Patents by Inventor Richard Wojdyla
Richard Wojdyla 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: 10569922Abstract: The present application relates to a method and system for labeling one or more products such as packages transported along a conveyer, and more specifically to applying a label on a respective package by way of a vertically adjustable assembly positioned above the conveyor. The adjustable assembly includes at least a label printer and an applicator for printing and applying the label on a surface of the package on the conveyor.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2017Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: Fluence Automation LLCInventors: Richard Wojdyla, Brian Bowers, Tim Palmer, Tomasz K. Bednarek
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Patent number: 10058897Abstract: Systems and methods for parcel one pass labeling and sorting for presort qualification. The system includes a conveyor on which parcel pieces are placed by an operator, where the conveyor ensures proper gap between parcel pieces and justifies the parcels to an edge of the conveyor in order to align the parcels with labelers which print and apply shipping documents and shipping labels. The labeled parcel pieces are then sorted according to the destination indicated and deposited into a sort bin. The system is configured to allow dynamic reassignment of the sort bins based on capacity and sort destinations processed. A single bin is used for depositing parcel pieces which do not need to be sorted by destination.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2016Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: Fluence Automation LLCInventors: Richard Wojdyla, Brian Bowers, Paul Kostyniuk, Walter S. Conard
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Patent number: 9926096Abstract: The present application relates to a method and system for labeling one or more products such as packages transported along a conveyer, and more specifically to applying a label on a respective package by way of a vertically adjustable assembly positioned above the conveyor. The adjustable assembly includes at least a label printer and an applicator for printing and applying the label on a surface of the package on the conveyor.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2016Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: Fluence Automation LLCInventors: Richard Wojdyla, Brian Bowers, Tim Palmer, Tomasz K. Bednarek
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Publication number: 20180050834Abstract: The present application relates to a method and system for labeling one or more products such as packages transported along a conveyer, and more specifically to applying a label on a respective package by way of a vertically adjustable assembly positioned above the conveyor. The adjustable assembly includes at least a label printer and an applicator for printing and applying the label on a surface of the package on the conveyor.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2016Publication date: February 22, 2018Inventors: Richard Wojdyla, Brian Bowers, Tim Palmer, Tomasz K. Bednarek
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Publication number: 20180002055Abstract: The present application relates to a method and system for labeling one or more products such as packages transported along a conveyer, and more specifically to applying a label on a respective package by way of a vertically adjustable assembly positioned above the conveyor. The adjustable assembly includes at least a label printer and an applicator for printing and applying the label on a surface of the package on the conveyor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2017Publication date: January 4, 2018Inventors: Richard Wojdyla, Brian Bowers, Tim Palmer, Tomasz K. Bednarek
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Publication number: 20160263623Abstract: Systems and methods for parcel one pass labeling and sorting for presort qualification. The system includes a conveyor on which parcel pieces are placed by an operator, where the conveyor ensures proper gap between parcel pieces and justifies the parcels to an edge of the conveyor in order to align the parcels with labelers which print and apply shipping documents and shipping labels. The labeled parcel pieces are then sorted according to the destination indicated and deposited into a sort bin. The system is configured to allow dynamic reassignment of the sort bins based on capacity and sort destinations processed. A single bin is used for depositing parcel pieces which do not need to be sorted by destination.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: Richard Wojdyla, Brian Bowers, Paul Kostyniuk, Walter S. Conard
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Publication number: 20160251103Abstract: The present application relates to a method and system for labeling one or more products such as packages transported along a conveyer, and more specifically to applying a label on a respective package by way of a vertically adjustable assembly positioned above the conveyor. The adjustable assembly includes at least a label printer and an applicator for printing and applying the label on a surface of the package on the conveyor.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2016Publication date: September 1, 2016Inventors: Richard Wojdyla, Brian Bowers, Tim Palmer, Tomasz K. Bednarek
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Patent number: 9352872Abstract: The present application relates to a method and system for labeling one or more products such as packages transported along a conveyer, and more specifically to applying a label on a respective package by way of a vertically adjustable assembly positioned above the conveyor. The adjustable assembly includes at least a label printer and an applicator for printing and applying the label on a surface of the package on the conveyor.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2013Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: Bell and Howell, LLCInventors: Richard Wojdyla, Tim Palmer, Brian Bowers, Tomasz K. Bednarek
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Patent number: 8793197Abstract: The present subject matter generally relates to techniques and equipment to apply move update address information to mailpieces based on move update requirements. More particularly, the present subject matter relates to a pre-print move update process that updates addresses for moves without affecting stored address data while meeting postal authority standards for move update and pre-sort mailpiece groupings. The move update process is applied to the address data before print and preserves the initial stored address data. The move update address information and initial address information are both printed.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2009Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: Bell and Howell, LLCInventor: Richard Wojdyla
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Publication number: 20140096900Abstract: The present application relates to a method and system for labeling one or more products such as packages transported along a conveyer, and more specifically to applying a label on a respective package by way of a vertically adjustable assembly positioned above the conveyor. The adjustable assembly includes at least a label printer and an applicator for printing and applying the label on a surface of the package on the conveyor.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2013Publication date: April 10, 2014Applicant: BELL AND HOWELL, LLC.Inventors: Richard WOJDYLA, Tim PALMER, Brian BOWERS, Tomasz K. BEDNAREK
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Patent number: 8326898Abstract: The present application generally relates to address data maintenance services using a mail processing system. The present application discloses techniques and equipment to update address information and usage of mail processing equipment to print delivery point barcodes that represent the current and accurate address information available for the addressee. The present application also provides a new approach for storing and searching address and name run time directories as part of a mail processing system using address reader technology.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2009Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Bell & Howell, LLCInventors: Mark Woolston, Walter S. Conard, William A. Grady, Brian Bowers, Richard Wojdyla, Gary Van Ermen
