Classifying – separating – and assorting solids – Sorting special items – and certain methods and apparatus for... – Condition responsive means controls separating means
Reexamination Certificate
2005-10-11
2005-10-11
Walsh, Donald P. (Department: 3653)
Classifying, separating, and assorting solids
Sorting special items, and certain methods and apparatus for...
Condition responsive means controls separating means
C209S900000, C198S347100
Reexamination Certificate
active
06953906
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for sorting articles to a delivery point sequence includes at least one sortation assembly adapted to sort articles and a buffer. The buffer is operable to arrange and convey containers of articles sorted in a first sort pass to an induct of the at least one sortation assembly for a second sort pass or process of the articles. The buffer automatically arranges the containers in an arranged manner prior to conveying the containers and articles to the induct of the at least one sortation assembly for the second sort process. The second sort process is then performed to sort the articles to a delivery point sequence or carrier walk sequence depth of sort. A conveyor assembly may be operable to convey containers to an appropriate one of multiple sortation assemblies and/or buffers to increase the sequencing matrix capability of the apparatus.
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Commonly assigned, co-pending U.S. Appl. No. 09/629,007 filed Jul. 31, 2000 by Gary P. Burns et al. (RAP04 P-613).
Commonly assigned, co-pending U.S. Appl. No. 09/629,009 filed Jul. 31, 2000 by Gary P. Burns et al. (RAP04 P-601).
Burns Gary P.
Olson Douglas E.
Stone Robert L.
Rapistan Systems Advertising Corp.
Rodriguez Joseph
Van Dyke Gardner, Linn & Burkhart, LLP
Walsh Donald P.
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