Method and apparatus for sorting flat articles

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6026967
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08828944

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A method and apparatus for automatically sorting and feeding flat articles. The method stacks flat articles into cartridges in output compartments of a sorting machine, robotically transfers filled cartridges from the output compartments of a sorting machine to a buffer shelf; and from the buffer shelf to a docking station of a cartridge unloader and automatic feeder to the input of the sorting machine, and for transferring empty cartridges from the docking station to either the buffer or the output compartments of the sorter.

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SIEMENS LOGISTICS LLCDFW AIRPORT TX

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Burkett, Jr Harold G Carrollton, TX 7 551
Carlile, Mark L Carrollton, TX 4 267
Combs, Charles M Cedar Hill, TX 6 359
Harres, Luiz C Arlington, TX 9 471
Hickey, Richard C Plano, TX 9 402
Hill, Lynn V Forth Worth, TX 4 267
Isaacs, Gerald A Arlington, TX 17 939
Kulas, John W Euless, TX 21 413
McKee, Kenneth A Irving, TX 5 302
Rotenberry, Joseph C Bedford, TX 4 267

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