Method and apparatus for sorting metal

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8158902
APP PUB NO 20100224537A1
SERIAL NO

12720509

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A system for sorting metals from a batch of mixed material scrap includes an array of inductive proximity detectors, a processing computer and a sorting mechanism. The inductive proximity detectors identify the location of the metal pieces and the processing computer instructs the sorting mechanism to place the metal and non-metallic pieces into separate containers.

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VALERIO THOMAS AATLANTA GA 30354

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  • 2010 Application Filing Year
  • B07C Class
  • 104 Applications Filed
  • 64 Patents Issued To-Date
  • 61.54 % Issued To-Date
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Valerio, Thomas A Stone Mountain, US 44 416

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