| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 141083000 | WITH TESTING OR WEIGHING RECEIVER CONTENT | 51 |
| 20090078334 | DOSAGE-DISPENSING DEVICE AND DOSAGE-DISPENSING UNIT WITH AN ELECTROSTATIC CLOSURE DEVICE - A dosage-dispensing unit serving to store and dispense pulverous or granular dosage material has a housing which includes at least one receptacle space for dosage material and an outlet orifice connected to the receptacle space. The dosage-dispensing unit further includes at least one electrostatic coagulant means which affects the build-up and/or the break-down of a closure plug consisting of dosage material and/or of an aperture shutter consisting of dosage material in the outlet orifice. The closing or narrowing of the outlet orifice thus occurs as a result of the electrostatic attraction and coagulation of dosage material leading to at least partial obstruction of the outlet orifice with the dosage material by the build-up of a closure plug or an aperture shutter. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20090293989 | Fuel Dispenser Utilizing Pressure Sensor For Theft Detection - A method of determining whether a measured fuel delivery rate determined by a fuel meter of a fuel dispenser corresponds to an actual fuel delivery rate at which fuel is being dispensed to a vehicle through a fuel flow path. The method includes measuring a fuel delivery rate at a given time during a fueling operation, measuring a fuel pressure of the fuel within the fuel flow path at the given time, comparing the measured fuel pressure to a plurality of fuel pressure values from a data set including a plurality of actual fuel delivery rate values that correspond to the plurality of fuel pressure values, retrieving one of the plurality of actual fuel delivery rate values from the data set that corresponds to the measured fuel pressure value; and comparing the measured fuel delivery rate from the fuel meter to the one actual fuel delivery rate value to determine if the measured fuel delivery rate corresponds to the actual fuel delivery rate at which fuel is being dispensed to the vehicle. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20090314385 | Open Jet Filling System - An open-jet filling system, a method of filling containers by means of such an open-jet filling system used for contactless filling a container, and a corresponding filling machine, with the open-jet filling system provided with a filling level probe. For always obtaining the same filling height in the containers and for simultaneously realizing hygienic filling, a centering unit is arranged below the open-jet filling element in a vertically movable manner such that it can be moved onto a container mouth, the filling level probe being arranged on the centering unit. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20100000628 | APPARATUS FOR BOTTLING VISCOUS MEDIA - An apparatus for filling containers with liquid and in particular viscous media, comprising a filling element which can be introduced at least partially into a mouth of the container to be filled, wherein a filling body of this filling element is configured in such a way that the medium is directed at least also onto a wall of the container, comprising a connecting line for conveying the liquid medium from a reservoir for the liquid medium to the container, wherein the filling element is movable relative to the container in a longitudinal direction (L) of the container. According to the invention, the filling element is movable in the longitudinal direction (L) of the container. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100037985 | DISPENSING APPARATUS AND WEIGHING PROCESS WITH CONTROL UNIT - A dispensing apparatus is provided having a platform for receipt of a container such as a wine glass. The platform is connected to a transducer which is sensitive to weight on the platform and which produces an electrical signal dependant on the magnitude of that weight. Electrical outputs from the transducer are connected to a control unit over connections. The control unit includes a keypad and a display. Control signals from control unit are supplied over electrical connections to a solenoid valve. The control unit controls the flow of material by opening and closing solenoid valve. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20100108188 | Arrangement for Filling a Container with Bulk Material - The invention relates to an arrangement for filling a container ( | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100132832 | Filling Device - A filling device for containers, particularly for beverage bottles, having a filling valve, a holder for the container in suspended arrangement, as well as a weighing device. To make the weighing device robust and the measurement more precise, the weighing device is assigned to the holder in close vicinity. