Patent ID: 7158916
Filing Date: 2007-01-02
Classification: G06Q

Abstract:
1. A method for analyzing net weights of packaged goods, said method comprising: (a) obtaining a sample lot having one or more samples of said packaged goods, with each of the one or more samples being selected from one class of packaged goods; (b) recording a stated net weight value for each of said one or more samples in said sample lot; (c) measuring a gross weight value for each of said one or more samples; (d) measuring a component weight value for each component making up a respective packaging of at least one of said samples; (e) determining an average component weight value for each component measured; (f) summing said average component weight values into a summed tare; (g) calculating an actual net weight value for each of said one or more samples by subtracting said summed tare from respective gross weight values of said one or more samples; and (h) calculating a weight error value for each of said one or more samples by subtracting respective said stated net weight values from respective said actual net weight values.