A bin multiplexing system comprising a conveyor belt configured for receiving one or more parcel from a parcel sorter, one or more diverter mechanism configured to move the one or more parcel from the conveyor belt, and a plurality of sorting containers configured to receive the one or more parcel from the conveyor.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Mail inserting system comprising a feeder, scanner, electronic control panel, control system for tracking job processing and performance, and a sheet accumulator, folder, envelope feeder, inserter, and envelope sealer
The present invention provides systems and methods for controlling on-edge stacking of mailpieces and maintaining a constant ideal stack pressure of a given stack of mailpieces in an autonomous manner.
B65H 31/06 - Pile receivers with movable end support arranged to recede as pile accumulates the articles being piled on edge
B65H 29/14 - Delivering or advancing articles from machinesAdvancing articles to or into piles by means of the nip between two, or between two sets of, moving tapes or bands and introducing into a pile
B65H 43/00 - Use of control, checking, or safety devices, e.g. automatic devices comprising an element for sensing a variable
The present invention provides systems and methods for controlling on-edge stacking of mailpieces and maintaining a constant ideal stack pressure of a given stack of mailpieces in an autonomous manner.
The present invention provides automated systems and methods of loading finished mail within the trays for subsequent processing. The systems and methods of the present invention result in economic and operational efficiency to increase the process of loading the mail in the trays.
B65B 5/06 - Packaging groups of articles, the groups being treated as single articles
B65B 35/36 - Arranging and feeding articles in groups by grippers
B65B 57/14 - Automatic control, checking, warning or safety devices responsive to absence, presence, abnormal feed, or misplacement of articles or materials to be packaged and operating to control, or stop, the feed of articles or material to be packaged
B65G 43/08 - Control devices operated by article or material being fed, conveyed, or discharged
B65G 47/04 - Devices for feeding articles or materials to conveyors for feeding articles
The present invention provides automated systems and methods of loading finished mail within the trays for subsequent processing. The systems and methods of the present invention result in economic and operational efficiency to increase the process of loading the mail in the trays.
Folder systems and related methods are provided for accurately and efficiently folding a paper carrier that has a card attached without bending or dislodging the card from the carrier. A movable fold chute receives a portion of the carrier with the card attached and allows the carrier to fold while protecting the card portion of the carrier. The fold chute moves between different positions which allow the carrier to enter and exit through folding rollers along a generally straight paper path without forcing the cards around small radii, thereby preventing damage to the cards or causing them to separate from the carrier sheet.
B41J 13/12 - Sheet holders, retainers, or stationary guides specially adapted for cards, envelopes, or the like
B65H 29/12 - Delivering or advancing articles from machinesAdvancing articles to or into piles by means of the nip between two, or between two sets of, moving tapes or bands
An envelope sealing and flipping system can be incorporated into a mail inserter system to seal an envelope with a complete unbroken glue line and simultaneously flip the envelope face-up for downstream processing. The system includes a flip cage that receives an envelope and a moveable wetting brush that contacts the flap. The flip cage rotates, causing the flap to drag underneath the wetting brush, and realigning the envelope with a sealer nip which seals the envelope. The flip cage rotates continuously to receive, flip, and seal many envelopes.
The present invention provides systems and methods for preserving postage discounts in a mailstream location, reprinting removed mailsheets, and returning mailpieces to their originally intended location. Because the sequence of the mailstream is restored, postage discounts based on print stream location are preserved and the correct mailsheets are grouped together to qualify for the postage discount. Advantageously, restoring the sequence of the mailstream in place is more efficient than through a secondary workflow.
B42D 15/08 - Letter-cards or letter-sheets, i.e. cards or sheets each of which is to be folded with the message inside and to serve as its own envelope for mailing
11.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAILSTREAM POSTAGE PRESERVATION
The present invention provides systems and methods for preserving postage discounts in a mailstream location, reprinting removed mailsheets, and returning mailpieces to their originally intended location. Because the sequence of the mailstream is restored, postage discounts based on print stream location are preserved and the correct mailsheets are grouped together to qualify for the postage discount. Advantageously, restoring the sequence of the mailstream in place is more efficient than through a secondary workflow.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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Deliverable, downloadable computer software for use in distributing, tracking, monitoring, processing, validating, sorting and reporting voting ballots
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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Deliverable, downloadable computer software for use in distributing, tracking, monitoring, processing, validating, sorting and reporting voting ballots.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Collaborative industrial robots; Industrial robots, namely, collaborative robots for traying, loading, enveloping and managing mail, letters, flats and parcel equipment to optimize operations and work flow processes. Downloadable artificial intelligence software for traying, loading, enveloping and managing mail, letters, flats and parcel equipment to optimize operations and work flow processes. Computer software services, namely, providing on-line non-downloadable software for humanoid robots in managing operations and work flow processes relating to mail, letters, parcels, and flats.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
(1) Collaborative industrial robots; Industrial robots, namely, collaborative robots for traying, loading, enveloping and managing mail, letters, flats and parcel equipment to optimize operations and work flow processes
(2) Downloadable artificial intelligence software for traying, loading, enveloping and managing mail, letters, flats and parcel equipment to optimize operations and work flow processes (1) Computer software services, namely, providing on-line non-downloadable software for humanoid robots in managing operations and work flow processes relating to mail, letters, parcels, and flats
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Installation, upgrading, maintenance and repair of computer hardware and computer peripherals used in processing, organizing, and repair of mail and parcel processing and parcel labeling machinery; technical support services, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of repair of computer hardware used in processing, organizing, or managing mail or parcels; technical support services, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of repair of mail and parcel processing and parcel labeling machines Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable computer software for processing, organizing, managing mail and parcels for printing; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable computer software for labeling parcels; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable operating system software for use in sorting, analyzing, verifying, organizing, tracking, managing, monitoring, and processing mail and parcels for printing; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable computer software for providing a graphical user interface for mail and parcel processing systems
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
Goods & Services
Computer hardware for use in operating mail and parcel for printing; computer hardware for use in operating parcel labelers Installation, upgrading, maintenance and repair of computer hardware and computer peripherals used in processing, organizing, and repair of mail and parcel processing and parcel labeling machinery; technical support services, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of repair of computer hardware used in processing, organizing, or managing mail or parcels; technical support services, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of repair of mail and parcel processing and parcel labeling machines
The invention is a hybrid inserter/wrapper system comprising a hybrid inserter/wrapper system comprising a modular document inserter system and a unique wrapper-like envelope creation module operably connected thereto. The wrapper-like envelope creation module is configured to operate in a first mode and a second mode. In the first mode, the wrapper-like envelope creation module is configured to fabricate wrapper-like outer envelopes and feed such outer envelopes to the inserter system. In the second mode, the wrapper-like envelope creation module is configured to allow the inserter to be loaded with premade envelopes and feed such envelopes to the inserter system. In either mode, the document inserter system further carries out downstream operations to thereby produce a finished mailpiece.
