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Patent CN-201408675-Y (CN)
Inventor: SHANZHEN ZHU
IPC: H01H9/02
Filed: 2009-05-20
Granted: 2010-02-17
Abstract: 本实用新型提供一种防爆开关用二维平移式快开门机构，该机构包括两个滑动轴、两个缺槽、两个活动套、驱动轴和两个偏心轴，所述滑动轴另一端和所述驱动轴两端分别安装在对应的两个活动套内，其中，两个所述偏心轴设置在两个对应的所述缺槽内，该机构还包括一端连接在防爆开关壳壁上的悬臂，所述悬臂另一端设置有套管，所述驱动轴穿过所述套管设置，套管与驱动轴之间设置有螺旋升降套，穿过螺旋升降套和驱动轴设置有贯销，螺旋升降套的套壁设置有两条对称的升降螺旋条孔，贯销两端分别设置在两条升降螺旋条孔内。该机构结构紧凑，美观大方，构思巧妙，能方便实现门盖四周都被卡住，使矿用开关在井下使用更便捷和安全。
Patent CN-201381663-Y (CN)
Inventor: CHUNQI FAN
IPC: E04H6/06
Filed: 2009-02-13
Granted: 2010-01-13
Abstract: 本实用新型属停车设备技术领域，具体涉及一种位于储物小房上方的停车位，它包括车库体、立柱导轨系统和驱动装置，所述车库体为框架结构，所述立柱导轨系统为双倒L形，所述车库体通过驱动装置的动力沿所述立柱导轨系统运动，从而实现汽车从地面到小房上方位置的上下转换，本实用新型可使汽车悬于住宅区储物小房上方的闲置空间，不用占用新地，节约土地资源，适于小区、平房等场所使用，并且其结构简单，运行安全，设备成本较低，操作简单、使用方便，而且防雨防盗。
Patent CN-201273269-Y (CN)
Title: 一种流体输送检测优化系统
Inventor: KEYANG BAO
IPC: F04B51/00
Filed: 2009-01-12
Granted: 2009-07-15
Abstract: 本实用新型公开了一种流体输送检测优化系统，包括流体的使用装置、回流装置和输送泵，三者通过输送管路首尾连接构成循环系统，所述输送泵通过进、出口管段接入输送管路，所述输送泵的进、出口设有压力表，所述输送泵连接有功率表或者电度表，所述使用装置的进、出口设有压力表和温度计，所述输送管路上连接有测量流体流量的流量计。本技术方案可以方便的获得流体输送系统在进行水质处理及管道内壁、换热设备除垢前后的系统阻力和流量，从而判断系统的结垢情况，并根据系统实际情况量身设计、定做高效叶轮或节能泵，根本上解决因结垢引起的水泵大流量、高功率现象，通过对现有流体系统进行优化，使泵能在流体系统中最合理的运行。
Patent CN-201380947-Y (CN)
Inventor: JIANGUO MIAO
IPC: B63B17/04
Filed: 2009-04-03
Granted: 2010-01-13
Abstract: 一种新型多功能机舱支柱，机舱支柱为“工”字型结构，支柱的上部设置有上固定板座，上固定板座上设置有上焊接熔槽，支柱的下部设置有下固定板座，上下固定板座之间设置有支柱体，下固定板座上设置有下焊接熔槽。新型多功能机舱支柱“工”字型结构的设置，避免了机器噪音的传递，改善了休息舱的休息环境，有利于船员们的身体健康，“工”字型的支柱体上可以缠绕电缆，增强了支柱的使用性和功能性，高效利用了船舱空间，支柱结构简单，既节省资金、能源，降低制造成本。
Patent CN-201399640-Y (CN)
Inventor: FANGYONG LI
IPC: B23K7/10
Filed: 2009-04-21
Granted: 2010-02-10
Abstract: 本实用新型公开了一种H型钢翼缘板气割机挂持架，架体可竖直悬挂于H形钢的翼板上，通过架体上的丝杆可驱动滑块沿丝杆上下运动，滑块上横向连接有端部设有的割炬夹紧器的齿条，丝杆及割炬夹紧器均可调整角度并锁定，工作时只需将架体挂持在钢材的翼板上，摇动丝杆即可对H形钢的翼缘进行切割，所有切割过程无需翻转H形钢，提高工人作业的安全性，提高了工作效率，降低了劳动强度，避免了H钢构件在翻转过程中可能产生的各种质量缺陷，同时，在合理利用桁车使用频次的同时，降低了桁车及吊具的维修费用。
Patent CN-201358267-Y (CN)
Title: 转炉的安装台架
Inventor: LIANG CHEN
IPC: C21C5/46
Filed: 2009-02-27
Granted: 2009-12-09
Abstract: 本实用新型公开了一种转炉的安装台架，尤其是一种转炉安装施工中使用的辅助台架。针对现有转炉的安装台架的不足，本实用新型提供了一种安装完成后方便取出的转炉的安装台架，安装台架包括多根立柱，并分为前立柱(3)和后立柱(4)，后立柱(4)是包括底柱(42)和通过连接螺栓(5)固定在底柱(42)顶部的顶柱(41)的分段式结构，其中底柱(42)高度低于转炉(1)炉底。通过卸去顶柱(41)使后立柱(4)低于转炉(1)相应位置的高度，从而使安装台架能够随铁水包车(8)拉出，适用于转炉安装施工，如安装前转炉的组装，安装过程中转炉的支撑和定位。
Patent GE-U2001843-Y (GE)
Title: Method for Ice-cream Production
Inventor: CHLIKADZE ANZOR
IPC: A23G9/00
Filed: 1998-01-04
