Patents by Inventor Boris Rozenfeld
Boris Rozenfeld 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).
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Patent number: 11904626Abstract: An envelope sealing and flipping system can be incorporated into a mail inserter system to seal an envelope with a complete unbroken glue line and simultaneously flip the envelope face-up for downstream processing. The system includes a flip cage that receives an envelope and a moveable wetting brush that contacts the flap. The flip cage rotates, causing the flap to drag underneath the wetting brush, and realigning the envelope with a sealer nip which seals the envelope. The flip cage rotates continuously to receive, flip, and seal many envelopes.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2021Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: DMT Solutions Global CorporationInventors: Arthur H. Depoi, John Robert Masotta, Boris Rozenfeld, Daniel Wright, Anthony E. Yap
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Publication number: 20230154269Abstract: The invention is a modular card processing and attaching system configured to provide uninterrupted workflow in the feeding and subsequent attaching of cards to carriers for the formation of a mailpiece. The modular card processing and attaching system is further configured to be incorporated into a production mail inserter system, such that attached card and carrier mailpieces may be subsequently sorted and/or inserted into a mailable envelope or packages to be mailed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2022Publication date: May 18, 2023Inventors: Boris Rozenfeld, Anthony E. Yap, George Cruz, John Robert Masotta, Craig D. Richard, Robert J. Allen, Eddy Edel
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Publication number: 20220097442Abstract: An envelope sealing and flipping system can be incorporated into a mail inserter system to seal an envelope with a complete unbroken glue line and simultaneously flip the envelope face-up for downstream processing. The system includes a flip cage that receives an envelope and a moveable wetting brush that contacts the flap. The flip cage rotates, causing the flap to drag underneath the wetting brush, and realigning the envelope with a sealer nip which seals the envelope. The flip cage rotates continuously to receive, flip, and seal many envelopes.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2021Publication date: March 31, 2022Inventors: Arthur H. Depoi, John Robert Masotta, Boris Rozenfeld, Daniel Wright, Anthony E. Yap
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Patent number: 11230139Abstract: An envelope sealing and flipping system can be incorporated into a mail inserter system to seal an envelope with a complete unbroken glue line and simultaneously flip the envelope face-up for downstream processing. The system includes a flip cage that receives an envelope and a moveable wetting brush that contacts the flap. The flip cage rotates, causing the flap to drag underneath the wetting brush, and realigning the envelope with a sealer nip which seals the envelope. The flip cage rotates continuously to receive, flip, and seal many envelopes.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2020Date of Patent: January 25, 2022Assignee: DMT Solutions Global CorporationInventors: Arthur H. DePoi, John R. Masotta, Boris Rozenfeld, Daniel Wright, Anthony E. Yap
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Publication number: 20210260912Abstract: An envelope sealing and flipping system can be incorporated into a mail inserter system to seal an envelope with a complete unbroken glue line and simultaneously flip the envelope face-up for downstream processing. The system includes a flip cage that receives an envelope and a moveable wetting brush that contacts the flap. The flip cage rotates, causing the flap to drag underneath the wetting brush, and realigning the envelope with a sealer nip which seals the envelope. The flip cage rotates continuously to receive, flip, and seal many envelopes.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2020Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventors: Arthur H. DePoi, John R. Masotta, Boris Rozenfeld, Daniel Wright, Anthony E. Yap
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Patent number: 10821769Abstract: According to some embodiments, a double detection apparatus for a mail-piece inserter includes a detectable flag affixed to a rotating mail-piece gripper of a mail-piece rotary feeder. A stationary proximity sensor may generate a voltage output based on a presence of the detectable flag in a direction along a first axis normal to the rotation of the mail-piece gripper. A decision unit may then generate a double detect alert signal when a phase shift above a pre-determined threshold value is detected in the voltage output generated by the stationary proximity sensor. According to some embodiments, the decision unit may also generate a thin detect alert signal when a phase shift past another pre-determined threshold value is detected in the voltage output generated by the stationary proximity sensor.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2018Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: DMT Solutions Global CorporationInventors: Thomas E. Ifkovits, Andre P. Tremblay, John Masotta, Art H. DePoi, Boris Rozenfeld
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Publication number: 20200189311Abstract: According to some embodiments, a double detection apparatus for a mail-piece inserter includes a detectable flag affixed to a rotating mail-piece gripper of a mail-piece rotary feeder. A stationary proximity sensor may generate a voltage output based on a presence of the detectable flag in a direction along a first axis normal to the rotation of the mail-piece gripper. A decision unit may then generate a double detect alert signal when a phase shift above a pre-determined threshold value is detected in the voltage output generated by the stationary proximity sensor. According to some embodiments, the decision unit may also generate a thin detect alert signal when a phase shift past another pre-determined threshold value is detected in the voltage output generated by the stationary proximity sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2018Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: Thomas E. Ifkovits, Andre P. Tremblay, John Masotta, Art H. DePoi, Boris Rozenfeld
