Methods and apparatus for dispensing solid articles

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8244401
APP PUB NO 20110186716A1
SERIAL NO

13085559

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According to embodiments of the present invention, a method for detecting solid articles using an apparatus including a sensor system is provided. The sensor system includes a radiation detector and a radiation emitter configured to direct radiation onto the radiation detector. The radiation detector is operative to generate detector signals proportional to the radiation received thereby. The method includes moving the radiation emitter and/or the radiation detector relative to the other. According to some embodiments, the solid articles are solid pharmaceutical articles.

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PARATA SYSTEMS LLCNORTH CAROLINA NORTH CAROLINA

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Karwacki,, Jr Edward J Garner, US 4 46
Michelli, Richard D Raleigh, US 34 551

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