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Method and apparatus for reading bar coded tubular members such as cylindrical vials

  • US 5,821,524 A
  • Filed: 08/19/1996
  • Issued: 10/13/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/19/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An apparatus for electronically reading a tubular member encoded with electronically readable information, said apparatus comprising:

  • a jig;

    receiving means adapted to receive and retain a portable electronic identification means within said jig, said identification means being manually removable from said jig; and

    a receptacle within said jig adapted to receive and retain at least a portion of the tubular member therein and to allow rotation of said tubular member therein, said tubular member being encoded on said portion with electronically readable information, said receptacle being disposed to allow said identification means retained within said receiving means to read the encoded information on said portion of said tubular member.

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