Weighing scales – Computer – Electrical
Reexamination Certificate
2007-11-30
2009-10-13
Gibson, Randy W (Department: 2841)
Weighing scales
Computer
Electrical
C177S145000, C271S002000, C198S447000, C705S407000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07601923
ABSTRACT:
A weighing system is provided to measure the article weight by first and second weight measurement devices. The first and second weight measurement devices each include a platform adapted to accept an article traveling along an upstream processing path and a device for sensing article weight as the article traverses the platform. Furthermore, the platforms of the first and second weight measurement devices define weight acquisition paths which are substantially parallel to one another. A diverter mechanism is provided to direct articles from the upstream processing path to one of the first or second weight acquisition paths. The diverter mechanism is controlled by a system processor which directs articles to one of the weight measurement devices depending upon its status, i.e., whether the path is available to receive another article for measuring weight. By diverting mailpieces to parallel weight acquisition paths, throughput is enhanced by multiple weight measurements occurring simultaneously.
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Lyga Thomas M.
Ramadei Michael J.
Salazar Edilberto I.
Chaclas Angelo N.
Collins Brian A.
Gibson Randy W
Pitney Bowes Inc.
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