Multi-machine mail sorting system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8796577
APP PUB NO 20100122942A1
SERIAL NO

12271458

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A sorting system for postal mail has a plurality of input sections capable of operating in parallel, each including a feeder that takes in mail pieces one at a time and a scanner that scans each mail piece for destination indicia. The system further includes a plurality of stackers each comprising at least one row of pockets in which mail is stacked, and a routing section or switch network effective to route mail in accordance with a sort scheme from any input section to any pocket of a stacker. The routing section uses diverts and merges so that mail can be conveyed to each stacker in accordance with a sort scheme implemented by a control system.

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  • SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Berdelle-Hilge, Peter Constance, DE 50 343
Dickerson, Homer Ft. Worth, US 1 67
Eger, Tamas Arlington, US 3 73
Harres, Luiz C Allen, US 9 440
Warren, Lelan Dallas, US 3 73

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