The invention is a hybrid inserter/wrapper system comprising a hybrid inserter/wrapper system comprising a modular document inserter system and a unique wrapper-like envelope creation module operably connected thereto. The wrapper-like envelope creation module is configured to operate in a first mode and a second mode. In the first mode, the wrapper-like envelope creation module is configured to fabricate wrapper-like outer envelopes and feed such outer envelopes to the inserter system. In the second mode, the wrapper-like envelope creation module is configured to allow the inserter to be loaded with premade envelopes and feed such envelopes to the inserter system. In either mode, the document inserter system further carries out downstream operations to thereby produce a finished mailpiece.
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring cloud-based
software for organizing, processing, tracking, analyzing and
reporting data relating to mail and printing machines.
Automatic industrial print and label applicator machines for
applying labels to flats, packages, polywrap and parcels;
electronic label printing machines for commercial use,
namely, electronic direct thermal print and label
application printing machines for commercial use.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Collaborative industrial robots; Industrial robots, namely, collaborative robots for traying, loading, enveloping and managing mail, letters, flats and parcel equipment to optimize operations and work flow processes Downloadable artificial intelligence software for traying, loading, enveloping and managing mail, letters, flats and parcel equipment to optimize operations and work flow processes Computer software services, namely, providing on-line non-downloadable software for humanoid robots in managing operations and work flow processes relating to mail, letters, parcels, and flats
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
(1) Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring cloud-based software for organizing, processing, tracking, analyzing and reporting data relating to mail and printing machines.
High-volume automated mail sorting machine for sorting mail
pieces; high-volume automated sorting machine for sorting
letters; mail sorting machine; letter sorting machine;
envelope sorting machine; mail sorting machine for sorting
flats; flats sorting machine; mail sorting machine that
includes mail piece level tracking, double mail piece
detection, and optical character recognition technology.
The systems and methods of the present invention provide optimized mailpiece batching, production, and mailing based on historical and real time, or near-real time, data such as target delivery time, mail fabrication processing costs and capacity, tracked transit times and costs for mailing between induction points and target addresses, and transport times and costs from various printers to various induction points. Additional considerations such as bulk discounts can be used in the analysis to ensure maximum cost reduction while achieving contract delivery times using distributed printing.
The systems and methods of the present invention provide optimized mailpiece batching, production, and mailing based on historical and real time, or near-real time, data such as target delivery time, mail fabrication processing costs and capacity, tracked transit times and costs for mailing between induction points and target addresses, and transport times and costs from various printers to various induction points. Additional considerations such as bulk discounts can be used in the analysis to ensure maximum cost reduction while achieving contract delivery times using distributed printing.
The invention is a modular card processing and attaching system configured to provide uninterrupted workflow in the feeding and subsequent attaching of cards to carriers for the formation of a mailpiece. The modular card processing and attaching system is further configured to be incorporated into a production mail inserter system, such that attached card and carrier mailpieces may be subsequently sorted and/or inserted into a mailable envelope or packages to be mailed.
B65H 39/06 - Associating, collating, or gathering articles from several sources from delivery streams
B65H 43/04 - Use of control, checking, or safety devices, e.g. automatic devices comprising an element for sensing a variable detecting, or responding to, presence of faulty articles
B65H 29/62 - Article switches or diverters diverting faulty articles from the main stream
B65H 37/04 - Article or web delivery apparatus incorporating devices for performing specified auxiliary operations for securing together articles or webs, e.g. by adhesive, stitching, or stapling
The invention is a modular card processing and attaching system configured to provide uninterrupted workflow in the feeding and subsequent attaching of cards to carriers for the formation of a mailpiece. The modular card processing and attaching system is further configured to be incorporated into a production mail inserter system, such that attached card and carrier mailpieces may be subsequently sorted and/or inserted into a mailable envelope or packages to be mailed.
The invention is a modular card processing and attaching system configured to provide uninterrupted workflow in the feeding and subsequent attaching of cards to carriers for the formation of a mailpiece. The modular card processing and attaching system is further configured to be incorporated into a production mail inserter system, such that attached card and carrier mailpieces may be subsequently sorted and/or inserted into a mailable envelope or packages to be mailed.
G07F 7/08 - Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by coded identity card or credit card
G09F 3/10 - Fastening or securing by means not forming part of the material of the label itself by an adhesive layer
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring cloud-based software for organizing, processing, tracking, analyzing and reporting data relating to mail and printing machines
Envelope inserting machine; mail inserting machine for
inserting one or more sheets of paper into an envelope; mail
inserting machine for inserting one or more sheets of paper
into an envelope and for processing letters and flats.