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Patent number: 10196228Abstract: A collation folding device comprising one or more fold rollers mounted in fixed positions. Below and adjacent to the fold rollers are adjustable nip rollers to form nip spacing between the rollers. The adjustable nip roller is mounted on a nip axis shaft. An adjustment mechanism is used for moving the nip axis shaft to adjust the nip spacing. The nip adjustment mechanism includes a bearing block cam follower on which the nip axis shaft is fixedly mounted and supported. An eccentric cam in operative contact with the bearing block cam follower. Rotation of the eccentric cam on the eccentric cam axis drives the bearing block cam follower in its linear motion to adjust the nip spacing.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2016Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: DMT Solutions Global CorporationInventors: Robert J Allen, Michael R Ifkovits, Boris Rozenfeld, George Cruz, Edward M. Ifkovits
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Patent number: 10087024Abstract: The novel solution provides a method for feeding of individual envelopes from a stack of envelopes in a hopper for an inserter machine. At the downstream end of the hopper, a friction feeder serially feeds individual envelopes from the stack. A suction cup is selectively actuated to engage with the envelope to pull a leading portion of the envelope away from the stack to assist the friction feeder in feeding envelopes. Selective actuation is based on monitoring downstream movement of fed envelopes. The suction cup is engaged when the envelopes travel a shorter distance than would be expected based on the movement of the feeder.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2016Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: DMT Solutions Global Corp.Inventors: Xavier Padros, Boris Rozenfeld, Brad A Swinford
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Publication number: 20170313540Abstract: A collation folding device comprising one or more fold rollers mounted in fixed positions. Below and adjacent to the fold rollers are adjustable nip rollers to form nip spacing between the rollers. The adjustable nip roller is mounted on a nip axis shaft. An adjustment mechanism is used for moving the nip axis shaft to adjust the nip spacing. The nip adjustment mechanism includes a bearing block cam follower on which the nip axis shaft is fixedly mounted and supported. An eccentric cam in operative contact with the bearing block cam follower. Rotation of the eccentric cam on the eccentric cam axis drives the bearing block cam follower in its linear motion to adjust the nip spacing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2016Publication date: November 2, 2017Applicant: Pitney Bowes Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Allen, Michael R. lfkovits, Boris Rozenfeld, George Cruz, Edward M. lfkovits
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Publication number: 20160243884Abstract: A method for automated insertion of a collation into an envelope. The envelope is fed onto an insert station. A preferred insertion depth is determined for the collation to be inserted into the envelope. The collation is pushed via a pusher that moves at a constant velocity towards an open end of the envelope. The location of the pusher is monitored as it approaches the insert station. The envelope is accelerated in the downstream direction from its stopped position to the constant velocity of the pusher. Acceleration is triggered by the pusher reaching a position whereby the envelope and the pusher will match velocities at the same time that the collation is at the insertion depth. As a result, the collation is inserted in the envelope to the insertion depth at the same time that the velocity of the envelope matches the velocity of the pusher.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2016Publication date: August 25, 2016Applicant: Pitney Bowes Inc.Inventors: DePoi H. Arthur, Anthony E. Yap, Boris Rozenfeld
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Publication number: 20160244286Abstract: The novel solution provides a method for feeding of individual envelopes from a stack of envelopes in a hopper for an inserter machine. At the downstream end of the hopper, a friction feeder serially feeds individual envelopes from the stack. A suction cup is selectively actuated to engage with the envelope to pull a leading portion of the envelope away from the stack to assist the friction feeder in feeding envelopes. Selective actuation is based on monitoring downstream movement of fed envelopes. The suction cup is engaged when the envelopes travel a shorter distance than would be expected based on the movement of the feeder.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2016Publication date: August 25, 2016Applicant: Pitney Bowes Inc.Inventors: Xavier Padros, Boris Rozenfeld, Brad A. Swinford
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Patent number: 9309082Abstract: A method and apparatus are for decelerating a sheet of paper in a paper-cutting system. The sheet of paper is cut using a cutter, and the sheet is then accepted into a take-away nip. The take-away nip is operated at an initial rate in order to move the sheet of paper away from the cutter at an initial speed. The take-away nip is then operated at a rate decreasing to a final rate, in order to decelerate the sheet of paper to a final speed by the time the sheet of paper exits the take-away nip. The take-away nip is subsequently operated at the initial rate again, prior to accepting another sheet of paper at the initial speed.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2010Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: Pitney Bowes Inc.Inventors: John W. Sussmeier, Boris Rozenfeld, Arthur H. DePoi
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Patent number: 8596635Abstract: A system for conveying mailpieces along a conveyance path and singulating a mailpiece from a stack of mailpieces along the conveyance path. The system includes a first conveyance for conveying mailpieces at a variable velocity and a second conveyance, downstream of the first conveyance, for conveying mailpieces at a constant velocity along the conveyance path. A series of optical sensors extends from the first to the second conveyance and is operative to issue a gap signal indicative of the relative spacing between sequential mailpieces along the conveyance path. A processor is responsive to the gap signal and is operative to control the first conveyance to decrease the relative spacing between sequential mailpieces when the gap signal exceeds a threshold value.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2010Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Pitney Bowes Inc.Inventors: Anthony E. Yap, Richard F. Stengl, Boris Rozenfeld, Steven J. DaCunha
