Method and apparatus for sorting product

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1997-05-09

1999-11-16

Bollinger, David H.

Classifying, separating, and assorting solids

Sorting special items, and certain methods and apparatus for...

Condition responsive means controls separating means

209580, 209587, 209588, 209639, B07C 500

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059862300

ABSTRACT:
The present invention sorts unselected product from selected product using a chute having a grain separating section, a cross section to orientate the product, and a grain stabilizing section; a laser with a laser line transmitted through the product; a photo detector and processor to receive and analyze the light transmitted through the product to determine which product are unselected; and a separator to separate the selected and unselected product.

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