Automatic industrial print and apply label machines for applying labels to flats, packages, polywrap, and parcels; Electronic label printing machines for commercial use, namely, electronic direct thermal print and label application printing machines for commercial use
(1) Envelope inserting machine; mail inserting machine for inserting one or more sheets of paper into an envelope; mail inserting machine for inserting one or more sheets of paper into an envelope and for processing letters and flats.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Downloadable software for connecting and managing multiple mail and parcel equipment to optimize operations and work flow processes relating to mail, letters, parcels, and flats Computer software services, namely, providing on-line non-downloadable software for connecting and managing multiple mail and parcel equipment to optimize operations and work flow processes relating to mail, letters, parcels, and flats
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Downloadable software for connecting and managing multiple mail and parcel equipment to optimize operations and work flow processes relating to mail, letters, parcels, and flats Computer software services, namely, providing on-line non-downloadable software for connecting and managing multiple mail and parcel equipment to optimize operations and work flow processes relating to mail, letters, parcels, and flats
Envelope inserting machine; Envelope stuffing and inserting machines, namely, mail inserting machine for inserting one or more sheets of paper into an envelope; Envelope stuffing and inserting machines, namely, mail inserting machine for inserting one or more sheets of paper into an envelope and for processing letters and flats
High-volume automated mail sorting machines for sorting mail pieces; high-volume automated mail sorting machines for sorting letters; mail sorting machines; letter sorting machines; envelope sorting machines in the nature of mail sorting machines for envelopes; mail sorting machines for sorting flats; flats sorting machines in the nature of mail sorting machines for flats; mail sorting machines with mail piece level tracking, double mail piece detection, and optical character recognition technology
38.
System and method for folding paper carriers with attached cards
Folder systems and related methods are provided for accurately and efficiently folding a paper carrier that has a card attached without bending or dislodging the card from the carrier. A movable fold chute receives a portion of the carrier with the card attached and allows the carrier to fold while protecting the card portion of the carrier. The fold chute moves between different positions which allow the carrier to enter and exit through folding rollers along a generally straight paper path without forcing the cards around small radii, thereby preventing damage to the cards or causing them to separate from the carrier sheet.
B41J 13/12 - Sheet holders, retainers, or stationary guides specially adapted for cards, envelopes, or the like
B65H 29/12 - Delivering or advancing articles from machinesAdvancing articles to or into piles by means of the nip between two, or between two sets of, moving tapes or bands
An envelope sealing and flipping system can be incorporated into a mail inserter system to seal an envelope with a complete unbroken glue line and simultaneously flip the envelope face-up for downstream processing. The system includes a flip cage that receives an envelope and a moveable wetting brush that contacts the flap. The flip cage rotates, causing the flap to drag underneath the wetting brush, and realigning the envelope with a sealer nip which seals the envelope. The flip cage rotates continuously to receive, flip, and seal many envelopes.
Packaging machines; machines for inserting documents into envelopes; electronic machines and apparatus for inserting documents into envelopes; envelope-inserting machines; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.
An envelope sealing and flipping system can be incorporated into a mail inserter system to seal an envelope with a complete unbroken glue line and simultaneously flip the envelope face-up for downstream processing. The system includes a flip cage that receives an envelope and a moveable wetting brush that contacts the flap. The flip cage rotates, causing the flap to drag underneath the wetting brush, and realigning the envelope with a sealer nip which seals the envelope. The flip cage rotates continuously to receive, flip, and seal many envelopes.
An envelope sealing and flipping system can be incorporated into a mail inserter system to seal an envelope with a complete unbroken glue line and simultaneously flip the envelope face-up for downstream processing. The system includes a flip cage that receives an envelope and a moveable wetting brush that contacts the flap. The flip cage rotates, causing the flap to drag underneath the wetting brush, and realigning the envelope with a sealer nip which seals the envelope. The flip cage rotates continuously to receive, flip, and seal many envelopes.
An envelope sealing and flipping system can be incorporated into a mail inserter system to seal an envelope with a complete unbroken glue line and simultaneously flip the envelope face-up for downstream processing. The system includes a flip cage that receives an envelope and a moveable wetting brush that contacts the flap. The flip cage rotates, causing the flap to drag underneath the wetting brush, and realigning the envelope with a sealer nip which seals the envelope. The flip cage rotates continuously to receive, flip, and seal many envelopes.
Folder systems and related methods are provided for accurately and efficiently folding a paper carrier that has a card attached without bending or dislodging the card from the carrier. A movable fold chute receives a portion of the carrier with the card attached and allows the carrier to fold while protecting the card portion of the carrier. The fold chute moves between different positions which allow the carrier to enter and exit through folding rollers along a generally straight paper path without forcing the cards around small radii, thereby preventing damage to the cards or causing them to separate from the carrier sheet.
B41J 13/12 - Sheet holders, retainers, or stationary guides specially adapted for cards, envelopes, or the like
B65H 29/12 - Delivering or advancing articles from machinesAdvancing articles to or into piles by means of the nip between two, or between two sets of, moving tapes or bands
Abstract Folder systems and related methods are provided for accurately and efficiently folding a paper carrier that has a card attached without bending or dislodging the card from the carrier. A movable fold chute receives a portion of the carrier with the card attached and allows the carrier to fold while protecting the card portion of the carrier. The fold chute moves between different positions which allow the carrier to enter and exit through folding rollers along a generally straight paper path without forcing the cards around small radii, thereby preventing damage to the cards or causing them to separate from the carrier sheet. Page 23 Date Recue/Date Received 2020-12-03
According to some embodiments, a double detection apparatus for a mail-piece inserter includes a detectable flag affixed to a rotating mail-piece gripper of a mail-piece rotary feeder. A stationary proximity sensor may generate a voltage output based on a presence of the detectable flag in a direction along a first axis normal to the rotation of the mail-piece gripper. A decision unit may then generate a double detect alert signal when a phase shift above a pre-determined threshold value is detected in the voltage output generated by the stationary proximity sensor. According to some embodiments, the decision unit may also generate a thin detect alert signal when a phase shift past another pre-determined threshold value is detected in the voltage output generated by the stationary proximity sensor.
