Abstract: The present subject matter relates to a method and system for increasing the throughput of mail processing machines by limiting the number of document processing system stops while effectively allowing errors to be reconciled during the continued operation of the system. More particularly, the present approach involves logging detected errors during an ongoing document processing run. The detected errors are analyzed for priority, and the operator is alerted to take corrective action during run time for specified errors. The reported errors may be reconciled prior to the completion of the document processing run.

Abstract: An image-based verification system integrates with mail finishing equipment, such as an inserter, in much the same way as a postage meter. The verification system registers individual mail pieces as they are processed and dynamically builds a postage summary report to accompany mail when it is sent to the post office for delivery. The verification system is configured with the various weights and associated postage rates required, so variable weight mailings can be processed with only one device per inserter. Postage due is paid using a mailing permit, which is printed on the envelope and may include a date. The verification system provides greater protection for both the mailer and postal authority, as production data is not generated into a report until after mail post-processing as opposed to generating reports based on pre-processing data.

Abstract: A twin spark ignition apparatus having two high-voltage (HV) outputs incorporates features for balancing load capacitance on each HV output. The ignition apparatus provides a first high-voltage (HV) connection configured for direct mounting on a first spark plug, and a second HV connection for coupling to a second spark plug by way of an HV cable. The HV cable would adds capacitance at the second HV output, as compared to a direct mount. Various structures are included to offset and balance the additional capacitance attributable to the HV cable so that the capacitance of the first HV connection and the second HV connection are balanced within a range. The voltage variation between the two HV outputs is reduced.

Abstract: A plastic case surrounds a primary winding of a multicharge ignition system, and has a rib in which the high voltage end is routed back to the low voltage end, so that the low and high voltage ends can be closely juxtaposed with each other while advantageously permitting the primary winding to have one and only one winding layer to reduce resistance and size. The rib of the case extends into the slot of the magnetic shields of the winding.

Abstract: An ignition apparatus having a pencil coil transformer assembly extending along a first axis is mounted horizontally in a case that is directed mounted to an internal combustion engine. The ignition apparatus is installed by insertion into a spark plug well where the spark plug well has a main axis. The case includes a high voltage tower and connector terminal extending along a second axis. Upon installation when the HV tower is inserted into the spark plug well, the second axis is aligned with the main axis, and where the first axis of the pencil coil transformer assembly is perpendicular to and offset from the second axis to provide a low profile.

Abstract: An ignition apparatus having twin spark high-voltage outputs incorporates features of a pencil coil wherein at least a portion of a transformer assembly is disposed within a spark plug well when installed in an internal combustion engine, thereby reducing the space required on the top of the engine. A secondary winding spool is configured to retain a secondary winding in first and second portions, wound either the same way for use in waste spark ignition systems or in opposite orientations for two-plug-per-cylinder systems. An alternate configuration includes an isolated shield that is internal to the case.

Abstract: An ignition coil assembly includes a cylindrical central core having a main axis, a primary winding outwardly of the central core, a secondary winding outwardly of the primary winding, and a case having a first tube formed of a material having mica dispersed in a binder. The binder is may be a silicone-based binder, an epoxy-based binder or any other binder configured to adhere to the mica. The overall diameter of the ignition coil assembly can reduced relative to conventional designs since the case thickness can be reduced over known designs.

Abstract: A distributorless ignition coil has two high voltage secondary windings wound around a primary winding, with each secondary winding being electrically connected to a respective spark plug. A shield surrounds the secondary windings. The secondary windings share a common center tap between them, and the center tap is electrically connected to the shield, which thus acts as a conductor to convey current back to an end of the shield that conveniently may be connected to ignition components to complete the electrical path, thus obviating the need for an interior wire extending from the center tap inside the coil to the end of the coil case.

Abstract: A shock absorbing assembly reduces impact forces on a terminal of a spark plug that is mounted within a spark plug bore of an internal combustion engine when a pencil ignition coil is mounted thereto. The shock absorbing assembly includes a plug cup that is fixedly secured to the terminal end of the spark plug. A case cup is movably mounted to the plug cup. The case cup includes a resistor receptacle for receiving the pencil ignition coil therein. The shock absorbing assembly also includes a cup spring that extends between the plug cup and the case cup. The cup spring absorbs the impact forces of mounting the pencil ignition coil to the terminal of the spark plug.