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Number: 209/604
Name: Classifying, separating, and assorting solids > Sorting special items, and certain methods and apparatus (e.g., pocket type and light responsive sorting, etc.) for sorting any items > Condition responsive means controls separating means > Sensor contacts item > Gauge > Sensor generates electrical signal
Description: Methods and apparatus wherein the sensing means produces an electrical signal for controlling the separating means.


Sub-classes under this class:

Class Number Class Name Patents
209/605 Items separated into at least three classes 6


Patents under this class:

Patent Number Title Of Patent Date Issued
6734417 Displacement measurement system and sheet feed system incorporating the same May. 11, 2004
6547078 Automated mail extraction and remittance processing Apr. 15, 2003
6505534 Method and apparatus for processing envelopes containing contents Jan. 14, 2003
6360447 Empty envelope assurance apparatus and method Mar. 26, 2002
6329139 Automated sorting system for matrices with memory Dec. 11, 2001
6089985 Fastener sorting apparatus Jul. 18, 2000
6036026 Technique for check sorting Mar. 14, 2000
5853089 Apparatus for detecting multiple superposed sheets Dec. 29, 1998
5727692 Apparatus and method for checking an envelope for contents Mar. 17, 1998
5526939 Method of checking the composition of multilayer units composed of sheetlike parts and apparatus for composing, and checking the composition of, such units Jun. 18, 1996
5310064 Method and apparatus for sorting component parts of an assembly process May. 10, 1994
5265733 Method of checking the composition of multilayer units composed of sheetlike parts and apparatus for composing, and checking the composition of, such units Nov. 30, 1993
5238123 Automated thickness and length detecting and sorting system for envelopes Aug. 24, 1993
5165551 Apparatus and method for detecting defects in an article Nov. 24, 1992
5157847 Apparatus and method for measuring the depth of a recess Oct. 27, 1992
5131545 Method and apparatus for extracting the contents of envelopes Jul. 21, 1992
4998987 Automatic disc gauging and sorting apparatus Mar. 12, 1991
4883181 Foreign substance disposing device for money receiving and disbursing machine Nov. 28, 1989
4863037 Apparatus for the automated processing of bulk mail and the like Sep. 5, 1989
4795554 PLCC co-planarity measurement method and apparatus Jan. 3, 1989
4696426 Document reading envelope depository Sep. 29, 1987
4664369 Multiple sheet indicator apparatus and method May. 12, 1987
4624369 Method of and apparatus for sorting slide fasteners Nov. 25, 1986
4582200 Device for measuring the offset between the faceplate panel and funnel of a kinescope Apr. 15, 1986
4579334 Apparatus for indicating the status of sheets Apr. 1, 1986
4576287 Apparatus and method for checking the contents of envelopes and sorting documents by thickness Mar. 18, 1986
4550550 Automated mineral wool roll-unit processing system Nov. 5, 1985
4512701 Pallet height sensing mechanism Apr. 23, 1985
4505073 Apparatus for sorting power transmission belts Mar. 19, 1985
4473953 Apparatus for checking a sheet having a bent profile Oct. 2, 1984
4454947 Product inspection and ejection system Jun. 19, 1984
4453314 Apparatus for inspecting the chimbs of cylindrical articles such as kegs Jun. 12, 1984
4449399 Apparatus for detecting the passage of multiple superposed documents along a feed path May. 22, 1984
4378109 Device for detecting the thickness of a paper sheet Mar. 29, 1983
4307807 Apparatus for sorting conical bobbin tubes of textile machines Dec. 29, 1981
4161251 Inspection fixture Jul. 17, 1979
4146136 Pit detector for food products Mar. 27, 1979
4121716 Doubles and thickness detector and sorter Oct. 24, 1978
4090610 Apparatus for rejecting excessively thick articles May. 23, 1978
4030607 Flat-article separating apparatus for an automatic mail handling system and the like Jun. 21, 1977
4002560 Automatic article sorting apparatus Jan. 11, 1977



 
 
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