Classifying – separating – and assorting solids – Sorting special items – and certain methods and apparatus for... – Condition responsive means controls separating means
Reexamination Certificate
2007-04-02
2010-02-09
Mackey, Patrick H (Department: 3653)
Classifying, separating, and assorting solids
Sorting special items, and certain methods and apparatus for...
Condition responsive means controls separating means
C209S044200, C209S567000, C209S644000, C324S207160, C324S228000, C324S232000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07658291
ABSTRACT:
A system for sorting fine nonferrous metals and insulated copper wire from a batch of mixed fine nonferrous metals and insulated wire includes an array of inductive proximity detectors, a processing computer and a sorting mechanism. The inductive proximity detectors identify the location of the fine nonferrous metals and insulated copper wire. The processing computer instructs the sorting mechanism to place the fine nonferrous metals and insulated copper wire into a separate container than the non-metallic pieces.
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International Search Report, PCT/US2007/008092, Feb. 11, 2008, 1 pp.
King & Spalding
Kumar Kalyanavenkateshware
Mackey Patrick H
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