Title of Invention

A MACHINE AND A METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY SORTING PARTICULATE MATTER

Abstract An automated machine is used to handle and manipulate individual pieces (14) of particulate matter (16). The particulate matter is contained in a bin (12). The machine operates to pick single individual pieces of the particulate matter from the bin. The picked individual pieces are then conveyed for further handling. Pneumatic transport is primarily used for the conveying operation. One aspect of the handling involves individually weighing (28) each piece of the picked particulate matters. Another aspect of the handling involves sorting the individual pieces of particulate matter into a plurality of receptacles (34). Yet another aspect of the handling involves both weighing (28) and then sorting the individual pieces of particulate matter, wherein the sorting operation may be performed based upon the measured weight (26) of each piece.
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2173-CHENP-2004 AMENDED CLAIMS 10-08-2010.pdf

2173-CHENP-2004 AMENDED PAGES OF SPECIFICATION 10-08-2010.pdf

2173-CHENP-2004 EXAMINATION REPORT REPLY RECEIVED 10-08-2010.pdf

2173-CHENP-2004 FORM 3 10-08-2010.pdf

2173-CHENP-2004 OTHER PATENT DOCUMENT 10-08-2010.pdf

2173-CHENP-2004 CORRESPONDENCE OTHERS 18-11-2009.pdf

2173-CHENP-2004 DESCRIPTION (COMPLETE) GRANTED.pdf

2173-CHENP-2004 DRAWINGS.pdf

2173-CHENP-2004 FORM 1.pdf

2173-CHENP-2004 FORM 18.pdf

2173-CHENP-2004 FORM 3.pdf

2173-CHENP-2004 FORM 5.pdf

2173-CHENP-2004 PCT SEARCH REPORT 18-11-2009.pdf

2173-CHENP-2004 PCT.pdf

2173-CHENP-2004 POWER OF ATTORNEY.pdf


Patent Number 243706
Indian Patent Application Number 2173/CHENP/2004
PG Journal Number 45/2010
Publication Date 05-Nov-2010
Grant Date 01-Nov-2010
Date of Filing 29-Sep-2004
Name of Patentee MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC
Applicant Address 800 North Lindbergh Boulevard, Saint Louis, Missouri 63167, USA
Inventors:
# Inventor's Name Inventor's Address
1 DEPPERMANN, Kevin, L., 25 WALNUT KNOLL COURT, ST.CHARLES, MO 63304.
PCT International Classification Number A01C1/04
PCT International Application Number PCT/US2003/010186
PCT International Filing date 2003-04-02
PCT Conventions:
# PCT Application Number Date of Convention Priority Country
1 60/370,018 2002-04-04 U.S.A.