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100212776 | SELF CLEANING PILL COUNTING DEVICE, AND CLEANING METHOD - A pills counting device provided with cleaning means and comprising in combination, a tray comprising: a base member having an upper surface for receiving a bulk quantity of pills; a trough member alongside the base member and provided with a depression having opposite ends and at least one surface for receiving a load of a counted quantity of pills from said bulk quantity, one of said opposite ends further defining a spout for the unloading said counted quantity of pills in a pills container, a lid member having a lower surface, said lid member being mounted on the base member and being movable between two extreme positions, that is: a first position where the lower surface of the lid member is away from the upper surface of the base member and the surface of the depression of the trough member; a second position where the lower surface of the lid member is close and above the upper surface of the base member and the surface of the depression of the trough member to thereby creates a cavity; at least one port provided in the tray and/or in the lid member and adapted to be connected in fluid communication with the cavity and with an air intake of a vacuum device that can be remotely controlled; being understood that when the lid is in the second position and a vacuum is applied to said at least one port, an air stream is established between said surfaces to entrain toward the vacuum device particles that may be present on said surfaces to clean said surfaces. Optionally, the device can be further provided with at least one admission port for a pressurized gas that can be laden with frozen carbon dioxide particles. These particles are intended to blast surfaces of the cavity to be cleaned. A cleaning method using aforesaid pills counting device. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100224283 | Carousel for Processing Containers Filled With Liquid or Powder Products - Containers for packaging liquid or powder products are directed onto a carousel ( | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100269954 | Method and apparatus for gravimetrically metering pourable or flowable material to be weighed - An apparatus and a method for gravimetrically metering pourable or flowable material to be weighed are provided. A container holds the material to be weighed and a weighing device detects the weight of the container. A first actuator fills the container located on the weighing device with the material to be weighed and a second actuator empties the container or places the empty container on the weighing device. Further, a control device for generating control signals for the actuators is provided. A signal filter with a variable filter characteristic filters the weighing signal delivered by the weighing device. A filter matching device, controlled by the control device, matches the filter characteristic as a function of the control signals to various predetermined filter characteristics. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20100300580 | MACHINE FOR FILLING VESSELS WITH TWO PRODUCTS - A filling machine with at least one volumetric metering system which comprises a cylinder provided with a piston driven by electric or pneumatic actuation device connected to a parametrisable control unit of the machine, and provided within the lower portion with a first suction opening connected by a first suction duct to a first storage tank, with a second inlet opening connected by a second suction duct to a second tank, and with a discharge opening connected by a discharge duct to a filling nozzle. Valve systems formed of clack valves are mounted in the suction ducts and on the filling nozzle, each valve system being driven individually for opening and for closing by individual electric and/or pneumatic actuation device connected to the control unit of the machine. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20110041952 | MULTI-PRODUCT DISPENSING SYSTEM FOR GRANULAR MATERIALS - A dispensing system for granular materials, in particular agricultural products, capable of dispensing multiple products that comprises a control means for entering a product formula, hoppers that contain material for formulating the product each having a dispensing means controlled by the control means, material is fed from each hopper through a tube and fed into a housing having a rotatable structure that allows the material to be dispensed into a receptacle connected to a weighing means and weighed and feedback means connected to the weighing means and to the control means feeds weight information to the control means which adjusts the dispensing of the material from each of the hoppers as necessary to accurately formulate a product. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110100504 | BLENDING STATION APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME - In one embodiment there is provided a system for recalculating a formula previously used in preparing a mixture made from adding at least two components. The system includes a control apparatus and scale. The control apparatus has a memory for storing the mixture formula. The scale, in communication with the control apparatus, allows the control apparatus to monitor a weight on the scale, such that a final weight of the mixture is stored on the memory. When an end weight of the mixture, defined to be the final weight of the mixture previously prepared minus an amount used by a user, is positioned back on the scale and when the control apparatus receives a recalculation signal, the control apparatus calculates the amount used, recalculates the mixture based on the amount used, and stores a new mixture for subsequent use. