Parcel sorting system and method
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Aug 31, 2021
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Jan 14, 2021
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Feb 12, 2020
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Jul 8, 2019
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Abstract
A parcel sorter system and method. A process performed by a parcel sorter system includes receiving sorting information of a first parcel. The process includes identifying a first destination pallet corresponding to the sorting information. The first destination pallet is associated with a first carousel and a first destination chute. The process includes transporting the first parcel toward the first destination chute. The process includes, while transporting the parcel toward the first destination chute, operating the first carousel to move the first destination pallet proximate to the first destination chute. The process includes delivering the first parcel at the first destination chute for placement on the first destination pallet.
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- 15 United States
- 10 France
- 8 Japan
- 7 China
- 5 Korea
- 2 Other
Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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KÖRBER SUPPLY CHAIN LLC | 2700 ESTERS BLVD SUITE 200B DFW AIRPORT TX 75261 |
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- 2020 Application Filing Year
- B07C Class
- 241 Applications Filed
- 180 Patents Issued To-Date
- 74.69 % Issued To-Date
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Carpenter, Michael D | Arlington, US | 50 | 313 |
# of filed Patents : 50 Total Citations : 313 | |||
Grupp, Francisco | Trophy Club, US | 9 | 12 |
# of filed Patents : 9 Total Citations : 12 |
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