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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 28, 2007
Filed:
Feb. 19, 2002
Applicants:
Christopher J. Tatar, Endicott, NY (US);
Shane F. Mills, Nichols, NY (US);
Inventors:
Christopher J. Tatar, Endicott, NY (US);
Shane F. Mills, Nichols, NY (US);
Assignee:
Lockheed Martin Corporation, Bethesda, MD (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B65G 47/22 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A bi-directional package divert mechanism used for sorting mail and other packages and items into appropriate bins for future delivery. The mechanism includes a downward extending moving mechanism which is capable of moving items into one of two directions, both perpendicular to an original direction of travel. Sensors are provided which detect a position of the moving mechanism, items for moving and monitoring of other systems.