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Method and apparatus for detecting packages in carton

US6072172A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 22, 1997
Grant dateJun 6, 2000
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Expiry dateDec 22, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65B25/008
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for confirming the presence of contact lens packages in a secondary carton is disclosed, where a sensor that detects the presence or absence of metallic lidstock of the packages through the secondary carton.

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