Mail processing system with multiple work stations
September 5, 2006. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 710997 3792446 3832946 3869986 Remote postage meter charging system using an advanced microcomputerized postage meter System for updating postal rate information utilized by remote mail processing apparatus Microcomputerized miniature postage meter Postage cost recording system Mail metering process and machine Insertion machine with postage categorization and selective merchandising InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 06/904577 filed on 09/05/1986US Classes:705/404, Record keeping705/410Specialized function performedExaminersPrimary: Lall, Parshotam S.Assistant: Cosimano, Edward R. Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassG07B 17/00 (20060101)AbstractA system for processing batch mail in which the need for on-site inspection is unnecessary. The mail sender purchases postage from a central station thereby authorizing him to send mail equal to the amount of postage purchased. The mail sender processes batches utilizing a plurality of work stations. Each batch is accompanied by a statement summarizing the type and number of mail pieces sent and amount of postage for each batch. The statement contains data that allows mail payment verification. | |
