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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 16, 2010
Filed:
Nov. 07, 2008
Daniel D. Schroeder, Stacy, MN (US);
Jeremy D. Braun, Northfield, MN (US);
Daniel D. Schroeder, Stacy, MN (US);
Jeremy D. Braun, Northfield, MN (US);
Delkor Systems, Inc., Circle Pines, MN (US);
Abstract
A foil lid inspection system for detecting and separating defective foil lids on a container in a production line includes one or more light sources, an inspection camera, and inspection software. The light sources are positioned to direct light in an upward direction to illuminate the container. The inspection camera is positioned above the foil lid, and the camera includes one or more outputs. The inspection software is in communication with the inspection camera. The inspection software is constructed and arranged to determine if the foil lid on the container is defective. A reject signal is applied to an output if the software determines that the foil lid is defective.