Patents by Inventor Kimberly S. Chotkowski

Kimberly S. Chotkowski has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Handheld mailing system
    Patent number: 6649849
    Abstract: A handheld mailing system that is easily portable while still maintaining the functionality and security necessary for a complete mailing system is disclosed. A handheld device, such as, for example, a Personal Data Assistant (PDA), is provided with a rating engine and metering device functionality. The weight of an item to be mailed can be input manually, or provided via a communication link from a scale. The rating engine in the PDA will determine the necessary amount of postage, and the metering functionality will provide the authorization and funds for the necessary postage. A printer coupled to the PDA provides a printed label. A security device, such as, for example, a dongle, is provided to ensure security for the mail processing functionality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignee: Pitney Bowes Inc.
    Inventors: Edward R. Bass, Konstantin G. Kodonas, Kimberly S. Chotkowski, Linda S. Lin, Jacques E. Hasbani
  • Handheld mailing system
    Publication number: 20020183890
    Abstract: A handheld mailing system that is easily portable while still maintaining the functionality and security necessary for a complete mailing system is disclosed. A handheld device, such as, for example, a Personal Data Assistant (PDA), is provided with a rating engine and metering device functionality. The weight of an item to be mailed can be input manually, or provided via a communication link from a scale. The rating engine in the PDA will determine the necessary amount of postage, and the metering functionality will provide the authorization and funds for the necessary postage. A printer coupled to the PDA provides a printed label. A security device, such as, for example, a dongle, is provided to ensure security for the mail processing functionality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2001
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Applicant: Pitney Bowes Incorporated
    Inventors: Edward R. Bass, Konstantin G. Kodonas, Kimberly S. Chotkowski, Linda S. Lin, Jacques E. Hasbani