Systems and methods for the angular orientation and detection of containers in labelling machines
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Abstract
Systems and methods for the angular orientation and detection of containers being processed in labeling machines are provided. An apparatus is provided comprising a rotating turntable, a plurality of motor-driven pans each having a controller, an optical sensor and an illuminating device. Also discussed are methods for the detection and angular orientation of containers in labeling machines with such an apparatus.
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SIDEL S P A | 43126 PARMA |
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- 2009 Application Filing Year
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- 1406 Applications Filed
- 884 Patents Issued To-Date
- 62.88 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Germini, Fabrizio | Parma, IT | 1 | 3 |
# of filed Patents : 1 Total Citations : 3 | |||
Secchi, Antonio | Parma, IT | 12 | 14 |
# of filed Patents : 12 Total Citations : 14 |
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