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Method and system for packing materials for shipment

US6715267B2 · kind B2 · utility

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43Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 31, 2001
Grant dateApr 6, 2004
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Expiry dateOct 11, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65B57/14
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a method and system for packing an order of parts. An operator is prompted to select an indicated part. The part is read by the system to verify the selection of the part. An array of indicators directs the operator to where the part should be placed in a shipping tote. An array of sensors confirms the packing of the part.

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