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110108161 | SUSPENDED DELIVERY DEVICE AND A CONTAINER-FILLER INSTALLATION INCLUDING SUCH DEVICES - A delivery device for delivering composition in a container filler installation, the device comprising a tube having at least an end provided with a nozzle and an opposite end provided with means for fastening to a feed line of the filler installation, and the device further including a plate fastened to the tube and provided with a support having a portion extending in register with the nozzle to support a container. The invention also provides a filler installation including at least one such device. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110126940 | MULTIFINGERED SCALE - The invention relates to a filling system ( | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110186172 | BLENDER WITH FEATURE FOR DISPENSING PRODUCT BY WEIGHT - Disclosed herein is an apparatus for preparing frozen drinks. The apparatus comprises a platform configured to support a blender cup, the platform reversibly translatable between a first position beneath an ice shaver and a second position beneath a flavoring dispenser, a weight sensor mechanically coupled to the platform and configured to produce an output signal indicative of a weight of an object present on the platform, and a safety circuit configured receive a sensor input and to facilitate safe operation of the apparatus responsive to the sensor input being indicative of a safe condition of the apparatus. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110259472 | MULTIPLE TEMPERATURE HOT WATER DISPENSING SYSTEM - A system and method for controllably dispensing a predetermined volume of water at a predetermined temperature. The system and method include at least one heated water source and at least one second water source. Water is controllably dispensed from the heated water source and controllably combined with the controllably dispensed water from the second water source to produce a resultant predetermined volume of water at a resultant predetermined temperature. The system and method also includes controls and/or interfaces which allow a user to control the volume and temperature of water dispensed. The user may directly control the volume and/or temperature or may indirectly control the volume and temperature such as by introducing a control media, control selection, or recipe by which the user selects the choice but does not specify the details of the parameters associated with the choice. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110290375 | IN-STORE TINTABLE NON-INFRARED-ABSORPTIVE PAINT AND STAIN SYSTEM - A custom color paint or stain tinting system employs a dark-colored non-infrared-absorptive liquid base paint or stain and a point-of-sale array of concentrated liquid colorants which when dispensed into the base paint or stain provide custom-tinted non-infrared-absorptive paints or stains in lightened shades and a variety of tints. Dark custom-tinted paints or stains are tinted lighter from a dark-colored base, not darker from a white or light colored base as is done in conventional point-of-sale systems. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20120037268 | DEVICE FOR THE METERED DISPENSING OF LIQUID OR VISCOUS PRODUCTS AND METHOD FOR IMPLEMENTING THIS DEVICE - The invention proposes a device for metered dispensing of at least one liquid or viscous product measured by the weight of the quantity of dispensed product, and the method of using the device. A vertically-movable motor-driven filler nozzle ( | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120060973 | Apparatus for Filling Containers According to Weight - The invention relates to an apparatus for the weight-dependent filling of containers, especially bottles ( | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120241045 | AUTOMATED HIGH PRECISION SOLUTION PREPARATION APPARATUS - The present invention relates to an automated solution preparation apparatus having containers for holding solid reagents, a dispensing mechanism for dispensing the reagents to a balance, a supply for providing liquid to rinse the reagents from the balance into a chamber where additional liquids can be added, and a manifold connected to the chamber for dispensing the solution into receptacles. The chamber can have probes for monitoring properties of the solution, and heating and cooling jackets for adjusting the solution temperature. The present invention also relates to a method for using the automated solution preparation apparatus to prepare solutions of different concentrations and properties by dispensing reagents from containers into a weighing zone, where each reagent is separately weighed and rinsed from the weighing zone into a chamber, diluting the reagents with additional liquid solvent to prepare the solution and discharging the solution from the chamber into receptacles. | 09-27-2012 |
