Patents by Inventor Michael J. DeSha

Michael J. DeSha 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).

  • Postage meter system
    Patent number: 5293319
    Abstract: A system for processing documents with value markings thereon, having a reading element for reading the value markings, an accounting element for accounting for the value, and a marking element responsive to the accounting element for marking the document with information representing successful accounting of the value and uniquely identifying the accounting element. The marking element is positioned with respect to the document so as to cause the mark to be placed on the document. The value information, the reading element, the accounting element and the marking element are all positioned within a secure housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 8, 1994
    Assignee: Pitney Bowes Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. DeSha, David E. Pitchenik