETEM CO., LTD.

Disclosed is a supply apparatus for drug packaging, used to supply a plurality of units of a drug to drug packaging members. The supply apparatus includes: a supply unit providing a supply path along which the units of a drug are supplied; a support unit elastically supporting the supply unit in such a manner such that the supply unit is inclined; a vibration unit vibrating the supply unit; and a detection unit detecting the units of a drug passing through the supply unit. According to this structure, it is possible to reduce drug supply errors, thereby improving drug supply efficiency. 1. A supply apparatus for drug packaging , the apparatus supplying a drug unit to a drug packaging member , the apparatus comprising:a storage unit in which a plurality of drug units is stored;a supply unit having an inlet through which a drug unit is introduced into the supply unit from the storage unit and an outlet from which the drug unit is discharged outside, the supply unit providing a drug supply path connecting the inlet and the outlet to each other, the inlet being arranged to be lower than the outlet;a support unit elastically supporting the inlet of the supply unit;a vibration unit vibrating the supply unit such that an amplitude of vibration caused by the vibration unit increases toward the outlet from the inlet; anda detection unit detecting a drug unit passing through the supply unit.2. The supply apparatus for drug packaging claim 1 , according to claim 1 , wherein the supply unit has a pipe shape having a U-shaped cross section.3. The supply apparatus for drug packaging claim 1 , according to claim 1 , wherein the support unit supports the supply unit such that the supply unit is inclined to slope down from the inlet to the outlet in a drug supply direction.4. The supply apparatus for drug packaging claim 1 , according to claim 1 , wherein the support unit includes a spring hinge elastically supporting the inlet of the supply unit.5. The supply apparatus for drug ...

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18-01-2018 дата публикации

A DETECTION SYSTEM FOR DETECTING AND DETERMINING AN INTEGRITY OF PHARMACEUTICAL/PARAPHARMACEUTICAL ARTICLES

Номер: US20180017506A1
Автор: MONTI Giuseppe
Принадлежит:

A detection system (S) for detecting and determining an integrity of pharmaceutical/parapharmaceutical articles includes a conveyor device (), for conveying and advancing articles having an advancement section () along which the articles are advanced on a flat plane, in a line one after another in an advancement direction (A). The system (S) has a processor (E) for data processing; at least one colour matrix video camera () for acquiring images of the articles advancing along the advancement section, a laser projector (P) able to emit and project a laser beam (L) so that the laser beam (L) crosses the advancement section () and a high-speed linear three-dimensional video camera () for acquiring the images of the cut profiles of the articles crossing the laser beam. 1. A detection system for detecting and determining an integrity of pharmaceutical/parapharmaceutical articles , comprising:a conveyor device, for conveying and advancing articles, the conveyor device comprising an advancement section in which the articles are advanced on a flat plane, in a line one after another in an advancement direction;a processor for data processing;at least a colour matrix video camera connected to the processor and arranged above the advancement section of the conveyor device and arranged so that the lens thereof is facing towards the advancement section so that the visual field thereof for capturing the images is at the advancement section, along which the articles are advanced in a line, one after another, so that the colour matrix video camera can capture a series of images of an outline and a colour of each article, during the advancement thereof along the advancement section across the visual field of the colour matrix video camera, the processor being programmed to receive the images captured by the colour matrix video camera and to process the images so as to supply, for each article, a first datum relative to the effective shape of the outline and colour of the article;a ...

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28-01-2021 дата публикации

STORAGE AND DOSING STATION FOR STORAGE AND DISPENSING DOSED QUANTITIES OF SOLID DRUG PORTIONS

Номер: US20210024237A1
Автор: van Wijngaarden Arie
Принадлежит:

A storage and dosing station for storage and dispensing dosed quantities of solid drug portions. A stationary part of the station is to be mounted to a frame of an apparatus for packaging solid drug portions, the stationary part comprising a first part of a dispensing device. A controller and a drive for driving an individualizing mechanism for dispensing separate solid drug portions is comprised by the first part. A detachable part is coupled to the stationary part and comprises a storage container for receiving a plurality of solid drug portions. A second part of the dispensing device, and an information memory means is comprised in the second part. Information reading means on the stationary part are coupled to the controller, wherein the information reading means can read information stored in the information memory means, if the detachable part is coupled to the stationary part. The information memory means store data that are used by the controller to control the operation of components of the dispensing device. 1. A storage and dosing station comprising: a controller;', 'a drive configured to drive an individualizing mechanism to dispense separate solid drug portions; and', 'an information reading device coupled to the controller; and, 'a stationary portion comprising a storage container configured to store solid drug portions;', 'an outlet configured to output the solid drug portions; and', 'an information memory, wherein the information reading device is configured to read information stored in the information memory when the detachable portion is coupled to the stationary portion, wherein the information memory stores data that is used by the controller to control operation of the stationary portion., 'a detachable portion comprising2. The storage and dosing station of claim 1 , further comprising a sensor configured to monitor dispensing of solid drug portions through the outlet.3. The storage and dosing station of claim 2 , wherein the sensor is an ...

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24-04-2014 дата публикации

Bulk Feeding System and Method

Номер: US20140110437A1
Принадлежит: MULTI-FILL Inc

A bulk product feeding system includes a product hopper, having a sloped bottom, a front side, and an outlet located at a lowermost confluence of the sloped bottom and the front side, the hopper being configured to receive and hold a bulk quantity of sticky or fragile product. A first sloped ram is reciprocally disposed in the bottom of the hopper, and configured to reciprocate toward and away from the outlet. A second, substantially vertical ram is reciprocally disposed on the front side of the hopper, and configured to reciprocate toward and away from the outlet and the first ram. Motion of the first and second rams is coordinated to controllably discharge the product through the outlet.

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29-01-2015 дата публикации

Product dispensing system for dispensing a homogenous fluid-particulate mixture

Номер: US20150028060A1
Принадлежит: Modern Packaging Inc

A product dispensing system includes a hopper, a housing defining an outlet lumen in communication with the hopper, an exit port, a valve, and a piston. The valve is transitionable between a closed position, wherein the exit port is closed off from the outlet lumen, and an open position, establishing communication between the outlet lumen and the exit port. The piston is movable from a first use position, wherein the piston partially occupies the outlet lumen, to a storage position, wherein the piston fully occupies the outlet lumen to urge any product mixture in the outlet lumen back into the hopper. The piston may further be movable between the first use position and a second use position to draw the product mixture from the hopper into the outlet lumen and to urge the product mixture out of the exit port.

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02-02-2017 дата публикации

Slide measuring system for filling pouches and associated method

Номер: US20170029142A1
Автор: James D. Evans
Принадлежит: Altria Client Services LLC

Systems and methods for measuring tobacco for packaging in pouches are disclosed. A system includes a hopper structured and arranged to hold a granular material in a hopper cavity. The system also includes a measuring system including a measuring cavity and a tube that is slidable in the hopper cavity between a first position unaligned with the measuring cavity and a second position over and aligned with the measuring cavity. The measuring system is configured to continuously communicate a vacuum to the measuring cavity. The measuring system is configured to move a portion of the granular material from the hopper cavity to the measuring cavity when the tube is in the first position. The measuring system is configured to move the portion of the granular material from the measuring cavity to a pouch making machine using pressurized gas that overcomes the vacuum when the tube is in the second position.

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04-02-2016 дата публикации

PLANT FOR THE FILLING AND CAPPING OF CONTAINERS, IN PARTICULAR BOTTLES

Номер: US20160031577A1
Принадлежит:

A plant for filling and capping a container is disclosed. The plant comprises a transfer unit configured to feed the container along a feeding path. The transfer unit is connected to a filling drum via an outlet station, and connected to a capping drum via an net station. The transfer unit also has an outlet segment at the outlet station, which is straight and tangent to the filling drum, and an net segment at the net station, which is straight and tangent to the capping drum. 1. A plant for filling and capping a container , the plant comprising:a filling drum configured to rotate around a first rotation axis and to feed a product into the container;a capping drum configured to rotate around a second rotation axis and to close the container with a cap; anda transfer unit configured to transfer the container from the filling drum to the capping drum, wherein the transfer unit is connected to the filling drum via an outlet station, and connected to the capping drum via an inlet station, and wherein the transfer unit comprises a plurality of pick and place devices, which are mobile along a feeding path and are configured to hold the container by an upper neck of the container,wherein the path comprises an outlet segment at the outlet station, which is straight and tangent to the filling drum, and an inlet segment at the inlet station, which is straight and tangent to the capping drum.2. The plant according to claim 1 , wherein the pick and place devices are mobile along the feeding path such that a speed and a distribution pitch of the container is adjusted independently between the outlet and inlet stations.3. The plant according to claim 1 , wherein the feeding path is closed in a ring-like manner and extends through the outlet and inlet stations.4. The plant according to claim 1 , wherein the outlet segment extends downstream of the outlet station in a feeding direction of the pick and place devices along the feeding path claim 1 , and the inlet segment extends ...

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31-01-2019 дата публикации

AUTOMATED CHANGING OF SUPPORTS FOR DIFFERENT SIZED CONTAINERS IN A CONTAINER FILLING SYSTEM

Номер: US20190031380A1
Автор: HRONCHEK Brian J.
Принадлежит:

A method of changing container sizes on a container filling carousel, the carousel and container supports thereon, which carousel has one or more pairs of side-by-side first and second container supports, each container support having a frame, a container support platform and at least one pair of container support arms above the container support platform. Each of said container supports is structured to accept a first small-sized container. The second container support is structured to accept a second larger-sized container, relative to said first small-sized container. The carousel includes a product filling head above each of said first and second container supports. The first container support can be radially retracted from a side of the second container support and from beneath its corresponding product filling head to allow the second container support to accommodate a larger-sized container. 1. A container filling carousel , comprising:one or more pairs of side-by-side first and second container supports, each container support comprising a frame, a container support platform and at least one pair of container support arms above the container support platform, and wherein each of said container supports is structured and arranged to accept a first small-sized container;a product filling head above and corresponding to each of said first and second container supports;wherein the first container support is radially retractable from a side of the second container support and from beneath its corresponding product filling head; andwherein the second container support is structured and arranged to accept a second larger-sized container, relative to said first small-sized container, on demand.2. The container filling carousel of claim 1 , wherein the second container support has two pair of container support arms claim 1 , a first pair of container support arms being structured and arranged to accept the first small-sized container claim 1 , and a second pair of ...

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09-02-2017 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FILLING AND RESEALING

Номер: US20170036788A1
Принадлежит:

Apparatus for filling devices that are penetrable for filling the devices with a substance, and resealable for sealing the resulting hole. A device support supports at least one such device in a substantially fixed position relative to the support during filling and/or resealing. A manifold drivingly mounted over the device support can include (1) a cartridge including a filling needle for penetrating a resealable stopper and introducing a substance therethrough into the device, a mount for mounting the cartridge on the manifold, and a removable cover releasably coupled to the mount for covering the filling needle during transportation, installation and/or removal of the cartridge from the manifold. The manifold can include a thermal source for heating a penetrated region of the stopper and, sealing the hole. 1. An apparatus for filling and resealing devices having penetrable regions that are penetrable for filling the devices with a substance , and are resealable for sealing a hole formed therein upon withdrawal of a filling member therefrom , the apparatus comprising:a device support movable between a plurality of positions and configured to support at least one device having a penetrable region in a substantially fixed position during one or more of filling or resealing a hole in the penetrable region formed upon withdrawal of a filling member therefrom;a manifold drivingly mounted over the device support when the device support is in at least one of the plurality of positions, and comprising at least one filling member configured to penetrate a penetrable region of a device and introducing a substance through the at least one filling member and into said device; andat least one resealing apparatus configured to reseal a hole in said penetrable region formed by the at least one filling member.2. An apparatus as defined in claim 1 , wherein the at least one resealing apparatus includes an output for transmitting a laser beam therefrom and onto a penetrated region ...

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08-02-2018 дата публикации

APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR TAMPING THE CONTENTS OF A CONTAINER

Номер: US20180037345A1
Принадлежит:

Apparatuses and methods for tamping the contents of a container are disclosed. An embodiment of an apparatus includes a tamp head for tamping the contents of the container; and a container support assembly structured and arranged to temporarily support the bottom surface of the container during tamping, the container support assembly comprising a support element having a protrusion extending upward from a substantially flat and horizontal upper surface, wherein the protrusion is sized and shaped to correspond to the size and shape of the bottom surface of the container. 1. An apparatus for tamping the contents of a container having a bottom surface prone to bending and/or cracking during tamping , comprising:a tamp head for tamping the contents of the container; anda container support assembly structured and arranged to temporarily support the bottom surface of the container during tamping, the container support assembly comprising a support element having a protrusion extending upward from a substantially flat and horizontal upper surface,wherein the protrusion is sized and shaped to correspond to the size and shape of the bottom surface of the container.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the support element is moveable between a first position and a second position claim 1 , the first position a retracted position and the second position an extended position claim 1 , the extended position placing the protrusion in contact with the container for tamping.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the container support assembly further comprises an actuator for moving the support element between the first position and the second position.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the actuator is connected to a slide bar having at least one inclined surface that abuts at least one corresponding inclined surface on the support element.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the actuator comprises a pneumatic piston and cylinder actuator.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein ...

