Out-of-round container detection system and method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8548771
APP PUB NO 20090287439A1
SERIAL NO

12120025

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An improved system and method for automatically inspecting the quality of newly-manufactured containers is disclosed that detects containers that are out-of-round by more than a predetermined amount so that they may be rejected to ensure that containers that are passed are of acceptable quality. One or more ultrasonic sensors are located at fixed positions with reference to a container that is rotated. If any sensor detects that the distance between the sensor and the container falls outside of an acceptable range, the container is rejected.

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EMHART GLASS S A6312 STEINHAUSEN

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Briggs, Scott M Horseheads, US 2 15
Holden, Carl L Big Flats, US 3 67

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