Packaging system and method for closed container detection

Details Packaging system and method for closed container detection Packaging system and method for closed container detection

2006-08-21

2010-10-19

Truong, Thanh K (Department: 3721)

Package making

Methods

Filling preformed receptacle

C053S052000, C053S503000, C053S504000, C493S464000, C493S967000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07814734

ABSTRACT:
A packaging system (10), and associated components and methodology, that provides for automatic detection of a full, overfull, closed or partially closed container, even when mixed with other containers. An exemplary packaging method includes the following steps: (a.) determining the dimensions of a container; (b.) detecting a height of the container and its contents in one or more locations within a scan area of an open side of the container; (c.) comparing the detected height of the container and/or its contents to pre-specified criteria; and (d.) when the detected height exceeds the pre-specified criteria, generating a signal that indicates that the scan area includes a height that exceeds the pre-specified criteria.

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International Search Report of International Application No. PCT/US2006/032521, published as International Publication No. WO/2007/022480.

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