Patents by Inventor Peter Jay Klausner

Peter Jay Klausner 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: 20260044822
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices of the present disclosure describe a self-service labeled induction of an item into a distribution network using an induction application. In some embodiments, an induction application may be downloaded on a third party device of a sender, such as a mobile phone. In other embodiments, the induction application may run on devices internal to systems of the item distributor. An induction application may use geolocation functionality or proximity sensors to make a determination regarding the authenticity of an item submitted for self-service drop off at an authorized receptacle of the distributor. An induction application may further communicate with other devices, kiosks, and stations having functionality to create or generate labels corresponding encrypted machine-readable identifiers for the labels, thus allowing for the transfer of incomplete label transactions between the induction application and other authorized devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2025
    Publication date: February 12, 2026
    Inventors: David C. Lin, Larry B. Jenkins, II, Peter Jay Klausner, Gary C. Reblin, Christina Zavas, Kison E. Shin
  • Publication number: 20260017661
    Abstract: Systems and methods for universal item returns. A universal returns systems allows a user the ability to return an item via a distribution network whether the item was purchased at a retail location, delivered by the distribution network, or delivered by another entity. The universal returns system comprises a user interface a return request. Based on the return request, the system obtains transaction information, provides a return code, and allows scheduling item pick-up.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2025
    Publication date: January 15, 2026
    Inventors: Peter Jay Klausner, Robert E. Dixon, JR.
  • Patent number: 12423706
    Abstract: Systems and methods for universal item returns. A universal returns systems allows a user the ability to return an item via a distribution network whether the item was purchased at a retail location, delivered by the distribution network, or delivered by another entity. The universal returns system comprises a user interface a return request. Based on the return request, the system obtains transaction information, provides a return code, and allows scheduling item pick-up.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2025
    Assignee: United States Postal Service
    Inventors: Peter Jay Klausner, Robert E. Dixon, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20230107700
    Abstract: Systems and methods for universal item returns. A universal returns systems allows a user the ability to return an item via a distribution network whether the item was purchased at a retail location, delivered by the distribution network, or delivered by another entity. The universal returns system comprises a user interface a return request. Based on the return request, the system obtains transaction information, provides a return code, and allows scheduling item pick-up.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2022
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Inventors: Peter Jay Klausner, Robert E. Dixon, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11526894
    Abstract: Systems and methods for universal item returns. A universal returns systems allows a user the ability to return an item via a distribution network whether the item was purchased at a retail location, delivered by the distribution network, or delivered by another entity. The universal returns system comprises a user interface a return request. Based on the return request, the system obtains transaction information, provides a return code, and allows scheduling item pick-up.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: United States Postal Service
    Inventors: Peter Jay Klausner, Robert E. Dixon, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20190392445
    Abstract: Systems and methods for universal item returns. A universal returns systems allows a user the ability to return an item via a distribution network whether the item was purchased at a retail location, delivered by the distribution network, or delivered by another entity. The universal returns system comprises a user interface a return request. Based on the return request, the system obtains transaction information, provides a return code, and allows scheduling item pick-up.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2019
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Inventors: Peter Jay Klausner, Robert E. Dixon, JR.