公开(公告)号：US20190091728A1

公开(公告)日：2019-03-28

申请号：US16205837

申请日：2018-11-30

Applicant: United States Postal Service

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

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

CPC classification number: B07C3/087 ,  B07C3/00 ,  B07C3/008 ,  B07C3/02 ,  B07C3/06 ,  B07C3/18 ,  B07C5/00 ,  B07C5/04 ,  B07C5/38 ,  B65H43/00 ,  B65H2301/43 ,  B65H2301/432

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：US20170354993A1

公开(公告)日：2017-12-14

申请号：US15610206

申请日：2017-05-31

Applicant: United States Postal Service

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

IPC: B07C3/06 ,  B07C3/00

CPC classification number: B07C3/06 ,  B07C3/00 ,  B07C3/003 ,  B07C3/008 ,  B07C3/02 ,  B07C3/08 ,  B07C3/087 ,  B07C3/18 ,  B07C5/00 ,  B07C5/04 ,  B07C5/38 ,  B65H43/00 ,  B65H2301/43 ,  B65H2301/432

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 progressive displacement divider with amplified output for a given input 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：USD804822S1

公开(公告)日：2017-12-12

申请号：US29569120

申请日：2016-06-23

Applicant: United States Postal Service

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

公开(公告)号：USD780452S1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-07

申请号：US29540955

申请日：2015-09-29

Applicant: United States Postal Service

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

公开(公告)号：USD924675S1

公开(公告)日：2021-07-13

申请号：US29726994

申请日：2020-03-06

Applicant: UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE

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

公开(公告)号：US10913621B2

公开(公告)日：2021-02-09

申请号：US16132178

申请日：2018-09-14

Applicant: United States Postal Service

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

IPC: B65G65/32

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：US20200238340A1

公开(公告)日：2020-07-30

申请号：US16846157

申请日：2020-04-10

Applicant: United States Postal Service

Inventor： Scott R. Bombaugh ,  Tuan A. Le ,  Charles P. McLellan ,  Christopher M. Stratton

IPC: B07C5/36 ,  B07C3/02 ,  B07C3/08 ,  B07C3/18

Abstract: A high throughput sorting device is disclosed. The device includes a first sorter and a second sorter, each of the first and second sorters having a plurality of cells each configured to support, carry, and deposit an item. The device can also include at least one shared chute extending below a portion of the first sorter and a portion of the second sorter. The at least one chute can be configured to receive an item deposited by each of the plurality of cells and transport the item to an endpoint. The device can also include a base configured to support the at least one shared chute and the first and second sorters

公开(公告)号：US10722921B2

公开(公告)日：2020-07-28

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: B07C3/06 ,  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：US10471475B2

公开(公告)日：2019-11-12

申请号：US16205837

申请日：2018-11-30

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：US20190009997A1

公开(公告)日：2019-01-10

申请号：US16132178

申请日：2018-09-14

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.