Article feeder with a retractable product guide

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9376275
APP PUB NO 20140271088A1
SERIAL NO

13797698

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An automatic stack feeder having a moveable stack or product guide is disclosed. The automatic stack feeder may be configured to receive a stack of articles and a container enclosing a stack of articles. To ensure the stack of articles is properly supported following unloading from the container, the stack guide is moveable between a first and a second position, wherein the stack guide is in contact with the stack of articles while in the first position, and not in contact with the stack when in the second position.

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UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE475 L'ENFANT PLAZA #6443 WASHINGTON DC 20260-1135

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Dickey, Darin Owings Mills, US 6 42
Hillerich, Thomas A Louisville, US 9 45
Houston, Edward F Bristow, US 25 134
Hume, Robert E Woodstock, US 9 79
McConnell, William P Woodstock, US 26 383
Roman, Juan A Fairfax, US 17 117

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