System for filling containers
US6715259B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 23, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 6, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61J3/074
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Method and apparatus for providing a precisely controlled amount of dry material to a container. In one embodiment, a system is provided for automated container filling. The system includes a container handling mechanism that includes a container block defining a container receptacle, and a cap carrier defining a cap receptacle. The system also includes a dosing portion having a dosing plate defining a dosing hole. The dosing plate is movable between two positions so that when the dosing plate is in the first position the dosing hole is positioned to receive a dose of powder. When the dosing plate is in the second position, the dosing hole is positioned to dispense the dose of powder into the container receptacle.
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