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System and method for automatically feeding, inspecting and diverting tablets for continuous filling of tablet containers

  • US 5,638,657 A
  • Filed: 03/01/1996
  • Issued: 06/17/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/09/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A device for filling individual containers in a moving stream of containers with a continuous stream of discrete items comprising:

  • a) a body having;

    i) a first opening, a first recess sized to receive said container and a first chute interconnecting said first opening and said first recess;

    ii) a second opening, a second recess sized to receive said container and a second chute interconnecting said second opening and second recess; and

    b) means on said body for connecting said body to a drive that rotates said body in 180°

    segments;

    c) wherein said first recess and said second recess are located in said body on a line of said body intersecting a longitudinal axis thereof;

    d) wherein said first and second openings are sized and said first and second chutes are configured to receive said continuous stream of discrete items so that a container in either said first or said second recess can be continually filled with said discrete items traveling through respective said first or second chutes while said body is rotated said 180°

    segment.

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