Patents by Inventor Wayne H. Orbke

Wayne H. Orbke 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: 7376598
    Abstract: Methods and systems consistent with the present invention facilitate in sending a package (112) to a customer at a physical address via a shipper (106) while preserving customer privacy. In accordance with an embodiment, an order is received from the customer (102). The order may include a unique identifier corresponding to the customer. A package (110) is sent to the shipper (106) in fulfillment of the order, the package including the unique identifier. Then, the customer's physical address is derive from the unique identifier and the package is delivered (112) from the shipper to the customer's physical address.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: United States Postal Service
    Inventors: Jacquelyn Estes, Wayne H. Orbke, Maria C. Penn, Phillip A. Pensabene, Christine R. L. Ray, Julie F. Rios, Jacquelyn M. Robinson, Kerry J. Troxel
  • Patent number: 7295997
    Abstract: Methods and systems consistent with the present invention facilitate in sending a package (112) to a customer at a physical address via a shipper (106) while preserving customer privacy. In accordance with an embodiment, an order is received from the customer (102). The order may include a unique identifier corresponding to the customer. A package (110) is sent to the shipper (106) in fulfillment of the order, the package including the unique identifier. Then, the customer's physical address is derived from the unique identifier and the package is delivered (112) from the shipper to the customer's physical address.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Assignee: United States of America Postal Service
    Inventors: Jacquelyn Estes, Wayne H. Orbke, Maria C. Penn, Phillip A. Pensabene, Christine R. L. Ray, Julie F. Rios, Jacquelyn M. Robinson, Kerry J. Troxel
  • Publication number: 20040148355
    Abstract: Consistent with the present invention, an electronic message identification method and system is provided that avoids the problems associated with current systems and methods for identifying and managing electronic messages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2002
    Publication date: July 29, 2004
    Inventors: Robert G. Krause, Wayne H. Orbke
  • Publication number: 20030208411
    Abstract: Methods and systems consistent with the present invention facilitate in sending a package (112) to a customer at a physical address via a shipper (106) while preserving customer privacy. In accordance with an embodiment, an order is received from the customer (102). The order may include a unique identifier corresponding to the customer. A package (110) is sent to the shipper (106) in fulfillment of the order, the package including the unique identifier. Then, the customer's physical address is derived from the unique identifier and the package is delivered (112) from the shipper to the customer's physical address.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2002
    Publication date: November 6, 2003
    Inventors: Jacquelyn Estes, Wayne H Orbke, Maria C Penn, Phillip A Pensabene, Christine R.L. Ray, Julie F Rios, Jacquelyn M Robinson, Kerry J Troxel
  • Publication number: 20020059142
    Abstract: This disclosure describes systems and methods for collecting and processing change of address data and providing change of address services to a customer using a computer network. The address data can include a physical address, an electronic address, or both. The systems and methods may also provide additional services to the customer to assist in changing addresses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2001
    Publication date: May 16, 2002
    Inventors: Robert Krause, Wayne H. Orbke, Michael Selnick, Michael Murphy, Harry W. Aldstadt, Audrey K. Conley Williams, Gerald Matthews, Pat Matthews
  • Publication number: 20020059430
    Abstract: Registration information is sent form a customer to a registration system over a network. The registration system creates an electronic account for the customer and facilitates the validation of the customer's identity. When the customer's identity is validated, the registration system activates the electronic account. The electronic account includes a unique electronic account number, a physical address of the customer, and an electronic address of the customer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2001
    Publication date: May 16, 2002
    Inventors: Wayne H. Orbke, Samuel R. Tremaine
  • Publication number: 20020059381
    Abstract: An electronic account links an electronic address to a physical address of a customer. Services provided to the customer using the electronic account can be delivered to the physical address or the electronic address of the customer. If the customer requests to receive only physical mail, the link between the addresses can be used to deliver any electronic mail to the physical address of the customer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2001
    Publication date: May 16, 2002
    Inventors: Jon L. Cook, Wayne H. Orbke
  • Publication number: 20020029249
    Abstract: An electronic account is provided to a customer to enable the customer to access electronic services, such as e-mail and electronic transactions. The electronic account links an electronic address of the customer to a physical address of the customer. Using the electronic account, electronic services can be provided to the customer at either the electronic or physical address, or both. The services can be both secure and non-secure and can be provided by any service provider, such as an online merchant, a government agency, or a bank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2001
    Publication date: March 7, 2002
    Inventors: Leo J. Campbell, Jon L. Cook, Wayne H. Orbke, Christine Ray, Cathy M. Rogerson