Classifying – separating – and assorting solids – Sorting special items – and certain methods and apparatus for... – Separating means
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-23
2011-08-23
Karmis, Stefanos (Department: 3653)
Classifying, separating, and assorting solids
Sorting special items, and certain methods and apparatus for...
Separating means
C209S265000, C209S906000, C209S915000, C209S644000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08002117
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for sorting a gas-driven stream of generally flat and light-weight articles of varying dimensions execute a, preferably optical, inspection and upon so finding a non-conforming article remove the latter from the stream. In particular, the inspection and the sorting are executed during a substantially straight movement of the articles. The removing is executed through gas driving in a direction substantially transverse to the straight movement. Advantageously, the inspection is preceded by orienting the articles through a centrifugal force that orients said articles against an inclined wall in a transition to the vertical movement. Also airflow means (83,84) can be used to confine the articles in a thin layer.
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Martin Mario
Van de Laak Thomas Marinus Antonius
Van Hoek Robertus Cornelis
Comas S.p.A.
Karmis Stefanos
Morgan & Lewis & Bockius, LLP
Suarez Ernesto
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