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24-02-2022 дата публикации

PET FOOD AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20220053812A1
Автор: CHUNG Suk Won
Принадлежит: Daejoo Inc.

Disclosed are a pet food and a manufacturing method thereof. The pet food of the present invention includes a storage body having a can shape, an inner cap sealing an upper end of the storage body and provided in a disposable use, an outer cap detachably coupled to the storage body to cover the inner cap, and a plurality of feed bodies stored in the storage body, wherein a plurality of powder members are mixed in the storage body and when the storage body is shaken before feeding the feed to a pet, the plurality of powder members is coated on the plurality of feed bodies. 1. A pet food comprising:a storage body having a can shape;an inner cap sealing an upper end of the storage body and provided in a disposable use;an outer cap detachably coupled to the storage body to cover the inner cap; anda plurality of feed bodies stored in the storage body,wherein a plurality of powder members are mixed in the storage body and when the storage body is shaken before feeding the feed to a pet, the plurality of powder members is coated on the plurality of feed bodies.2. The pet food of claim 1 , wherein the powder members are provided with freeze-drying claim 1 , andthe powder members include at least one material of horse liver, chicken liver, chicken beasts, and dried Pollack.3. A manufacturing method of a pet food comprising the steps of:conveying feed bodies to a combination meter through a feed body conveying unit;inputting the feed bodies metered by the combination meter to a storage body disposed in the index table;conveying the storage body to which the feed bodies are input to a powder member supply unit and then inputting powder members to the storage body from the powder member supply unit;providing, sealing, and seaming the inner cap in the storage body where the powder members are input; andproviding the outer cap in the storage body provided with the inner cap.4. The manufacturing method of the pet food of claim 3 , wherein the feed body conveying unit includes:a ...

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24-02-2022 дата публикации

Continuous Production of Filled Capsules and Method Thereof

Номер: US20220054359A1
Принадлежит:

Systems and methods for continuous production of filled capsules. The system includes a continuous blender for receiving and continuously blending ingredients discharged from one or more feeders to form a blended mixture. The system includes a capsule filling machine to receive empty capsules and fill the mixture in them to provide filled capsules. The system includes multiple sensors configured at predefined positions within the system to monitor the attributes associated with the ingredients, mixture, empty capsules, and filled capsules. The system includes a control unit to control the feeders, blender, capsule filling machine and other components of the system to bring the attributes within a predefined range to ensure that the filled capsules are of predefined quality. 1. A system for continuous production of filled capsule , the system comprising:at least one continuous blender configured to receive and continuously blend a first ingredient and a second ingredient to form a mixture; anda capsule filling machine fluidically coupled with the at least one continuous blender, wherein the capsule filling machine is adapted to fill a plurality of empty capsules with the mixture produced by the at least one continuous blender to provide a plurality of filled capsules.2. The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the system comprises:at least one first feeder fluidically coupled to a first inlet of the at least one continuous blender and configured to supply the first ingredient to the at least one continuous blender; andat least one second feeder fluidically coupled to a second inlet of the at least one continuous blender and configured to supply the second ingredient to the at least one continuous blender.3. The system as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the system comprises one or more sensors positioned at predetermined positions in the system and configured to monitor one or more attributes of any or a combination of the first ingredient claim 2 , the second ...

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06-02-2020 дата публикации

CIRCULAR DISTRIBUTION APPARATUS

Номер: US20200038921A1
Автор: Vadstrup Poul
Принадлежит: GEA SCAN-VIBRO A/S

A circular distribution apparatus for distributing loose products has a top portion () with an inlet () positioned centrally relative to a vertical central axis, a base portion () comprising an annular horizontal floor (); a plurality of openable and closable outlets () provided in the annular floor (); a side wall () surrounding entirely the annular floor (); a central elevation () disposed between the annular floor () and the inlet (); and a vibrator () configured to vibrate the base portion () so that products received on the base portion () circulate around the elevation () on the annular floor (). The top portion (); the elevation (); the annular floor (); and the side wall () provide a housing () comprising a distribution chamber (), where at least the elevation (), the annular floor () and the side wall () are provided integrally. 1. A circular distribution apparatus for distributing loose products , comprising:a vertical central axis;an inlet positioned centrally relative to the vertical central axis;a base portion comprising an annular floor extending substantially horizontally in a radial direction relative to the vertical central axis;a plurality of outlets provided in the annular floor, each of the plurality of outlets comprising a valve member configured to move between a closed position and an open position to allow products to leave the apparatus through at least one of the plurality of outlets;a side wall surrounding entirely the annular floor;a central elevation disposed between the annular floor and the inlet; anda vibrator configured to vibrate the base portion so that products received on the base portion move in a substantially circular manner around the elevation on the annular floor,wherein the inlet is provided in a top portion connected to the side wall, and wherein the top portion, the elevation, the annular floor and the side wall provide a housing comprising a distribution chamber, where at least the elevation, the annular floor and the ...

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03-03-2022 дата публикации

LIQUID DISPENSING AND VENDING

Номер: US20220061402A1
Принадлежит:

A liquid dispensing and vending apparatus comprises filling module(s), user container holder(s), positioning mechanism(s) and controller module(s). The filling module(s) comprise: machine container(s) configured to hold liquid(s), nozzle(s) configured to dispense liquid(s) to user container(s), and measuring pump module(s) configured to pump a measured amount of liquid(s) from machine container(s) to nozzle(s). The user container holder(s) are configured to hold user container(s). Positioning mechanism(s) align user container holder(s) with filing module(s). Controller module(s) execute production instructions causing liquid formulations to be dispensed into user container(s).

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14-02-2019 дата публикации

Storage and dosing station for storage and dispensing dosed quantities of solid drug portions

Номер: US20190047736A1
Автор: Arie van Wijngaarden
Принадлежит: Carefusion Switzerland 317 Sarl

A storage and dosing station for storage and dispensing dosed quantities of solid drug portions. A stationary part of the station is to be mounted to a frame of an apparatus for packaging solid drug portions, the stationary part comprising a first part of a dispensing device. A controller and a drive for driving an individualizing mechanism for dispensing separate solid drug portions is comprised by the first part. A detachable part is coupled to the stationary part and comprises a storage container for receiving a plurality of solid drug portions. A second part of the dispensing device, and an information memory means is comprised in the second part. Information reading means on the stationary part are coupled to the controller, wherein the information reading means can read information stored in the information memory means, if the detachable part is coupled to the stationary part. The information memory means store data that are used by the controller to control the operation of components of the dispensing device.

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22-02-2018 дата публикации

E-cigarette personal vaporizer

Номер: US20180049474A1
Принадлежит: Beyond Twenty Ltd

A portable, personal storage and carrying case for an e-liquid e-cigarette PV in which the case includes an electrical power source for re-charging a rechargeable battery in the PV; a user-replaceable reservoir for holding e-liquid; and an electrical or electronic pump adapted to transfer e-liquid from the reservoir to a chamber in the PV, the pump delivering a pre-defined or variable quantity of e-liquid from the reservoir; and in which the pump is a peristaltic pump.

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05-03-2015 дата публикации

FLEXIBLE CONTAINER, SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE

Номер: US20150059288A1
Автор: Wu Nicholas
Принадлежит:

A flexible container, system and method of manufacture can include an in-line system that allows flexible containers of varying sizes to be manufactured in a single relatively high speed and efficient production line and in a single clean room through the use of transport and exchange equipment configured to adeptly handle flexible containers throughout the process. 1. A system for manufacturing a flexible bag , comprising:a single contained environment configured for aseptic processing;a flexible bag manufacturing station configured to manufacture a flexible bag and located within the contained environment;an e-beam sterilization station configured to sterilize the flexible bag and located within the single contained environment; anda fill station configured to fill the flexible bag with at least two different materials, the fill station located within the single contained environment.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:a packaging station configured to unload the flexible bag after it is filled with the two different materials, the packaging station located within the single contained environment.3. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:a carrier device configured to hold the flexible bag as it travels through the e-beam sterilization station.4. The system of claim 3 , whereinthe e-beam sterilization station includes an e-beam generator; andthe carrier device is configured to rotate the flexible bag such that at least two opposing sides of the flexible bag are exposed to the e-beam generator.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein:the fill station is configured to fill a first portion of the flexible bag with a first fluid, and to fill a second portion of the flexible bag with at least one of a second fluid that is different from the first fluid and a powder.6. The system of claim 1 , whereinthe two different materials include at least one active pharmaceutical ingredient.7. A method for manufacturing a flexible bag claim 1 , comprising:creating a ...

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17-03-2022 дата публикации

GAS-BASED MATERIAL COMPRESSION AND PORTIONING

Номер: US20220081134A1
Принадлежит: Altria Client Services LLC

An apparatus configured to provide portioned instances of a compressible material includes a channel assembly, a gas source, a cutting assembly, and a discharge assembly. The channel assembly holds a bulk instance of the material extending through upper and lower channels of a continuous channel. The gas source supplies gas to compress the bulk instance. The cutting assembly moves in relation to the channel assembly to isolate the upper and lower channels, severing upper and lower material portions of the bulk instance. The discharge assembly directs gas to impinge on a lower face of the cutting assembly to discharge the lower material portion as a portioned instance. The channel assembly may be moveable, where operation of the gas source, cutting assembly, and/or discharge assembly are based on moving the channel assembly between various positions. The gas supply may be controlled based on a determined property of the portioned instance. 1. An apparatus , comprising:{'claim-text': ['an inner surface defining a channel configured to receive a portioned instance of compressible material, the channel including a top opening and a bottom opening, and', 'a conduit assembly extending from an inlet in an outer surface of the channel assembly and at least partially through an interior of the channel assembly to an outlet opening into the channel at a location that is proximate to the top opening of the channel, such that the outlet opening is in fluid communication with a top portion of the channel that is proximate to the top opening of the channel,'], '#text': 'a channel assembly, the channel assembly including'}{'claim-text': ['an instance of the compressible material being received into the channel through the top opening of the channel from a separate channel assembly, and', 'the instance of the compressible material being portioned based on relative movement between the channel assembly and a cutting assembly such that the top opening is covered by the cutting ...

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17-03-2016 дата публикации

PARTICULATE MATERIAL SUPPLYING APPARATUS WITH A DOWNWARDLY SLANTING DISCHARGE GUTTER WHICH ROTATES SIDE TO SIDE

Номер: US20160075525A1
Принадлежит: SANKO MACHINERY CO., LTD.

A particulate material supplying apparatus includes a hopper that stores a particulate material, a discharge gutter that dispenses the particulate material, a feeder that transports the particulate material to a weighing scale, the weighing scale that weighs the particulate material, a supply shutter that feeds the particulate material to a machine in the next process step at a predetermined timing, and a controller that controls the operations of these devices. The discharge gutter includes an inclined gutter portion having an opening in an upper surface thereof and a substantially U-shaped cross section. The controller controls the discharge gutter so that the particulate material in the hopper is dispensed to the feeder by causing the discharge gutter to perform a swinging motion in which a forward rotation and a backward rotation each to a predetermined angle are repeated while the opening in the inclined gutter portion faces upward. 1. A particulate material supplying apparatus comprising:a hopper that stores a particulate material;a discharge gutter that extends diagonally downward from a lower region inside the hopper and dispenses the particulate material in the hopper;a feeder that transports the dispensed particulate material to a weighing scale;the weighing scale that receives and weighs the transported particulate material;a supply shutter that receives the weighed particulate material and feeds the particulate material to a machine in the next process step at a predetermined timing; anda controller that controls a dispensing operation of the discharge gutter, a transporting operation of the feeder, a weighing operation of the weighing scale, and a feeding operation of the supply shutter,wherein the discharge gutter includes an inclined gutter portion having an opening in an upper surface thereof and having a substantially U-shaped cross section, andwherein the controller controls the discharge gutter so that the particulate material in the hopper is ...

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16-03-2017 дата публикации

FOOD PRODUCTION LINE

Номер: US20170073104A1
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to a food production line () with a forming apparatus () that comprises a rotating drum (), which is utilized to form a product () from a food mass and a packaging machine (), which packages the products in a packaging (). The present invention further relates to a process for forming a product, whereas several products are formed and subsequently dropped simultaneously from a drum on an accumulation belt. 18-. (canceled)9. Process for forming a product from a food mass and packaging the product , comprising:forming several products and subsequently dropping the products simultaneously from a drum on an accumulation belt as one sequence,stacking and/or shingling two or more products on the accumulation belt,wherein in one packaging, food products from two sequences are filled.10. (canceled)11. (canceled)12. (canceled)13. The process according to claim 9 , wherein the method comprises placing an interleaver under and/or between two products.14. The process according to claim 9 , wherein the drum rotates continuously at the same or different velocities and or intermittently.15. The process according to claim 9 , wherein a drum includes a multitude of cavities around its circumference claim 9 , which is utilized to form the product claim 9 , andwherein the cavities are at least partially made from a porous material, through which an is injected to remove the product from the cavities.16. The process according to claim 9 , wherein an interleaver storage and an interleaver carriage are provided to place an interleaver under and/or between two products.17. The process according to claim 9 , wherein the packaging is located on a transportation belt claim 9 ,wherein a height of the transportation belt is adjustable, andwherein a position of the transportation belt is horizontally adjustable relative to a drum.18. The process according to claim 17 , wherein the packaging is moved parallel to an axis of rotation of the drum.19. The process ...