Abstract: 1. Technical Result Imparting prophylactic properties to ice-cream and widening of assortment. 2. Essence A method comprises preparing the mixture, heating, filtering, pasteurization, secondary filtration, homogenization, cooling, maturing, freezing, packing and tempering. Prior to cooling the metallic iodine dissolved in 10% aqueous solution of potassium iodide is added in such a proportion that the total amount of iodine in one kg of ice-cream made 0,2-0,3 mg. 3. Field of Application Food industry, in particular production of milk and milk products.
Patent MD-814-Z (MD)
Title: Process for producing kvass
Inventor: GHITENŞTEIN Efraim
IPC: A23L2/00
Filed: 2013-12-16
Abstract: The invention relates to the food industry, namely to a process for producing kvass.The process, according to the invention, comprises preparation of kvass wort by diluting the kvass wort concentrate with heated water, addition of 25% of the calculated amount of 65% sugar syrup and production of wort with the concentration of 3.2% dry substances, introduction of baker's yeast, fermentation of wort, cooling and clarification of the young kvass, blending with the residual sugar syrup, at the same time the sugar syrup is produced by substituting 30% of the calculated amount of dry substances of the sugar with dry substances of the sweet sorghum juice concentrate with a content of 73…75% of dry substances and 45…50% of fermentable substances.The result consists in increasing the shelf life and reducing the production costs.
Patent MD-1570-Z (MD)
Title: Device for machining conductive materials by pulsed electric discharges in under-excitation mode
Inventor: BALCĂNUŢĂ NICOLAE
IPC: B23H9/02
Filed: 2020-03-05
Abstract: The invention relates to electrical machining of conductive materials, in particular to devices for machining conductive materials by pulsed electric discharges in under-excitation mode.The device, according to the invention, comprises a frame, on which is installed a stationary headstock with a chuck (3) for fixing the workpiece (5) with cathodic polarization, connected by a belt (8) to a direct-current electric motor (2) and by a belt (10) to a bipolar step motor ( 12). On the frame are placed a movable headstock to support the workpiece (5) and a carriage (14), actuated by a bipolar step motor (7) by means of a lead screw (15) and a transmission (16). On the carriage (14) is fixed a holder (6), in which is fixed a cutting tool or a holder (13) with anodically polarized electrodes (4), connected to a microcontroller.
