B65B2220/14

System and method for automating packaging of varying shipment sets

A system for automating packaging of varying shipment sets comprises a control unit for receiving from a database stored information on the size and number of items forming a shipment set according to a dispatch order, an information acquiring device for acquiring current information on the items being actually arranged for said shipment set, said information acquiring device being communicatively coupled with said control unit and said control unit being configured to calculate, either based on the information from said database or from the information acquiring device, the dimensions of a custom sized cardboard box for packaging the shipment set, a box forming station for forming said custom sized cardboard box having a bottom wall, four side walls and an open top, a packaging station for packaging the items forming the shipment set into said custom sized cardboard box, and a lid placing station for closing said custom sized cardboard box with an appropriate lid, wherein said control unit is configured for performing a verification using the current information from said information acquiring device and the stored information from said database to verify that the actual shipment set is formed according to the dispatch order.

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR COLLATING AND LOADING ARTICLES
20210380292 · 2021-12-09 ·

A device for collating and loading articles includes a container which is open along its upper wall and has a front wall which is adjacent to two side walls and a lower wall. One of these walls is movable and designed for loading the articles into a case. A variable-geometry means is provided for collating articles in the direction of a reference point zero (0), in the plane of the lower wall, in the orthonormal directions 0X and 0Y. The articles are intended to change and amend their trajectories in the orthonormal directions OX and OY towards the reference point (0), depending on the amount of space they occupy.

FOLDED PACKAGE
20210380284 · 2021-12-09 · ·

The technology described herein generally relates to particular form of folded package. The package packages loose particles into a conical container and secures the filling with a folded distal end. More specifically, loose plant matter, such as crumbled dried leaves, are supplied as filling and the package may further be provided with a fluid core.

WORKING LINE FOR FLUIDIC PRODUCTS CONTAINED IN PRE-DOSED CONTAINERS
20210371147 · 2021-12-02 · ·

A working line is for fluidic or fluid products contained in pre-dosed containers. The container includes a cover and/or lid for closing the container. The working line includes a first manipulation station having a manipulator to manipulate the cover and/or lid to remove the cover and/or lid from the container to open the container. A working station carries out at least one operation on the fluid product contained in the container after the removal of the cover and/or lid from the container. A second manipulation station includes a manipulator to manipulate the cover and/or lid to associate the cover and/or lid with the container to close the container. A transportation system moves the pre-dosed containers among different stations. The working station is located between the first manipulation station and the second manipulation station. The manipulator manipulates covers and/or lids associable with the container through joint-type and/or screw-type devices.

LIQUID LOADING DEVICE AND LIQUID LOADING METHOD
20220204194 · 2022-06-30 ·

The present disclosure provides a liquid loading device for loading liquid into a product. The product includes a cavity and a liquid inlet communicated with the cavity. The liquid loading device includes a loading module to load liquid into the cavity through the liquid inlet. A sensor senses a pressure in the cavity and generates at least one pressure value. A controller is coupled to the sensor and the loading module, and controls the loading module to operate based on related data. In addition, the present disclosure also provides a liquid loading method.

Seed preservation and storage container

The present application is directed to Seed Preservation and Storage Containers and a process for preserving and long term storing of a wide variety of crop seeds, plant seeds, heirloom seeds, flowering plant seeds, tree seeds, and grains including corn, beans, peas and rice. Each long term storage and preservation container will be labeled with the container seed contents information on QR codes or bar codes, in and on containers, and the seed packets stored within the containers. By using a method of preservation and storage for an extended period of time, seed containers will be processed resulting in an ultimate climate condition to prevent the seeds within the seed containers from molding, rotting or prematurely germinating for many years. Contents of the seed containers will be readily revealed by scanning the outside labels on the containers and on the individual seed packet labels within the containers.

Method and system for blending and dispensing liquid cannabis
11370652 · 2022-06-28 ·

A method and system for blending and dispensing liquid cannabis enables dispensaries, pharmacies or other users to fulfill custom cannabis blends of THC, CBD terpenes, and the like. The variety of custom cannabis blends would accommodate the wide range of formulas needed to satisfy the next stage of the cannabis industry. Personalized cannabis solutions can be created using the hardware and software of the method and system.

Capsules And Other Containers With Optimized Recycling Attributes And Methods For Making Same
20220192415 · 2022-06-23 ·

A beverage capsule includes a body defining an interior space having an opening. A filter is disposed in the interior space to define an ingredients chamber for containing and filtering ingredients for preparing a desired beverage product. The filter is formed of a hydrophobic and non-absorbent polymer material having a basis weight of less than 40 gsm, wherein said filter has a tensile strength of less than 100 N/5 cm in the Machine Direction (MD) and 70 N/5 cm or less in the Cross Direction (CD). The ingredients are disposed in the ingredients chamber for preparing the desired beverage product. A cover is disposed on the body to close the opening.

METHOD OF PACKING VARIETY PACKS OF BEVERAGES
20220185520 · 2022-06-16 ·

The present invention allows a beverage manufacturer to package variety packs of beverages while it is filling various beverages. The improved system that carries out the method includes an onsite accumulator that eliminates the long-standing practice of packaging variety packs at a separate location from where the beverages are packed.

PHARMACEUTICAL ORDER PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND METHODS
20220185510 · 2022-06-16 ·

A pharmaceutical container processor for processing pharmaceutical containers includes a set of container operation stations along which a set of container operations occur. The set of container operation stations includes a storage station where pharmaceutical containers are stored; a first identification station where pharmaceutical containers are each identified; a labeling station where a label is applied to pharmaceutical containers; a second identification station where pharmaceutical containers are each identified after the label is applied; and an outlet station where pharmaceutical containers are moved to after said pharmaceutical containers are identified at the second identification station. First and second container transporters move each pharmaceutical container through the set of container operation stations. Each pharmaceutical container is transferred from the first container transporter to the second container transporter along the set of container operation stations.