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12-06-2014 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR POUCHING TOBACCO HAVING A HIGH MOISTURE CONTENT

Номер: US20140157728A1
Автор: Williams Dwight D.
Принадлежит: Philip Morris USA Inc.

An apparatus for dispensing charges of high OV moist smokeless tobacco (MST) includes a rotary metering device. The rotary metering device includes a lower disk, a metering disk, a plurality of cavities in the metering disk; and at least one vacuum housing located around the periphery of the lower disk and in communication with the plurality of cavities. A vacuum is applied to the cavities to aid in the filling of the cavities and an air discharge mechanism ejects a charge of the MST from each cavity at a discharge station. 1. An apparatus for dispensing a charge of moist smokeless tobacco (MST) , said apparatus comprising: a rotatable lower disk, said lower disk comprising a plurality of through openings;', 'a rotatable metering disk comprising a plurality of through openings aligned with the plurality of through openings in the lower disk so as to define a plurality of cavities;', 'pins mounted in the through openings of the lower disk and extending into the through openings of the metering disk, said pins having an upper screen defining bottoms of the plurality of cavities within the metering disk;', 'a vacuum source supplying a vacuum force to the cavities during loading of the cavities;', 'a reservoir above the metering disk supplying MST to the cavities during loading of the cavities; and,', 'an air discharge mechanism applying a blast of compressed air to each of the cavities when at a discharge station to eject a charge of MST therefrom., 'a rotary metering device, said rotary metering device comprising2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further including a discharge opening and a feed tube positioned at a discharge station at which the air discharge mechanism delivers the charge of MST from a cavity in the rotary metering device to a pouching apparatus.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the discharge opening comprises a funnel biased against an upper surface of the metering disk and in communication with the feed tube.4. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the ...

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14-03-2019 дата публикации

DOSING APPARATUS FOR POWDER PRODUCTS

Номер: US20190077531A1
Автор: Trebbi Claudio
Принадлежит:

A dosing apparatus for dosing a product in powder and/or granule form within containers includes a hopper () provided with an internal cavity () to contain the product, a dosing screw () rotatable about, and extending along, a rotation axis (X) inside the hopper and through the internal cavity, and a first driving shaft () arranged to rotate the dosing screw; the dosing apparatus also includes a magnetic coupling system () to removably connect a first end () of the dosing screw () to the first driving shaft (), arranged externally to the hopper (); the magnetic coupling system includes groups of magnets () adapted to magnetically transmit a driving torque from the first driving shaft () to the dosing screw () and to reversibly fasten, longitudinally along the rotation axis (X), the dosing screw () to the first driving shaft (); the first end () of the dosing screw () is arranged inside the hopper () and the first driving shaft () is hermetically separated from the first end () of the dosing screw () by means of a separation element () that is integral with the hopper (). 116-. (canceled)17. A dosing apparatus for dosing a product in at least one form between powder form and granule form within containers , the dosing apparatus including:a hopper provided with an internal cavity to contain said product;a dosing screw that is able to rotate about, and extends along, a rotation axis inside said hopper and through said internal cavity; anda first driving shaft arranged to rotate said dosing screw,wherein the dosing apparatus includes a magnetic coupling system to removably connect a first end of said dosing screw to said first driving shaft that is arranged externally to said hopper, said magnetic coupling system includes groups of magnets adapted to magnetically transmit a driving torque from said first driving shaft to said dosing screw and to reversibly fasten, longitudinally along said rotation axis, said dosing screw to said first driving shaft, and wherein said ...

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21-03-2019 дата публикации

TWO-PHASE FILLING APPARATUS AND METHODS

Номер: US20190084706A1
Принадлежит:

Embodiments include piston filling apparatuses having first and second piston pumps in fluid communication with supply reservoirs. The first and second piston pumps can each draw in a volume of fluid and simultaneously expel a volume of fluid. Fluid expelled by the first and second piston pumps can be mixed in a manifold and allowed to flow through a filler nozzle by a filler valve. Other embodiments are also included herein. 1. A piston filling apparatus for food products comprising:a first supply reservoir;a first piston pump in fluid communication with the first supply reservoir;a first fluid supply conduit in fluid communication with the first piston pump;the first piston pump comprising a piston that moves in cycle including a filling stroke where movement of the piston draws a fluid in from the first supply reservoir and an expelling stroke where movement of the piston expels the fluid into the first fluid supply conduit;a second supply reservoir;a second piston pump in fluid communication with the second supply reservoir;a second fluid supply conduit in fluid communication with the second piston pump;the second piston pump comprising a piston that moves in cycle including a filling stroke where movement of the piston draws a fluid in from the second supply reservoir and an expelling stroke where movement of the piston expels the fluid into the second fluid supply conduit;a fluid manifold in fluid communication with the first fluid supply conduit and the second fluid supply conduit;a piston valve in fluid communication with the fluid manifold;a dispensing nozzle in fluid communication with the piston valve;the piston valve comprising a piston that moves in cycle including an opening stroke where movement of the piston allows a fluid to flow in from the fluid manifold and a closing stroke where movement of the piston expels the fluid out through the dispensing nozzle;a controller configured to control operations of the first piston pump, the second piston pump, ...

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01-04-2021 дата публикации

DRUG DISPENSING DEVICE

Номер: US20210093513A1
Принадлежит:

A drug cassette including a solid-preparation receiving portion, a lid member, lid locking means configured to hold the lid member in a locked state provided to the drug cassette, a cassette placement portion configured to place the drug cassette, removing/locking means and lid locking operation means configured to prevent removal of the drug cassette, provided to the cassette placement portion. After the lid locking means is brought into an unlocking state by the lid locking operation means, until the lid locking operation means operates in accordance with an operation by an operator so that the lid locking means is locked, the unlocking state of the lid locking means is maintained. After the lid locking means is locked by the lid locking operation means, the removing/locking means is cancelled, and the drug cassette is brought into a state of being removable from the cassette placement portion. 15-. (canceled)6. A drug dispensing device , comprising:a plurality of drug cassettes, wherein the drug dispensing device is configured to distribute a determined amount of solid drugs from a corresponding drug cassette of the plurality of drug cassettes, a solid-preparation receiving portion configured to receive a solid drug from the corresponding drug cassette; and', 'a lid configured to close the solid-preparation receiving portion,, 'and each of the plurality of drug cassettes includesa lid lock configured to hold the lid member in a locked state;a cassette placement portion configured to receive a drug cassette of the plurality of drug cassettes;a removal lock configured to selectively hold the drug cassette on the cassette placement portion and prevent removal of the drug cassette; anda lid lock operator configured to operate the lid lock, set the lid lock into a locked state or an unlocked state,', 'maintain the lid lock in the unlocked state, in response to the lid lock being set in the unlocked state, until the lid lock operator receives an input for changing the ...

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12-05-2022 дата публикации

ARTICLE CONVEYING APPARATUS

Номер: US20220144539A1
Принадлежит: ISHIDA CO., LTD.

An article conveying apparatus () according to an embodiment includes: a hopper () that temporarily stores an article charged from an outside and discharges the article downstream; a driver () that dives the hopper; and a main body () to be attached with the driver, wherein the main body includes: a top plate () that has a plane in a horizontal direction; and a side surface () to be attached with the driver, and the side surface has: a first surface (A) that stands up in a vertical direction and is to be connected to the top plate; and a second surface (B) that is formed continuously with the first surface, is attached with the driver, and is inclined in a direction of going toward a center axis () of the main body as going downward in the vertical direction. 1. An article conveying apparatus comprising:a hopper that temporarily stores an article charged from an outside and discharges the article downstream;a driver that dives the hopper; and a main body to be attached with the driver, wherein a top plate that has a plane in a horizontal direction; and', 'a side surface to be attached with the driver, and, 'the main body includes a first surface that stands up in a vertical direction and is to be connected to the top plate; and', 'a second surface that is formed continuously with the first surface, is attached with the driver, and is inclined in a direction of going toward a center axis of the main body as going downward in the vertical direction., 'the side surface has2. The article conveying apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe article conveying apparatus is a combination weighing apparatus receives and aggregates the articles by a circular chute, the articles being to be discharged from a plurality of the hoppers arranged circularly.3. The article conveying apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein a first hopper that temporarily stores the article charged from the outside and discharges the article downstream; and', 'a second hopper that temporarily stores ...

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14-04-2016 дата публикации

DRUG INFORMATION ACQUISITION DEVICE AND METHOD

Номер: US20160104282A1
Автор: TAKAHASHI Ippei
Принадлежит: FUJIFILM Corporation

A row of V-shaped grooves is formed in the bottom of each of imaging trays A and B which temporarily hold a dose of drug. After drugs are inserted into the imaging tray, the imaging tray is vibrated to remove the overlap between the drugs corresponding to a dose and to correct the posture of the drugs using a first inclined surface A and a second inclined surface B of the V-shaped groove. Two cameras A and B are provided so as to face the first inclined surface A and the second inclined surface B of the V-shaped groove , respectively, and capture the images of the drugs which have stable postures that have been corrected on the V-shaped grooves, in two directions. The first and second images of the drugs captured in two directions are processed to accurately acquire drug information including at least outward appearance information of the drugs. 1. A drug information acquisition device comprising:an imaging tray that is provided between a drug supply unit which supplies each dose of a plurality of types of drugs and a packet insertion guide, temporarily holds a dose of drug supplied from the drug supply unit, and has a bottom in which a row of V-shaped grooves, each having a first inclined surface and a second inclined surface, is formed;a mechanical unit that removes an overlap between the drugs corresponding to a dose supplied to the imaging tray and corrects the posture of the drugs using the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface of the V-shaped groove;an illumination unit that illuminates the drugs on the imaging tray;first and second imaging units that are provided so as to face the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface in the bottom of the imaging tray, respectively, and capture images of the drugs, whose posture is corrected by the mechanical unit and which are illuminated by the illumination unit, on the imaging tray; anda drug information acquisition unit that processes a first image and a second image which are ...

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08-04-2021 дата публикации

Drug supplying device and drug packaging device

Номер: US20210101703A1
Автор: Toshiaki Ueta
Принадлежит: PHC Holdings Corp

A drug supplying device provided with: a first drug discharging section that discharges a first drug from a first tablet case; a first temporary storage section that is arranged downstream of the first drug discharging section in a path, and that temporarily stores the first drug; a second drug discharging section that is arranged downstream of the first temporary storage section in the path, and that discharges a second drug from a second tablet case; a second temporary storage section that is arranged downstream of the second drug discharging section in the path, and that temporarily stores the first drug and the second drug; and a third drug discharging section that is arranged downstream of the second temporary storage section in the path, and that discharges a third drug from a third tablet case.

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13-04-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR FORMING PACKAGES FROM FILM MATERIAL

Номер: US20170101203A1
Принадлежит: Cloud Packaging Solutions, LLC

An apparatus for forming sealed pouches comprising: a rotatable base forming drum having an outer surface with a plurality of base tooling cavities in the outer surface; a base stock supply mechanism for feeding a base stock film of material along a base stock path, a portion of the base stock path extending along the outer surface of the base forming drum; a system for displacing the base stock film into the base tooling cavities to form a pocket of base stock film material within each base tooling cavity; a material feed mechanism for feeding at least one material into each pocket of the base stock film; a rotatable lid forming drum having an outer surface with a plurality of lid tooling cavities in the outer surface; a lid stock supply mechanism for feeding a lid stock film of material along a lid stock path, a portion of the lid stock path extending along the outer surface of the lid forming drum; a system for displacing the lid stock film into the lid tooling cavities to form a lid recess of lid stock film material within each lid tooling cavity; a material feed mechanism for feeding a material into each lid recess of the lid stock film; and mechanism bringing the base stock web and the lid stock web into contact under pressure. In one form, the material fed into the lid recesses is a hardenable material and cooling is used to cool the lid recesses. 1. An apparatus for forming sealed pouches comprising:a rotatable base forming drum having an outer surface with a plurality of base tooling cavities in the outer surface;a base stock supply mechanism for feeding a base stock film along a base stock path, a portion of the base stock path extending along the outer surface of the base forming drum;a system for displacing the base stock film into the base tooling cavities to form a pocket of base stock film within each base tooling cavity;a material feed mechanism for feeding at least one material into each said pocket of said base stock film;a rotatable lid forming ...

