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System and method for selecting and segregating containers

US4443697A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 11, 1982
Grant dateApr 17, 1984
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 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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