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Patent number: 8596634Abstract: A system for conveying mailpieces along a feed path includes a plurality of conveyances. A first conveyance is operative to convey mailpieces along the feed path and includes a singulating and drive belt. The singulating and drive belts define a throat for singulating a mailpiece from the stack of mailpieces. A second conveyance accepts mailpieces from the first conveyance and conveys singulated mailpiece downstream of the first conveyance. The system further includes a series of sensors extending from the first to the second conveyance for issuing a gap signal indicative of the relative spacing between sequential mailpieces along the feed path. Additionally, the system includes a means, responsive to the gap signal, for developing a variable opposing force between the singulating and drive belts to optimize singulation of mailpieces along the feed path.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2010Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Pitney Bowes Inc.Inventors: Anthony E. Yap, Richard F. Stengl, Boris Rozenfeld
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Patent number: 8531699Abstract: An item transport system includes an input transport for receiving items along a first transport path, an angle transport for conveying the items along a second transport path disposed at an angle with respect to the first transport path, an alignment transport for conveying the items along a third transport path disposed at approximately 90 degrees to the first transport path, and an alignment surface for engaging the items while the items are conveyed in the alignment transport. The alignment transport may include an alignment nip comprising a driven element and an idler element for engaging opposing surfaces of the items, a manifold, a source providing pressurized gas to the manifold, and an orifice in the manifold proximate to the third transport path, wherein the idler element is disposed in the orifice.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2008Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: Pitney Bowes Inc.Inventors: John W. Sussmeier, Boris Rozenfeld, Charles C. Fuller
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Patent number: 8517660Abstract: A system for singulating mailpieces including a first conveyance including a pair of opposing belts for singulating a mailpiece from a stack of mailpieces. The system includes an actuation mechanism operative to apply a force pulse through one of the belts to momentary separate mailpieces of the stack and augment singulation of the mailpiece from the stack by the first conveyance.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2010Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: Pitney Bowes Inc.Inventors: Steven J. DaCunha, Richard F. Stengl, Boris Rozenfeld
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Patent number: 8468780Abstract: A method for creating mailpieces from a single web of printed material. The web of printed material includes printed matter to be used on envelopes, and other printed matter to be used on mail content to be included in the envelopes. The method starts with cutting consecutive sections of the web into separated sheets. Some of the separated sheets are envelope sheets including envelope printed matter, and some of the sheets are mail content sheets including mail content printed matter. The method includes cutting variable sized sheets depending on whether a sheet is a mail content sheet, or an envelope sheet. The method further includes cutting variable sized envelope sheets depending on the size of the mailpieces.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2007Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Pitney Bowes Inc.Inventors: Clare E Woodman, Denis J Stemmle, John W Sussmeier, Eric A Belec, Boris Rozenfeld, Gregory P Skinger, Michael J Cummings
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Patent number: 8439182Abstract: A system for controlling friction forces acting on a mailpiece in a mailpiece insertion module. The system includes, a backstop assembly for arresting the motion of the envelope when disposed in a first positon and permitting conveyance along the feed path when disposed in a second position, an actuator operative to position the backstop assembly into the first and second positions and consuming energy to maintain the backstop assembly in the first position, a sensor for acquirinq data indicative of the magnitude of energy consumed by the actuator; a means for developing a pressure differential across the envelope to urge the envelope into frictional engagement with a plurality of drive belts and for developing friction forces along a mating interface, and a system controller, for varying the magnitude of the pressure differential and the friction forces developed along the mating interface of the envelope.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2012Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: Pitney Bowes Inc.Inventors: Boris Rozenfeld, John W. Sussmeier, Arthur H. DePol
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Publication number: 20130056927Abstract: A system for controlling friction forces acting on a mailpiece in a mailpiece insertion module. The system includes a backstop assembly for arresting the motion of the envelope when disposed in a first position and permitting conveyance along the feed path when disposed in a second position, an actuator operative to position the backstop assembly into the first and second positions and consuming energy to maintain the backstop assembly in the first position, a sensor for acquiring data indicative of the magnitude of energy consumed by the actuator; a means for developing a pressure differential across the envelope to urge the envelope into frictional engagement with a plurality of drive belts and for developing friction forces along a mating interface, and a system controller, for varying the magnitude of the pressure differential and the friction forces developed along the mating interface of the envelope.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2012Publication date: March 7, 2013Applicant: Pitney Bowes Inc.Inventors: Boris Rozenfeld, John W. Sussmeier, Arthur H. DePoi