Patents by Inventor Vincent R. Weis

Vincent R. Weis 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).

  • Patent number: 6502143
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for interfacing a weighing scale and one or more peripheral devices which includes a single intelligent interface cable assembly connected between a weighing scale and a plurality of peripheral devices, the IICA detects the peripheral device protocol by receiving a logic signal indicating which protocol is in operation, if necessary, the IICA then switches the signal protocol of the weighing scale to correspond with the signal protocol of the detected peripheral device protocol. Simultaneous, tripping of a mailing machine to print postage amounts may occur.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Inventors: Edward R. Bass, Konstantin G. Kodonas, Vincent R. Weis
  • Patent number: 6378012
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for interfacing a weighing scale and one or more peripheral devices which includes a single intelligent interface cable assembly connected between a weighing scale and a plurality of peripheral devices, the IICA detects the peripheral device protocol by receiving a logic signal indicating which protocol is in operation, if necessary, the IICA then switches the signal protocol of the weighing scale to correspond with the signal protocol of the detected peripheral device protocol. Simultaneous, tripping of a mailing machine to print postage amounts may occur.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2002
    Inventors: Edward R. Bass, Jonathan R. Ison, Konstantin G. Kodonas, Vincent R. Weis
  • Patent number: 6076081
    Abstract: A unitary and discrete converter module for interfacing a host computer or postage scale using serial communication to a postage meter and mailing machine using Echoplex communication. The interface provides RS-232 to Echoplex and Echoplex to RS-232 protocol translation in addition to providing trip circuitry to trip this mailing machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2000
    Assignee: Pitney Bowes Inc.
    Inventors: Edward R. Bass, Konstantin G. Kodonas, Vincent R. Weis
  • Patent number: 6041319
    Abstract: A postal scale system is updated, by telephone or other communication medium, by a remote service provider whenever postal rates or regulations are changed, without requiring shipment or replacement of IC chips. The system provides for remote updating of both application software and databases such as rates, zip codes and the like. By having direct communication between the provider and the postal scale, the invention permits relevant data, including scale model number, software version number and the like to be accessed by the provider, thus to update the service provider's database and to provide updates only to the correct systems. The inventive system further uses automated telephone billing, available as 1-900 service, thus to reduce expenses and errors associated with billing for update services.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2000
    Assignee: Pitney Bowes Inc.
    Inventors: Edward R. Bass, Konstantin G. Kodonas, Vincent R. Weis