Patents by Inventor Michael Ray Little
Michael Ray Little 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: 9381544Abstract: Apparatus and methods consistent with the present invention provide for identifying and processing mail using an identification code on a mailpiece as a redundant source of identification information in a mail sorting system. In one embodiment, this information is stored in a temporary database and used for the identification and processing of mail in a Remote Bar Code System (RBCS). In this embodiment, the identification code enables the automation of mail sorting and other processing tasks, reducing costs and delays in mail delivery services. In another embodiment, the identification and processing of mail occurs in an Identification Code Sorting (ICS) system. In this embodiment, a long-term database allows for mail sorting and other processing tasks on a national or global level.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2013Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICEInventors: Oscar Lee Avant, Ralph William Boldt, Jr., Bruce A. Brandt, Jay David Fadely, Michael Ray Little, Simon Franklin Reidel
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Publication number: 20140169620Abstract: Apparatus and methods consistent with the present invention provide for identifying and processing mail using an identification code on a mailpiece as a redundant source of identification information in a mail sorting system. In one embodiment, this information is stored in a temporary database and used for the identification and processing of mail in a Remote Bar Code System (RBCS). In this embodiment, the identification code enables the automation of mail sorting and other processing tasks, reducing costs and delays in mail delivery services. In another embodiment, the identification and processing of mail occurs in an Identification Code Sorting (ICS) system. In this embodiment, a long-term database allows for mail sorting and other processing tasks on a national or global level.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2013Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICEInventors: Oscar Lee Avant, Ralph William Boldt, JR., Bruce A. Brandt, Jay David Fadely, Michael Ray Little, Simon Franklin Reidel
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Patent number: 8629365Abstract: Apparatus and methods consistent with the present invention provide for identifying and processing mail using an identification code on a mailpiece as a redundant source of identification information in a mail sorting system. In one embodiment, this information is stored in a temporary database and used for the identification and processing of mail in a Remote Bar Code System (RBCS). In this embodiment, the identification code enables the automation of mail sorting and other processing tasks, reducing costs and delays in mail delivery services. In another embodiment, the identification and processing of mail occurs in and identification Code Sorting (ICS) system. In this embodiment, a long-term database allows for mail sorting and other processing tasks on a national or global level.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2012Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: United States Postal ServiceInventors: Oscar Lee Avant, Margaret Boldt, Bruce A. Brandt, Jay David Fadely, Michael Ray Little, Simon Franklin Reidel
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Publication number: 20120283869Abstract: Apparatus and methods consistent with the present invention provide for identifying and processing mail using an identification code on a mailpiece as a redundant source of identification information in a mail sorting system. In one embodiment, this information is stored in a temporary database and used for the identification and processing of mail in a Remote Bar Code System (RBCS). In this embodiment, the identification code enables the automation of mail sorting and other processing tasks, reducing costs and delays in mail delivery services. In another embodiment, the identification and processing of mail occurs in and identification Code Sorting (ICS) system. In this embodiment, a long-term database allows for mail sorting and other processing tasks on a national or global level.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2012Publication date: November 8, 2012Inventors: Oscar Lee AVANT, Ralph William Boldt, JR., Margaret Boldt, Bruce A. Brandt, Jay David Fadely, Michael Ray Little, Simon Franklin Reldel
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Patent number: 8227718Abstract: Apparatus and methods consistent with the present invention provide for identifying and processing mail using an identification code on a mailpiece as a redundant source of identification information in a mail sorting system. In one embodiment, this information is stored in a temporary database and used for the identification and processing of mail in a Remote Bar Code System (RBCS). In this embodiment, the identification code enables the automation of mail sorting and other processing tasks, reducing costs and delays in mail delivery services. In another embodiment, the identification and processing of mail occurs in an Identification Code Sorting (ICS) system. In this embodiment, a long-term database allows for mail sorting and other processing tasks on a national or global level.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2008Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: United States Postal ServiceInventors: Oscar Lee Avant, Ralph William Boldt, Jr., Margaret A. Boldt, legal representative, Bruce A. Brandt, Jay David Fadely, Michael Ray Little, Simon Franklin Reldel
