Patents by Inventor Steven J. Galarneau

Steven J. Galarneau 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).

  • Mail flat assembly for automated processing and method of distributing promotional items using same
    Patent number: 8162141
    Abstract: A flexible, uniform mail package for use with automated mailing procedures and a method of distributing advertising and promotional items. A mail package includes a plastic tray with at least one well for containing and securing an article, such as a pen or a key tag, within the mail package. The mail package meets current and proposed USPS uniformity and flexibility standards for automated handling of the mail packages, and is capable of being processed, without issue, using automatic equipment thereby reducing postage costs compared to non-flat machinable mail pieces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: Holland USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald Baker, Steven J. Galarneau, Gary S. Farrell, Paul E. Griffith, Charles E. Wood
  • Mail flat assembly for automated processing and method of distributing promotional items using same
    Patent number: 7565975
    Abstract: A flexible, uniform mail package for use with automated mailing procedures and a method of distributing advertising and promotional items. A mail package includes a plastic tray with at least one well for containing and securing an article, such as a pen or a key tag, within the mail package. The mail package meets current and proposed USPS uniformity and flexibility standards for automated handling of the mail packages, and is capable of being processed, without issue, using automatic equipment thereby reducing postage costs compared to non-flat machinable mail pieces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2009
    Assignee: Holland USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald Baker, Steven J. Galarneau, Gary S. Farrell, Paul E. Griffith, Charles E. Wood
  • MAIL FLAT ASSEMBLY FOR AUTOMATED PROCESSING AND METHOD OF DISTRIBUTING PROMOTIONAL ITEMS USING SAME
    Publication number: 20080302698
    Abstract: A flexible, uniform mail package for use with automated mailing procedures and a method of distributing advertising and promotional items. A mail package includes a plastic tray with at least one well for containing and securing an article, such as a pen or a key tag, within the mail package. The mail package meets current and proposed USPS uniformity and flexibility standards for automated handling of the mail packages, and is capable of being processed, without issue, using automatic equipment thereby reducing postage costs compared to non-flat machinable mail pieces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2008
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Inventors: Ronald Baker, Steven J. Galarneau, Gary S. Farrell, Paul E. Griffith, Charles E. Wood
  • MAIL FLAT ASSEMBLY FOR AUTOMATED PROCESSING AND METHOD OF DISTRIBUTING PROMOTIONAL ITEMS USING SAME
    Publication number: 20080245695
    Abstract: A flexible, uniform mail package for use with automated mailing procedures and a method of distributing advertising and promotional items. A mail package includes a plastic tray with at least one well for containing and securing an article, such as a pen or a key tag, within the mail package. The mail package meets current and proposed USPS uniformity and flexibility standards for automated handling of the mail packages, and is capable of being processed, without issue, using automatic equipment thereby reducing postage costs compared to non-flat machinable mail pieces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2008
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Inventors: Ronald Baker, Steven J. Galarneau, Gary S. Farrell, Paul E. Griffith, Charles E. Wood