Light sensor facilitated insert thickness detection system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9157729
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14152674

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A light sensor-containing apparatus for detecting the thickness of inserts placed within a mailer including a picker arm, movable picker jaw that pivots during an insert gripping process, a target plate having a light reflective surface and secured to the picker arm end that moves when gripping an insert, and a light sensor mounted to the picker arm that emits a light beam and receives a reflected light beam that is reflected back from the light reflective surface to establish the thickness of the insert as controlled by associated computer programming is presented.

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DST OUTPUT WEST LLC1100 INVESTMENT BLVD EL DORADO HILLS CA 95762

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Bergeron, Adam South Windsor, US 2 2
Hima, Fladorik Wethersfield, US 1 1
Lund, Joel Westfield, US 1 1

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