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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 29, 2004
Filed:
Jul. 18, 2002
James Vollm, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Manoj Wangu, Wexford, PA (US);
Jeffery Hill, Upper St. Clair, PA (US);
McKesson Automation Systems Inc., Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Abstract
A chuck assembly comprises a housing defining a longitudinal axis and having a first end. A plurality of pins extend substantially parallel with the axis from the first end. The plurality of pins is located at a first radius relative to the axis. At least one of the pins is operable to move from the first radius to a second radius, relative to the axis. The chuck assembly also includes a means for moving at least one pin between the first radius and the second radius. A prime mover provides the necessary drive to the means for moving. The chuck assembly may be used in combination with various other components to form combinations or systems. A method of labeling a container is also disclosed.