| 20120291915 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPTIMIZED FILLING OF AN ENCLOSURE - An enclosure is filled with a filling gas according to the disclosed method. An enclosure is provided having an interior, a width, a height, a thickness, and fluid filling and exit holes fluidly communicating with the interior. Filling of the enclosure is commenced by directing a flow of the filling gas at a filling flow rate into the fluid filling hole. An oxygen concentration of gas exiting the fluid exit hole is sensed. The filling of the enclosure is stopped when the sensed oxygen concentration reaches a threshold concentration, wherein the threshold oxygen concentration and/or the filling flow rate are selected by a Decision Support Tool based upon the width, height, and/or the thickness. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20120318405 | CONTAINER-FILLING AND WEIGHT-RELATED DOSING DEVICE - The intended use of this device is for filling and weight related dosing of containers with a cylindrical neck and a ring around the neck. The device consists of connected gripping device ( | 12-20-2012 |
| 20130032244 | PAINT FORMULATION AND DISPENSING APPARATUS - A paint formulation and dispensing apparatus for mixing paint from a can having an open top and to a receiving can. The apparatus includes a dispensing lid attached to the paint can so that the lid overlies the open top of the paint can. The lid includes a spout and a reservoir having a plunger slidably disposed in it such that the position of the plunger determines the volume of the reservoir. A valve is disposed in a passageway in the lid and is movable between a first position in which the valve fluidly connects the passageway to the reservoir, and a second position in which the valve fluidly connects the reservoir to the spout. A weight scale is positioned below the spout and the receiving can is positioned on the weight scale. The weight scale generates an electronic signal to a programmed processor which generates output signals to control both the position of the valve as well as the position of an actuator which engages the plunger. | 02-07-2013 |
| 20130112316 | DEVICE FOR CONNECTING A STORAGE VAT TO A FEED AND PROCESS FOR MANAGING SUCH CONNECTION - The device comprises a connecting pipe ( | 05-09-2013 |
| 20130126041 | POWDER DOSER - A powder doser for accurately dispensing powder, for example a pharmaceutical substance, into a receptacle, the powder doser comprising a hopper with a tip having an aperture through which powder may flow, a closure to close the aperture and a vibration device configured to agitate the hopper, wherein a first portion of the hopper is formed of flexible material and a second portion proximate the tip is formed of substantially rigid material. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130146178 | Device for filling containers by weight, the device being fitted with an anti-vibration member - A device for filling containers by weight, the device comprises: a filler spout carried by a structure and having a delivery orifice; a container support member extending on one side of the filler spout, the container support member being associated with a weight sensor arranged at a level that is higher than the delivery orifice; and a connection arm having a first end fastened to the structure and a second end fastened to the container support member at a level below the weight sensor, the connection arm having two folding portions configured to enable effortless folding about mutually parallel horizontal axes, while providing a connection that is rigid against forces in a horizontal plane. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130146179 | REFRIGERATOR WITH AUTOMATIC LIQUID DISPENSER - A refrigerator includes a cabinet defining a fresh food compartment and a door pivotally mounted to the cabinet and including an interior surface in communication with the fresh food compartment when the door is closed. A liquid dispenser is arranged on the interior surface of the door, and a container is supported on the door and configured to receive liquid from the liquid dispenser. A sensor is configured to sense a property of the container, and a control is in communication with the sensor. The control is configured to regulate dispensing of liquid into the container based upon the sensed property of the container. In one example, the sensor is resiliently biased into contact with the container to sense a property of the container. In another example, the control indicates a stale liquid condition if a timer expires before the container has been removed from the door. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130228250 | SENSOR IN A DISPENSING SYSTEM FOR ACOUSTIC DETECTION OF A CONTAINER AND CONTENT THEREOF - Sensor system for acoustic detection in a dispensing system of a container having a rim and content includes at least one controller coupled to the dispensing system for selectively triggering on and off the dispensing system, an ultrasound position sensor coupled to the controller for emitting a first ultrasound beam towards a container-receiving location, for receiving ultrasound echoes indicative of a position of the container relative to a dispenser outlet, and for sending a first signal to the at least one controller indicative of the container position relative to the dispenser outlet, and an ultrasound fill sensor coupled to the at least one controller for emitting a second ultrasound beam towards the container-receiving location, for receiving ultrasound echoes indicative of the rim and content surface, and for sending to the at least one controller a second signal indicative of the position of the content surface relative to the rim. | 09-05-2013 |
