Patents by Inventor Pranab M. Shah

Pranab M. Shah 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).

  • Method and system for distributing and transporting large numbers of items
    Patent number: 7707038
    Abstract: Items to be distributed and transported are separated into at least two categories, based on the shape of the items. Distribution and transportation functions are performed within a system comprising a plurality of Origin Facility/Destination Facility and Network Control Points, with each ODF being assigned to a single NCP. Each ODF, in turn, is assigned one or more geographic area. Items arrive at an ODF, are distributed and then transported to the assigned NCP for further distribution, and then transported to a second ODF for final distribution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: United States Postal Service
    Inventor: Pranab M. Shah
  • Method and system for distributing and transporting large numbers of items
    Publication number: 20040178126
    Abstract: Items to be distributed and transported are separated into at least two categories, based on the shape of the items. Distribution and transportation functions are performed within a system comprising a plurality of Origin Facility/Destination Facility and Network Control Points, with each ODF being assigned to a single NCP. Each ODF, in turn, is assigned one or more geographic area. Items arrive at an ODF, are distributed and then transported to the assigned NCP for further distribution, and then transported to a second ODF for final distribution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2004
    Publication date: September 16, 2004
    Inventor: Pranab M. Shah