Bottle receiving and detection apparatus and method therefore

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9216858
APP PUB NO 20140305766A1
SERIAL NO

14075378

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An apparatus for receiving and detecting a bottle having a chute configured for receiving the bottle therein, a first sensor disposed to detect the bottle at a first position within the chute, a second sensor disposed to detect the bottle at a second position within the chute, and a third sensor disposed to detect the bottle at a third position within the chute, and an indicator in communication with the sensors to provide indication that a bottle was received. A method carried out by the apparatus is also provided.

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DELTRONIC LABS INC120 LIBERTY LANE CHALFONT PA 18914-1820

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Horniak, John Colin Warrington, US 6 37
Thomas, Audie F Norristown, US 3 5

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