Apparatus for automatically creating blended stream of promotional articles
US6079592A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 11, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01F23/60
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus are disclosed for creating a blended stream of articles, such as for use in connection with product promotions and the like. The invention contemplates that first and second streams of discrete promotional articles are blended so that the resultant stream includes articles at a predetermined ratio. The present invention facilitates creation of a blended product stream comprising all winning promotional articles with differing values, with subsequent formation of a blended article stream comprising winning and non-winning promotional articles. Precise and cost-effective introduction of the winning and non-winning promotional articles into the marketplace can thus be effected.
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