Patents by Inventor STEPHEN EIKOS

STEPHEN EIKOS 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).

  • System and method for coupling greeting cards and envelopes with customized content printed thereon
    Patent number: 12285968
    Abstract: An automated greeting card conveyance system is disclosed that includes a first conveyor configured to transport pre-decorated greeting cards along a first conveyance path and a second conveyor configured to transport envelopes along a second conveyance path. A control system controls customization of each greeting card and envelope by (a) determining a card identifier of the greeting card, (b) identifying customized content associated with an order for the greeting card having the card identifier, and (c) causing the customized content to be printed on the greeting card and envelope. A coupling system may also be used to automatically insert the greeting card into the envelope. In addition, a sealing system may be used to automatically seal envelope having a pointed envelope flap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2025
    Assignee: Hallmark Cards, Incorporated
    Inventors: Gerald Little, Stephen Eikos, Dennis Evans, Timothy Lien
  • AUTOMATED GREETING CARD CONVEYANCE SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20230331028
    Abstract: An automated greeting card conveyance system is disclosed that includes a first conveyor configured to transport pre-decorated greeting cards along a first conveyance path and a second conveyor configured to transport envelopes along a second conveyance path. A control system controls customization of each greeting card and envelope by (a) determining a card identifier of the greeting card, (b) identifying customized content associated with an order for the greeting card having the card identifier, and (c) causing the customized content to be printed on the greeting card and envelope. A coupling system may also be used to automatically insert the greeting card into the envelope. In addition, a sealing system may be used to automatically seal envelope having a pointed envelope flap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2023
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Inventors: GERALD LITTLE, STEPHEN EIKOS, DENNIS EVANS, TIMOTHY LIEN