US PATENT SUBCLASS 198 / 349.5
.~.~ Using central memory to store code until article is discharged


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198 /   HD   CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN

348  DF  CONVEYOR ARRANGEMENT FOR SELECTING AMONG PLURAL SOURCES OR DESTINATIONS {11}
349  DF  .~ With selection responsive to means containing or introducing changeable operating instructions {5}
349.5.~.~ Using central memory to store code until article is discharged {1}
349.6  DF  .~.~.~> Memory stores plural sources or destinations {3}


DEFINITION

Classification: 198/349.5

Using central memory to store code until article is discharged:

(under subclass 349) Apparatus including a memory member to allow selection in advance of the particular supply/discharge point/zone of the material on the conveyor and to store such selection until disposition of such material.

(1) Note. The "memory member" of this subclass stores the

"changeable operating instructions" as set forth in the definition of parent subclass 349. "Memory" allows utilization of information at a time later than input time.

(2) Note. The following terms are common among the patents of this subclass: "central memory", "computer", "timer", etc.