Method and apparatus for printing on soft gelatin capsules during forming

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8739698
APP PUB NO 20120247353A1
SERIAL NO

12674809

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The invention relates to a method and apparatus for printing on the surface of soft gelatin capsules during filling. In particular, the invention relates to an apparatus and method for printing a pre-determined figure or symbol on the surface of a soft gelatin capsule while a product is being encapsulated, including means for transporting the gelatin ribbon, inking means and means for shaping the soft capsule, including an injection, molding and die-cutting station and additional printing means.

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PROCAPS S ACALLE 80 # 78B-201 BARRANQUILLA

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Manotas, Juan Pablo Barranquilla, CO 1 1
Salazar, Carlos Barranquilla, CO 9 157
Velasquez, Luis Guillermo Barranquilla, CO 1 1

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