DMT SOLUTIONS GLOBAL CORPORATION d/b/a/ BLUECREST (USA)
Inventor
Richard, Craig
Yap, Anthony
Abstract
According to some embodiments, a stacking assembly (500) accepts mail-pieces (510) traveling from a re-direct mechanism in a first direction and urges a leading edge portion (512) of a mail-piece (500) toward a registration wall (570) of a sortation bin (560). The stacking assembly (500) may include a plurality of neighboring cam shafts (320), each with at least one cam (310), arranged along the first direction, such that rotation of the cam shafts (320) results in synchronized rotation of the cams (310) to guide an incoming mail-piece (510). Rotation of the cam shafts (320) may also urge a previously stacked mail-piece away from the cams (310), and into the sortation bin (560), in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction.
B65H 31/24 - Pile receivers multiple or compartmented, e.g. for alternate, programmed, or selective filling
B65H 29/04 - Delivering or advancing articles from machinesAdvancing articles to or into piles by mechanical grippers engaging the leading edge only of the articles the grippers being carried by endless chains or bands
According to some embodiments, a stacking assembly accepts mail-pieces traveling from a re-direct mechanism in a first direction and urges a leading edge portion of a mail-piece toward a registration wall of a sortation bin. The stacking assembly may include a plurality of neighboring cam shafts, each with at least one cam, arranged along the first direction, such that rotation of the cam shafts results in synchronized rotation of the cams to guide an incoming mail-piece. Rotation of the cam shafts may also urge a previously stacked mail-piece away from the cams, and into the sortation bin, in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction.
B07C 5/38 - Collecting or arranging articles in groups
B07C 1/02 - Forming articles into a streamArranging articles in a stream, e.g. spacing, orientating
B07C 5/10 - Sorting according to size measured by light-responsive means
B65H 31/06 - Pile receivers with movable end support arranged to recede as pile accumulates the articles being piled on edge
B65H 29/22 - Delivering or advancing articles from machinesAdvancing articles to or into piles by contact with rotating friction members, e.g. rollers, brushes, or cylinders and introducing into a pile
B65H 29/60 - Article switches or diverters diverting the stream into alternative paths
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Sorting machines; high volume sorting machines; inserting
machines; high volume inserting machines. Printers; high volume printers; software for printers;
software for sorting machines; software for inserting
machines.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
(1) Mail sorting machines; high volume mail sorting machines; mail inserting machines; high volume mail inserting machines
(2) Printers in the nature of high-speed inkjet document and envelope printers; high volume high-speed printers in the nature of inkjet document and envelope printers; software for high-speed printers in the nature of recorded computer operating printer software; software for mail sorting machines in the nature of recorded computer operating sorting machine software; software for mail inserting machines in the nature of recorded computer operating inserting machine software
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Automated sorting machines for mail and parcels and user manuals sold as a unit therewith, and replacement parts therefor; mail and parcel sorting, feeding, labeling, finishing and processing machines for commercial or industrial use and replacement parts therefor Computer software for processing, organizing, sorting and managing mail and parcels; computer software for labeling parcels; computer hardware for use in operating mail and parcel sorters; computer hardware and peripherals for processing, organizing, sorting, and managing mail and parcels; computer software for use in operating, programming, monitoring and controlling machinery for mail and parcel processing; computer hardware for use in operating parcel labelers; operating system software for use in sorting, analyzing, verifying, organizing, tracking, managing, monitoring, and processing mail and parcels; software for use in sorting, analyzing, verifying, organizing, tracking, managing, monitoring and processing mail and parcels; computer software for use in labeling parcels; computer software for scanning and optical character recognition; computer network management software for use in sorting, analyzing, verifying, organizing, tracking, managing, monitoring, and processing mail and parcels; computer software for use in the transmission of messages and data between terminals used in the processing, organizing, sorting, or management of mail or parcels; computer software for locating, searching, receiving and retrieving information, data and other resources on computer networks relating to processing, organizing, sorting, or managing mail or parcels; data conversion software relating to processing, organizing, sorting, or managing mail or parcels; computer software for providing a graphical user interface for mail and parcel processing systems; optical scanners; mail and parcel weighing apparatus; electronic databases recorded on digital, optical and magnetic media featuring information in the fields of mail and parcel processing; electronic document and mail coding and encoding machines; document and bar code printers; computer printers for printing 2D graphical image; and corresponding user guides and manuals sold as a unit with each of the foregoing Installation, upgrading, maintenance and repair of computer hardware used in processing, organizing, sorting, or managing mail or parcels; installation, upgrading, maintenance, and repair of computer peripherals used in processing, organizing, sorting, or managing mail or parcels; installation, upgrading, maintenance, and repair of mail and parcel processing machinery and parcel labeling machinery; technical support services, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of repair of computer hardware used in processing, organizing, sorting, or managing mail or parcels; technical support services, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of repair of mail and parcel processing machines; technical support services, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of repair of mail and parcel labeling machines Installation, updating, design, customization and maintenance of computer software for others, wherein the software is used in processing, organizing, sorting, or managing mail or parcels; configuration management for computer hardware, peripherals, and software used in processing, organizing, sorting, or managing mail or parcels; technological consultation in the technology field of computer hardware systems for disaster recovery, mail processing, parcel processing, and parcel labeling; technological consultation in the technology field of computer software systems for disaster recovery, mail processing, parcel processing, and parcel labeling; technological consultation in the technology field of computer hardware and software systems for disaster recovery, mail processing, parcel processing, and parcel labeling; technical support services, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of diagnosing of computer hardware and computer software problems, the computer hardware and software being used for disaster recovery, mail processing, parcel processing, and parcel labeling; technical support services, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of diagnosing of mail processing machine, parcel processing machine and parcel labeling machine problems; computer disaster recovery planning services; hosting of digital content on the Internet the digital content including content about computer hardware, computer software, or machines for processing, organizing, sorting, or managing mail or parcels; providing online non-downloadable computer software for use in sorting, analyzing, verifying, organizing, tracking, managing, monitoring and processing mail and parcels; providing online non-downloadable computer software for use in sorting, analyzing, verifying, organizing, tracking, managing, monitoring and labeling parcels; upgrading of computer software
