Conveyors: power-driven – Conveyor for changing attitude of item relative to conveyed... – With magnetism causing change in attitude
Reexamination Certificate
2007-11-13
2010-06-15
Bidwell, James R (Department: 3651)
Conveyors: power-driven
Conveyor for changing attitude of item relative to conveyed...
With magnetism causing change in attitude
C198S690100, C047S056000, C111S178000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07735626
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for automatic positioning and/or orientation of an object. The method includes applying a substance or component to an object, or takes advantage of a substance or component already on or associated with an object. The substance or component has a characteristic that can be utilized to automatically attract the substance or component. That characteristic is used to position, move, and/or orient the object automatically, without requiring manual handling. The object can then be further processed or handled. In one embodiment, the substance or component is a magnetically active substance or component. The attraction can be actuated by a magnet.
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Cope Jason
Kurth David
Alston & Bird LLP
Bidwell James R
Pioneer Hi-Bred International , Inc.
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