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13-04-2017 дата публикации

System for Forming Packages From Film Material

Номер: US20170101204A1
Принадлежит: Cloud Packaging Solutions, LLC

An apparatus for forming sealed pouches includes a rotatable base forming drum having a plurality of base tooling recesses in its outer surface, a base stock supply mechanism feeds a base stock web of material along a base stock path extending in part along the outer surface of the base forming drum, and a material feed mechanism feeds at least one material into the base tooling recesses. A lid stock supply mechanism feeds a lid stock web of material along a lid stock path that intersects with the base stock path downstream of the material feed mechanism, a hardenable material feed mechanism feeds a hardenable material along the base stock path or the lid stock path, and mechanism brings the base stock web and the lid stock web into contact under pressure. In one form a cooling system provides cooling to assist in cooling the hardenable material. 1. An apparatus for forming sealed pouches comprising:a rotatable base forming drum having an outer surface with a plurality of base tooling recesses in the outer surface;a base stock supply mechanism for feeding a base stock web of material along a base stock path, a portion of the base stock path extending along the outer surface of the base forming drum;a system for displacing the base stock web into the base tooling recesses to form a pocket of base stock material within each base tooling recess;a material feed mechanism for feeding at least one material into each said Docket of said base stock web,a rotatable lid forming drum having an outer surface with a plurality of lid tooling recesses in the outer surface;a lid stock supply mechanism for feeding a lid stock web of material along a lid stock path, a portion of the lid stock path extending along the outer surface of the lid forming drum;a system for displacing the lid stock web into the lid tooling recesses to form a lid recess of lid stock material within each lid tooling recess;a hardenable material feed mechanism for feeding a hardenable material into each said ...

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02-06-2022 дата публикации

A MACHINE AND A PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING POUCHES CONTAINING A COHESIONLESS MATERIAL

Номер: US20220169405A1
Принадлежит:

A machine for manufacturing pouches containing a cohesionless material, including feed means for feeding the cohesionless material to a pick-up station, a transfer drum by which the material is picked up at the pick-up station and transferred to a release station, delivery means operating at the release station and by which portions of the material are delivered from the transfer drum through a duct toward a wrapping station at which the portions are sealed in pouches, and a mixer located at the pick-up station for performing a mixing action on the material at the pick-up station before the material is picked up by the transfer drum. 1. A machine for manufacturing pouches containing a cohesionless material , comprising feed means for feeding the cohesionless material to a pick-up station , a transfer drum by which the material is picked up at the pick-up station and transferred to a release station , delivery means operating at the release station and by which portions of the material are delivered from the transfer drum through a duct toward a wrapping station at which the portions are sealed in pouches ,whereinin that the machine further comprises a mixer located at the pick-up station for performing a mixing action on the material at the pick-up station before the material is picked up by the transfer drum.2. The machine according to claim 1 , wherein the pick-up station comprises a nip defined between a part of an outer cylindrical wall of the transfer drum and a side wall claim 1 , the feed means being configured to release the material in the nip preferably by gravity claim 1 , and wherein the mixer is at least partly arranged in the nip.3. The machine according to claim 1 , wherein the mixer is mounted on the side wall in a cantilevered manner.4. The machine according to claim 2 , wherein the mixer comprises a rotating hub and one or more pins mounted on the rotating hub and arranged transversely and/or perpendicularly to the rotation axis of the rotating hub ...

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02-04-2020 дата публикации

Automatic canning device for canned food

Номер: US20200102107A1
Автор: Xiaofeng Zhu
Принадлежит: Individual

The invention discloses an automatic canning device for canned food, which includes a machine body. The weighing device includes a rotation shaft that is rotatably installed on the front and rear side walls of the transportation cavity. A large gear is fixed on the rotation shaft. The rear side wall of the transport chamber is provided with a long plate chute. The bottom side of the long plate chute is provided with a hydraulic pipeline. The power motor is turned on, thereby driving the large gear, pinion, and symmetrical pulley to rotate. The device can add jam to the glass jar through a mechanical structure. Compared to manually adding jam, the content of jam added by the device can be kept consistent, so that the product Standardization can be guaranteed, and the device can automatically seal glass bottles and then tighten them.

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11-04-2019 дата публикации

DISPENSING CANISTERS FOR PACKAGING ORAL SOLID PHARMACEUTICALS VIA ROBOTIC TECHNOLOGY ACCORDING TO PATIENT PRESCRIPTION DATA

Номер: US20190106228A1
Принадлежит:

Robotic pick-and-place automation is used to transfer oral solid pharmaceuticals from moveable trays or canisters. Sensors are used to verify that the pharmaceuticals have been properly placed in the desired pharmaceutical locations precisely according to the patient prescription data. A pharmacist places pharmaceutical products within dispensing trays or canisters to present the pharmaceutical products for picking and placing via the robotic pick-and-place machinery. Once the canister or tray is located adjacent the pick-and-place device, a sensor or imaging unit associated with the pick-and-place device verifies that the pharmaceutical product the size, shape, and/or color of an expected pharmaceutical product that is to be placed within the packaging material in accordance with patient prescription data stored by a computer associated with the system. Sensors verify that each individual pharmaceutical specified by a patient prescription have been deposited into each specified location strictly in accordance with the patient prescription data. 1. A system for dispensing solid pharmaceuticals , comprising:a plurality of cassettes, each of the plurality of cassettes being configured to store a plurality of solid pharmaceuticals, wherein each of the plurality of cassettes comprises a vision region at which the plurality of solid pharmaceuticals are accessible; generate an emitter beam; and', 'detect a break in the emitter beam to verify that each individual solid pharmaceutical is deposited in one of the plurality of cavities; and, 'a medication transfer unit that is configured to be placed above one or both of a package or package template that is to be filled, the medication transfer unit comprising a plurality of cavities that each provide a transfer path for at least some of the plurality of solid pharmaceuticals, wherein the medication transfer unit comprises at least one emitter assembly that is configured to a tooling arm portion that is configured to grasp ...

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11-04-2019 дата публикации

Fluid supply assembly for removing gas bubbles from a fluid path

Номер: US20190106312A1
Принадлежит: Groninger and Co GmbH

A fluid supply assembly having a multi-way valve unit which comprises at least one inlet and at least one first and one second outlet. The fluid supply assembly comprises at least one first fluid path for feeding a fluid from a product tank, wherein the at least one first fluid path is in fluid connection with the at least one inlet of the multi-way valve unit. The fluid supply assembly comprises a second fluid path for directing a fluid to a filling unit, wherein the second fluid path is in fluid connection with the first outlet of the multi-way valve unit. The fluid supply assembly comprises at least a first sensor for detecting gas bubbles in the at least one first fluid path, and wherein the fluid supply assembly has a control unit for controlling the multi-way valve unit, wherein the control unit is coupled to the at least one first sensor.

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09-06-2022 дата публикации

Confectionery mass dosing unit including a locking valve and a dosing valve

Номер: US20220174976A1
Принадлежит: Sollich KG

An apparatus ( 1 ) for dosing a confectionery mass includes a plurality of confectionery mass dosing units ( 2 ) being arranged side-by-side. Each of the confectionery mass dosing units ( 2 ) includes a locking valve ( 18 ), a dosing valve ( 22 ) and an outlet opening ( 26 ). The outlet opening ( 26 ) serves to dispense a dosing quantity of confectionery mass from the confectionery mass dosing unit ( 2 ). The dosing valve ( 22 ) serves to adjust the dosing quantity. The locking valve ( 18 ) being an addition to the dosing valve ( 22 ) serves for alternate opening and closing, wherein no confectionery mass exits from the outlet opening ( 26 ) when the locking valve ( 18 ) is closed.

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28-04-2016 дата публикации

Systems and methods for forming dual layer water soluble packets

Номер: US20160114914A1

A method of forming dual layer water soluble packets is described. The method includes drawing a base film into a cavity of a mold, drawing air through openings in the base film, metering an amount of a first product of a first color onto the base film in the cavity, metering an amount of a second product of a second color onto the amount of the first product, and, sealing a lid film to the base film.

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25-04-2019 дата публикации

METHOD AND MACHINES FOR FILLING FLEXIBLE TUBULAR-BAG PACKAGES

Номер: US20190118981A1
Автор: Kuss Gerhard
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to a tubular-bag machine and to a method for continuous or intermittent production of tubular-bag packages () which are filled with a product () in a tubular-bag machine () of this kind, the tubular-bag machine () comprising a screw-type metering device () in which a metering screw (OS) can be driven to rotate relative to a metering tube () for metering the product (), and a compactor () by means of which the product () can be compacted by applying a vacuum and sucking out gas being provided ahead of, behind or within the metering tube (), the compactor () comprising a suction bushing which is permeable to gas through fine pores and which extends coaxially with the metering tube (), and at least part of the die suction bushing being surrounded by a vacuum chamber. By applying a vacuum, the pores of the suction bushing can be cleaned. 2. The method according to claim 1 ,characterized in that{'b': 28', '33, 'the blowing phases (, ) are each executed after a regular number of work cycles, in particular during each work cycle.'}3. The method according to claim 1 ,characterized in thatthe blowing phases are each executed after lapse of a predefined process time.4. The method according to claim 1 ,characterized in that{'b': 27', '29', '30', '15, 'the effective vacuum during the suctioning phases (, , ) is measured using a pressure sensor ().'}5. The method according to claim 4 ,characterized in that{'b': 17', '26', '28', '33', '15, 'the process parameters during blowing of the suction bushing () are changed during the blowing phases (, , ) as a function of vacuum values measured using the pressure sensor ().'}6. The method according to claim 5 ,characterized in that{'b': 26', '28', '15, 'the duration of the blowing phases (, ) is changed as a function of the vacuum values measured using the pressure sensor ().'}7. The method according to claim 5 ,characterized in that{'b': '15', 'the pressure level in the blowing phases is changed as a function of ...

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16-04-2020 дата публикации

Packaging apparatus for handling pills and associated method

Номер: US20200115088A1
Принадлежит: Aylward Enterprises LLC

A packaging apparatus and method for depositing pills into a series of containers is provided. A cylindrical rotary slat is rotatable about a first axis and comprises radially inward and outward portions, the radially outward portion defining pill apertures for receiving pills therein at a first angular position. A negative pressure system is configured to apply a negative pressure to the pill apertures to retain the pills therein. Two ejection devices are in communication with the pill apertures at a second angular position and a third angular position of the rotary slat to eject the respective pills outwardly from the pill apertures. A plurality of collection mechanisms is disposed adjacent to the radially outward portion about the second and third angular positions, and is configured to collect the pills ejected from the pill apertures and to direct the pills toward the respective series of containers for deposition therein.

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10-05-2018 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for dispensing a granular product

Номер: US20180127129A1
Автор: Gold Gil, Levy Tamir
Принадлежит:

A dispensing apparatus adapted to dispense powered products, such as protein that tends to compact and stick together, from a storage container into a dispensing chute using a hard rotatable ball or other member that contains one or more elongated slots or cavities. The rotating ball fits tightly into a flexible dispensing cup with a flexible, but tight seal. The ball is rotated by shaft with a handle to load one of the cavities with product. The dispensing cup has one or more hand and finger like structures that extend into the storage container that, when the ball is rotated are caused to move laterally, vibrating and dislodging the powder to flow into one of the cavities. Then, when the ball is rotated 180 degrees, the product drops out of the cavity into the dispensing chute. 1. A dispenser constructed to dispense a predetermined amount of a powdered product from a storage container into a dispensing chute , the dispenser comprising:a removable powder product storage container in communication with a dispensing mechanism; (a) a rotatable spherical ball attached to a shaft, the rotatable spherical ball having a smooth surface, wherein said smooth surface contains two cavities opposed to one-another by 180 degrees, each of the cavities constructed to contain the predetermined amount of the powered product;', '(b) a flexible dispensing cup attachable to the product storage container having an upper funnel part and a lower spherical part that forms a flexible spherical cavity constructed to receive the rotatable spherical ball, the spherical ball rotatable in the flexible spherical cavity by the shaft that penetrates the spherical ball, the flexible dispensing cup having a sealing lip that fits circumferencially around the spherical ball forming a powder-tight seal;', '(c) two flat parallel hand and finger members attached to the flexible dispensing cup, each finger member having a top end and a bottom end, the top ends extending vertically from the flexible ...

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10-05-2018 дата публикации

Rotary Cup Filler

Номер: US20180127130A1
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A rotary cup filler has a cup holder plate that permits cup holders to be retained in place by inserting them into open-ended receptacles from the side of the cup holder plate rather than being inserted into openings in the bottom cup holder plate from beneath. In one configuration, the cup holder plate has a central hub and plurality of arms that extend arcuately from the central hub to form the receptacles therebetween. The arms may engage opposed sides of a circumferential groove in the associated cup holder. 1. A cup holder plate for a rotary cup filler , the cup holder plate comprising:a central hub and a plurality of arms that extend arcuately from the central hub to form open-ended receptacles therebetween for receiving cup holders.2. The cup holder plate of claim 1 , wherein the arms of the cup holder plate curve in a direction of cup holder plate rotation so that forces imposed on the cup holders during cup holder plate rotation tend to retain the cup holders in the receptacles.3. The cup holder plate of claim 1 , wherein each receptacle is configured to engage an associated cup holder in one of a snap-fit manner and an interference-fit manner.4. The cup holder plate of claim 1 , wherein each receptacle is formed in a space between a pair of adjacent arms and flares outwardly at an angle of about 6-10 degrees.5. The cup holder plate of claim 1 , wherein an inner portion of each receptacle that is configured to receive a cup holder is semi-circular in shape.6. The cup holder plate of claim 1 , wherein the cup holder plate comprises a flat metal plate having at least generally planar upper and lower surfaces.7. The cup holder plate of claim 6 , wherein a thickness of the cup holder plate is at least 0.250″.8. The cup holder plate of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of arms includes at least four arms.9. A rotary cup filler configured to fill cups of a designated volumetric capacity with materials and to discharge the materials from the cups claim 1 , the ...

