Classifying, separating, and assorting solids inventions 01/06

20060016729 - Device and method for forming groups of products in conveying systems, in particular for automatic packaging machinery: A device for forming groups of products in conveying systems, in particular for automatic packaging machinery, includes a path of conveyance in which, in operation, an array of products advances along a direction of conveyance with the products in contact with each other. A separator element is able to be...

20060016728 - Particle separation: A laminar or cyclonic particle separator for gas, liquid-liquid and fluidizable solids separation comprised of a section with a non-metallic housing having an annulus and a chamber, an optional anode cooled with a first coolant in and a first coolant out disposed in the chamber, a DC or pulsating DC...

20060016730 - Method of identifying overlapping articles: In a method of handling mail items in a postal sorting machine, in which method the mail items pass a first time and then a second time through the machine in compliance with a sorting plan, the following steps are performed: during the first sorting pass, and for each current...

20060016731 - Reactor particularly suitable for cleaning fibrous suspensions dispersed in liquids: A reactor (1; 30) for cleaning fibrous suspensions dispersed in liquids, comprising: a substantially cylindrical container (2), one or more rotating blades (3) arranged inside the container (2), a plurality of feed units (5; 6, 7, 8, 9) for feeding the suspension to be cleaned into the container (2) together...

20060016732 - High gradient magnetic separator: In a high-gradient magnetic separator for the selective separation of magnetic particles from a suspension which is conducted through a matrix of plate-like separation structures of a magnetic material which are disposed in a magnetic field and through which the suspension is conducted, alternate plates of the separation structures are...

20060016733 - Dynamic separator: The invention relates to mineral processing and can be used for the metal mining, coal and other industries. The inventive device comprises two movable trays which are pivotally connected to each other and actuated by a specially constructed shaft. The positive motion of the trays makes it possible to obtain...

20060016734 - Method of processing postal articles for making up and separating delivery rounds: The method of handling mail items for preparing delivery rounds in a postal sorting machine having sorting outlets with interchangeable trays, in which in order to separate the mail items of two delivery rounds at one sorting outlet, the machine causes a tray to be changed at said sorting outlet....

20060016735 - Pellet separator: A pellet separator capable of accurately sorting and removing defective pellets without generating false identifications of nondefective pellets as defective pellets by suppressing diffused reflection inside even resin pellets of high transparency. A first background and a second background of the pellet separator are formed in the vicinity of a...

20060016738 - Addressing and printing apparatus and method: A method of processing unsorted mail pieces for delivery includes the steps of sorting mail pieces destined for delivery to a single delivery point into a group, printing human readable destination information corresponding to the delivery point of the group on a section of wrapping material, and wrapping the group...

20060016737 - Return station for refundable or borrowed objects: An arrangement and method for acceptance or return of objects for a deposit and/or for a lending system has an acceptance zone for intake of the object, a reading device to ascertain the association of the object with a specific deposit or a lending system, a transporting device for transporting...

20060016736 - Stand for mail sorting and other applications: A mail sorting stand is of modular construction and includes two upright tubular frame members (1,1) and a shelving system consisting of a number of shelves (2) each of which comprises a lightweight tubular shelf frame. The shelves are connectable to the frame members by bracket parts (3) enabling the...

20060011519 - Systems and methods for material handling: Various systems and methods for material sorting are described. As one example, a system for sorting materials is described that includes a material handler mounting component that is tailored for connection to a material handler. In addition, the system includes a cross conveyor that is connected to the material handler...

20060011520 - Dam basket for vibratory separators: A vibratory separator and a screen mounting basket for a vibratory separator for separating components of material introduced into the basket, the vibratory separator including a collection receptacle beneath the basket, at least one screen assembly mounted in the basket, and at least one dam within the basket for intercepting...

20060011521 - Patio umbrella with screen room: A patio or market umbrella or canopy with a sun shade and detachable screening, which is easy and quick to assemble, and permits the screening to be stored out of the elements when not in use....

20060011522 - Mail sorting machine comprising a blower between a system for the injection of mail articles and an injection carrousel: A postal sorting machine comprises an injection carousel (1) and a system (4) for injecting mail items (3) standing on edge into receptacles (2) of the carousel (1). Each receptacle (2) of the carousel (1) is defined by an end wall (7) and two side walls (5, 6). A blower...

20060000752 - Stack correction system and method: Preferred embodiments pertain to a mail (e.g., mail flats) stack correction system. In some embodiments, the system can include a transporter having a laterally movable transport surface, a first moving device connected to the transporter, a pusher having a generally upright pusher surface movable generally over the transport surface, a...

20060000753 - Flotation of sulfide mineral species with oils: This invention is directed to the use of non-sulfur containing compounds as collectors in the froth flotation of certain mineral sulfide and metallic compounds. These non-sulfur-containing compounds may be from natural sources, such as vegetable oils, or synthesized commercial sources. These non-sulfide collectors can be used singularly, in combinations, and...