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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7366643 | System, method, and storage medium for determining a packaging design for a container A system, method, and storage medium for determining packaging design for one or more containers are provided. The method includes selecting at least one 3-D CAD model of a manufactured part. The method further includes selecting a first 3-D CAD model of a first con... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7357480 | System for independent translational motion on two axes using one motor A system for independent translational motion on two axes using one motor is described. In one configuration, a modified dual Scotch Yoke using slots resembling the letter J is utilized to drive both the maintenance station and ink jet head of a mailing machine.... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7256357 | Postal scale with extendable input/output unit A postal type scale, such as an electronic scale, capable of weighing a plurality of different size packages is provided. The scale includes a weighing mechanism in its base, a platform for supporting a package thereon in a weighing relationship, and an extendable i... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7219084 | Method for processing postal matter and postal matter processing system In a system and a method for postal matter processing, with automatic reception of postal matter in receiving stations and with a staggered postal matter processing, acquisition of shipping data and providing the postal matter with a machine-readable marking and sto... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7214891 | Method and apparatus for printing merchandising information A weighing scale which includes a label printer for printing labels having a detachable portion. A label cassette is easily inserted or removed from the weighing scale. The label cassette is changed depending on the type of label to be printed. Standard labels can b... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7183506 | Measuring and printing device The present invention is to provide to provide a measuring and printing device by which an operation for replacing a label paper can be performed from the front face of the device and a desired size of the operation screen (display operation unit) can be employed in... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7175068 | Method and apparatus for containing mail articles deposited in a mail drop box A mail box configured to contain and reduce exposure to hazardous particulates, which includes a container having a deposit port at an upper end and a collection chamber at a lower end. There is at least one door at the upper end for mail to be placed into the depos... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7167097 | Blood donation device A blood donation device with a receptacle for a blood donation container and a control section at which utensils required by the operator can be accommodated and/or by means of which parameters of the donation process can be varied, detected and/or retrieved. Bendin... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7117170 | Apparatus, systems and methods for applying billing options for multiple carriers for online, multi-carrier, multi-service parcel shipping management The present invention provides apparatus, systems and methods that apply to a single particular billing method selected by each of a plurality of users, in response to each particular user's request, a set of billing method rules for each carrier of a plurality of c... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7104453 | Unitary package identification and dimensioning system employing ladar-based scanning methods A fully automated package identification and measuring system (300), in which an onmidirectional holographic scanning tunnel (100) is used to read bar codes on packages entering the tunnel, while a package dimensioning subsystem (500, 600) is us... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7085687 | Method and apparatus for manufacturing packaging optimization A simulation program that determines a packaging configuration for placement of any math-based part/assembly into a selected shipping container(s) for transfer of the product to customer plants. The simulation program determines either automatically or manually an e... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7035832 | System and method for automatically providing shipping/transportation fees There is disclosed a system and method for dispensing postage or other authorization information electronically by using a portable processor containing a maximum amount of preauthorized postage which can be applied to any piece of mail or other item. A plurality of... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7000839 | Automated method of and system for identifying and measuring packages transported through a laser scanning tunnel A fully automated package identification and measuring system, in which an omni-directional holographic scanning tunnel is used to read bar codes on packages entering the tunnel, while a package dimensioning subsystem is used to capture information about the package... | 02/21/2006 |
| 7003471 | Method and system for accepting non-toxic mail that has an indication of the mailer on the mail A system that determines if mail contains life-harming materials before the mail enters the interior of a receptacle, i.e., mail box. This invention accomplishes the foregoing by issuing stamps that uniquely identify the stamp and identify the mailer to whom the sta... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6982388 | Food product scale with customer voice prompting and related methods A food product scale system includes a customer detecting functionality and a voice functionality for outputting one or more audible voice messages when a customer is detected. When a customer is at a first distance from a weighing station of the scale a customer at... | 01/03/2006 |
| 6971580 | AUTOMATED METHOD OF AND SYSTEM FOR DIMENSIONING OBJECTS OVER A CONVEYOR BELT STRUCTURE BY APPLYING CONTOURING TRACING, VERTICE DETECTION, CORNER POINT DETECTION, AND CORNER POINT REDUCTION METHODS TO TWO-DIMENSIONAL RANGE DATA MAPS OF THE SPACE ABOVE THE CONVEYOR BELT CAPTURED BY AN AMPLITUDE MODULATED LASER SCANNING BEAM A fully automated package identification and measuring system, in which an omni-directional holographic scanning tunnel is used to read bar codes on packages entering the tunnel, while a package dimensioning subsystem is used to capture information about the package... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6970855 | Method and system for enterprise-level unassisted customer shipping A system and method for unassisted enterprise-level unassisted customer shipping is described providing for payment of shipping and item costs in a single transaction. In one configuration, a customer utilizes a kiosk to process a shipping bill of materials for pres... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6960730 | Downloadable digital rate calculating scale A downloadable postage rate calculating device including a platform for receiving a parcel and providing a weight for the parcel, and a processor configured to receive current rates information downloaded from a computer or other similar device. The processor calcul... