Systems and methods for capping

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9133002
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13412584

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Method and systems for capping are described. In one embodiment, an order processing device, a cap device, a plurality of feeders and a capping implement are provided. The order processing device processes orders with containers. The cap device is adapted to cap the container and is communicatively connected to the order processing device. The cap device is adapted to receive dispensation preferences from the order processing device. The cap device includes a plurality of feeders and a capping implement. Each feeder has a unique type of crown portion of a cap for capping. The capping implement is adapted to grasp the crown portion from the feeder. The cap device is adapted to select a feeder from which to grasp the crown portion based on the dispensation preferences. Additional methods and systems are disclosed.

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  • EXPRESS SCRIPTS STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Eller, Charles E Lake Saint Louis, US 22 323
Pegg, Thomas C West Olive, US 6 37
Reinhardt, Jacob J Wentzville, US 17 59

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