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Method and device for discarding incomplete sets of caps

US8373080B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Gruenenthal GmbH · DE

Inventors

Dieter Schateikis · Stolberg, DE
Markus Bohn · Großkrotzenburg, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 4, 2006
Grant date	Feb 12, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 18, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB65B57/02
WIPO fieldHandling
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and a device relating to handling caps for drinking straws is provided. In particular, the method and device provide for examining caps and discarding incomplete sets of caps and/or sets of caps in which at least one cap is aligned incorrectly.

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