Patents by Inventor Jim E. Lee

Jim E. Lee 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).

  • Beacon enabled distribution items
    Patent number: 10650479
    Abstract: Systems and methods of tracking distribution items using hardware components on or in the distribution items. Shippers and recipients of distribution items can track or locate a distribution item, especially a high value item, if the distribution item is lost, misrouted, or delayed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: United States Postal Service
    Inventors: Ryan M. Luckay, Robert E. Dixon, Jr., Jim E. Lee
  • Stackable receptacle for the shipment of goods
    Patent number: 10315797
    Abstract: Embodiments of a reusable stackable shipping box are provided herein. The reusable stackable shipping box may be reused and cleaned without causing harm to the integrity of the box. In addition, the box is slightly tapered in shape such that the box may be stacked upon and within other boxes for ease in shipping and organization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: United States Postal Service
    Inventor: Jim E. Lee
  • STACKABLE RECEPTACLE FOR THE SHIPMENT OF GOODS
    Publication number: 20180273235
    Abstract: Embodiments of a reusable stackable shipping box are provided herein. The reusable stackable shipping box may be reused and cleaned without causing harm to the integrity of the box. In addition, the box is slightly tapered in shape such that the box may be stacked upon and within other boxes for ease in shipping and organization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventor: Jim E. Lee
  • BEACON ENABLED DISTRIBUTION ITEMS
    Publication number: 20180189915
    Abstract: Systems and methods of tracking distribution items using hardware components on or in the distribution items. Shippers and recipients of distribution items can track or locate a distribution item, especially a high value item, if the distribution item is lost, misrouted, or delayed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2018
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Ryan M. Luckay, Robert E. Dixon, JR., Jim E. Lee
  • Stackable receptacle for the shipment of goods
    Patent number: 10011386
    Abstract: Embodiments of a reusable stackable shipping box are provided herein. The reusable stackable shipping box may be reused and cleaned without causing harm to the integrity of the box. In addition, the box is slightly tapered in shape such that the box may be stacked upon and within other boxes for ease in shipping and organization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: United States Postal Service
    Inventor: Jim E. Lee
  • STACKABLE RECEPTACLE FOR THE SHIPMENT OF GOODS
    Publication number: 20170101211
    Abstract: Embodiments of a reusable stackable shipping box are provided herein. The reusable stackable shipping box may be reused and cleaned without causing harm to the integrity of the box. In addition, the box is slightly tapered in shape such that the box may be stacked upon and within other boxes for ease in shipping and organization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventor: Jim E. Lee
  • Stackable receptacle for the shipment of goods
    Patent number: 9540132
    Abstract: Embodiments of a reusable stackable shipping box are provided herein. The reusable stackable shipping box may be reused and cleaned without causing harm to the integrity of the box. In addition, the box is slightly tapered in shape such that the box may be stacked upon and within other boxes for ease in shipping and organization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: United States Postal Service
    Inventor: Jim E. Lee
  • Tapered box
    Patent number: D805894
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: United States Postal Service
    Inventor: Jim E. Lee
  • Tapered box
    Patent number: D808258
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: United States Postal Service
    Inventor: Jim E. Lee
  • Shipping box
    Patent number: D812463
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: United States Postal Serivce
    Inventors: Jim E. Lee, Robert E. Dixon, Jr., Jon Goodrich
  • Tapered box blank
    Patent number: D812467
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: United States Postal Service
    Inventor: Jim E. Lee
  • Shipping box insert
    Patent number: D863965
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: United States Postal Service
    Inventors: Jim E. Lee, Robert E. Dixon, Jr., Jon Goodrich
  • Shipping box insert
    Patent number: D869278
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: United States Postal Service
    Inventors: Jim E. Lee, Robert E. Dixon, Jr., Jon Goodrich