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03-06-2021 дата публикации

Filling Unit for a Manufacturing Machine for the Production of Disposable Cartridges for Electronic Cigarettes

Номер: US20210161198A1
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Filling unit for a manufacturing machine for the production of disposable cartridges for electronic cigarettes; the filling unit has: a cylindrical tank which is arranged horizontally, is mounted so as to rotate in a stepwise manner around a vertical rotation axis, is delimited, at the bottom, by a base disc having a circular shape, and is delimited, on the sides, by a cylindrical side wall; a feeding duct that feeds a flow of tobacco inside the tank; a plurality of groups of seats, each of which is obtained in the base disc and is adapted to receive and contain a corresponding dose of tobacco; and a transfer device which is arranged in a fixed position and cyclically transfers the doses of tobacco contained inside the seats of a group standing still. 1188118) A filling unit () for a manufacturing machine () for the production of disposable cartridges () for electronic cigarettes; the filling unit () comprises:{'b': 24', '25', '28', '29', '28, 'a cylindrical-shaped tank (), which is arranged horizontally, is mounted so as to rotate in a stepwise manner around a vertical rotation axis (), is delimited, at the bottom, by a base disc () having a circular shape, and is delimited, on the sides, by a cylindrical side wall (), which projects from the base disc () in a perpendicular manner;'}{'b': 31', '24', '32', '24', '28', '24, 'a feeding duct (), which has an outlet opening arranged inside the tank () so as to feed a flow of tobacco () inside the tank (), which forms a bed resting on the base disc () of the tank ();'}{'b': 26', '27', '28', '5, 'a plurality of groups () of seats (), each of which is obtained in the base disc () and is adapted to receive and hold a corresponding dose () of tobacco;'}{'b': 33', '2', '5', '27', '26', '2, 'a transfer device (), which is arranged in a fixed position at a filling station (S) and cyclically transfers the doses () of tobacco contained inside the seats () of a group () standing still in the filling station (S); and'}{'b': 41', ' ...

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03-06-2021 дата публикации

PACKAGING SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING POUCHES

Номер: US20210163160A1
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A packaging system () for producing pouches having multiple compartments and made from a first water-soluble foil () and a second water-soluble foil (), which packaging system () comprises a mould conveyor () to move multiple moulds () in a conveying direction () along an endless trajectory, a suction device () configured to suck the first foil into the first suction chambers () and the second suction chambers (), a first foil supplying device (), a powder filling device () configured to fill the first compartment with a powder in an accurate manner, a further filling device () configured to fill the second compartment with a further powder or a liquid, and a second foil supplying device (). 130-. (canceled)31. A packaging system for producing pouches having multiple compartments and made from a first water-soluble foil and a second water-soluble foil , which packaging system comprises:a mould conveyor to move multiple moulds in a conveying direction along an endless trajectory, such as a circular trajectory, wherein each mould faces outwards and has a first suction chamber, a second suction chamber, and a support surface surrounding and extending between the first and second suction chamber;a suction device configured to suck the first foil into the first suction chambers and the second suction chambers, and wherein the mould conveyor moves each mould along;a first foil supplying device configured to position the first foil on the support surface of the mould and over its first and second suction chamber, after which the suction device sucks a first part of the first foil extending over the first suction chamber into the first suction chamber to form a first compartment of the pouch and sucks a second part of the first foil extending over the second suction chamber into the second suction chamber to form a second compartment of the pouch;a powder filling device configured to fill the first compartment with a powder;a further filling device configured to fill the ...

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09-05-2019 дата публикации

Dispensing device for arrangement in the format tube of a tubular bag machine

Номер: US20190135460A1
Принадлежит: Rovema GmbH, Rovena GmbH

The invention relates to a dispensing device ( 40 ) for being disposed in the forming tube ( 42 ) of a tubular bag machine ( 01 ) for the portioned dispensation of a flowable, in particular powdery, product ( 46 ), having at least one screw conveyor ( 43 ) discharging the product ( 46 ), said screw conveyor ( 43 ) protruding into a screw tube ( 41 ) with its longitudinal axis and being able to be rotationally driven by a drive, and having a flow barrier ( 45 ) fastened at the lower end of the screw tube ( 41 ), the amount of the product ( 46 ), which trickles down when the screw conveyor ( 43 ) is stopped, being able to be reduced by the flow barrier ( 45 ), at least one first receiving contour being provided at the flow barrier ( 45 ), and at least one second receiving contour being provided at the lower end of the screw tube ( 41 ), and a locking bolt being able to be inserted into and/or pushed through the first receiving contour and second receiving contour when disposing the flow barrier ( 45 ) at the lower end of the screw tube ( 41 ) in order to fixate the flow barrier ( 45 ) between the locking bolt and the two receiving contours at the lower end of the screw tube ( 41 ) in a form-fit manner.

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24-05-2018 дата публикации

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SEPARATING AND TRANSFERRING PELLETS

Номер: US20180141689A1
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A pellet column is formed in a metering duct. The lowermost pellet is located in a connection point where an outlet duct is connected to the metering duct and leads transversely away therefrom. A first duct, which opens into the metering duct via a first duct mouth above the connection point, is impinged with negative pressure, wherein a pellet is suctioned onto the first duct mouth and is fixed thereto. This pellet acts as a block for the pellets thereabove. A second duct, which opens into the connection point via a second duct mouth, is impinged with positive pressure, wherein the pellet at the connection point is pneumatically ejected via the outlet duct and supplied to a container. After the ejection of the lowermost pellet, the negative pressure in the first duct is switched off such that the pellet held at the first duct mouth advances toward the connection point. 1. A method for separating and transferring pellets into a target container , the method comprising the steps of:providing a supply of pellets in a storage space;directing the pellets from the storage space into a metering duct that leads out of the storage space downward and is vertically oriented in such a manner that a column of pellets that lie on top of one another is formed in the metering duct, wherein a lowermost pellet of the column of pellets is located in a connection point, and wherein an outlet duct is connected to the metering duct at the connection point and leads transversely away from the metering duct;impinging a first pressure differential duct, which opens into the metering duct via a first duct mouth above the connection point, with negative pressure, wherein a pellet is suctioned onto the first duct mouth and on account thereof is locationally fixed thereto, and wherein this suctioned pellet acts as a block for the pellets located thereabove;impinging a second pressure differential duct, which opens into the connection point via a second duct mouth, with positive pressure, ...

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24-05-2018 дата публикации

PRODUCT DISCHARGE CONTROL DEVICE FOR A FORM-FILL-SEAL MACHINE

Номер: US20180141690A1
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The invention relates to a discharge control device, comprising a hopper () receiving a metered product amount where it is deposited, discharge control elements () movable between a closed position and an open position by driving means, and a fill tube () connecting the discharge control device with a fill nozzle of the form-fill-seal machine whereby a bag is filled with product, wherein the driving means of the discharge control elements () comprise a motor () driving the movement of one of the discharge control elements (), and a synchronizing connecting rod () synchronizing the movement of the discharge control element () driven by the motor () with the other discharge control element (). 11323739373. Product discharge control device for a form-fill-seal machine , comprising a hopper () receiving a metered product amount where it is deposited , discharge control elements () movable between a closed position and an open position by driving means , and a fill tube () connecting the discharge control device with a fill nozzle of the form-fill-seal machine whereby a bag is filled with product , characterized in that the driving means of the discharge control elements () comprise a motor () driving the movement of one of the discharge control elements () , and a synchronizing connecting rod () synchronizing the movement of the discharge control element () driven by the motor () with the other discharge control element ().25693448. Product discharge control device for a form-fill-seal machine according to claim 1 , wherein said driving means also comprise first and second levers ( claim 1 , ) connected by means of said synchronizing connecting rod () claim 1 , each integral with a shaft for moving each of said discharge control elements () claim 1 , and the movement of which is driven by means of a second connecting rod () and a crank ( claim 1 , ).387. Product discharge control device for a form-fill-seal machine according to claim 2 , wherein the crank () is ...

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25-05-2017 дата публикации

Automatic medicine packing machine

Номер: US20170143588A1
Автор: Jun Ho Kim
Принадлежит: JVM Co Ltd

An automatic medicine packing machine is provided. The automatic medicine packing machine includes a main body provided with an installation space formed therein and a hopper formed in the lower portion thereof to allow medicines to be dropped into the hopper, cassette supports installed in the installation space and having mounting positions of cassettes to accommodates the medicines, display units configured to receive a driving signal transmitted from the outside and then to display the cassette mounting positions to the outside, and a controller configured to predetermine information on selected medicines and reference mounting positions of the selected medicines and to, if medicine information is input from the outside, display positions of the cassettes to be mounted based on the input medicine information to the outside through the display units.

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04-06-2015 дата публикации

MATERIAL HANDLING MACHINE

Номер: US20150151863A1
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Material handling machines of the present technology can be used to bag material, such as sand. The material handling machines can include a hopper and material conveyor assembly, which can automatically fill bags with a predetermined volume of material. The material handling machines can also include production lines that receives filled bags and conveys them to storage sacks for transportation to or use at a desired location. 1. A material handling machine comprising:a hopper and conveyor assembly, including a hopper and a material conveyor assembly, wherein the hopper receives a material to be bagged, and the material conveyor assembly includes at least one material conveyor that conveys the material out of the hopper and into a chute provided at an end of the at least one material conveyor;wherein the hopper includes a material flow gate, the material flow gate including a gate opening and a gate flap, wherein the gate opening and the gate flap define a cross sectional area of the material gate, and the material conveyed through the material gate by the material conveyor conforms to the cross sectional area of the material gate; anda volume of the material that is dispensed into a bag through the chute is determined by controlling a distance that a conveyor belt of the material conveyor advances and the cross sectional area of the material gate.2. The material handling machine of claim 1 , further comprising a base claim 1 , the hopper and conveyor assembly being attached to the base.3. The material handling machine of claim 2 , further comprising a storage compartment attached to the base.4. The material handling machine of claim 2 , further comprising a lift gate attached to a back end of the base.5. The material handling machine of claim 4 , wherein the lift gate comprises two vertical rails upon which a platform of the lift gate can be raised and lowered.6. The material handling machine of claim 4 , wherein the lift gate comprises a platform and a fold down ...

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02-06-2016 дата публикации

Apparatus For Compacting Product & High Speed Bagmaking

Номер: US20160152357A1
Автор: BIERSCHENK Patrick J.
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A method for compacting and packaging a plurality of slugs of product and apparatus for accomplishing the same. The invention describes collecting weighed product in an intermediate settling device to form compact slugs of product. The device can comprise a single settling chamber for each slug of product or can comprise multiple settling chambers which are axially rotatable. The slugs can be compacted by jostling and/or vibrating the settling device. Thereafter, the slugs of product are discharged to a multiple bagmaking packaging apparatus. 1. A method for compacting and packaging a plurality of product slugs with an apparatus comprising a multiple bagmaker having a number of product delivery cylinders , said method comprising:a) weighing a plurality of product slugs in a weigher, wherein said weigher is divided into a number of sections equal to said number of product delivery cylinders;b) receiving said plurality of product slugs to a settling device comprising at least four rotating settling chambers and a gate, wherein a number of said settling chambers equal to said number of said product delivery cylinders are grouped together at a single position;c) compacting said plurality of product slugs in said settling device to form compact slugs of product, wherein the settling chambers are axially rotatable within the settling device;d) discharging said compact slugs of product to said number of product delivery cylinders, wherein each compact slug of product is discharged into a separate product delivery cylinder; ande) depositing said slugs of product from said product delivery cylinders to packages,wherein said settling device is located downstream from said weigher and upstream from said product delivery cylinder, and wherein said receiving step and said discharging step occur simultaneously.2. The method of wherein said receiving step comprises receiving product into at least four settling chambers claim 1 , wherein a number of said settling chambers equal to ...

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07-05-2020 дата публикации

High-Speed Container Filling with Reduced Cross-Contamination

Номер: US20200140123A1
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A medical dispensing system with dispensing and pathway components, each of which includes a plurality of dispensers and pathways, respectively. The dispensing and pathway components are controlled to minimize contamination between the items being dispensed. Both the dispensing and pathway components have arcs around which the dispensers and pathways are arranged. 1. A medical dispensing system comprising:a filling area where medication is dispensed into containers;a pathway component comprising a plurality of pathways that include a first pathway, the first pathway being associated with a first medication; anda dispensing component comprising a plurality of dispensers that include a first dispenser containing the first medication, the dispensing component being rotatable to selectively position the first dispenser in the filling area, the first dispenser dispensing the first medication as a result of both the first dispenser and the first pathway being located in the filling area.2. The medical dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the dispensing component is circular and the plurality of dispensers are disposed along the periphery of the dispensing component.3. The medical dispenser of claim 2 , wherein the pathway component is circular and the plurality of pathway are disposed along the periphery of the pathway component.4. The medical dispenser of claim 1 , the pathway component comprising a pathway holding position outside the filling area.5. The medical dispenser of claim 1 , the dispensing component comprising a dispenser holding position outside the filling area.6. The medical dispenser of claim 1 , the first dispenser claim 1 , as a result of the first dispenser being located outside of the filling area claim 1 , being configured to prevent dispensing the first medication.7. The medical dispenser of claim 1 , the first dispenser claim 1 , as a result of the first pathway being located outside the filling area claim 1 , being configured to prevent dispensing the ...

