Delivery point sequencing mail sorting system with flat mail capability

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7982156
APP PUB NO 20100025309A1
SERIAL NO

12543599

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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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KÖRBER SUPPLY CHAIN LLC2700 ESTERS BLVD STE 200B DFW AIRPORT TX 75261-3209

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Burns, Gary P Rockford, US 18 532
Olson, Douglas E Grand Rapids, US 10 417
Stone, Robert L Rockford, US 17 384

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