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Apparatus, method and system for handling, positioning, and/or automatically orienting objects

US7735626B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 13, 2007
Grant dateJun 15, 2010
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Expiry dateSep 3, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N35/0098
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and apparatus for automatic positioning and/or orientation of an object. The method includes applying a substance or component to an object, or takes advantage of a substance or component already on or associated with an object. The substance or component has a characteristic that can be utilized to automatically attract the substance or component. That characteristic is used to position, move, and/or orient the object automatically, without requiring manual handling. The object can then be further processed or handled. In one embodiment, the substance or component is a magnetically active substance or component. The attraction can be actuated by a magnet.

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