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Publication number: 20090173672Abstract: Apparatus and methods consistent with the present invention provide for reading an identification code from a mailpiece. In one embodiment, there are a reader unit and a reader head assembly connected by an optical cable, which provide for the identification of a mailpiece in an identification code sorting system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2008Publication date: July 9, 2009Inventors: Oscar Lee Avant, Bruce A. Brandt, Jay David Fadely, Michael Ray Little, Simon Franklin Reidel
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Publication number: 20090046892Abstract: Apparatus and methods consistent with the present invention provide for identifying and processing mail using an identification code on a mailpiece as a redundant source of identification information in a mail sorting system. In one embodiment, this information is stored in a temporary database and used for the identification and processing of mail in a Remote Bar Code System (RBCS). In this embodiment, the identification code enables the automation of mail sorting and other processing tasks, reducing costs and delays in mail delivery services. In another embodiment, the identification and processing of mail occurs in an Identification Code Sorting (ICS) system. In this embodiment, a long-term database allows for mail sorting and other processing tasks on a national or global level.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2008Publication date: February 19, 2009Inventors: Oscar Lee Avant, Ralph William Boldt, JR., Bruce A. Brandt, Jay David Fadely, Michael Ray Little, Simon Franklin Reldel
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Publication number: 20080300717Abstract: Apparatus and methods consistent with the present invention provide for processing delivery item information in an identification code sorting system by an identification code server. In one embodiment, a primary identification code server receives an identification file containing identification information uniquely corresponding to a delivery item. In this embodiment, the primary identification code server processes the delivery item information and may send the identification file to a secondary identification code server. In another embodiment, a secondary identification code server receives an identification file from a primary identification code server and processes the delivery item information.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2008Publication date: December 4, 2008Inventors: Oscar Lee Avant, Bruce A. Brandt, Jay David Fadely, Michael Ray Little
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Publication number: 20080275936Abstract: Apparatus and methods consistent with the present invention provide for processing delivery item information in an identification code sorting system by an identification code server. In one embodiment, a primary identification code server receives an identification file containing identification information uniquely corresponding to a delivery item. In this embodiment, the primary identification code server processes the delivery item information and may send the identification file to a secondary identification code server. In another embodiment, a secondary identification code server receives an identification file from a primary identification code server and processes the delivery item information.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2008Publication date: November 6, 2008Inventors: Oscar Lee Avant, Bruce A. Brandt, Jay David Fadely, Michael Ray Little
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Patent number: 7442897Abstract: Apparatus and methods consistent with the present invention provide for identifying and processing mail using an identification code on a mailpiece as a redundant source of identification information in a mail sorting system. In one embodiment, this information is stored in a temporary database and used for the identification and processing of mail in a Remote Bar Code System (RBCS). In this embodiment, the identification code enables the automation of mail sorting and other processing tasks, reducing costs and delays in mail delivery services. In another embodiment, the identification and processing of mail occurs in an Identification Code Sorting (ICS) system. In this embodiment, a long-term database allows for mail sorting and other processing tasks on a national or global level.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2006Date of Patent: October 28, 2008Assignee: United States Postal ServiceInventors: Oscar Lee Avant, Ralph William Boldt, Jr., Bruce A. Brandt, Jay David Fadely, Michael Ray Little, Simon Franklin Reidel
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Patent number: 7304261Abstract: Apparatus and methods consistent with the present invention provide for processing mailpiece information in an identification code sorting system by an identification code server. In one embodiment, a primary identification code server receives an identification file containing identification information uniquely corresponding to a mailpiece. In this embodiment, the primary identification code server processes the mailpiece information and may send the identification file to a secondary identification code server. In another embodiment, a secondary identification code server receives an identification file from a primary identification code server and processes the mailpiece information.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2006Date of Patent: December 4, 2007Assignee: United States Postal ServiceInventors: Oscar Lee Avant, Bruce A. Brandt, Jay David Fadely, Michael Ray Little
