公开(公告)号：US20200070208A1

公开(公告)日：2020-03-05

申请号：US16678414

申请日：2019-11-08

Applicant: United States Postal Service

Inventor： Christopher M. Stratton ,  Gregory J. Smith ,  Thomas C. Potter

IPC: B07C3/08 ,  B07C3/06 ,  B07C3/00 ,  B07C5/00 ,  B07C3/02 ,  B07C5/38 ,  B07C3/18 ,  B65H43/00 ,  B07C5/04

Abstract: Sorting systems and methods for large quantities of items in industrial processes are described. The systems, devices and methods are for receiving, sorting and removing items dynamically. A first group of items, such as letters or other mail pieces, are injected by a belt into a pocket to a form a first stack, and a divider is extended near the first stack. The divider allows for a second group of items to either be injected to form a second stack behind the divider, or to be diverted and injected into another pocket. The first stack can be removed while the second group is being injected.

公开(公告)号：US10202248B2

公开(公告)日：2019-02-12

申请号：US14869843

申请日：2015-09-29

Applicant: United States Postal Service

Inventor： Christopher M. Stratton ,  Gregory J. Smith ,  Thomas C. Potter ,  Wayne R. Perry-Eaton

IPC: B65G65/32 ,  B65B5/10 ,  B07C3/00

Abstract: Features for loading, transporting and unloading of items are disclosed. Systems, devices and methods for such operations using a tray are described. In some embodiments, a tray having a moveable bottom allows for switching between a configuration for loading and unloading items in and out of the tray and a configuration for transportation of items inside the tray. The trays may also be stacked, for transportation of multiple trays at once, and nested, for saving space when storing the trays. In some embodiments, the trays may be used in conjunction with loading and unloading systems.

公开(公告)号：US20250100821A1

公开(公告)日：2025-03-27

申请号：US18974385

申请日：2024-12-09

Applicant: United States Postal Service

Inventor： Christopher M. Stratton ,  Gregory J. Smith ,  Thomas C. Potter ,  Wayne R. Perry-Eaton

IPC: B65G65/32 ,  B65G65/34

Abstract: Features for loading, transporting and unloading of items are disclosed. Systems, devices and methods for such operations using a tray are described. In some embodiments, a tray having a moveable bottom allows for switching between a configuration for loading and unloading items in and out of the tray and a configuration for transportation of items inside the tray. The trays may also be stacked, for transportation of multiple trays at once, and nested, for saving space when storing the trays. In some embodiments, the trays may be used in conjunction with loading and unloading systems.

公开(公告)号：US12162702B2

公开(公告)日：2024-12-10

申请号：US17650831

申请日：2022-02-11

Applicant: United States Postal Service

Inventor： Christopher M. Stratton ,  Gregory J. Smith ,  Thomas C. Potter ,  Wayne R. Perry-Eaton

IPC: B65G65/32 ,  B65G65/34

Abstract: Features for loading, transporting and unloading of items are disclosed. Systems, devices and methods for such operations using a tray are described. In some embodiments, a tray having a moveable bottom allows for switching between a configuration for loading and unloading items in and out of the tray and a configuration for transportation of items inside the tray. The trays may also be stacked, for transportation of multiple trays at once, and nested, for saving space when storing the trays. In some embodiments, the trays may be used in conjunction with loading and unloading systems.

公开(公告)号：US12116827B2

公开(公告)日：2024-10-15

申请号：US17193123

申请日：2021-03-05

Applicant: UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE

Inventor： Thomas C. Potter ,  Scott R. Bombaugh ,  Terry M. Gingell ,  Anthony Taylor ,  Christopher M. Stratton ,  Benjamin Schwind

IPC: E05F5/00 ,  E05F5/02 ,  E05F5/04

CPC classification number: E05F5/027 ,  E05F5/04 ,  E05F2005/046 ,  E05Y2201/224 ,  E05Y2900/13

Abstract: A closure member (e.g., door) stop includes a base having a top portion opposite a bottom portion, the bottom portion being configured for affixing to an installation point associated with the closure member, a flexure extending away from the top portion, a cushion comprising an angled face and an impact face, the impact face being configured to interface with the closure member during closing of the closure member, and the angled face being configured to interface with the closure member during opening of the closure member. The flexure provides an operable, bendable connection between the cushion and the base. Also, a lever is operably connected to the cushion and the flexure and configured to move the cushion away from a swing path of the closure member. The cushion extends into a swing path of the closure member when the closure member stop is at rest in the installed position.

