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Article sorting system and method

  • US 6,688,459 B1
  • Filed: 04/16/2003
  • Issued: 02/10/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/14/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of sorting an article from a conveyor, comprising:

  • directing the article along a path of travel with the conveyor;

    detecting the presence of the article at a point along the path of travel; and

    directing the article from the conveyor to one of a plurality of opposing chutes, the chutes being in communication with one another and having a common discharge end.

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