Patent PE-20171757-Z (PE)
Title: Cizalladora rodante para la explotacion del carbon mineral
Inventor: TOLEDO GARAY FERNANDO ENRIQUE
IPC: E21C27/42
Filed: 2017-09-27
Abstract: La Cizalladora Rodante para la fragmentacion y transporte del carbon, es una maquina inventada para trabajar como un componente del equipo utilizado en la explotacion del carbon mineral solamente en tajeos de esta sustancia; mas no en la ejecucion de galerias, chimeneas y piques. El equipo de explotacion, constara del conjunto de esta maquina, unida a esta, un cabrestante neumatico de 20 hp de potencia y una polea de 20" de diametro, mediante cables de filamentos de acero de cinco torones y 1/2" de diametro para la traccion, cizallando y transportando el carbon fragmentado en sentido de la fuerza de gravedad, enrollado en el tambor de traccion del cabrestante y el cable de retorno, tambien de filamentos de acero de tres torones y (3/8") de diametro para retorno. Esta invencion se ha gestado dentro del campo tecnico de la mecanica aplicada al laboreo de minas. Basado en los principios de la estatica y la cinematica a fin de direccionar la fuerza lineal ejercida por un solo cabrestante y una polea de acero, mediante los cables de traccion y retorno enrollados en los respectivos tambores del cabrestante. Esta Cizalladora rodante para la fragmentacion y transporte del carbon mineral, compuesta de dos tramos: el primero, compuesta por una serie de cuchillas, para cortar y fragmentar el carbon mineral yacente en mantos con potencias ente angostas entre 0.30 m y 1.10 m y buzamientos entre 60' y 80'; el segundo tramo compuesto por un rastrillo de brazos abiertos y una plancha de arrastre cortado en bisel, para arrastrar el carbon mineral fuera del area de fragmentacion. Todos los componentes de esta cizalladora y transportadora del carbon mineral se ensamblara sobre una plancha de acero inoxidable, que sera arrastrado solo por dos ruedas de diferentes diametros montados en un solo eje; el diametro de la rueda mayor estara en funcion a la potencia del manto de carbon mineral y el diametro menor tendra el 11.60% menos que la rueda mayor; esta rueda menor se encontrara adyacente a la superficie del manto por rebanar y tendera a juntarse a dicha superficie empujada por la rueda de mayor diametro que en el mismo tiempo genera mayor espacio de recorrido, arrastrando y uniendo las cuchillas fuertemente sobre la superficie del carbon mineral por cortar.
Patent ES-493058-A0 (ES)
IPC: C07C45/49
Filed: 1980-07-03
Abstract: A process for the carbonylation of methanol to produce acetaldehyde comprising reacting methanol in the presence of hydrogen, cobalt, ruthenium, at least one ionic halide, and at least one alkyl halide, the molar ratio Ru/Co being at most equal to about 2, and the cobalt concentration being at most about 50 milligram atoms per liter of reaction medium.
Patent ES-503604-A0 (ES)
IPC: G07C11/00
Filed: 1981-07-01
Abstract: An electronic security device includes a memory and a card reader which reads a combination code and calculation data from a key card. An electronic circuit compares the content of the memory with the combination code and enables the lock device if a match is found. If the key card is a new one the circuit calculates a new combination code by applying the calculation data to the memory content and, if this new combination code matches that on the key card the memory is loaded with the new combination code.
Patent ES-515670-A0 (ES)
IPC: A61M5/20
Filed: 1982-09-13
Abstract: An injection device particularly suitable for the intraruminal injection of ruminants is described. The injection device is characterized by a needle carrying means and a needle actuation means, which are operatively coupled such that the needle actuation means permits movement of the needle carrying means from a retracted position to an extended position, wherein the needle is capable of piercing the rumen, only when the needle carrying means is in a preferred orientation (e.g. perpendicular) to the surface of the host animal at the injection site. The injection device is further characterized by a dose delivery actuation means which is responsive to the relative position of the needle carrying means and the needle actuation means such that the dose is delivered to the host animal only when the needle carrying means and the needle actuation means are in a preferred position relative to each other. The characteristic features of the described injection device substantially prevent the application of a dose to a host animal not within an intended dose delivery area.
Patent ES-525742-A0 (ES)
IPC: B60C29/00
Filed: 1983-09-19
Abstract: The proposed valve provides an annular external gasket (2) which, when not mounted, has a diameter (21) of the internal through hole partially lower than the diameter (19) of the cylindrical portion (17) of the valve body housing (1) in which it will be inserted, and partially larger (21a) than the latter at the coupling area with the rim, while said gasket externally has at one end an extended lip (22) directed towards the rim, then an intermediate zone (28) having a larger diameter than that of the hole in said rim and close to the limit of this intermediate zone an annular groove (29) of reduced diameter, while on the valve body a hollowed impression (17a) is provided at the zone where the rim will be positioned. A mechanism is also provided as comprising a pin (3), a spring (5) and an internal gasket, at one end thereof said pin being provided with a support (31) for the spring and at the other end with a cavity for receiving said internal sealing gasket for the valve, and a narrowing (12) being provided in the hole of said valve body to perform the function of both second support for the spring and valve closure seat cooperating with the internal sealing gasket mounted on said pin.
