System and apparatus for registration of different objects in rod shaped articles
US9131730B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 7, 2010 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 16, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N21/952
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method, system and apparatus for registering different objects in filter rod shaped articles, for example as found in the tobacco processing industry. The method, system and apparatus can include a rod containing cigarette filter components; one or more sensors that determine the constitution of segments of the rod and transmits one or more signals regarding segments of the rod; a processor that receives the one or more signals from the one or more sensors, performs a comparison between the one or more signals and known data and transmits a signal based upon results of the comparison; and an ejector that receives the signal from the processor and removes any segment of the rod that does not conform with the known data.
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