System for sanitizing and sorting mail
US6905661B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 31, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2001/025
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A mailpiece sorting apparatus is described which includes a feeder, an OCR scanner, a mailpiece transporter, a sanitizer and compartments or bins for receiving sorted mailpieces, an optical character recognition system (OCR) for reading addressee information, an addressee database, and a personal computer (PC) or microprocessor based control system. In one configuration, mailpieces are feed, singulated and sanitized. In another configuration, mailpieces are fed, singulated, sanitized and sorted. In another configuration, the system is contained in a sanitization area and clean room. The system provides for sanitization of mailpieces so as to help deter delays in incoming mail delivery caused by the presence of life harming material and sanitize the mail so as to protect the intended recipients from harm.
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