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Apparatus and method for conveying organ packages to a processing station

US8561784B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 8, 2010
Grant dateOct 22, 2013
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Expiry dateJun 16, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65G47/845
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus and method for conveying organ packages to a processing station or stations is provided. The apparatus can include a tray-conveyor having a series of trays movable in the conveying direction. Each such tray is arranged to receive an organ package. The tray-conveyor has at least one discharge-station for the organ packages that are to be moved to the processing station or stations.

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