RFID vent tube apparatus, system and methods for vent tube intrusion detection

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8739841
APP PUB NO 20110162333A1
SERIAL NO

12984414

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The present invention is directed to a vent tube apparatus, system and methods incorporating a traceable material such as a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag for use in conjunction with a filling machine during container filling operations for a quicker and more accurate detection of the location of the vent tube after it has become detached from a filling machine during filling operations, and to increase the safety of the filling operation and reduce costs and time when a malfunction occurs.

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ENPRO INC121 S LOMBARD ROAD ADDISON IL 60101

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Cook, Grant St. Charles, US 16 37
Namie, Daniel Elburn, US 17 58

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