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11-06-2015 дата публикации

Flexible Packaging Materials and Methods of Making and Using Same

Номер: US20150158607A1
Автор: Weder Donald E.
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Packaging materials are disclosed, along with packages formed therefrom and methods for forming the packages. 1. A method of packaging at least one object , the method comprising the steps of: (a) at least one strip, strand, or unit of material disposed on a surface of the substratum and within the interior of the container; and/or', '(b) a printed pattern disposed on at least a portion of the substratum, the printed pattern comprising a plurality of individual strips, strands, or units of material, thereby providing the substratum with a grass-like appearance; and, 'disposing a packaging material into an interior of a container, the packaging material comprising a substratum adapted to support and cushion an object, wherein the substratum is a flexible inflatable substrate having an exterior surface and an interior surface, wherein the interior surface defines an expandable interior inflation space, the packaging material further comprisingdisposing at least one object on the packaging material disposed within the interior of the container, whereby the packaging material supports and cushions the object within the interior of the container.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the container is a basket.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the at least one object comprises at least one of a candy and an Easter egg.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the exterior surface of the flexible inflatable substrate of the packaging material includes a decorative effect.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of bondingly connecting at least a portion of the packaging material to the interior of the container.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of bondingly connecting at least a portion of the object to the packaging material.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein (a) of the packaging material is further defined as a plurality of strands of decorative grass.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the packaging material substantially conforms to a contour of ...

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28-08-2014 дата публикации

Powder or granular material feeding apparatus

Номер: US20140238536A1
Автор: Masaru Kumakura

A powder or granular material feeding apparatus includes a guide cylinder having a plurality of gas suction holes that guides gas in an interior thereof to an outside, a filter provided on a portion of the guide cylinder where the gas suction holes are formed, a gas feed unit configured to feed inert gas, an auger including a revolving shaft positioned in the guide cylinder and a blade provided on the revolving shaft, and an suction device. The revolving shaft includes a gas feed channel configured to guide the inert gas and a gas feed port configured to allow the inert gas to eject therefrom to cause the powder or granular material to contain the inert gas. The suction device sucks the gas in the guiding cylinder to the outside of the guide cylinder.

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07-06-2018 дата публикации

A product dispenser and a method of dispensing a flowable product

Номер: US20180155069A1
Принадлежит: Cabinplant International AS

The present invention relates to a method and a product dispenser comprising a tank for storing a flowable product and a conveyor for conveying storage containers along a longitudinal direction from an entry position to an exit position. The product dispenser further comprises a dosing mechanism extending in the longitudinal direction above the conveyor. The dosing mechanism comprises an inner cylindrical part and an outer cylindrical part enclosing and sealing against the inner cylindrical part. The inner cylindrical part defines a circumferential groove and a helically shaped groove extending between the entry position and the exit position. The outer cylindrical part defines an elongated opening extending in the longitudinal direction and an inlet opening for establishing a fluid path from the tank via the circumferential groove and the helically shaped groove to the elongated opening. The inner cylindrical part is rotatable for dispensing the flowable product into the storage containers.

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07-06-2018 дата публикации

VOLUMETRIC METERING DEVICE FOR CONTAINER FILLING MACHINE

Номер: US20180155071A1
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Some embodiments relate to a metering device, including: a metering chamber; a piston separating the metering chamber into a supply compartment and a metering compartment, the piston including a passage between the two compartments; a valve for closing the passage, allowing the passage of the product when same is in the open position; and movement mechanisms of the valve. The valve includes drive mechanisms of the piston arranged on either side of the piston in such a way that the movement of the valve in a discharge direction drives the movement of the piston in the discharge direction and the movement of the valve along the length of the cylinder body in a transfer direction, and drives the movement of the piston. 110-. (canceled)11. A metering device for a machine for filling containers with a product , comprising:a cylinder body defining a metering chamber, configured to be filled with the product;a piston inside the metering chamber and separating the metering chamber into a supply compartment and a metering compartment, with the piston including a passage that communicates between the supply compartment and the metering compartment in such a way as to allow passage of the product between the supply compartment and the metering compartment;a valve for closing the passage; anda mover that facilitates movement of the valve or of the piston along the length of the cylinder body, wherein the valve includes a driver arranged on either side of the piston in such a way that the movement respectively of the valve or of the piston along the length of the cylinder body in a discharge direction drives the movement respectively of the piston or of the valve in the discharge direction and the movement respectively of the valve or of the piston along the length of the cylinder body in a transfer direction opposite the discharge direction, drives the movement respectively of the piston or of the valve in the transfer direction.12. The metering device according to claim 11 , ...

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22-09-2022 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING POUCHED TOBACCO PRODUCT

Номер: US20220297868A1
Принадлежит: Philip Morris USA Inc.

In a method and apparatus for producing a small pouch with a predetermined amount of particulate material therein, a predetermined amount of the particulate material is portioned from a bulk supply and compacted into a single discrete caplet. The caplet is the deposited into an open hollow pouch closed at one end thereof, and the open end is then closed with the caplet between the closed ends of the pouch. The caplet in the pouch is then compressed to return it to its particulate form. The particulate material may be granular or shredded tobacco. 19.-. (canceled)10. A method of making a pouch product , the method comprising:engaging a discrete caplet with a roller, the discrete caplet in a pouch; andforming the pouch product by translating the roller with respect to the discrete caplet to compress the discrete caplet into a particulate material, the particulate material in the pouch.11. The method of claim 10 , wherein the engaging includes arranging the discrete caplet between a pair of compression rollers claim 10 , the pair of compression rollers including the roller.12. The method of claim 10 , further comprising:retaining the pouch during the translating.13. The method of claim 12 , wherein the retaining includes engaging the pouch with a clamp.14. The method of claim 10 , wherein the forming includes translating the roller in an upward direction or a downward direction.15. The method of claim 10 , further comprising:enclosing the discrete caplet in the pouch prior to the engaging.16. The method of claim 15 , further comprising:depositing the discrete caplet into the pouch prior to the enclosing.17. The method of claim 16 , wherein the depositing includes gravity depositing the discrete caplet into the pouch.18. The method of claim 15 , further comprising:compacting the particulate material into the discrete caplet prior to the enclosing.19. The method of claim 18 , wherein the compacting includes roll compacting.20. The method of claim 18 , further comprising: ...

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30-05-2019 дата публикации

Device for the metered filling of a drinking straw with a filling material

Номер: US20190159617A1

A device for the metered filling of a drinking straw with a filling material includes a material store as a storage container for the filling material. An opening is present in the base of the material store, the opening discharging from above into a compressed air channel. A closure device is provided for sealing the compressed air channel relative to the material store. At least one receiving unit is present for receiving at least one drinking straw, so that the at least one drinking straw is able to be positioned with its upper edge region on the end of the compressed air channel on the air outlet side.

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30-05-2019 дата публикации

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE METERED FILLING OF A CONTAINER WITH A FILLING MATERIAL

Номер: US20190159971A1

A device for the metered filling of a container with a filling material includes a receiving unit for receiving a container and at least one material store as a storage container for the filling material. A defined quantity of the filling material is able to be removed from the at least one material store and transferred into the container by a filling unit. The filling unit includes at least one metering chamber which is displaceably mounted so that the metering chamber is present alternately in a first position and in a second position. In its first position the metering chamber is in contact with the material store so that filling material is able to be filled into the metering chamber from the material store. In its second position the metering chamber is arranged above the container so that the filling material located in the metering chamber is able to be emptied into the container. The container may, in particular, be a drinking straw. 1101214342272. A device ( , , ) for the metered filling of a container () with a filling material ( , ) , the device comprising:{'b': 36', '34, 'a receiving unit () for receiving a container ();'}{'b': 20', '70', '22', '72, 'at least one material store (, ) as a storage container for the filling material (, ); and'}{'b': 22', '72', '20', '70', '34, 'a filling unit, a defined quantity of the filling material (, ) being able to be removed from the at least one material store (,) and transferred into the container () by means of said filling unit;'}wherein{'b': 26', '52', '54, 'the filling unit comprises at least one metering chamber (, , );'}{'b': 26', '52', '54', '26', '52', '54', '30', '58', '32', '60, 'the at least one metering chamber (, , ) is displaceably mounted so that the metering chamber (, , ) is present alternately in a first position (, ) and in a second position (, );'}{'b': 30', '58', '26', '52', '54', '20', '70', '22', '72', '26', '52', '54', '20', '70, 'in the first position (, ) the metering chamber (, , ) is in ...

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29-09-2022 дата публикации

VERTICAL PACKAGING MACHINE

Номер: US20220306328A1
Принадлежит:

A vertical packaging machine that includes a hopper with a hopper inlet mouth and at least one hopper outlet mouth, a tube arranged downstream of the hopper with a tube inlet mouth and a tube outlet mouth. A supply conduit is formed by at least the hopper and the tube. Acceleration means is provided and configured for injecting a gaseous fluid into the supply conduit through two injection ports arranged in the supply conduit at different heights with respect to the tube outlet mouth and for causing, with said injection, part of the air present in said supply conduit above the corresponding injection port to follow the injected flow. 1. A vertical packaging machine for packaging a product , the vertical packaging machine comprising;a hopper including a hopper inlet mouth and a hopper outlet mouth located below and downstream the hopper inlet mouth, the hopper outlet mouth delimiting a stepped outlet area or an outlet area in a non-horizontal plane;a tube located downstream of the hopper and including a tube inlet mouth and a tube outlet mouth located vertically below and downstream of the tube inlet mouth;a supply conduit through which the product falls, the supply conduit being formed at least in part by the hopper, the tube and an intermediate region extending between the hopper outlet mouth and the tube inlet mouth; andfirst and second gaseous fluid injection ports that are each located in the intermediate region of the supply conduit and configured to inject the gaseous fluid into the supply conduit in a downward direction, the first gaseous fluid injection port being located at a first height and the second gaseous fluid injection port being located at a second height different than the first height, the first and second gaseous fluid injection ports being configured to cause a pressure drop in the supply conduit above the corresponding first and second gaseous fluid injection ports such that upon the gaseous fluid being injected by the first and second gaseous ...

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30-05-2019 дата публикации

DOSING DEVICE FOR FEEDING INFUSION PRODUCTS

Номер: US20190161216A1

A dosing device for feeding infusion products including a dosing drum rotating about an axis and positioned between a continuous strip of filter material, movable along a feed direction, and a primary hopper for containing a primary infusion product; the dosing drum has a plurality of radial chambers for receiving a first dose of primary infusion product from the primary hopper and for releasing the first dose of primary infusion product above the strip of filter material; the device also includes an independent dosing unit of a secondary product including controlled release elements configured for depositing a second dose of secondary product to define a mixed dose of primary product and secondary product. 1. A dosing device for feeding infusion products , comprising a dosing drum rotating about an axis; the dosing drum being positioned between a continuous strip of filter material , movable along a feed direction , and a primary hopper for containing a primary infusion product; the dosing drum having a plurality of radial chambers each configured for receiving a quantity of primary product forming a first dose at the primary hopper and , respectively , releasing the first dose above the continuous strip of filter material , in such a way as to form a succession of first doses , equidistant from each other , along the continuous strip of filter material , the radial chambers being movable in rotation at the primary hopper , whilst they receive the first dose and above the continuous strip of filter material whilst they release the first dose;wherein it comprises an independent dosing unit for feeding a secondary aromatising or sugar product designed to define a second dose and positioned downstream of the first doser relative to the feed direction of the continuous strip of filter material; the independent dosing unit having controlled release elements configured for placing the second dose at least partly on a corresponding first dose deposited on the continuous ...

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01-07-2021 дата публикации

DIRECT TO CONTAINER SYSTEM WITH ON-LINE WEIGHT CONTROL AND ASSOCIATED METHOD

Номер: US20210197991A1
Принадлежит: Altria Client Services LLC

Systems and methods for manufacturing and inserting a predetermined number of material-filled pouches into containers are disclosed. A system includes a pouch providing system comprising a plurality of lanes, wherein each one of the plurality of lanes includes a pouch making machine and a hold-back structure. The system also includes a conveyor system structured and arranged to move a plurality of containers into alignment with the plurality of lanes. The system further includes a controller structured and arranged to control the hold-back structure in each one of the plurality of lanes such that the pre-determined pouches are inserted into the plurality of containers when the plurality of containers are aligned with the plurality of lanes. 125-. (canceled)26. A system for manufacturing and inserting a desired number of products into containers , the system comprising:a product providing system including a plurality of lanes; a carousel,', 'a plurality of funnel cups pivotally attached to the carousel; and, 'a conveyor system configured to move a plurality of containers into alignment with the plurality of lanes, the conveyor system including,'} control the product providing system so as to provide a desired number of products in each of the plurality of containers when the plurality of containers are aligned with the plurality of lanes, and', 'control movement of the carousel., 'a controller configured to,'}27. The system of claim 26 , each of the plurality of funnel cups is configured to engage a respective one of the plurality of containers.28. The system of claim 26 , wherein each of the plurality of funnel cups is configured to pivot between a first position in which the funnel cup is configured to engage a respective one of the plurality of containers and a second position in which the funnel cup is configured to disengage from the one of the plurality of containers.29. The system of claim 28 , whereinthe first position is horizontal, andthe second position is ...

