Patent ID: 6224527
Filing Date: 2001-05-01
Classification: B07C,B65H

Abstract:
An apparatus for blocking a tabbing feature of a mail handling system, the apparatus comprising:a mail register positioned to register a plurality of pieces of mail being conveyed so that each selected edge of the plurality of pieces of mail aligns along a common path of travel;a mail presence detector positioned downstream from said mail register to detect the presence of each piece of mail as the piece of mail travels along the common path of travel;a mail indicating identifier positioned downstream from said mail detector and in communication with said mail detector to identify preselected pieces of mail which should not be tabbed; anda tab controller positioned in communication with said mail detector and said mail identifier to communicate to a tabber of a mail handling system to not tab the preselected pieces of mail;wherein said mail indicating identifier includes an optical sensor positioned to sense the presence of a mail identifier positioned on the preselected pieces of mail.