Patent ES-527484-A0 (ES)
IPC: C08F34/02
Filed: 1983-11-23
Abstract: The invention relates to bead polymers based on vinylene carbonate which are distinguished, in particular, by high porosity and which are well suited as carrier materials for biologically active substances. The preparation of these bead polymers is carried out, according to the invention, in the presence of certain dispersion stabilizers.
Patent ES-528939-A0 (ES)
IPC: D05B69/20
Filed: 1984-01-17
Abstract: Sewing operations are automated, at least partially, using a controllable sewing machine. In an intial recording phase for the sewing operation to be effected, there are put into memory the instantaneous values of three sensed parameters, i.e. the elapsed time of sewing, the position of a sewing speed control element and the length of the sewing, at each time the position of the speed control element changes under the action of the operator. Then, in a reproduction phase, the time is detected in continuous fashion, as is the distance sewn, and the position of the speed control element is changed at each moment for which the time detected is equal to a time recorded, or for which the length sewn is equal to the length recorded.
Patent ES-546395-A0 (ES)
IPC: C12P21/02
Filed: 1985-08-23
Abstract: This invention concerns a method for recovering a purified eucaryotic growth hormone or an analog thereof from a bacterial cell in which the growth hormone or analog has been produced by means of expression of a DNA sequence encoding the hormone or analog. The method involves the following steps: (a) disrupting the cell wall of the bacterial cell or fragments thereof to produce a lysate; (b) separating a precipitate containing particulate and insoluble material from the lysate; (c) preparing suspension of the separated precipitate in an appropriate buffer solution; (d) treating the suspension to effect contact between liquid and solids; (e) separating partially or completely precipitated material from the liquid-solids contacted suspension; (f) solubilizing the separated precipitate in a sufficient amount of water and adjusting the pH to a suitable alkaline pH to form a solution; (g) separating the solubilized hormone or analog from other cellular components by ultrafiltration under suitable conditions to produce an ultrafiltrate containing the hormone or analog and a retentate, and (h) treating the solubilized hormone or analog so as to concentrate the hormone or analog and thereby recover purified hormone or analog. Separations may be effected by ultrafiltration or centrifugation. Sonication as well as the ultrafiltration in step (i) may be repeated. Additionally, most of the process steps may be performed in a continuous flow and may be automated. Suitable hormone-producing bacterial cells for use in this invention include genetically modified strains of Escherichia coli. Growth hormones which can be recovered and purified using this invention include bovine, porcine, chicken, and human growth hormones, and analogs thereof.
Patent FI-821730-A0 (FI)
Inventor: INCULET ION I
IPC: B03C7/00
Filed: 1982-05-17
Abstract: The separator charges the particles to be separated and passes them through an alternating electric field which has a non-uniform intensity in a direction perpendicular to the forward direction, and which also has field lines curved in the same direction. The particles which move along the curved field lines due to their charge are thus subjected to a centrifugal force which effects their separation. The separator includes a pair of conductive electrodes, the first being substantially horizontal or possibly at an angle from the horizontal and the second mounted facing the first at a predetermined angle to it. The electrodes may be planar or curved. The field is supplied by an ac source operating in the range of 3 to 1000 hz. A mechanical vibrator attached to the first electrode imparts the forward motion to the particles.
Patent FI-841076-A0 (FI)
Inventor: MUSCHELKNAUTZ EDGAR
IPC: C03B37/06
Filed: 1984-03-16
Abstract: A method for the reduction of the velocity of dispersions of fine particles in gas is described, in which the dispersion is divided into a plurality of mass flows M which are conveyed each to a subsonic diffuser to reduce the velocity from V1 to V2, wherein the product of mass flow M and density velocity ration S1 V1/S2 V2 is less than 10 kg/sec. The method is particularly useful in the manufacture of mineral wool, where the mineral wool fibers are first obtained being dispersed in a high velocity gas stream.
