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Method and apparatus for automated handling of medical devices during manufacture

  • US 20040215347A1
  • Filed: 04/25/2003
  • Published: 10/28/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/25/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for automated handling of work pieces, comprising:

  • orienting a plurality of work pieces in a desired direction with an automated work piece orienting device;

    feeding individual work pieces from the plurality of oriented work pieces at predetermined intervals onto a continuous carrier tape in a desired orientation using an automated work piece feeder;

    applying a continuous cover tape onto the work pieces on the carrier tape to form a work piece-bearing tape assembly, wherein the plurality of work pieces are held between opposing faces of the carrier tape and the cover tape; and

    gathering the work piece-bearing tape assembly onto a tape reel.

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