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Systems and methods for residue collection

  • US 20050257602A1
  • Filed: 05/09/2005
  • Published: 11/24/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/31/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for collecting residues from mail pieces comprising:

  • arranging mail pieces so as to place the mail pieces in a generally singular layer;

    providing said mail pieces to a chamber;

    within said chamber, flowing air over said mail pieces so as to lift a residue from the exterior of at least one of said mail pieces; and

    transporting said air and said residue to a detector capable of detecting the presence of said residue.

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