Classifying – separating – and assorting solids – Electrostatic
Reexamination Certificate
2007-12-04
2007-12-04
Mackey, Patrick (Department: 3653)
Classifying, separating, and assorting solids
Electrostatic
C209S001000, C209S012100, C209S131000, C204S643000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11731971
ABSTRACT:
A system for transporting and selectively sorting particles includes a first wall and a traveling wave grid extending along the first wall. The system includes a second wall having a passage extending therethrough and a gate operatively associated with the passage. A controller is adapted to output a multi-phase electrical signal. The controller is in communication with the traveling wave grid and the gate. A method of using the system is also provided.
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Elrod Scott
Lean Meng H.
Peeters Eric
Polatkan Osman Todd
Ricciardelli John J.
Fay Sharpe LLP
Hageman Mark
Mackey Patrick
Xerox Corporation
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