Classifying – separating – and assorting solids – Sorting special items – and certain methods and apparatus for... – Condition responsive means controls separating means
Reexamination Certificate
2011-01-11
2011-01-11
Karmis, Stefanos (Department: 3653)
Classifying, separating, and assorting solids
Sorting special items, and certain methods and apparatus for...
Condition responsive means controls separating means
C700S226000, C209S900000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07868264
ABSTRACT:
A system and method are disclosed for sorting mail pieces that may include both standard and higher class mail. The mail pieces are for delivery to various addresses, and the present invention postpones delivery to some addresses if those addresses are receiving insufficient mail. According to this method, data is collected about each mail piece, and that data for each mail piece is associated with a respective holder that holds the mail piece. Mail is withheld from immediate delivery if the collected data associated with the holder indicates that the mail piece is standard class having a non-immediate delivery deadline, provided that the collected data associated with other holders indicates that there are no other pieces having the same address and having either a higher class or an immediate delivery date.
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Caddy Donald
Quine Douglas B.
Stemmle Denis J.
Karmis Stefanos
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Martin Brett C
Roberts Mlotkowski Safran & Cole P.C.
Schultz, Esq. Leland
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