System and method for selecting and segregating containers
US4443697A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 11, 1982 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S100/902
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A novel system and a method are provided for selecting and segregating used, deformable containers having a UPC designation imprinted thereon. The system is customer-operated, customer-controlled, and directly fed, respectively. The system preferably includes means for compacting and internally storing the containers after compacting.
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