Weighing scales – With weigher loading or unloading means
Reexamination Certificate
2008-09-17
2010-12-28
Gibson, Randy W (Department: 2841)
Weighing scales
With weigher loading or unloading means
C705S407000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07858889
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus is provided for processing mail items transported in a stream on a transport section. The apparatus includes a weighing system which is accessible via the transport section. The weighing system includes a distributor device which divides the stream of mail items into two paths, the paths being joined together again by way of a combining device. A weighing section is provided in the first of the two paths for the automatic weight determination of the mail items, and the second path is configured to bypass the weighing section, with no weighing taking place in the bypass. In other embodiments, a calming/settling section is provided immediately prior to or after the weighing section. The mail items are transported in a clamped manner on one edge over the weighing section, whereas in the settling section, the mail items are transported on one edge while leaning against one of the lateral guide belts.
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Emanuel Matthias
Hahn Wilfried
Bowe Bell & Howell Company
Gibson Randy W
McDermott Will & Emery LLP
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