Classifying – separating – and assorting solids – Sorting special items – and certain methods and apparatus for... – Condition responsive means controls separating means
Reexamination Certificate
2006-03-14
2006-03-14
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
C198S444000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07012210
ABSTRACT:
A system and method for reliably detecting singulated parcels traveling on a conveyor belt by comparing parcel characteristics before and after parcel agitation. First, parcel characteristics are evaluated. Then parcels are agitated to promote a change in characteristics, for example volume or dimensions, of the unsingulated parcels. Next, parcel characteristics are again evaluated and compared to the previously-evaluated characteristics. If there is no appreciable difference in characteristics, the parcel is deemed singulated.
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Kibbler Kyle E.
Younkin Shawn
Borghetti Peter J.
Chapman Kathleen
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Perkins Smith & Cohen LLP
Rodriguez Joseph
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