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Mail handling machine with mis-sealed envelope detector

US4955483A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 28, 1988
Grant dateSep 11, 1990
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Expiry dateDec 28, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S209/90
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In a mail-handling machine for processing mixed mail, a flap-stripper for opening the flap of an unsealed envelope is mounted for rotation to intercept and detect a mis-sealed envelope to avoid jamming the machine.

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