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Automated sorting machines for mail and parcels and user manuals sold as a unit therewith, and replacement parts therefor; mail and parcel sorting, feeding, labeling, finishing and processing machines for commercial or industrial use and replacement parts therefor Computer software for processing, organizing, sorting and managing mail and parcels; computer software for labeling parcels; computer hardware for use in operating mail and parcel sorters; computer hardware and peripherals for processing, organizing, sorting, and managing mail and parcels; computer software for use in operating, programming, monitoring and controlling machinery for mail and parcel processing; computer hardware for use in operating parcel labelers; operating system software for use in sorting, analyzing, verifying, organizing, tracking, managing, monitoring, and processing mail and parcels; software for use in sorting, analyzing, verifying, organizing, tracking, managing, monitoring and processing mail and parcels; computer software for use in labeling parcels; computer software for scanning and optical character recognition; computer network management software for use in sorting, analyzing, verifying, organizing, tracking, managing, monitoring, and processing mail and parcels; computer software for use in the transmission of messages and data between terminals used in the processing, organizing, sorting, or management of mail or parcels; computer software for locating, searching, receiving and retrieving information, data and other resources on computer networks relating to processing, organizing, sorting, or managing mail or parcels; data conversion software relating to processing, organizing, sorting, or managing mail or parcels; computer software for providing a graphical user interface for mail and parcel processing systems; optical scanners; mail and parcel weighing apparatus; electronic databases recorded on digital, optical and magnetic media featuring information in the fields of mail and parcel processing; electronic document and mail coding and encoding machines; document and bar code printers; computer printers for printing 2D graphical image; and corresponding user guides and manuals sold as a unit with each of the foregoing Installation, upgrading, maintenance and repair of computer hardware used in processing, organizing, sorting, or managing mail or parcels; installation, upgrading, maintenance, and repair of computer peripherals used in processing, organizing, sorting, or managing mail or parcels; installation, upgrading, maintenance, and repair of mail and parcel processing machinery and parcel labeling machinery; technical support services, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of repair of computer hardware used in processing, organizing, sorting, or managing mail or parcels; technical support services, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of repair of mail and parcel processing machines; technical support services, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of repair of mail and parcel labeling machines Installation, updating, design, customization and maintenance of computer software for others, wherein the software is used in processing, organizing, sorting, or managing mail or parcels; configuration management for computer hardware, peripherals, and software used in processing, organizing, sorting, or managing mail or parcels; technological consultation in the technology field of computer hardware systems for disaster recovery, mail processing, parcel processing, and parcel labeling; technological consultation in the technology field of computer software systems for disaster recovery, mail processing, parcel processing, and parcel labeling; technological consultation in the technology field of computer hardware and software systems for disaster recovery, mail processing, parcel processing, and parcel labeling; technical support services, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of diagnosing of computer hardware and computer software problems, the computer hardware and software being used for disaster recovery, mail processing, parcel processing, and parcel labeling; technical support services, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of diagnosing of mail processing machine, parcel processing machine and parcel labeling machine problems; computer disaster recovery planning services; hosting of digital content on the Internet the digital content including content about computer hardware, computer software, or machines for processing, organizing, sorting, or managing mail or parcels; providing online non-downloadable computer software for use in sorting, analyzing, verifying, organizing, tracking, managing, monitoring and processing mail and parcels; providing online non-downloadable computer software for use in sorting, analyzing, verifying, organizing, tracking, managing, monitoring and labeling parcels; upgrading of computer software
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Printers in the nature of high-speed inkjet document and envelope printers; high volume high-speed printers in the nature of inkjet document and envelope printers; software for high-speed printers in the nature of recorded computer operating printer software; software for sorting machines in the nature of recorded computer operating sorting machine software; software for inserting machines in the nature of recorded computer operating inserting machine software
SORTING MACHINES IN THE NATURE OF ENVELOPE-SORTING MACHINES; HIGH VOLUME SORTING MACHINES IN THE NATURE OF ENVELOPE-SORTING MACHINES; INSERTING MACHINES IN THE NATURE OF ENVELOPE-INSERTING MACHINES; HIGH VOLUME INSERTING MACHINES IN THE NATURE OF ENVELOPE-INSERTING MACHINES
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Printers in the nature of high-speed inkjet document and envelope printers; high volume high-speed printers in the nature of inkjet document and envelope printers; software for high-speed printers in the nature of recorded computer operating printer software; software for sorting machines in the nature of recorded computer operating sorting machine software; software for inserting machines in the nature of recorded computer operating inserting machine software
SORTING MACHINES IN THE NATURE OF ENVELOPE-SORTING MACHINES; HIGH VOLUME SORTING MACHINES IN THE NATURE OF ENVELOPE-SORTING MACHINES; INSERTING MACHINES IN THE NATURE OF ENVELOPE-INSERTING MACHINES; HIGH VOLUME INSERTING MACHINES IN THE NATURE OF ENVELOPE- INSERTING MACHINES
An optimized system and method for application of liquid for moistening adhesive on envelope flaps as part of an automated mail production process. Envelopes with open envelope flaps are transported beneath a moistening brush so that an interior side of the flaps, having adhesive thereon, come into contact with a lower end of the moistening brush. A flow of liquid is provided from a liquid supply coupled to the moistening brush to keep the moistening brush wet as moisture is transferred to the envelope flaps. The rate at which liquid is regulated such that moisture is maintained on the brush and a selected quantity of liquid (a dose) is provided for each envelope flap that it moistened. The dose is automatically determined as a function of physical dimensions of the envelope flap, and to optimize sealing of the envelope without excess dripping.
