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公开(公告)号:AT328823T
公开(公告)日:2006-06-15
申请号:AT02747076
申请日:2002-07-19
Applicant: PARATA SYSTEMS LLC
Inventor: POLLARD JASPER , MICHELLI RICHARD D , PELL CHARLES A , MOODY RYAN , WILLIAMS JEFF
Abstract: A singulating and counting device includes a bulk housing for storing a plurality of substantially identical articles, an exit channel, and in the exit channel, forwardly- and rearwardly-directed jet apertures, each of which is fluidly connected to a positive pressure source. A forwardly-directed jet generated by the positive pressure source through the forward jet aperture can accelerate singulated articles in the exit channel, thereby increasing the interval between individual articles and rendering them more easily and accurately counted. A rearwardly-directed jet generated by the positive pressure source through the rearwardly-directed jet aperture can cause articles in the exit channel to return to the housing. A controller operatively connected with the pressure source(s) selectively controls the application of positive pressure to the aforementioned apertures to induce or halt singulation of the articles; the controller may be operatively associated with a sensor that detects and counts articles passing through the exit channel.
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公开(公告)号:CA2711296C
公开(公告)日:2012-05-08
申请号:CA2711296
申请日:2009-01-08
Applicant: PARATA SYSTEMS LLC
Inventor: UEBEL MARK ALAN , RIVENBARK JR JAMES ROBERT , POLLARD JASPER , SINK JOHN RICHARD , YOUNG DEMETRIS P , HEINECK TOBIAS
Abstract: A method of verifying the seating and securing of a closure on a container includes the steps of: (a) positioning a container on a stage of an automated capping station; (b) bringing a closure into contact with the container; (c) detecting the nature of a physical relationship between the container and the closure; (d) responsive to step(c), relatively moving the closure and the container if step (c) indicates seating of the closure on the container is proper; and (e) detecting the nature of a physical relationship between the closure and the container to determine whether the closure is properly secured.
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公开(公告)号:CA2683043C
公开(公告)日:2011-07-26
申请号:CA2683043
申请日:2003-05-13
Applicant: PARATA SYSTEMS LLC
Inventor: WILLIAMS JEFFREY P , MICHELLI RICHARD , POLLARD JASPER , KELLY SIMON , NEWCOMB DAVID , EBERDT JESS , KLEIN PETE
IPC: A61J7/02 , A47F1/00 , A47F1/035 , A61J7/00 , B65B7/00 , B65C3/00 , B65C9/00 , B65G1/137 , G07F11/62
Abstract: An aspect of the invention is to increase the speed of automated dispensing of solid pharmaceutical items, particularly tablets and capsules. An apparatus according to the invention comprises a dispensing station comprising a plurality of bins for storing the items, each of the bins containing items of substantially identical size and configuration, and at least some of the bins containing items that differ in size and/or composition from the items contained in others of the bins; each of the bins including a dispensing outlet on one side and a replenishment opening on an opposite side, and an electronic unit that monitors the counting of items traveling through the dispensing outlet; the bins being mounted on a frame such that the dispensing outlets face an access region within the frame; a dispensing carrier with a control to transport containers to be filled with the items.
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公开(公告)号:BR0211294A
公开(公告)日:2004-08-03
申请号:BR0211294
申请日:2002-07-19
Applicant: PARATA SYSTEMS LLC
Inventor: POLLARD JASPER , MICHELLI RICHARD D , PELL CHARLES A , MOODY RYAN , WILLIAMS JEFF
Abstract: A singulating and counting device includes a bulk housing for storing a plurality of substantially identical articles, an exit channel, and in the exit channel, forwardly- and rearwardly-directed jet apertures, each of which is fluidly connected to a positive pressure source. A forwardly-directed jet generated by the positive pressure source through the forward jet aperture can accelerate singulated articles in the exit channel, thereby increasing the interval between individual articles and rendering them more easily and accurately counted. A rearwardly-directed jet generated by the positive pressure source through the rearwardly-directed jet aperture can cause articles in the exit channel to return to the housing. A controller operatively connected with the pressure source(s) selectively controls the application of positive pressure to the aforementioned apertures to induce or halt singulation of the articles; the controller may be operatively associated with a sensor that detects and counts articles passing through the exit channel.
