Patent · US Expired

Inter-departmental mail sorting system and method

US6156988A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 24, 1999
Grant dateDec 5, 2000
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 24, 2019

Classification

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

Abstract

A processing system and apparatus for sorting and routing reusable mail pieces is shown. Each mail piece bears an identifier, which is stored in a database with the current intended destination of the mail piece to simplify subsequent sorting and routing operations. An envelope is shown that is suited for use in such a system. Computer readable media are shown that are executable to control such a system.

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