B05D 1/28 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by transfer from the surfaces of elements carrying the liquid or other fluent material, e.g. brushes, pads, rollers
B43M 5/04 - Devices for closing envelopes automatic
B05C 11/10 - Storage, supply or control of liquid or other fluent materialRecovery of excess liquid or other fluent material
The present application relates to a method and system for labeling one or more products such as packages transported along a conveyer, and more specifically to applying a label on a respective package by way of a vertically adjustable assembly positioned above the conveyor. The adjustable assembly includes at least a label printer and an applicator for printing and applying the label on a surface of the package on the conveyor.
Devices, systems, and methods for automatically printing and applying one or more label to at least one item to enable shipping of the at least one item by a carrier are provided. In some aspects, a movable label applicator device includes a printer for printing the one or more label onto a supply of labeling material, wherein the one or more printed label contains unique information associated with the at least one item. In some aspects, the device further includes an applicator for applying the one or more printed label to a surface of the at least one item, wherein the applicator is configured to apply multiple labels to the surface of the at least one item such that the multiple labels are removably stacked on top of one another.
The present application relates to a method and system for labeling one or more products such as packages transported along a conveyer, and more specifically to applying a label on a respective package by way of a vertically adjustable assembly positioned above the conveyor. The adjustable assembly includes at least a label printer and an applicator for printing and applying the label on a surface of the package on the conveyor.
A collation folding device comprising one or more fold rollers mounted in fixed positions. Below and adjacent to the fold rollers are adjustable nip rollers to form nip spacing between the rollers. The adjustable nip roller is mounted on a nip axis shaft. An adjustment mechanism is used for moving the nip axis shaft to adjust the nip spacing. The nip adjustment mechanism includes a bearing block cam follower on which the nip axis shaft is fixedly mounted and supported. An eccentric cam in operative contact with the bearing block cam follower. Rotation of the eccentric cam on the eccentric cam axis drives the bearing block cam follower in its linear motion to adjust the nip spacing.
Assemblies, systems, and methods for applying postage indicia to one or more sequential mailpiece on a high speed mail sorter are disclosed. In some aspects, a system for franking one or more sequential mailpiece using a postal security device (PSD) hub assembly on a high speed mail sorter includes a plurality of PSDs configured to generate a coded digital signature for the one or more sequential mailpiece during a latency period, a plurality of photo sensors configured to define the latency period, a PSD host configured to receive the generated coded digital signature, wherein the generated coded digital signature is encoded in a data matrix, and an indicia printer configured to receive printer control data and to print the printer control data on the one or more sequential mailpiece in an order in which the plurality of PSDs are tasked during the latency period.
B41J 3/28 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for printing downwardly on flat surfaces, e.g. of books, drawings, boxes
G06K 1/12 - Methods or arrangements for marking the record carrier in digital fashion otherwise than by punching
G06K 19/06 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code
An assembly, system, and method for applying postage indicia to one or more mailpiece on a high speed mail sorter are disclosed. In some aspects, the assembly includes a diverter; a first and a second lane each including one or more zones, wherein the diverter is configured to alternately divert the one or more mailpiece to either the first or second lane; and one or more meter printers disposed on the first and second lane; wherein the one or more zones includes a first zone configured to decelerate the one or more mailpiece to printer speed, a second zone configured to transport the one or more mailpiece past the one or more meter printers at the printer speed, and a third zone configured to accelerate the one or more mailpiece to transport speed and merge the one or more mailpiece with mailpieces from each of the first and second lane.
Systems and methods for parcel one pass labeling and sorting for presort qualification. The system includes a conveyor on which parcel pieces are placed by an operator, where the conveyor ensures proper gap between parcel pieces and justifies the parcels to an edge of the conveyor in order to align the parcels with labelers which print and apply shipping documents and shipping labels. The labeled parcel pieces are then sorted according to the destination indicated and deposited into a sort bin. The system is configured to allow dynamic reassignment of the sort bins based on capacity and sort destinations processed. A single bin is used for depositing parcel pieces which do not need to be sorted by destination.
A method is provided for using a rotatable insertion horn to open an envelope prior to insertion of documents. A pair of insertion horns is positioned at the sides of an envelope inserting station. An envelope is fed into the envelope inserting station with its flap open. The collation of documents is pushed into the open end of the envelope. The insertion horns are positioned in an initial position that is fully outside the envelope, prior to arrival of the collation. The insertion horns are controlled to simultaneously rotate into the envelope as the collation passes between the insertion horns. Preferably, rotation of the insertion horns into the envelope does not begin until a lead edge of the collation is in a region between the insertion horns. This facilitates insertion of the collation without catching on an upstream edge of the insertion horns.
An apparatus and method for opening an envelope for insertion of a collation. The apparatus includes a plurality of actuated suction cups that are positioned above an envelope in an insertion station. The actuated suction cups move downward to engage a top surface of the envelope and to lift the top surface away from the bottom surface in order to facilitate insertion of the collation. The suction cups include a first group that is actuated for opening all envelopes, and a second group, independently actuatable from the first group, and that is actuated only for opening envelopes having characteristics that require the additional suction cups.
A method for opening an envelope for insertion of a collation in an envelope inserting machine. The envelope is fed into an inserting station with its flap in an open position. The insertion station has vacuum belts to hold the envelope in position, and to move the envelope in an upstream or downstream direction. A suction cup is positioned above the envelope in the insertion station. The suction cup is moved downward to engage a top surface of the envelope near an upstream edge of the top surface. The suction cup then lifts the top surface of the envelope to open a throat of the envelope to facilitate insertion of a collation. The envelope on the vacuum belt is then moved in the upstream direction by a small amount so that the top surface of the envelope forms a more open angle for receiving the collation.
