Method and system for separating and blending objects

Details Method and system for separating and blending objects Method and system for separating and blending objects

2006-05-09

2006-05-09

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

C209S657000, C209S658000, C209S638000, C209S576000, C209S577000, C209S588000

Reexamination Certificate

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07041926

ABSTRACT:
A method for separating objects, such as stones, wherein each object is dropped through a predefined path, such as a drop tube. Then, for each object, the time when the object passes through a predefined point in the path is determined, as are selected characteristics, such as the color, of the object. The characteristics of the object are matched, if possible, to various criteria and, depending on the criteria to which the object is matched, a diverter gate is activated to divert the object from the predefined path to an appropriate collection bin.

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