Utensil sorting apparatus
US6460707B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 3, 2001 |
| Grant date | Oct 8, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S209/926
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A utensil sorting apparatus simultaneously sorts and/or orients a plurality of utensils, such as spoons, forks, and knives. A movable conveyor is movably disposed over a template having a plurality of first aperture sized to receive therethrough only the spoons. The conveyor sequentially moves the utensils through locations, including a receiving location, and a sorting location.
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