Delivery point sequencing mail sorting system with flat mail capability

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7589294
APP PUB NO 20070131593A1
SERIAL NO

11668171

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A method and apparatus for sorting articles to a delivery point sequence includes at least one article sorter adapted to sort articles and a conveying system operable to arrange and convey containers of articles sorted in a first sort pass to an induct of the article sorter for a second sort pass or process of the articles. The system or method automatically sorts and conveys trays containing sorted articles from a discharge of at least one sorting assembly to an induct of the at least one sorting assembly. The conveying assembly may have a generally continuous conveying track and is operable to automatically provide the trays to the induct of the at least one sorting assembly in a sequenced manner.

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  • SIEMENS ENERGY & AUTOMATION, INC.;SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Burns, Gary P Rockford , US 18 502
Olson, Douglas E Grand Rapids , US 10 409
Stone, Robert L Rockford , US 17 360

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