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Patent number: 7165679Abstract: Apparatus and methods consistent with the present invention provide for identifying and processing mail using an identification code on a mailpiece as a redundant source of identification information in a mail sorting system. In one embodiment, this information is stored in a temporary database and used for the identification and processing of mail in a Remote Bar Code System (RBCS). In this embodiment, the identification code enables the automation of mail sorting and other processing tasks, reducing costs and delays in mail delivery services. In another embodiment, the identification and processing of mail occurs in an Identification Code Sorting (ICS) system. In this embodiment, a long-term database allows for mail sorting and other processing tasks on a national or global level.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2005Date of Patent: January 23, 2007Assignee: United States Postal ServiceInventors: Oscar Lee Avant, Ralph William Boldt, Jr., Bruce A. Brandt, Jay David Fadely, Michael Ray Little, Simon Franklin Reidel
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Patent number: 7121458Abstract: Apparatus and methods consistent with the present invention provide for identifying and processing mail using an identification code on a mailpiece as a redundant source of identification information in a mail sorting system. In one embodiment, this information is stored in a temporary database and used for the identification and processing of mail in a Remote Bar Code System (RBCS). In this embodiment, the identification code enables the automation of mail sorting and other processing tasks, reducing costs and delays in mail delivery services. In another embodiment, the identification and processing of mail occurs in an Identification Code Sorting (ICS) system. In this embodiment, a long-term database allows for mail sorting and other processing tasks on a national or global level.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2005Date of Patent: October 17, 2006Assignee: United States Postal ServicesInventors: Oscar Lee Avant, Ralph William Boldt, Jr., Bruce A. Brandt, Jay David Fadely, Michael Ray Little, Simon Franklin Reidel
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Patent number: 7060925Abstract: Apparatus and methods consistent with the present invention provide for processing mailpiece information in an identification code sorting system by an identification code server. In one embodiment, a primary identification code server receives an identification file containing identification information uniquely corresponding to a mailpiece. In this embodiment, the primary identification code server processes the mailpiece information and may send the identification file to a secondary identification code server. In another embodiment, a secondary identification code server receives an identification file from a primary identification code server and processes the mailpiece information.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2000Date of Patent: June 13, 2006Assignee: United States of America Postal ServiceInventors: Oscar Lee Avant, Bruce A. Brandt, Jay David Fadely, Michael Ray Little
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Patent number: 6977353Abstract: Apparatus and methods consistent with the present invention identify and sort a mailpiece with destination information by sorting the mailpiece using a code on the front of the mailpiece, if there is a code on the front of the mailpiece. If the mailpiece does not have the code on the front of the mailpiece, and if there is a code on the back of the mailpiece, the mailpiece is identified using a code on the back of the mailpiece. If the mailpiece does not have the code on the front or on the back of the mailpiece, then the mailpiece is sorted in an identification code system. In the identification code system, an identification code is applied to the back of the mailpiece and a postal code is applied to the front of the mailpiece in accordance with the destination information. An identification file corresponding to the identification code is then created. The identification file may be accessed by a plurality of nodes in the identification code system.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2000Date of Patent: December 20, 2005Assignee: United States Postal ServiceInventors: Oscar Lee Avant, Margaret Boldt, legal representative, Bruce A. Brandt, Jay David Fadely, Michael Ray Little, Simon Franklin Reidel, Ralph William Boldt, Jr., deceased
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Patent number: 6894243Abstract: Apparatus and methods consistent with the present invention provide for reading an identification code from a mailpiece. In one embodiment, there are a reader unit and a reader head assembly connected by an optical cable, which provide for the identification of a mailpiece in an identification code sorting system.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2000Date of Patent: May 17, 2005Assignee: United States Postal ServiceInventors: Oscar Lee Avant, Bruce A. Brandt, Jay David Fadely, Michael Ray Little, Simon Franklin Reidel