| 20130255832 | APPARATUS FOR INSPECTING FILLER IN CONTAINER, APPARATUS FOR FILLING FILLER, AND METHOD FOR INSPECTING FILLER IN CONTAINER - A container filler-inspecting apparatus includes a weight-measuring unit ( | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130292002 | FLUID TRANSFER DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE - Some embodiments disclosed herein related to a device for transferring precise amounts of fluid from at least one source container to a at least one target container. In some embodiments, the fluid is first transferred from the source container (e.g., a vial) through a connector to an intermediate measuring container (e.g., a syringe). In some embodiments air can pass through an air inlet and enter the vial to compensate for the volume of fluid withdrawn from the vial. An air check valve or a bag or a filter can prevent the fluid from escaping through the air inlet. The precisely measured amount of fluid can then be transferred from the intermediate measuring container to the target container (e.g., an IV bag). In some embodiments the connector can include a source check valve and a target check valve to direct fluid first from the source container to the intermediate measuring container and then from the intermediate measuring container to the target container. Some embodiments of the device can include a motor and a controller for automatically actuating a plunger of the syringe to transfer the desired amount of fluid. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20130312872 | REFRIGERATOR APPLIANCE WITH FEATURES FOR ASSISTED DISPENSING - A refrigerator appliance is provided with a dispenser for directing a flow of ice and/or water to a dispenser recess of the dispenser. A camera is directed towards the dispenser recess, and a display is also provided for displaying an image from the camera. The image can assist a user in positioning a container within the dispenser recess. | 11-28-2013 |
| 20140000760 | Automatic Dye-Meter | 01-02-2014 |
| 20140041754 | GAS FILLING DEVICE OF WAFER CARRIER WITH FUNCTION OF MONITORING GAS PROPERTY AT GAS DISCHARGE END - A gas filling device of wafer carrier with a function of monitoring gas property at gas discharge end includes a mass flow controller, a gas intake end coupled to the mass flow controller, a gas discharge end, a gas collection box coupled to the gas discharge end, and a gas property measuring device coupled to the gas collection box. When use, the gas intake end and the gas discharge end are coupled to a wafer carrier, and the mass flow controller controls a gas to fill from the gas intake end into the wafer carrier, and an exhaust gas is discharged from the gas discharge end, after a numeric value of a gas property of the gas discharged from the wafer carrier is measured by the gas property measuring device. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140048172 | PARTICULATE MATERIAL SUPPLYING APPARATUS - A particulate material supplying apparatus includes a hopper that stores a particulate material, a discharge gutter that dispenses the particulate material, a feeder that transports the particulate material to a weighing scale, the weighing scale that weighs the particulate material, a supply shutter that feeds the particulate material to a machine in the next process step at a predetermined timing, and a controller that controls the operations of these devices. The discharge gutter includes an inclined gutter portion having an opening in an upper surface thereof and a substantially U-shaped cross section. The controller controls the discharge gutter so that the particulate material in the hopper is dispensed to the feeder by causing the discharge gutter to perform a swinging motion in which a forward rotation and a backward rotation each to a predetermined angle are repeated while the opening in the inclined gutter portion faces upward. | 02-20-2014 |
| 20140053949 | Ice machine - An ice bagger is provided. The ice bagger includes an ice hopper into which ice is disposed from an ice manufacturer. The ice hopper further includes an ice agitator and defines an ice trough there beneath. An ice auger, housed inside the ice trough, transports ice to an ice delivery chute. A hatch is positioned beneath the ice delivery chute, upon which the bag rests while filling. A scale is positioned on the hatch. The scale weighs the ice being deposited into the bag. When the bag is full, the bag is sealed by a sealer. When the bag is sealed, the hatch opens and the bag of ice is deposited in an bag depository. This Abstract is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140053950 | Sustainable Bulk Liquid Dispensing Device - A bulk liquid dispensing system includes a plurality of dispensing devices for each dispensing a respective type of bulk liquid. Each device includes a primary tank of bulk liquid communicating with a nozzle for dispensing into a reusable container which may be provided by a customer. A secondary portable tank is interchangeably connected above the primary tank to ensure continued dispensing of liquid even as the secondary tank is interchanged. A payment system associates a debit amount with a dispensed fluid from each device resulting from a user selection and a cumulative total of the debit amounts is collected from the customer in a single transaction. The devices can be operated to dispense liquid in response to input of an identification code which is generated when the user prepays, for example through a web interface, a mobile application, a point of sale tool, or a tablet application. