Patents by Inventor Patrick M. Brand

Patrick M. Brand 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).

  • Publication number: 20100153176
    Abstract: A mail production system enhanced for measuring and reducing carbon footprint of mail. The system includes an inserter machine with sensors configured to detect attributes of mail that may contribute to carbon footprint. A controller computer is in communication with the inserter sensors. The controller further receives and stores mail job attribute data from a data file regarding attributes of the mail to be produced. The computer memory includes data correlating particular mail attributes to corresponding carbon footprint. The controller computer is programmed to calculate a carbon footprint for mail to be produced on the inserter by adding carbon footprint contributed by sensed attributes and mail job attribute data. The controller computer stores carbon footprint data for comparison with future mail jobs. The controller computer provides the user with carbon reduction suggestions corresponding to attributes of the mail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2008
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: Pitney Bowes Inc.
    Inventors: John W. Sussmeier, Pradeep K. Das, Patrick M. Brand
  • Patent number: 7209897
    Abstract: A method and system for collecting, translating, aggregating and presenting charges to a user is described. In a further configuration, a system and method for selecting charges and generating and managing invoices for charging back charges to either internal or external organizations is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Assignee: Pitney Bowes Inc.
    Inventors: Beth W. Ghiloni, Srinivas Jasthi, Patrick M. Brand, Judith M. Eckert
  • Patent number: 6832130
    Abstract: A business reply mail piece and associated processing system that allows information contained within business reply mail to be scanned and interpreted before the business reply mail reaches its ultimate destination is provided. A machine-readable block of control information that instructs computer-driven actuators what to do with the business reply mail document itself, its digital image (or parts of thereof) and the data elements contained in the document, based on selections made by the recipient, is provided on the business reply mail piece. A scanner module scans the business reply mail piece to read the selection made by the recipient and the corresponding instructions from the block of control information. A control module interprets the data to provide instructions for the processing of the business reply mail piece based on the recipient's selection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: Pitney Bowes Inc.
    Inventors: Leon A. Pintsov, Patrick M. Brand, Robert A. Cordery
  • Publication number: 20040220695
    Abstract: A business reply mail piece and associated processing system that allows information contained within business reply mail to be scanned and interpreted before the business reply mail reaches its ultimate destination is provided. A machine-readable block of control information that instructs computer-driven actuators what to do with the business reply mail document itself, its digital image (or parts of thereof) and the data elements contained in the document, based on selections made by the recipient, is provided on the business reply mail piece. A scanner module scans the business reply mail piece to read the selection made by the recipient and the corresponding instructions from the block of control information. A control module interprets the data to provide instructions for the processing of the business reply mail piece based on the recipient's selection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Applicant: Pitney Bowes Inc.
    Inventors: Leon A. Pintsov, Patrick M. Brand, Robert A. Cordery
  • Patent number: 6775590
    Abstract: A business reply mail piece and associated processing system that allows information contained within business reply mail to be scanned and interpreted before the business reply mail reaches its ultimate destination is provided. A machine-readable block of control information that instructs computer-driven actuators what to do with the business reply mail document itself, its digital image (or parts of thereof) and the data elements contained in the document, based on selections made by the recipient, is provided on the business reply mail piece. A scanner module scans the business reply mail piece to read the selection made by the recipient and the corresponding instructions from the block of control information. A control module interprets the data to provide instructions for the processing of the business reply mail piece based on the recipient's selection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2004
    Assignee: Pitney Bowes Inc.
    Inventors: Leon A. Pintsov, Patrick M. Brand, Robert A. Cordery
  • Publication number: 20040111181
    Abstract: A business reply mail piece and associated processing system that allows information contained within business reply mail to be scanned and interpreted before the business reply mail reaches its ultimate destination is provided. A machine-readable block of control information that instructs computer-driven actuators what to do with the business reply mail document itself, its digital image (or parts of thereof) and the data elements contained in the document, based on selections made by the recipient, is provided on the business reply mail piece. A scanner module scans the business reply mail piece to read the selection made by the recipient and the corresponding instructions from the block of control information. A control module interprets the data to provide instructions for the processing of the business reply mail piece based on the recipient's selection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2002
    Publication date: June 10, 2004
    Applicant: Pitney Bowes Incorporated
    Inventors: Leon A. Pintsov, Patrick M. Brand, Robert A. Cordery
  • Publication number: 20040107164
    Abstract: A method and system for collecting, translating, aggregating and presenting charges to a user is described. In a further configuration, a system and method for selecting charges and generating and managing invoices for charging back charges to either internal or external organizations is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2003
    Publication date: June 3, 2004
    Inventors: Beth W. Ghiloni, Srinivas Jasthi, Patrick M. Brand, Judith M. Eckert
  • Patent number: 6061670
    Abstract: A system and method of evidencing postage payment includes selecting a postal origin in a meter accounting unit, selecting a requested postal value to be printed on a mailpiece, deducting the requested postal value from a total postal value stored as a general account for the meter accounting unit, adding the requested postal value to a sub-account corresponding to the selected postal origin for the meter accounting unit, and printing the requested postal value and the selected postal origin on the mailpiece. A digital token is generated as evidence of the requested postal value to be printed on the mailpiece. The digital token, which is also printed on the mailpiece, is encrypted information including the requested postal value and the selected postal origin. The accounting unit includes a first processor, secure accounting process, value storage and a digital signature generator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Assignee: Pitney Bowes Inc.
    Inventor: Patrick M. Brand