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18-09-2014 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for metering of loose objects, such as granular objects, powders, or capsules

Номер: US20140263408A1
Автор: Robert Amiss
Принадлежит: HAUNI MASCHINENBAU GMBH

A volumetric metering device includes a hopper adapted to hold a supply of granular material, the hopper having an outlet; a rotating wheel located in communication with the outlet, the rotating wheel having an outer periphery and a plurality of metering cavities distributed around the outer periphery, each metering cavity having an open bottom portion; and a plurality of metering valves located around the outer periphery of the rotating wheel with each metering valve located in registry with one of the metering cavities. Each metering valve is movable between a loading position wherein the metering valve blocks the open bottom portion of the metering cavity, and an unloading position wherein the granular material dispenses from the metering cavity through the metering valve. Other features and related methods are also described.

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06-06-2019 дата публикации

Powder Material Hopper System with Offset Loading

Номер: US20190168901A1
Принадлежит: ECOLAB USA INC.

A hopper system for powder material includes a hopper and a cover. The hopper has hopper sidewalls that extend downward from an upper end of the hopper with at least one of the hopper sidewalls being sloped along a portion thereof. A hopper axis extends vertically between at least some of the hopper sidewalls. The cover is disposed at the upper end of the hopper and includes an opening configured for the powder material to flow therethrough and into the hopper. The opening defines a vertical material loading axis that is offset relative to the hopper axis. A diverter member may be provided that is positioned along the material loading axis and configured to divert the powder material entering through the opening. A powder material feed system may be disposed adjacent the lower end of the hopper to feed the powder material from the hopper. 1. A hopper system for powder material , comprising:a hopper, the hopper having an upper end, a lower end, a plurality of hopper sidewalls, and a hopper axis, the hopper sidewalls extending downward from the upper end, at least one of the hopper sidewalls being sloped along a portion thereof, and the hopper axis extending vertically between at least some of the hopper sidewalk;a cover disposed at the upper end of the hopper, the cover including an opening configured for the powder material to flow through the opening and into the hopper, the opening defining a vertical material loading axis, the material loading axis being offset relative to the hopper axis;a diverter member, the diverter member being at least partially positioned along the material loading axis and configured to divert the powder material as it enters the hopper through the opening; anda powder material feed system, the powder material feed system being disposed adjacent the lower end of the hopper and being configured to feed the powder material from the hopper.2. The hopper system of claim 1 , wherein the hoper is symmetrically shaped.3. The hopper system of ...

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02-07-2015 дата публикации

Filing Bags with a Metered Quantity of Bulk Material

Номер: US20150183537A1
Принадлежит: Concetti SpA

A method for filling bags with metered quantities of bulk products includes providing a first container and a second container having an assigned total volume. Each container is divided into two respective half-volumes, each half-volume being designed to feed product to a first station or a second station for filling bags, so that each container has a half-volume connected to the first station and a half-volume connected to the second station of the two stations. A first predefined metered quantity of product is provided inside the first container by dividing-up the metered quantity of product into two quantities equal to approximately half the metered quantity, each fed to a respective half-volume of the first container. A bag is conveyed to the first filling station. The bag is filled with the quantity of product of the first half volume of the first container.

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09-07-2015 дата публикации

Medicine Dispensing Apparatus, Method Of Dispensing Medicines, Medicine Dispensing Program And Storage Medium

Номер: US20150190312A1
Принадлежит: Yuyama Manufacturing Co Ltd

Provided is a medicine dispensing apparatus including a plurality of medicine cassettes for respectively dispensing desired types of medicines. The medicine dispensing apparatus allocates medicine information on a medicine to be dispensed to one of the medicine cassettes when the medicine information is given. Then, the medicine dispensing apparatus drives the medicine cassette according to a predetermined driving condition corresponding to the medicine information allocated to the medicine cassette to dispense the medicine from the medicine cassette. By using the medicine dispensing apparatus, it is possible to reduce a user work for dispensing the desired types of medicines.

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04-06-2020 дата публикации

Apparatus for filling cartridges of e-vapor devices

Номер: US20200172385A1
Принадлежит: Altria Client Services LLC

An apparatus for the automated filling of cartridges of e-vapor devices may include a filling drum configured to receive at least one cartridge of an e-vapor device. The apparatus may additionally include a needle assembly including at least one hypodermic needle. The needle assembly is configured to transition between a lowered state and a raised state. The lowered state is where the hypodermic needle is moved down into the cartridge, while the raised state is where the hypodermic needle is lifted up and away from the cartridge. The apparatus may further include a pump assembly configured to pump a pre-vapor formulation into the cartridge when the needle assembly is in the lowered state. The pump assembly may include a variable amplitude cam system configured to adjust an amount of the pre-vapor formulation for pumping to the cartridge without changing start and stop times for the pumping.

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05-07-2018 дата публикации

Method for Filling Packs with Varying Products in a Filling Machine

Номер: US20180186480A1
Принадлежит:

A method for filling packages with changing products in a filling machine is disclosed. Packages are successively transported through a filling machine, and the packages are each successively filled with a first product in a sterile environment via a filling outlet connected to a product tank. To empty the product tank, at least one outlet means is brought into an emptying position, and a residue of the first product is discharged at least partially from the sterile environment, via the outlet means located in the emptying position. The outlet means is removed from the emptying position following the emptying of the product tank. Packages are subsequently each successively filled with a second product in a sterile environment, via a filling outlet connected to a product tank. 115.-. (canceled)16. A method for filling packages with changing products in a filling machine comprising:successively transporting packages through a filling machine such that the packages are, in each case, successively filled with a first product in a sterile environment via a filling outlet connected to a product tank,transferring the packages to be filled to cells of a transporting device, wherein the packages to be filled are transported via the transporting device to the cells through a filling machine, in which at least one outlet means in the form of a package mock-up with at least one base opening, without a base, and/or at least one side opening is used, in which the at least one outlet means is transferred to a cell of the transporting device and is transported in the cell via the transporting device through the filling machine,in order to empty the product tank bringing the at least one outlet means into an emptying position and discharging a residue of the first product at least partially from the sterile environment via the outlet means located in the emptying position, wherein the outlet means is removed from the emptying position after the emptying of the product tank, ...

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20-06-2019 дата публикации

DEVICES AND METHODS FOR PASTEURIZING AND/OR STERILIZING PARTICULATE MATERIAL, AND CARTRIDGE

Номер: US20190183136A1
Принадлежит:

Devices () and methods for pasteurizing and/or sterilizing particulate material. The devices contain at least one electron source () for generating an electron beam and a treatment zone () in which the material is pasteurized and/or sterilized by the electron beam. The device () comprises a vibration surface () which vibrates to convey and individualize the material. The first vibration surface () has a plurality of grooves () into which the material is conveyed and individualized. The device () has a material channel () in which the material is pasteurized and/or sterilized by the electron beam in the region of the treatment zone (). The device () has at least one auxiliary channel () through which a fluid flows between the electron source () and the material channel () and is separated from the material channel (). A cartridge () for pasteurizing and/or sterilizing particulate material is also disclosed. 123-. (canceled)24. An apparatus for pasteurizing or sterilizing particulate material , comprising:a first vibration surface which is excitable by vibrations in order to convey and separate the material;at least one electron source for generating an electron beam;a treatment zone arranged downstream of the first vibration surface, in which the material can be pasteurized or sterilized by the electron beam;wherein the first vibrating surface comprises a plurality of channels in which the material is conveyed and by which the material is separated.25. The apparatus according to claim 24 , the apparatus having claim 24 , downstream of the first vibrating surface and upstream of the treatment zone claim 24 , an inclined slipping surface formed and arranged so that the material thereon slides toward the treatment zone.26. The apparatus according to claim 25 , wherein the sliding surface comprises at least one channel formed and arranged such that the material slides and is separated therein.27. The apparatus according to claim 25 , wherein the sliding surface is ...

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20-06-2019 дата публикации

METHODS FOR PASTEURIZING AND/OR STERILIZING PARTICULATE GOODS

Номер: US20190183137A1
Принадлежит:

Methods for pasteurizing and/or sterilizing particulate goods (), containing the following steps: a) producing an electron beam (), b) pasteurizing and/or sterilizing the goods () by the electron beam () in a treatment zone (), wherein the electrons of the electron beam () have an energy that lies in the range of 80 keV to 300 keV, preferably from 140 keV to 280 keV, more preferably from 180 keV to 260 keV, the goods () being exposed to the electron beam () for a treatment time which lies in the range from 5 ms to 25 ms, and the electron beam () has a mean electron current density in the treatment zone () which lies in the range of 10s·cmto 2.77·10s·cm. 16.-. (canceled)71. A method for pasteurizing and/or sterilizing particulate material () , containing the following steps:{'b': '5', 'a) producing an electron beam (),'}{'b': 1', '5', '3, 'claim-text': [{'b': '5', 'the electrons of the electron beam () have energy that lies in a range of from 80 keV to 300 keV,'}, {'b': 5', '3, 'sup': 15', '−1', '−2', '15', '−1', '2, 'the electron beam () in the treatment zone () has a mean electron current density that lies in a range of from 10s·cmto 2.77·10s·cm,'}, {'b': 1', '5, 'the material () is exposed to the electron beam () for a treatment time that lies in a range of from 5 ms to 25 ms.'}], 'b) pasteurizing and/or sterilizing the material () by the electron beam () in a treatment zone (), wherein'}85. The method according to claim 7 , wherein the electrons of the electron beam () have energy that lies in the range of from 140 keV to 280 keV.95. The method according to claim 7 , wherein the electrons of the electron beam () have energy that lies in the range of from 180 keV to 260 keV.1015. The method according to claim 7 , wherein the material () claim 7 , via the electron beam () claim 7 , is exposed to a dose of radiation that lies in a range of from 1 kGy to 45 kGy.1115. The method according to claim 7 , wherein the material () claim 7 , via the electron beam () claim 7 ...

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14-07-2016 дата публикации

Closed vial fill system for aseptic dispensing

Номер: US20160199257A1
Принадлежит: Cardinal Health 414 LLC

A closed path vial fill system includes a bulk product vial, a peristaltic pump operated by a stepper motor, a dispensing manifold assembly to which may be coupled at least one final product vial, an optional quality check station, and an optional waste collection system. A concentration, activity, and volume (CAV) sensor may be incorporated into the system to receive a radiopharmaceutical product directly from a synthesizing unit. A control system may be integrated into the system to provide automated control of various aspects of the radiopharmaceutical dispensing process. The system is used to aseptically dispense finished radiopharmaceuticals into receiving vessels, such as a Quality Control vial, a sterility vial, and/or final product vials, while providing users an efficient means for removing and discarding contaminated disposable components.

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23-07-2015 дата публикации

Vertical Load Case Packer

Номер: US20150203228A1
Принадлежит:

In one example of a vertical load case packer, guide rods provide horizontal adjustment of a tipping conveyor assembly to position the tipping conveyor assembly at a desired distance from the at least one bucket assembly. In operation, an indexing assembly advances case(s) into the tipping conveyor assembly. Side belts in the tipping conveyor assembly move and grip the case(s). A pivot rotates the tipping conveyor from a position wherein an open end of a case is oriented upwardly to a position wherein the open end is oriented horizontally to receive the product. Each bucket assembly receives product and delivers it to a case. A sliding bottom plate in the bucket assembly supports horizontally loaded product and advances the product into a case. A pusher plate prevents product from withdrawing from the case as the sliding bottom plate is withdrawn and further inserts the product into the case if needed. 1. A vertical load case packer , comprising:a bucket assembly to receive product and to deliver the product to a case;a tipping conveyor to support the case;an adjustment assembly to adjust the tipping conveyor horizontally and to position the tipping conveyor at a desired distance from the bucket assembly;side belts to move the case within the tipping conveyor and to grip the case when the tipping conveyor pivots; anda pivot to rotate the tipping conveyor between a position wherein open ends of the case are oriented upwardly and a position wherein open ends of the case are oriented horizontally to receive the product from the bucket assembly.2. The vertical load case packer of claim 1 , additionally comprising:an indexing assembly to advance the case into a selected position within the tipping conveyor.3. The vertical load case packer of claim 1 , wherein the side belts are configured to adjust a force used to grip the case.4. The vertical load case packer of claim 1 , wherein the bucket assembly comprises:actuated flaps sized to open flaps of the case prior to ...

