Patent ID: 9233768
Filing Date: 2016-01-12
CPC Classification: B65B,G01M

Claim Text:
1. An in-line method of rejecting composition-filled pouches having a defect from a pouch converting line, wherein the pouch converting line comprises a platen having a surface, the platen comprising a plurality of pouch cavities in the surface of the platen, wherein each of the pouch cavities is: a) surrounded by a plurality of platen edges; b) arranged in lanes and rows such that the location of each cavity is defined by a single lane, L disposed between Lane L−1 and Lane L+1, and a single row, R disposed between row R−1 and Row R+1; and c) in combination with the plurality of platen edges defines an area comprising at least four zones selected from the group of: Top Zone adjacent to Row R−1; Bottom Zone adjacent to R+1, a Left Zone adjacent to L−1; and a Right Zone adjacent to L+1; the method comprising the step of inspecting a first composition-filled pouch located in the cavity at lane, L, row, R for a defect in at least one of the four zones, such that if a defect is detected in: wherein the defect is leakage of the composition from the first composition-filled pouch, wherein the composition is selected from the group consisting of: liquid; gel; solid; power; and combinations thereof.