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EP 0272355 A1 19880629 - Mail sorting and distribution system.

Title (en)

Mail sorting and distribution system.

Title (de)

Einrichtung zur Sortierung und Verteilung von Postgut.

Title (fr)

Dispositif de tri postal et de distribution.

Publication

EP 0272355 A1 19880629 (EN)

Application

EP 86310101 A 19861223

Priority

EP 86310101 A 19861223

Abstract (en)

A new method for mail processing by which the sender of a mail (letter and/or parcel) does not have to write the address and zip code number of the addressee on the envelope; and with the help of a computer, rapid and safe mail distribution can be effected.

IPC 1-7

B07C 3/18; B07C 3/00

IPC 8 full level

B07C 3/00 (2006.01); B07C 3/18 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

B07C 3/00 (2013.01); B07C 3/18 (2013.01)

Citation (search report)

[A] US 4122526 A 19781024 - DLUGOS DANIEL F, et al
[A] FR 2414962 A1 19790817 - DELABY FRANCOIS [FR]
[A] US 3858054 A 19741231 - HUTNER M, et al

Designated contracting state (EPC)

DE FR GB

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0272355 A1 19880629

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 86310101 A 19861223