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140124092 | Fluid Transfer Device - A fluid transfer device for transferring fluid between a supply reservoir and a fill reservoir includes a metering reservoir and a manifold that forms at least part of a first channel that is fluidly connected with the metering reservoir. The first channel comprises a first cannula extending from the manifold. The manifold forms at least part of a second channel fluidly connected with the metering reservoir. The second channel comprises a second cannula extending from the manifold. A third channel extends through the manifold and comprises a third cannula having a first end proximate a distal end of the first cannula and a second end proximate a distal end of the second cannula. A first check valve is disposed within the first channel and a second check valve is disposed within the second channel. | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140137982 | FLUID PORTION DISPENSER - The present invention relates to dispensers of fluids such as liquids, powders or particulate solids and in particular, relates to apparatus to quickly, hygienically and accurately dispense predetermined measures of fluid products into a vessel according to the capacity of the vessel. In the preferred embodiment of the invention there is provided a fluid portion dispenser comprising at least one fluid reservoir, one or more nozzles, each of which being fixed to a work surface and having a nozzle outlet configured to dispense fluid from and a pump unit, connecting each reservoir to a nozzle and configured to pump fluid from each reservoir to a nozzle wherein each nozzle includes an activation mechanism, adapted to identify the capacity of a vessel in association with a nozzle outlet and activate the pump unit to dispense a portion of fluid from the nozzle outlet according to the capacity of the vessel identified. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140230960 | Personal Dispenser Refilling Station - A refilling station for personal dispensers includes a housing having one or more docks that are configured to receive and retain compatible personal dispensers therein. The refilling station also includes a manifold system that fluidly couples a refill container to one or more personal dispensers. Thus, when a personal dispenser is placed in the dock, it is automatically refilled with material, such as sanitizer, from the refill container. The refilling station may also include a sanitizing light to disinfect the personal dispensers as they are being refilled to reduce the spread of bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens. | 08-21-2014 |
| 20140238537 | OBJECT COLLECTING AND DISCHARGING DEVICE OF COMBINATION WEIGHER AND COMBINATION WEIGHER USING THE SAME - An object collecting and discharging device, comprises an inner collecting chute; an outer collecting chute, a first discharge path having a first upper opening and a first lower opening; a second discharge path having a second upper opening, a third upper opening and a second lower opening; a third discharge path having a fourth upper opening and a third lower opening; a fourth discharge path having a fifth upper opening and a fourth lower opening; a fifth discharge path having a sixth upper opening, a seventh upper opening and a fifth lower opening; and a sixth discharge path having an eighth upper opening and a sixth lower opening. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20140251497 | HALL EFFECT GRAIN LEVEL SWITCH - A Hall effect grain level switch is positioned adjacent a grain fill opening at an upper portion of a grain enclosure. A Hall-voltage generator is coupled to the housing in a fixed position. An elongate member is pivotably coupled to the housing with the magnet being mounted adjacent a proximal end of the elongate member. A grain contact member is coupled adjacent a distal end of the elongate member. The Hall-voltage generator and magnet are positioned adjacent each other to provide a first output signal state when the elongate member extends vertically in a rest position. The Hall-voltage generator and magnet are distanced from each other to provide a second output signal state when the elongate member is pivoted to a non-vertical switched position in response to grain moving the contact member. