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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 21, 2012
Filed:
Nov. 16, 2006
Michael Schaefer, Altrip, DE;
Juergen Ettmueller, Hassloch, DE;
Stefan Ziegler, Eusserthal, DE;
Klaus Reindel, Hassloch, DE;
Michael Schaefer, Altrip, DE;
Juergen Ettmueller, Hassloch, DE;
Stefan Ziegler, Eusserthal, DE;
Klaus Reindel, Hassloch, DE;
BASF Aktiengesellschaft, Ludwigshafen, DE;
Abstract
A method for automated determination of an individual three-dimensional shape of particles includes: a) dosing, alignment, and automated delivery of the particles; b) observation of the aligned particles and image acquisition, and c) evaluation of the images. A device for automated determination of the individual three-dimensional shape of particles includes: a) a mechanism for dosing, alignment, and automated delivery of the particles; b) at least two cameras for observation of the aligned particles, and c) a mechanism for evaluation of the images. The device can be used for automated determination of individual three-dimensional shape of particles.