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6947912 | Method and arrangement for controlling a dynamic scale In a method and arrangement for controlling a dynamic scale, the conveying speed of a conveyor belt for items of mail in the dynamic operating mode is independent of the format of the pieces of mail. During dynamic weighing, a controller of the scale deactivates the... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6928422 | System for accepting non life harming mail from people who are authorized to deposit mail in a receptacle A system that determines if mail contains life-harming materials before the mail enters the interior of a receptacle, i.e., mail box. This invention accomplishes the foregoing by issuing identification cards that uniquely identify mailers; having a scanner at a rece... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6917924 | Automated package shipping machine A system for accepting and storing items for subsequent pickup by a commercial carrier includes a storage area which is defined by an outer housing, and a customer interface area that includes a weighing unit and a unit, such as a magnetic card reader, for accepting... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6080937 | Method and device for weighing and labeling packages of goods A method and an apparatus for weighing and labeling packages of goods are provided. Each package is supplied to an electronic scale that is connected to an electronic analyzer that contains a computer. The load carrying mechanism of the scale is embodied ... | 06/27/2000 |
| 5767452 | Mailing machine An automatic mail processing machine includes modular mail processing stations for: 1) stacking and feeding envelopes, 2) weighing envelopes, and 3) applying indicia to the envelopes. The modules of the mail processing machine are linearly disposed with r... | 06/16/1998 |
| 5717165 | Apparatus and method for positioning and isolating a printing mechanism in a mail handling machine An apparatus has a transport mechanism for transporting mailpieces to a printing and weighing station. The apparatus also includes a weighing device; a printing mechanism operatively associated with the weighing device to form the printing and weighing st... | 02/10/1998 |
| 5656799 | Automated package shipping machine A system for accepting and storing items for subsequent pickup by a commercial carrier includes a storage area which is defined by an outer housing, and a customer interface area that includes a weighing unit and a unit, such as a magnetic card reader, fo... | 08/12/1997 |
| 5535635 | Composite sample storage and measurement system Composite sample storage and measurement system having a divided vessel for receiving samples, the first part of which stores the samples received, and a second part of which, isolated by a flexible membrane, contains a standard fluid which is displaced t... | 07/16/1996 |
| 5150760 | Automated curbside check-in counter A curbside check-in counter includes a cabinet unit that can be moved from place to place in a transportation terminal while still retaining features that permit a passenger to complete his or her check-in procedure in a manner similar to that carried out... | 09/29/1992 |
| 5044452 | Tilted deck mail handling machine A mixed mail processing machine comprising a series of modules for performing mail processing functions on the mail pieces as they are transported, oriented horizontally, along a feed deck bordered by a reference surface for registering the mail piece edg... | 09/03/1991 |
| 5016026 | Load recording rope thimble A thimble (10) for the eye (4) of a rope (2) is provided with a sleeve (40) which receives the pin (32) of a shackle (30) and a bar (42) which attaches this sleeve to the inside wall of the thimble. The load in this beam is measured and recorded by means ... | 05/14/1991 |
| 4712929 | Label printer with variable format A printer operatively associated with an electronic weigher includes an input unit having numeric keys or format keys, a memory device storing a plurality of programs for controlling positions at which data are to be printed on a label as well as the size... | 12/15/1987 |
| 4700791 | Electronic scale printer This invention provides an electronic scale printer, and more particularly an electronic scale printer in which a printer is connected electrically to the electronic scale used in a department store or supermarket etc., and required data are printed on a ... | 10/20/1987 |
| 4660160 | Electronic weighing device having label printer with data stability check An electronic weighing device comprises a weighing apparatus for generating weight data responsive to the weight of a load, a memory having a true value memory area and N data memory areas for time sequentially storing the weight data from this weighing a... | 04/21/1987 |
| 4601355 | Electronic weigher An electronic weigher in which, when a commodity is weighed, commodity data are called from memory by pressing a preset key and are utilized by a display or printer, and in which at least the weight and price of the commodity are displayed. Disposed at th... | 07/22/1986 |
| 4589505 | Printer with two printing capabilities A printer is used for printing the output of an electronic balance, for example, having a printing roller as a component of a printing unit. The printing roller is adapted to be driven by a motor and to feed the printing sheet by its own rotation when a p... | 05/20/1986 |
| 4544929 | Weighing apparatus and method An apparatus and method for providing indicia on articles or packages, which indicia is an indication of such variables as identification, destination, weight, cost, postage or a combination of such variables. In one form, an article or container is dispo... | 10/01/1985 |
| 4393455 | Modular electronic measuring and printing unit A compact, modular, electronic measuring unit (10) constructed for enclosure within a small, portable housing (12) having a removable front wall (40) to provide access to the enclosure (28) formed within the housing (12). A measuring and indicator circuit... | 07/12/1983 |
| 4351403 | Weighing scales incorporating printers A price computing weighing scale has a platform 10 and a m in housing 14 and also incorporates a printer unit 16 located between the platform 10 and the main housing 14 so as to be removable as a unit whereby the scale can be supplied with or without a pr... | 09/28/1982 |
| 4342038 | Weighing apparatus and method An apparatus and method for providing indicia on articles or packags, which indicia is an indication of such variables as identification, destination, weight, cost, postage or a combination of such variables. In one form, an article or container is dispos... | 07/27/1982 |
| 4310060 | Apparatus for monitoring the blend of fibers An apparatus for monitoring the blend of fibers being dropped onto a receiver by a plurality of weigh pans responsive to predetermined weights of the fibers being accumulated in the respective weigh pans. An electrical signal is produced when predetermine... | 01/12/1982 |
| 4257511 | Method and apparatus for selective recovery of metal containers A method and apparatus for recovering metal containers of a selected type from a collection of trash is disclosed. The apparatus includes pneumatic and magnetic separators for removing extraneous debris. The separated containers are crushed and weighed. C... | 03/24/1981 |
