Vent tube apparatus, system and methods with traceable cap for vent tube intrusion detection

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10745154
APP PUB NO 20180009554A1
SERIAL NO

15645716

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The present disclosure is directed to a non-traceable vent tube and a traceable vent tube cap apparatus, system and methods incorporating a traceable material such as a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag or a magnet for use in conjunction with a filling machine during container filling operations for a quicker and more accurate detection of the location of the non-traceable vent tube or the traceable vent tube cap after becoming detached from a filling machine during filling operations, and to increase the safety of the filling operation and reduce costs and time when a malfunction occurs.

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  • DORCIA, LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Cook, Grant St. Charles, US 16 37
Namie, Daniel Elburn, US 17 58

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