Metering system for vial delivery system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9802804
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15279599

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An automated method and system for transitioning a bottle from a horizontal belt conveyor to the entrance of an air conveyor, and vice versa, from an air conveyor to a horizontal belt conveyor. An indexer in a circular arrangement moves around 180 degrees clockwise until the bottle drops into the air conveyor (e.g., pneumatic tube). This motion controls the bottle's movement; otherwise, the bottle would free-fall off the conveyor. The indexer rotary device provides control of the vial transition, keeping it vertical so it goes into the tube in a controlled manner.

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HUMANA INC500 WEST MAIN STREET LOUISVILLE KY 40202

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Mahar, Michael Phoenix, US 25 142
Trinh, Toan Phoenix, US 278 9347

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