The novel solution provides a method for feeding of individual envelopes from a stack of envelopes in a hopper for an inserter machine. At the downstream end of the hopper, a friction feeder serially feeds individual envelopes from the stack. A suction cup is selectively actuated to engage with the envelope to pull a leading portion of the envelope away from the stack to assist the friction feeder in feeding envelopes. Selective actuation is based on monitoring downstream movement of fed envelopes. The suction cup is engaged when the envelopes travel a shorter distance than would be expected based on the movement of the feeder.
B65H 3/56 - Elements, e.g. scrapers, fingers, needles, brushes, acting on separated article or on edge of the pile
B65H 7/06 - Controlling article feeding, separating, pile-advancing, or associated apparatus, to take account of incorrect feeding, absence of articles, or presence of faulty articles by feelers or detectors responsive to presence of faulty articles or incorrect separation or feed
Mail inserting system incorporating a sheet feeder, enclosure feeders, an envelope insertion module and a user interface allowing for an automated setup for processing letter and flat jobs.
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(1) Mail inserting system incorporating a sheet feeder, enclosure feeders, an envelope insertion module and a user interface allowing for an automated setup for processing letter and flat jobs
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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(1) Software comprising a graphical user interface and a production dashboard for obtaining real-time information for monitoring productivity, maintaining optimal performance and collecting data for system performance reporting in the field of mail inserting and mail-finishing operations
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Systems, methods, and computer readable media for transferring data from delivery items to labels for application of the labels onto the delivery items
Systems, methods, and computer readable media for transferring data from a delivery item to a label for application of the label onto the delivery item are disclosed. In some aspects, the system can include a camera configured to capture an image of the data on the delivery item, a control computer including at least one hardware processor and memory, the control computer being configured to process the image of the data, integrate the image of the data into a label template, and to generate a print file from the label template, and at least one label applicator disposed after the camera relative to a direction of travel of the delivery item on a conveyor, the at least one label applicator being configured to print the label including the data contained in the print file and apply the printed label onto a top surface of the delivery item.
B32B 37/00 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding
B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
H04N 5/262 - Studio circuits, e.g. for mixing, switching-over, change of character of image, other special effects
B07C 3/14 - Apparatus characterised by the means used for detection of the destination using light-responsive detecting means
B65C 1/02 - Affixing labels to one flat surface of articles, e.g. of packages, of flat bands
B65C 9/46 - Applying date marks, code marks, or the like, to the label during labelling
G06K 9/32 - Aligning or centering of the image pick-up or image-field
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Devices, systems, and methods for automatically printing and applying labels to products
Devices, systems, and methods for automatically printing and applying one or more label to at least one item to enable shipping of the at least one item by a carrier are provided. In some aspects, a movable label applicator device includes a printer for printing the one or more label onto a supply of labeling material, wherein the one or more printed label contains unique information associated with the at least one item. In some aspects, the device further includes an applicator for applying the one or more printed label to a surface of the at least one item, wherein the applicator is configured to apply multiple labels to the surface of the at least one item such that the multiple labels are removably stacked on top of one another.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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Computer software relating to or with applications in the fields of mail processing, and direct mail solutions; software solution allowing an organization to improve the productivity of its inserting and mail-finishing operations.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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Mail sorting machines; parcel sorting machines; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Computer software relating to the sorting of parcels and mail; operating software and hardware for automated parcel sorting for couriers and postal operations.
An automated mail tray filling apparatus for taking envelopes from a vertical stacker output of an inserter machine and placing them in mail trays. A vertical stack of envelopes rests on a long stacker table. The mail tray filling apparatus has a track positioned next the vertical stacker table parallel to the length of the vertical stacker table. A mail tray transport is positioned beneath the track and arranged to transport mail trays beneath the track in a direction parallel to the vertical stacker table. A movable mail tray filler is movably mounted on the track to travel in parallel next to the vertical stacker table and above the mail tray transport, and is arranged to withdraw envelopes from the end of the vertical stack in a sideways direction. Envelopes are then redirected into a downward direction and fed into a mail tray positioned beneath the movable mail tray filler.
B65H 7/00 - Controlling article feeding, separating, pile-advancing, or associated apparatus, to take account of incorrect feeding, absence of articles, or presence of faulty articles
B65G 59/06 - De-stacking from the bottom of the stack
B65H 29/38 - Delivering or advancing articles from machinesAdvancing articles to or into piles by movable piling or advancing arms, frames, plates, or like members with which the articles are maintained in face contact
B65H 31/22 - Pile receivers removable or interchangeable
B65H 31/26 - Auxiliary devices for retaining articles in the pile
B65H 31/30 - Arrangements for removing completed piles
B65H 29/14 - Delivering or advancing articles from machinesAdvancing articles to or into piles by means of the nip between two, or between two sets of, moving tapes or bands and introducing into a pile
B65H 31/06 - Pile receivers with movable end support arranged to recede as pile accumulates the articles being piled on edge
B65H 3/12 - Suction bands, belts, or tables moving relatively to the pile
B65B 5/08 - Packaging groups of articles, the articles being individually gripped or guided for transfer to the containers or receptacles
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Graphical user interface software featuring a production dashboard and data collection and reporting tools for tracking, facilitating and driving productivity and efficiency improvements
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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Computer hardware with applications in the field of mail and parcel processing; computer software relating to or with applications in the fields of communications, mail and parcel processing, and global e-commerce and direct mail solutions; mailing station comprised of computer hardware, namely, computer keyboard and monitor, along with a scale, bar-code scanner, camera and label printer, all to be used in a mail/parcel-processing environment.
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(1) Mailing station comprised of computer hardware, namely, computer keyboard and monitor, along with a scale, bar-code scanner, camera and label printer, all to be used in a mail/parcel-processing environment.