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18-06-2020 дата публикации

Particulate matter supply device

Номер: US20200187547A1
Принадлежит: Kawasaki Jukogyo KK

A particulate matter supply device capable of suppressing leakage of particulate matter includes an accommodation region formed so as to penetrate a rotating member along a facing direction in which a spiral member and a fixing plate face each other. The spiral member includes a level-off portion that levels off particulate matter in excess of the capacity of the accommodation region when the rotating member moves from a position where the accommodation region communicates with a flow path for supplying particulate matter to the accommodation region to a position where the accommodation region communicates with a discharge port.

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27-06-2019 дата публикации

DIRECT TO CONTAINER SYSTEM WITH ON-LINE WEIGHT CONTROL AND ASSOCIATED METHOD

Номер: US20190193876A1
Принадлежит: Altria Client Services LLC

Systems and methods for manufacturing and inserting a pre-determined number of material-filled pouches into containers are disclosed. A system includes a pouch providing system comprising a plurality of lanes, wherein each one of the plurality of lanes includes a pouch making machine and a hold-back structure. The system also includes a conveyor system structured and arranged to move a plurality of containers into alignment with the plurality of lanes. The system further includes a controller structured and arranged to control the hold-back structure in each one of the plurality of lanes such that the pre-determined pouches are inserted into the plurality of containers when the plurality of containers are aligned with the plurality of lanes. 125.-. (canceled)26. A conveyor system for transporting and aligning a plurality of containers with a plurality of lanes in a product dispensing system , the conveyor system comprising:a carousel;a plurality of funnel cups attached to the carousel;an inclined ramp configured to guide each of the plurality of containers into alignment with a respective one of the plurality of funnel cups;a plurality of carrier forks, each of the plurality of carrier forks integrated with a respective one of the plurality of funnel cups and configured to engage and carry a respective one of the plurality of containers as the respective one of the plurality of containers progresses up the inclined ramp; anda controller configured to control movement of the plurality of funnel cups into alignment with the plurality of lanes and control distribution of product from the product dispensing system.27. The system of claim 26 , wherein each of the plurality of funnel cups and respective engaged ones of the plurality of containers move simultaneously.28. The system of claim 26 , further comprising:a declined ramp positioned downstream of the product dispensing system and configured to guide each of the plurality of containers out of alignment with the ...

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20-07-2017 дата публикации

Method and modular, mobile mixing and packaging plant

Номер: US20170203858A1
Принадлежит: INVERSIONES HIKI6 SL, Inversiones Hikl6 SL

The present invention relates to a modular, mobile mixing and packaging plant for powdery or granular products comprising a carrying structure having dimensions suitable for being introduced in a standard maritime container and internally housing a reception and manual weighing module, a material loading module, a mixing module and a packaging module.

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20-07-2017 дата публикации

VIBRATING TROUGH AND VIBRATORY CONVEYING DEVICE FOR TRANSPORTING SHINGLED PRODUCTS IN FOOD PRODUCTION

Номер: US20170203926A1
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to a vibrating trough () for transporting shingled products () in food production comprising a transport surface () which is designed to carry the products () and is excited to vibrate in order to transport the products () along the transport surface () from a starting point (A) to an end point (E) of the transport surface (), wherein the transport surface () has wedge-shaped sections () which are arranged on a base area () of the vibrating trough (), wherein the wedge-shaped sections () each have an ascending region on a side oriented toward the starting point (A) via which the products () are lifted with respect to the base area () during transport, and a dropping-off region (b) on a side oriented toward the end point (E) at which the products () drop back during transport to a lower lying point on the transport surface (3). 112. A vibrating trough () for transporting shingled products () , said vibrating trough including:{'b': 3', '2', '2', '3', '3', '3', '4', '5', '1', '4, 'a transporting surface () configured to carry the products () and to be activated to produce a vibration in order to transport the products () along the transporting surface () from a starting point (A) to an end point (E) of the transporting surface (), wherein the transporting surface () comprises wedge-shaped portions () which are arranged on a floor area () of the vibrating trough (), wherein the wedge-shaped portions () comprise in each case{'b': 4', '2', '5, 'i': 'a', 'an ascending region () on a side oriented toward the starting point (A), by means of which the products () are raised in relation to the floor area () during transport, and'}{'b': 4', '2', '3, 'i': 'b', 'a descending region () on a side oriented toward the end point (E), at which the products () fall back onto a lower-lying point of the transporting surface () during transport.'}2146. The vibrating trough () as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that the wedge-shaped portions () are formed ...

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05-08-2021 дата публикации

Machine for manufacturing composite materials

Номер: US20210238105A1
Принадлежит: Cortex Composites Inc

A system for making a cementitious composite includes a cementitious material supply system for dispensing a powdered cementitious material or a semi-powdered cementitious material into a receiving material. The receiving material includes a structural layer and a sealing layer. The structural layer includes an open continuous volume extending from a first side to a second side opposite the first side. The sealing layer is coupled to the first side. The cementitious material supply system is configured to dispense the powdered cementitious material or the semi-powdered cementitious material into the open continuous volume to fill the open continuous volume.

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05-08-2021 дата публикации

System and Method for Reprocessing Animal Bedding

Номер: US20210238109A1
Автор: Townsend Shelly Ann
Принадлежит: EQUINE ECO GREEN, LLC

A method and system reprocess soiled animal bedding material commingled with animal manure. In one aspect the soiled animal bedding material is separated in a shaker to send at least a preponderance of the manure to a holding tank. In another aspect the bedding is cleaned, rinsed and color is restored. The bedding material is subsequently dried and a bedding product, fertilizer product, and/or compacted product is formed. Alternatively, said bedding material is dried (without a compacting step) to form a product. In yet another aspect, the steps of separation, cleaning, rinsing and/or color restoration may be omitted. 5271-. (canceled)72. A process for reprocessing soiled animal bedding material composed of wood shavings , commingled with manure to form a product , comprising the steps of:a. separating said soiled bedding material in a shaker to send at least a preponderance of said manure to a holding tank;b. cleaning said separated bedding material with cleaning agents and/or washing and rinsing thereof; andc. decontaminating said bedding material by heating and drying said separated bedding material, wherein said bedding material is held at a temperature for a time to ensure that any said manure remaining breaks down and any pathogens are killed;d. said separation step being the first step of said process.73. The process as recited by claim 72 , further comprising the step of packaging said product.74. The process as recited by claim 73 , wherein said packaging is carried out by a bagging system configured to receive said product and package it into bags.75. The process as recited by claim 72 , further comprising the step of composting said separated manure.76. The system as recited by claim 72 , wherein said product is a recycled bedding material.77. The process as recited by claim 72 , wherein additives are added to said bedding material.78. The process as recited by claim 77 , wherein said additives are added to said bedding material after said bedding ...

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04-08-2016 дата публикации

Method for making pouches

Номер: US20160221702A1

The present invention relates to a method for making pouches providing a continuous web; folding the web to provide confronting side surfaces joined along a bottom edge; forming a vertical seal between the confronting side surfaces, thereby providing a series of adjacent pockets having opposite side walls with each pocket having an unsealed opening along a top edge; filling the pockets through the unsealed opening with material; sealing the unsealed opening. In the inventive method, which facilitates handling of the continuous web forming the pouches, the web is perforated by a perforation between a leading length piece of the web adapted to form a leading pocket and a trailing length piece of the web adapted to form a trailing pocket, and the distance between a trailing edge of the leading length piece and a leading edge of a trailing length piece is increased for tearing the leading and the trailing lengths pieces apart at the perforation.

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13-08-2015 дата публикации

Storage and dosing station for storage and dispensing dosed quantities of solid drug portions

Номер: US20150225101A1
Автор: Arie van Wijngaarden
Принадлежит: Carefusion Switzerland 317 Sarl

A storage and dosing station for storage and dispensing dosed quantities of solid drug portions. A stationary part of the station is to be mounted to a frame of an apparatus for packaging solid drug portions, the stationary part comprising a first part of a dispensing device. A controller and a drive for driving an individualizing mechanism for dispensing separate solid drug portions is comprised by the first part. A detachable part is coupled to the stationary part and comprises a storage container for receiving a plurality of solid drug portions. A second part of the dispensing device, and an information memory means is comprised in the second part. Information reading means on the stationary part are coupled to the controller, wherein the information reading means can read information stored in the information memory means, if the detachable part is coupled to the stationary part. The information memory means store data that are used by the controller to control the operation of components of the dispensing device.

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03-08-2017 дата публикации

Method for packaging liquid or pasty products and packaging machine suitable for this purpose

Номер: US20170217614A1
Автор: FRANZ Maik
Принадлежит:

A method for the portioned packaging of liquid or pasty products using a packaging machine. The product is fed via an inlet to a metering chamber, being metered in the metering chamber by a metering member to form a product portion, and the product portion being fed via a metering outlet to a package. In order to avoid impairments of products which are sensitive to crystallizing out in the inoperative state, the metering chamber is operated in continuous flow in at least one operating state of the packaging machine from the following group: downtimes of the packaging machine, start-up of the packaging machine and operation of the packaging machine, by the product—whether entirely or in a partial flow—being removed entirely or partially from the metering chamber past the metering member via an outlet provided in addition to the metering outlet and being recirculated. 115-. (canceled)16. A method for portioned packaging of liquid and/or pasty products by means of a packaging machine by the product being fed via at least one inlet to a metering chamber and metered in the metering chamber by means of at least one metering member having an axially shiftable metering piston to form at least one product portion , with the at least one product portion being fed via at least one metering outlet to a package , the method comprising the steps of:a) feeding the product into the at least one inlet at at least one end, thereby causing the product to flow through the metering chamber in an axial direction;b) guiding the product past the at least one metering member through an annular gap formed between the at least one metering member located in the metering chamber and an inner circumferential wall of the metering chamber, wherein the product thereby flushes around the metering member;c) removing the product entirely or partially from the metering chamber from another end via the at least one outlet; andd) recirculating the product, wherein the metering chamber is operated in ...

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02-07-2020 дата публикации

WEIGHING SYSTEM & WEIGHING METHOD

Номер: US20200209047A1
Автор: NORMAN Harry
Принадлежит:

A weighing system for weighing particulate material such as powders, granules and the like, and particularly particulate foodstuffs. The system includes: a weighing device (); a vibrator unit (); a transfer receptacle () having an opening; a robotic arm () arranged to move the transfer receptacle (); and a control system () arranged to control the robotic arm () and the vibrator unit (); wherein the transfer receptacle () is arranged to receive a quantity of the particulate material through the opening; the control system () is arranged to actuate the robotic arm () to move the transfer receptacle adjacent the weighing device (), and to actuate the vibrator unit () to vibrate the transfer receptacle () thereby causing particulate material located in the transfer receptacle () to dispense from the transfer receptacle onto the weighing device (). 1. A weighing system for weighing particulate materials such as powders , granules and the like , and preferably particulate foodstuffs , said system including: a weighing device; a vibrator unit; a transfer receptacle having an opening; a robotic arm arranged to move the transfer receptacle; and a control system arranged to control the robotic arm and the vibrator unit; wherein the transfer receptacle is arranged to receive a quantity of the particulate material through the opening; and the control system is arranged to actuate the robotic arm to move the transfer receptacle adjacent the weighing device , and to actuate the vibrator unit to vibrate the transfer receptacle thereby causing particulate material located in the transfer receptacle to dispense from the transfer receptacle onto the weighing device.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the control system is arranged to monitor an output signal from the weighing device during a weighing operation claim 1 , which is indicative of a measured weight of particulate material dispensed onto the weighing device claim 1 , in order to achieve a target weight of ...

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09-07-2020 дата публикации

MIXING-DOSAGE APPARATUS FOR ROTARY PACKAGING MACHINES

Номер: US20200216202A1
Автор: Furlotti Filippo
Принадлежит:

A mixing-dosage apparatus for rotary machines for packaging containers includes a mixing portion and a dosage portion. The two portions have a selective fluid connection using a flow control valve, which acts between the two portions so as to feed the dosage duct with consecutive loads of mixed food mass. Each load has a volume that is approximately equal to the volume of the mixing chamber. 112-. (canceled)13. A mixing-dosage apparatus for rotary machines for packaging containers that are each configured to be filled with a single dose of mixed food mass , comprising at least one first ingredient and one second ingredient , the mixing-dosage apparatus comprising:a mixing portion, comprising a mixing chamber and a mixer which is active in the mixing chamber for mixing or blending the ingredients into a mixed food mass, anda dosage portion, comprising a dosage duct and a dispensing valve that affects a free end of the dosage duct to dispense a single dose of mixed food mass in the container,wherein the mixing portion and the dosage portion have a selective fluid connection, a flow control valve being provided between the two portions so as to feed the dosage duct with consecutive loads of mixed food mass, each load having a volume that is approximately equal to the volume of the mixing chamber.14. The mixing-dosage apparatus according to claim 13 , further comprising a dosage element which acts on the dosage duct at least to pick up from said mixing chamber a load of mixed food mass in the condition in which the flow control valve is open and the dispensing valve is closed.15. The mixing-dosage apparatus according to claim 14 , wherein said dosage element is a volumetric machine that has a capacity approximately equal to that of a load of mixed food mass.16. The mixing-dosage apparatus according to claim 15 , wherein the mixing chamber has a volume approximately equal to the capacity of the dosage element.17. The mixing-dosage apparatus according to claim 14 , ...

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