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公开(公告)号:WO03008308A9
公开(公告)日:2003-03-27
申请号:PCT/US0223307
申请日:2002-07-19
Applicant: PARATA SYSTEMS LLC , POLLARD JASPER , MICHELLI RICHARD D , PELL CHARLES A , MOODY RYAN , WILLIAMS JEFF
Inventor: POLLARD JASPER , MICHELLI RICHARD D , PELL CHARLES A , MOODY RYAN , WILLIAMS JEFF
CPC classification number: A61J7/02 , B65G47/1407 , B65G51/02
Abstract: A singulating and counting device (10) includes a bulk housing (11) for storing a plurality of substantially identical articles (A), an exit channel (20), and in the exit channel, forwardly (26a, 26b)- and rewardly (27) directed jet apertures, each of which is fluidly connected to a positive pressure source (28). A forwardly-directed jet generated by the positive pressure source through the forward jet aperture (26a, 26b) can accelerate singulated articles in the exit channel, thereby increasing the interval between individual articles and rendering them more easily and accurately counted. A rearwardly-directed jet generated by the positive pressure source through the rearwardly-directed jet aperture (27) can cause articles in the exit channel to return to the housing. A controller (40) operatively connected with the pressure source(s) selectively controls the application of positive pressure to the aforementioned apertures to induce or halt singulation of the articles; the controller may be operatively associated with a sensor (23) that detects and counts articles passing through the exit channel.
Abstract translation: 单个计数装置(10)包括用于储存多个基本上相同的制品(A),出口通道(20)的大容量壳体(11),并且在出口通道中向前(26a,26b)和向后( 27)定向射流孔,其每一个流体地连接到正压源(28)。 由正压源通过正射喷射孔(26a,26b)产生的向前定向的喷射可以加速出口通道中的单个物品,从而增加各个物品之间的间隔并使其更容易和准确地计数。 由正压源通过后向定向的喷射孔(27)产生的向后定向的喷射可以使出口通道中的物品返回到壳体。 与压力源可操作地连接的控制器(40)选择性地控制向前述孔径施加正压以引起或停止物品的分离; 控制器可操作地与传感器(23)可操作地相关联,该传感器检测并计数穿过出口通道的物品。
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公开(公告)号:CA2668644A1
公开(公告)日:2008-05-22
申请号:CA2668644
申请日:2007-07-03
Applicant: PARATA SYSTEMS LLC
Inventor: BOUCHELLE STEVE , POLLARD JASPER
Abstract: An apparatus for applying a label to a pharmaceutical vial (V) includes : a base (102) having a receiving section (109), a labeling section (138), an d a pick-up section (111); an index member (116) attached to the base, the i ndex member including a receiving compartment (120, 122), the index member c onfigured to receive a vial from a vial dispenser in the receiving compartme nt as the receiving section is positioned over the receiving section and con vey the vial to the labeling section of the base; a label source (200) posit ioned to present a label to a vial located in the labeling section of the ba se; and a labeling assembly (139) mounted in the labeling section of the bas e, the labeling assembly configured to receive the vial from the index membe r and apply the label to the vial. The index member is further configured to convey the labeled vial from the labeling section to the pick-up section.
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公开(公告)号:CA2658044C
公开(公告)日:2012-09-18
申请号:CA2658044
申请日:2002-07-19
Applicant: PARATA SYSTEMS LLC
Inventor: POLLARD JASPER , MICHELLI RICHARD D , PELL CHARLES A , MOODY RYAN , WILLIAMS JEFF
IPC: B65B35/06 , B65B37/16 , A47F1/04 , A61J7/02 , B65B1/16 , B65B1/30 , B65B35/28 , B65B57/20 , B65G47/14 , B65G51/02 , B65G51/03 , B65G51/26 , B65G65/40
Abstract: A singulating and counting device (10) includes a bulk housing (11) for storing a plurality of substantially identical articles (A), an exit channel (20), and in the exit channel, forwardly (26a, 26b)- and rewardly (27) directed jet apertures, each of which is fluidly connected to a positive pressure source (28). A forwardly-directed jet generated by the positive pressure source through the forward jet aperture (26a, 26b) can accelerate singulated articles in the exit channel, thereby increasing the interval between individual articles and rendering them more easily and accurately counted. A rearwardly- directed jet generated by the positive pressure source through the rearwardly-directed jet aperture (27) can cause articles in the exit channel to return to the housing. A controller (40) operatively connected with the pressure source(s) selectively controls the application of positive pressure to the aforementioned apertures to induce or halt singulation of the articles; the controller may be operatively associated with a sensor (23) that detects and counts articles passing through the exit channel.