An improved mailpiece fabrication system assembles finished mailpieces from content materials and from wrapping materials. The wrapping materials include printed cut quality marks at predetermined positions relative to cut lines. Content materials are placed on the continuous web. The continuous web is then folded and sealed around the content materials to form a continuous tube enclosing the content materials. A cutter downstream of the conveyance deck cuts individual envelopes from the continuous tube of folded wrapping material. A downstream imaging device captures image data indicative of a cut quality mark on the individual envelopes. A controller receives the captured image data from the imaging device and compares an actual dimension of an imaged cut quality mark with an expected dimension of a cut quality mark. An error signal is produced if the difference is not within a predetermined tolerance.
B43M 5/04 - Devices for closing envelopes automatic
B65B 57/04 - Automatic control, checking, warning or safety devices responsive to absence, presence, abnormal feed, or misplacement of binding or wrapping material, containers, or packages and operating to control, or to stop, the feed of such material, containers, or packages
B65B 57/08 - Automatic control, checking, warning or safety devices responsive to absence, presence, abnormal feed, or misplacement of binding or wrapping material, containers, or packages and operating to stop, or to control the speed of, the machine as a whole
B65B 61/06 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for severing webs, or for separating joined packages by cutting
B65B 9/067 - Enclosing successive articles, or quantities of material, in a longitudinally-folded web, or in a web folded into a tube about the articles or quantities of material placed upon it the web advancing continuously
B65B 25/14 - Packaging paper or like sheets, envelopes, or newspapers, in flat, folded, or rolled form
B65B 51/02 - Applying adhesives or sealing liquids
B65B 59/02 - Arrangements to enable adjustments to be made while the machine is running
B65B 61/26 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for marking or coding completed packages
B65B 61/20 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for adding cards, coupons or other inserts to package contents
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Goods & Services
Electronic machines and apparatus for processing mail pieces, and for high speed letter processing; electronic sorting machines for mail which have envelope handling, inserting, folding and sorting capabilities; electronic sorting machines for mail; electronic envelope-inserting machines for mail; inserter system; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Installation, repair and maintenance of business and office machines and equipment, namely inserter systems for high speed mail processing. Software support services relating to electronic business and office machines and equipment, namely inserter systems for high speed mail processing.
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(1) Mail inserting system comprising a scanner, electronic control panel for scanning images, a tracker for tracking job processing and performance, and an envelope inserter, feeder and sealer.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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Mailing station comprised of computer hardware, namely, computer keyboard and monitor, along with a scale, bar-code scanner, camera and label printer, all to be used in a mail/parcel-processing environment
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Mail inserting system comprising a scanner, electronic control panel for scanning images, a tracker for tracking job processing and performance, and an envelope inserter, feeder and sealer
A method and system for mail run balancing of critical documents on a sorter machine that comingles both critical and non-critical documents. A plan identifying a set of critical documents to be processed as part of a mail run is received at the sorter. The plan includes an individual identifier code for each critical document. Sets of critical and non-critical documents are sorted as part of the comingled mail run. A camera scans the documents for the individual identifier codes on the critical documents during sorting. The camera captures an image of the scanned critical documents. A list of scanned individual identifier codes of sorted critical documents is stored for later use, along with the captured images of the documents. The list of scanned individual identifier codes is compared to the identifier codes of the critical documents in the plan. Based on the comparison, a first comparison list of scanned identifiers that do not match any identifiers in the plan and a second comparison list of identifiers in the plan that are not matched to pieces scanned are generated. The first comparison list is reconciled with the second comparison list by, at least in part, displaying the captured images to assist in matching corresponding documents from the lists.
A system and method for wrapping sheet material to produce finished mailpieces includes an upstream content module, a downstream mailpiece assembly module including a wrapper module adapted to encapsulate content material, and a buffer module interposing the upstream content and downstream assembly modules. The buffer module includes a plurality of buffer gates adapted to convey the content material from an upstream gate to a downstream gate to maintain a threshold pitch distance between successive pieces of content material. A controller is operatively coupled to the modules and controls the conveyance of content material through the buffer gates. More specifically, the controller coordinates the delivery and insertion of content material into the wrapper module to minimize dry-holes, maintain stresses below a threshold level to ensure continued operation, and optimize system throughput.
B65B 11/48 - Enclosing articles, or quantities of material, by folding a wrapper, e.g. a pocketed wrapper, and securing its opposed free margins to enclose contents
B65B 11/00 - Wrapping, e.g. partially or wholly enclosing, articles or quantities of material, in strips, sheets or blanks, of flexible material
B65B 57/02 - Automatic control, checking, warning or safety devices responsive to absence, presence, abnormal feed, or misplacement of binding or wrapping material, containers, or packages
B43M 5/04 - Devices for closing envelopes automatic
B65B 9/06 - Enclosing successive articles, or quantities of material, in a longitudinally-folded web, or in a web folded into a tube about the articles or quantities of material placed upon it
A divert assembly is described for a mailpiece sorter operative to sort mailpieces into one of a plurality of sortation bins. The divert assembly comprising a re-direct mechanism for selectively re-directing mailpieces travelling along a feed path into the sortation bin and causing each selected mailpiece to be re-directed at an angle relative to the stack of mailpieces to be accumulated in the sortation bin. The divert assembly also including a stacking assembly including a Leading Edge (LE) urge roller, a support blade, and a Trailing Edge (TE) alignment device. The LE urge roller accepts and urges each of the selected mailpieces toward a sidewall of the sortation bin while the support blade holds each of the selected mailpieces between the urge roller and the support blade and in an on-edge parallel relationship relative thereto. The support blade is moveably mounted relative to the LE urge roller to allow the accumulation of additional mailpieces between the LE urge roller and the support blade. The TE alignment device includes a stepper motor rotationally driving a cam about a rotational axis. The cam defines a surface operative to urge the trailing edge portion of each selected mailpiece toward the support blade and into alignment with the stack.
