Automated greeting card conveyance system
US12319084B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 26, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 25, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07B2017/00612
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An automated greeting card conveyance system is disclosed that includes a first conveyor configured to transport pre-decorated greeting cards along a first conveyance path and a second conveyor configured to transport envelopes along a second conveyance path. A control system controls customization of each greeting card and envelope by (a) determining a card identifier of the greeting card, (b) identifying customized content associated with an order for the greeting card having the card identifier, and (c) causing the customized content to be printed on the greeting card and envelope. A coupling system may also be used to automatically insert the greeting card into the envelope. In addition, a sealing system may be used to automatically seal envelope having a pointed envelope flap.
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