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公开(公告)号:DE60212139T2
公开(公告)日:2007-04-05
申请号:DE60212139
申请日:2002-07-19
Applicant: PARATA SYSTEMS LLC
Inventor: POLLARD JASPER , MICHELLI D , PELL A , MOODY RYAN , WILLIAMS JEFF
Abstract: A singulating and counting device includes a bulk housing for storing a plurality of substantially identical articles, an exit channel, and in the exit channel, forwardly- and rearwardly-directed jet apertures, each of which is fluidly connected to a positive pressure source. A forwardly-directed jet generated by the positive pressure source through the forward jet aperture can accelerate singulated articles in the exit channel, thereby increasing the interval between individual articles and rendering them more easily and accurately counted. A rearwardly-directed jet generated by the positive pressure source through the rearwardly-directed jet aperture can cause articles in the exit channel to return to the housing. A controller operatively connected with the pressure source(s) selectively controls the application of positive pressure to the aforementioned apertures to induce or halt singulation of the articles; the controller may be operatively associated with a sensor that detects and counts articles passing through the exit channel.
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公开(公告)号:CA2658044A1
公开(公告)日:2003-01-30
申请号:CA2658044
申请日:2002-07-19
Applicant: PARATA SYSTEMS LLC
Inventor: POLLARD JASPER , MICHELLI RICHARD D , PELL CHARLES A , MOODY RYAN , WILLIAMS JEFF
IPC: B65B35/06 , B65B37/16 , A47F1/04 , A61J7/02 , B65B1/16 , B65B1/30 , B65B35/28 , B65B57/20 , B65G47/14 , B65G51/02 , B65G51/03 , B65G51/26 , B65G65/40
Abstract: A singulating and counting device includes a bulk housing for storing a plurality of substantially identical articles, an exit channel, and in the exit channel, forwardly- and rearwardly-directed jet apertures, each of which is fluidly connected to a positive pressure source. A forwardly-directed jet generated by the positive pressure source through the forward jet aperture can accelerate singulated articles in the exit channel, thereby increasing the interval between individual articles and rendering them more easily and accurately counted. A rearwardly-directed jet generated by the positive pressure source through the rearwardly-directed jet aperture can cause articles in the exit channel to return to the housing. A controller operatively connected with the pressure source(s) selectively controls the application of positive pressure to the aforementioned apertures to induce or halt singulation of the articles; the controller may be operatively associated with a sensor that detects and counts articles passing through the exit channel.
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公开(公告)号:CA2668644C
公开(公告)日:2012-01-03
申请号:CA2668644
申请日:2007-07-03
Applicant: PARATA SYSTEMS LLC
Inventor: BOUCHELLE STEVE , POLLARD JASPER
Abstract: An apparatus for applying a label to a pharmaceutical vial (V) includes : a base (102) having a receiving section (109), a labeling section (138), and a pick-up section (111); an index member (116) attached to the base, the index member including a receiving compartment (120, 122), the index member configured to receive a vial from a vial dispenser in the receiving compartment as the receiving section is positioned over the receiving section and convey the vial to the labeling section of the base; a label source (200) positioned to present a label to a vial located in the labeling section of the base; and a labeling assembly (139) mounted in the labeling section of the base, the labeling assembly configured to receive the vial from the index member and apply the label to the vial. The index member is further configured to convey the labeled vial from the labeling section to the pick-up section.
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