Systems and methods for high throughput sorting
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Jan 16, 2024
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Nov 25, 2021
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Aug 5, 2021
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Abstract
A high throughput sorting device is disclosed. The device includes a first sorter and a second sorter, each of the first and second sorters having a plurality of cells each configured to support, carry, and deposit an item. The device can also include at least one shared chute extending below a portion of the first sorter and a portion of the second sorter. The at least one chute can be configured to receive an item deposited by each of the plurality of cells and transport the item to an endpoint. The device can also include a base configured to support the at least one shared chute and the first and second sorters.
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- 2021 Application Filing Year
- B07C Class
- 187 Applications Filed
- 109 Patents Issued To-Date
- 58.29 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Bombaugh, Scott R | Burke, US | 51 | 948 |
# of filed Patents : 51 Total Citations : 948 | |||
Le, Tuan A | Fairfax, US | 8 | 134 |
# of filed Patents : 8 Total Citations : 134 | |||
McLellan, Charles P | Fairfax, US | 26 | 182 |
# of filed Patents : 26 Total Citations : 182 | |||
Stratton, Christopher M | Springfield, US | 24 | 248 |
# of filed Patents : 24 Total Citations : 248 |
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