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140261879 | SINGLE INFRARED EMITTER VESSEL DETECTOR - Provided is a single infrared emitter dispenser monitor for refrigeration appliance that includes a dispenser that dispenses at least one of water and ice. A vessel detector includes an infrared emitter, a first infrared detector, and a second infrared detector. The infrared emitter emits radiation having an angle of dispersion such that both of the first and second infrared detectors receive the radiation emitted by the infrared emitter. The first infrared detector is arranged more frontward than the second infrared detector. In further examples, an elapsed time between detection signals is compared to a minimum elapsed time, and a dispensing signal is only sent if the elapsed time is greater than the minimum elapsed time. By this configuration, the number of input/output lines running into a control device is reduced, and it is possible to detect a failed emitter if both detector signals fall to zero at the same time. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140332115 | FILLING MACHINE - An apparatus for filling containers with a filling material includes a transport element that rotates in a transport direction, filling positions formed on the transport element, and a common carrier common to all positions and moving with the transport element. Each filling position has a filling element, a weighing cell secured to the carrier, a container carrier, and a functional element assigned to the filling position on the common carrier. The common carrier is adjustable to move by an adjustment unit either in or opposite to the transport direction. The adjustment unit corresponds to a distance between functional elements of filler positions that are adjacent to each other in the transport direction. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20150047740 | Inflator With Reactive Tire Pressure Monitoring - A wheel inflation apparatus including a wheel engagement unit that suspends a tire/wheel assembly and at least one inflation unit coupled to the robotic arm, each inflation unit being configured to inflate the tire/wheel assembly. A load measuring unit is configured to sense an amount of load being applied to the wheel/tire assembly. A controller is coupled to the load measuring unit for receiving a load signal and determining an internal air pressure of the tire/wheel assembly based on the load signal. The controller controls the at least one inflation unit based on the determined internal air pressure and a target (desired) air pressure value. | 02-19-2015 |
| 20150114517 | LIFTING DEVICE FOR CONTAINER HANDLING MACHINES AND A CONTAINER HANDLING MACHINE - A container-lifting device includes a cam, and lifting elements. Each lifting elements has a container carrier on a slide element, a deformable fluid-pressure actuation element, and a guideway, separate from the actuation element, for guiding the slide element. The lifting element moves between first and second lifting positions. The control cam interacts with the slide elements to move them into the second lifting position. The actuation element, when pressurized, pretensions the slide element into the first lifting position. The actuation element has a wall that delimits an interior chamber to which the fluid pressure is applied. The actuation element is a ball-type element, a membrane-type element, or a bellows-type element. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20160052766 | FILLING MACHINE - A filling machine includes a rotor and a rotor mounting. The rotor mounting is formed by a rotary feed that also mounts the rotor to the machine frame. | 02-25-2016 |
| 20160083121 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FILLING CONTAINERS WITH FLUIDS - An example embodiment of an apparatus includes a housing with an opening at a first end and a plurality of holes at a second end, a plurality of hollow tubes attached to the plurality of holes, a plurality of containers removably attached to the hollow tubes, and a plurality of elastic fasteners, each elastic fastener clamping each container to a corresponding hollow tube, such that when the containers are filled with fluid and detached from the corresponding hollow tubes, each elastic fastener seals each container with the fluid inside. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160083122 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FILLING CONTAINERS WITH FLUIDS - An example embodiment of an apparatus includes a housing with an opening at a first end and a plurality of holes at a second end, a plurality of hollow tubes attached to the plurality of holes, a plurality of containers removably attached to the hollow tubes, and a plurality of elastic fasteners, each elastic fastener clamping each container to a corresponding hollow tube, such that when the containers are filled with fluid and detached from the corresponding hollow tubes, each elastic fastener seals each container with the fluid inside. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160090287 | MACHINE FOR FILLING CONTAINERS BY WEIGHING - The present invention relates to a machine for filling containers, in particular bottles or the like with a product, particularly a liquid such as a drink, by means of a weighing system. | 03-31-2016 |
| 20180022480 | DEVICE FOR FILLING INHOMOGENEOUS PRODUCTS | 01-25-2018 |