Patent FI-843219-A0 (FI)
Inventor: SCHMIDLIN JULIUS
IPC: C07J3/00
Filed: 1984-08-15
Abstract: Novel 17 beta -methoxycarbonyl derivatives of the androstane series of the formula    <IMAGE>  (A)  in which R represents alkyl having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms are distinguished by a high local anti-inflammatory activity without having any systemic side effects. The compounds are manufactured by conventional processes of steroid chemistry.
Patent FI-862011-A0 (FI)
Inventor: KOSZALKA GEORGE WALTER
IPC: C07D473/32
Filed: 1986-05-14
Abstract: The present invention relates to certain 2 min ,3 min -dideoxynucleosides and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof, methods for preparing them, their use in the treatment and prophylaxis of viral, especially retroviral, infections, and pharmaceutical formulations containing them.
Patent FI-885773-A0 (FI)
Inventor: SEAMARK ROBERT FREDERICK
IPC: A01K61/00
Filed: 1988-12-13
Abstract: A method for creating new breeds of animals which comprises: (a) obtaining a recently fertilised ovum; (b) isolating a gene sample of a characterising hormone homologous with the ovum; (c) introducing the gene sample into the male nucleous of the ovum prior to fusion with the female nucleous to form a single cell embryo; and (d) subsequently implanting the ovum into a suitably prepared female animal. Wherein in a preferred method there is used a plasmid expression vector comprising a plasmid cloning vector including a first cloned sequence of DNA encoding a non-porcine promoter region and a second cloned sequence encoding porcine growth hormone activity.
Patent FI-890523-A0 (FI)
Inventor: STEWART RONALD FRASER
IPC: C08J7/06
Filed: 1989-02-03
Abstract: A low energy fuse is extruded as a single ply primary tube 1 from a plastic resin blend with particulate energetic material 2 being internally distributed in a manner known per se, said resin blend comprising a major amount of an orientable polymer, for example, linear low density polyethylene to provide structural integrity and a minor amount of a modifier to impart enhanced particle retentive properties to the tube and preferably also containing a polymer or copolymer to impart melt strength and aid in tube extrusion.
Patent FI-893914-A0 (FI)
Inventor: LAHTINEN LEILA
IPC: C07C233/18
Filed: 1989-08-21
Abstract: The invention provides N-acyl and O-aryl derivatives of N,N-(2,2-dimethyl-3-hydroxypropyl)amino and a process for their production. The N,N-bis(2,2-dimethyl-3-hydroxypropyl)amine derivatives can be used as polymer stabilizers, PVC plasticizers, emulsifiers, corrosion resistance agents, and metal complexing agents.
Patent FI-894069-A0 (FI)
Inventor: WITTE ERNST-CHRISTIAN
IPC: C07C311/16
Filed: 1989-08-30
Abstract: The present invention provides sulphonamides of the general formula:    <IMAGE>  (I)  wherein R1 and R2, which can be the same or different, are hydrogen or halogen atoms or C1-C6-alkyl, trifluoro-methyl, cyano, carboxyl, alkoxycarbonyl, aminocarbonyl, N-alkylaminocarbonyl or N,N-dialkylaminocarbonyl radicals or, when R1 and R2 are alkyl radicals ortho to one another, R1 and R2 together with the carbon atoms to which they are attached, form a saturated or unsaturated C5-C7-alkylene ring, R3 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl radical containing up to 6 carbon atoms, an acyl radical, a phenylalkyl or phenylalkenyl radical, the phenyl moiety of which can be substituted by halogen, alkyl or trifluoromethyl, C is a -(CH2)m-radical, in which m is 0, 1, 2 or 3, or a branched C2-C5-alkylene radical, whereby a methylene radical -CH2-of the group C can be replaced by an oxygen or sulphur atom or by a hydroxymethylene radical -CHOH-or carbonyl group -CO-, B is a 1,2-, 1,3-, 1,4-cyclohexylidene or 1,2- or 1,3-cyclopentylidene radical.