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Patent number: 8150547Abstract: A method and system are provided for updating address information and using document processing equipment to print delivery point information, including a barcode or readable text, on mail pieces. The address data is processed and updated by a service provider or by an address service provider. When the mailpieces are processed on document processing equipment, the printed address data is compared with an updated address data record to retrieve the updated address and apply the correct delivery point information. The delivery point information representing the most current and accurate address for the addressee of the mail piece.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2007Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: Bell and Howell, LLC.Inventors: Richard Wojdyla, Walter S. Conard
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Publication number: 20110047100Abstract: The present subject matter generally relates to techniques and equipment to apply move update address information to mailpieces based on move update requirements. More particularly, the present subject matter relates to a pre-print move update process that updates addresses for moves without affecting stored address data while meeting postal authority standards for move update and pre-sort mailpiece groupings. The move update process is applied to the address data before print and preserves the initial stored address data. The move update address information and initial address information are both printed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2009Publication date: February 24, 2011Inventor: Richard WOJDYLA
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Patent number: 7834289Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for processing a mailing including one or more mail pieces. The exemplary systems and method include capturing address data, addressee data, or address and addressee data associated with each respective mail piece of the mailing. A delivery point address code and a unique identifier are determined for the respective mail piece based at least in part on the captured address data, addressee data, or address and addressee data. In addition, a machine readable code is generated comprising at least a mailer identifier for the mailing and the unique identifier. The machine readable code is then printed on the respective mail piece. Also disclosed are exemplary systems and methods for retrieving a delivery point address code from a move data file. A machine readable code is generated from the delivery point address code and a unique identifier, and is printed on the mail piece.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2007Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: Bowe Bell & Howell CompanyInventors: Wayne Henry Orbke, John Sadler, William Andrew Grady, Richard Wojdyla, Walter S. Conard
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Publication number: 20090287742Abstract: The present application generally relates to address data maintenance services using a mail processing system. The present application discloses techniques and equipment to update address information and usage of mail processing equipment to print delivery point barcodes that represent the current and accurate address information available for the addressee. The present application also provides a new approach for storing and searching address and name run time directories as part of a mail processing system using address reader technology.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2009Publication date: November 19, 2009Inventors: Mark WOOLSTON, Walter S. Conard, William A. Grady, Brian Bowers, Richard Wojdyla, Gary Van Ermen
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Publication number: 20090159509Abstract: A method and system are provided for updating address information and using document processing equipment to print delivery point information, including a barcode or readable text, on mail pieces. The address data is processed and updated by a service provider or by an address service provider. When the mailpieces are processed on document processing equipment, the printed address data is compared with an updated address data record to retrieve the updated address and apply the correct delivery point information. The delivery point information representing the most current and accurate address for the addressee of the mail piece.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2007Publication date: June 25, 2009Inventors: Richard Wojdyla, Walter S. Conard
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Publication number: 20090057207Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for processing a mailing including one or more mail pieces. The exemplary systems and method include capturing address data, addressee data, or address and addressee data associated with each respective mail piece of the mailing. A delivery point address code and a unique identifier are determined for the respective mail piece based at least in part on the captured address data, addressee data, or address and addressee data. In addition, a machine readable code is generated comprising at least a mailer identifier for the mailing and the unique identifier. The machine readable code is then printed on the respective mail piece. Also disclosed are exemplary systems and methods for retrieving a delivery point address code from a move data file. A machine readable code is generated from the delivery point address code and a unique identifier, and is printed on the mail piece.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2007Publication date: March 5, 2009Inventors: Wayne Henry Orbke, John Sadler, William Andrew Grady, Richard Wojdyla, Walter S. Conard
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Patent number: 7325732Abstract: A method and system for mail security and traceability is disclosed. Identification code producing equipment prints an encrypted code which identifies the source of the individual mail piece on each mail piece in a batch of mail. When the mailer submits the mailing to the Postal service, recording equipment captures and records the identity of the person submitting the mail. Verification equipment samples the batch of mail and reads the identification code on each mail piece in the sample. Paperwork submitted with the mailing also contains an encrypted code which is scanned and compared to the identification code on the mail pieces to verify the origin of the mailing. Any mail piece that does not have a mark or that has the wrong code is rejected.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2001Date of Patent: February 5, 2008Assignee: Bowe Bell + Howell Postal Systems CompanyInventors: Richard Wojdyla, David Schwaba
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Patent number: 7097095Abstract: A mail preparation system for processing a mail piece comprises a magazine section to hold the mail piece and a feeder for feeding the mail piece into a transport path in a vertical position. Mail processing equipment may be placed along the transport path for processing the mail piece.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2005Date of Patent: August 29, 2006Assignee: Bowe Bell + Howell Postal Systems CompanyInventors: Walter S. Conard, David Schwaba, Richard Wojdyla
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Publication number: 20060102531Abstract: Today, high density mailings such as “marriage mail,” Advo type advertisements, saturation mail, periodicals, and catalogs often require manual handling by the postal authority. Other than saturation mailings, where every carrier stop gets the same article, these items must be addressed. Verification of production is often desired due to spoilage and damage during production, which requires rework by the mailer. The addition of a data controlled mail collation feeder to existing or new Postal Authority automation equipment or the like eliminates the need to manually handle these difficult mail types and eliminates the need to address specific items. The manual casing at the delivery is eliminated. The data processing system that controls the data controlled mail collation feeder will also perform delivery confirmation and may assess postage due.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2005Publication date: May 18, 2006Inventors: Walter Conard, Daniel Parenti, Richard Wojdyla