Systems, devices, and methods for sorting items
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Jul 28, 2020
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Nov 8, 2019
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Jun 10, 2016
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Abstract
Sorting systems and methods for large quantities of items in industrial processes are described. The systems, devices and methods are for receiving, sorting and removing items dynamically. A first group of items, such as letters or other mail pieces, are injected by a belt into a pocket to a form a first stack, and a divider is extended near the first stack. The divider allows for a second group of items to either be injected to form a second stack behind the divider, or to be diverted and injected into another pocket. The first stack can be removed while the second group is being injected.
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Patent Owner | Address | |
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UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE | 475 L'ENFANT PLAZA SW WASHINGTON DC 20260 |
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- 2019 Application Filing Year
- B07C Class
- 230 Applications Filed
- 154 Patents Issued To-Date
- 66.96 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Potter, Thomas C | Oak Hill, US | 24 | 144 |
# of filed Patents : 24 Total Citations : 144 | |||
Smith, Gregory J | Arlington, US | 123 | 1926 |
# of filed Patents : 123 Total Citations : 1926 | |||
Stratton, Christopher M | Springfield, US | 24 | 248 |
# of filed Patents : 24 Total Citations : 248 |
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