公开(公告)号：US20190263605A1

公开(公告)日：2019-08-29

申请号：US16406350

申请日：2019-05-08

Applicant: United States Postal Service

Inventor： Christopher M. Stratton ,  Gregory J. Smith ,  Thomas C. Potter ,  Wayne R. Perry-Eaton

IPC: B65G65/32 ,  B07C3/00 ,  B65B5/10

Abstract: Features for loading, transporting and unloading of items are disclosed. Systems, devices and methods for such operations using a tray are described. In some embodiments, a tray having a moveable bottom allows for switching between a configuration for loading and unloading items in and out of the tray and a configuration for transportation of items inside the tray. The trays may also be stacked, for transportation of multiple trays at once, and nested, for saving space when storing the trays. In some embodiments, the trays may be used in conjunction with loading and unloading systems.

公开(公告)号：US20220162020A1

公开(公告)日：2022-05-26

申请号：US17650831

申请日：2022-02-11

Applicant: United States Postal Service

Inventor： Christopher M. Stratton ,  Gregory J. Smith ,  Thomas C. Potter ,  Wayne R. Perry-Eaton

IPC: B65G65/32 ,  B65G65/34

Abstract: Features for loading, transporting and unloading of items are disclosed. Systems, devices and methods for such operations using a tray are described. In some embodiments, a tray having a moveable bottom allows for switching between a configuration for loading and unloading items in and out of the tray and a configuration for transportation of items inside the tray. The trays may also be stacked, for transportation of multiple trays at once, and nested, for saving space when storing the trays. In some embodiments, the trays may be used in conjunction with loading and unloading systems.

公开(公告)号：US10144038B2

公开(公告)日：2018-12-04

申请号：US15610304

申请日：2017-05-31

Applicant: United States Postal Service

Inventor： Christopher M. Stratton ,  Gregory J. Smith ,  Thomas C. Potter

IPC: B07C3/06 ,  B07C3/08 ,  B07C5/04 ,  B65H43/00 ,  B07C3/00 ,  B07C3/18 ,  B07C5/38 ,  B07C3/02 ,  B07C5/00

Abstract: Sorting systems and methods for large quantities of items in industrial processes are described. The systems, devices and methods are for receiving, sorting and removing items dynamically. A first group of items, such as letters or other mail pieces, are injected by a belt into a pocket to a form a first stack, and a divider is extended near the first stack. The divider allows for a second group of items to either be injected to form a second stack behind the divider, or to be diverted and injected into another pocket. The first stack can be removed while the second group is being injected.

公开(公告)号：US20160096653A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-07

申请号：US14869843

申请日：2015-09-29

Applicant: United States Postal Service

Inventor： Christopher M. Stratton ,  Gregory J. Smith ,  Thomas C. Potter ,  Wayne R. Perry-Eaton

IPC: B65D6/06 ,  B65G65/00 ,  B65G65/23

CPC classification number: B65G65/32 ,  B07C3/008 ,  B65B5/10

Abstract: Features for loading, transporting and unloading of items are disclosed. Systems, devices and methods for such operations using a tray are described. In some embodiments, a tray having a moveable bottom allows for switching between a configuration for loading and unloading items in and out of the tray and a configuration for transportation of items inside the tray. The trays may also be stacked, for transportation of multiple trays at once, and nested, for saving space when storing the trays. In some embodiments, the trays may be used in conjunction with loading and unloading systems.

Abstract translation: 公开了装载，运输和卸载物品的特点。 描述了使用托盘进行这种操作的系统，设备和方法。 在一些实施例中，具有可移动底部的托盘允许在用于装载和卸载进出托盘的物品的配置和用于托盘内的物品运输的配置之间进行切换。 托盘也可以堆放，用于一次运输多个托盘并嵌套，以便在存放托盘时节省空间。 在一些实施例中，托盘可以与加载和卸载系统一起使用。

公开(公告)号：US11247854B2

公开(公告)日：2022-02-15

申请号：US16938795

申请日：2020-07-24

Applicant: United States Postal Service

Inventor： Christopher M. Stratton ,  Gregory J. Smith ,  Thomas C. Potter ,  Wayne R. Perry-Eaton

IPC: B65G65/32 ,  B65G65/34

Abstract: Features for loading, transporting and unloading of items are disclosed. Systems, devices and methods for such operations using a tray are described. In some embodiments, a tray having a moveable bottom allows for switching between a configuration for loading and unloading items in and out of the tray and a configuration for transportation of items inside the tray. The trays may also be stacked, for transportation of multiple trays at once, and nested, for saving space when storing the trays. In some embodiments, the trays may be used in conjunction with loading and unloading systems.