Patent FI-900804-A0 (FI)
Inventor: SUORANTA KARI JUHANI
IPC: C12N1/18
Filed: 1990-02-16
Abstract: A novel high density liquid or paste yeast preparation, which comprises approximately 1-20% (w/w) of a polyol selected from propylene glycol, glycerol, nonfermentable mono- or oligosaccharides or sugar alcohols such as xylose, mannitol and sorbitol, soluble oligo- or polymeric carbohydrates such as partially hydrolysed starch, cellulose, agarose, or polyethylene glycol, or mixtures thereof, and fresh yeast. The high density yeast preparation has a density of more than 800 g yeast (of dry matter 27-29 %) per liter of preparation, and the concentration of the polyol in the extracellular liquid is 5-50 % (w/v). The preparation has an improved capacity for retaining its activity, dissolving instantly, and for being easily batched. It is uniformily suspendable and tolerant of repeated freezing and thawing. The liquid high density yeast preparation has a viscosity of less than 200 centiPoise (cP) at 20 DEG  C. Methods for producing the high density yeast preparation, as well as for the preparation of improved quality baker's, brewer's, distiller's and wine yeast are disclosed.
Patent FI-911135-A0 (FI)
Inventor: SEPPAELAE SEPPO
IPC: H04B7/005
Filed: 1991-03-06
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/FI92/00064 Sec. 371 Date Nov. 3, 1992 Sec. 102(e) Date Nov. 3, 1992 PCT Filed May 3, 1992 PCT Pub. No. WO92/16058 PCT Pub. Date Sep. 17, 1992.A method and a device for controlling a radio transmitter. In the method, the radio transmitter is alternately caused to assume an ON state in which a desired outbound RF power is transmitted, and an OFF state in which no RF power is transmitted, the RF power being determined in the ON state by using a power control signal (Vc) controlling the amplification of transmitter amplifiers (3, 4). For ensuring that the data period falls within the useful period of the transmitter, within which the value of the RF power to be transmitted is constant, a data stream (D2) is delayed with respect to the power control (Vc) when the transmitter is caused to assume the ON state.
Patent FI-911834-A0 (FI)
Inventor: KINDT-LARSEN TURE
IPC: B05C3/109
Filed: 1991-04-16
Abstract: Male and female members for contact lenses are disclosed. Either member is able to hold the contact lens as it moves from station to station during the hydration process. The female member fits together with the male member forming a chamber. Each of the members contains a line centrally located so that both surfaces of the contact lens are flushed during the hydration process, and drainage takes place radially on the outside of the mated male and female chamber members. These members may be produced on a frame with a plurality of members, usually eight to a frame, to allow ease of processing. Full automation is possible, and complete and positive lens control during any step of the process through the packaging step is achieved.
Patent FI-921427-A0 (FI)
Inventor: COOK BRIAN GEORGE
IPC: C25B11/03
Filed: 1992-04-01
Abstract: A process for treating water comprises feeding water to be treated into an electrolytic cell. The electrolytic cell comprises a first electrode (10) and a second electrode (12), wherein the first electrode at least partially encompasses the second electrode. The water to be treated is subjected to electrolysis in the presence of an electrolyte, and, preferably, in the presence of elemental carbon. An apparatus for conducting the process is also provided.
Patent FI-922244-A0 (FI)
Inventor: DAWSON TIMOTHY LESLIE
IPC: D06B11/00
Filed: 1992-05-15
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB90/01774 Sec. 371 Date Jul. 17, 1992 Sec. 102(e) Date Jul. 17, 1992 PCT Filed Nov. 16, 1990 PCT Pub. No. WO91/07536 PCT Pub. Date May 30, 1991.Method and apparatus for jet printing, e.g. of textile fabrics, are disclosed. Metered quantities of fluid, e.g. dye, are supplied in a succession of discrete small quantities through capillaries in boards which can be angled relatively to a moving fabric for fineness of spacing. Multiple boards extend across the fabric path and the capillaries pass the dye on computer command to print any desired pattern. Each row of boards can replace a conventional printing screen in a multicolour printing machine.
Patent FI-940125-A0 (FI)
Inventor: BERTA NORBERT I
IPC: B05C13/02
Filed: 1994-01-11
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for applying coating to products such as medicaments are disclosed. The present invention provides apparatus and methods for controlling the loading and feeding of tablets onto carrier plates (50) for transfer to various processing stations of the coating system. A novel plate indexing apparatus (300) includes a box cam follower device (314) mounted to an engagement bar (302) for incrementally advancing the plates in a precisely controlled manner. A second complementary shaped engagement bar (320) provides a locking mechanism to ensure the plates are always under positive control. In one embodiment the plate indexing apparatus also controls the feeding of the tablets. An alternative embodiment includes a vacuum pick-up system for feeding tablets onto the carrier plates as the plates are incrementally advanced.