Radiant energy – Photocells; circuits and apparatus – Optical or pre-photocell system
Patent
1975-03-18
1976-09-14
Nelms, David C.
Radiant energy
Photocells; circuits and apparatus
Optical or pre-photocell system
2091117R, 250227, G01D 2104
Patent
active
039805670
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for inspecting the ends of cigarettes by use of a spaced pair of optical fiber probes illuminating the ends of a cigarette and receiving light therefrom, and electronic circuit means converting the reflected light into representative signals which when processed and compared to a threshold signal provides a reject signal when at least one end of a cigarette is unacceptable.
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AMF Incorporated
Nelms David C.
Price George W.
Worth Charles J.
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