Including Remailing Means (e.g., Envelope, Postcard, Address Label, Etc.) Patents (Class 229/300)
  • Patent number: 10947013
    Abstract: A card carrier includes a presentation substrate, a pocket layer connected to an interior side of the presentation substrate, and a notification carrier configured to fit within a receiving pocket. The presentation substrate defines a presentation address window. The receiving pocket is defined by the pocket layer and the presentation substrate. The pocket layer defines an interior display window configured for displaying card object data and is connected to the presentation substrate such that the interior display window is positioned in a top half of the presentation substrate. When the notification carrier is positioned within the receiving pocket, an address on the notification carrier is visible through the presentation address window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A
    Inventors: Rikuno Shimizu, Ifeoma M. Metu
  • Patent number: 10793389
    Abstract: An image processing device includes: a fold unit that folds a first adjustment sheet including an adjustment pattern, over the adjustment pattern based on a predetermined reference fold position; an image reader that reads an image of the adjustment pattern with the first adjustment sheet folded by the fold unit unfolded; a position identifying unit that, based on a fold line in the image of the adjustment pattern read by the image reader, identifies a position of the fold line; and a position adjusting unit that adjusts a fold position of the fold unit based on a difference between the position of the fold line identified by the position identifying unit and the reference fold position. The image reader includes a scanner that scans the first adjustment sheet relatively in a direction along fold of the first adjustment sheet, and reads the image of the adjustment pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: FUJI XEROX CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Tomohiro Tanigawa
  • Patent number: 10790986
    Abstract: The object of the invention is a method for the certification of electronic mails with a recognised electronic signature wherein a telecommunications operator certifies the sending of a certified electronic mail on the part of a user client of said operator to another user non-client of the telecommunications operator respecting at all times the chain of custody and the original recognised electronic signatures in the resending and the certification, generating evidence at all times of the transaction, in such a way that it can be used as reinforced evidence in any court or as a reliable demonstration of a given transaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: LLEIDANETWORKS SERVEIS TELEMATICS, S.A.
    Inventor: Francisco Sapena Soler
  • Patent number: 10542163
    Abstract: An image forming device includes: a post processor that performs post processing for folding or forming crease on an adjustment sheet including a reference mark and an adjustment pattern filled in with black, across the adjustment pattern based on a predetermined reference position; an image reader that reads an image of the adjustment sheet under a condition that an orientation of the adjustment sheet is changed according to the post processing type or characteristics of the adjustment sheet which is placed on the platen so that the reference mark is in a predetermined direction; a position identifying unit that identifies a fold line or crease position based on the fold line or crease that appears in the adjustment sheet; and a position adjusting unit that adjusts a fold or crease position of the post processor based on a difference between the fold or crease position and the reference position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: FUJI XEROX CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Tomohiro Tanigawa
  • Patent number: 10525747
    Abstract: A tape includes: a sheet; first and second media; a first separating line located between first and second media of one pair and extending between first and second ends of the sheet in a widthwise direction; a first cutting portion formed through the first medium and extending from a first end of the first medium to a first endpoint; a second cutting portion formed through the second medium and extending from a first end of the second medium to a second endpoint; and second and third separating lines extending in a longitudinal direction between the first endpoint and a first-medium end portion and between the second endpoint and a second-medium end portion, respectively. A side of the first endpoint on which the first-medium end portion is located is identical in the longitudinal direction to a side of the second endpoint on which the second-medium end portion is located.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: Brother Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Harumitsu Inoue, Haruki Matsumoto, Takaaki Banno, Yukiko Takami, Yukihiko Sato, Takaaki Oguchi
  • Patent number: 10342730
    Abstract: A compression garment having a sealable bladder pocket adapted for applying compression therapy to a selected body part of a patient. The compression garment includes a selectively inflatable bladder and a wrap having a selectively sealable pocket. The pocket has a sealable main opening sized for passing the bladder therethrough for inserting the bladder in the pocket and removing the bladder from the pocket. A connector on the bladder may be connected to a fluid supply line via the main opening. In other embodiments, the connector may be connected in fluid communication with the fluid supply line via a secondary opening separated from the main opening. Fluid is delivered from the fluid source to an inflatable interior of the bladder to impart compression therapy to the body part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: KPR U.S., LLC
    Inventor: Arnaz Malhi
  • Patent number: 9852408
    Abstract: A system and method of identifying a mailpiece (230) in an electronic bill presentment system is provided. The system identifies the mailpiece based on an identification mark. A method of identifying the mailpiece comprises (450) the steps of scanning the mailpiece for the identification mark (940). The system receives registration information (210, 410) from a customer and sorts the mailpiece based on the identification mark (950).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: United States Postal Service
    Inventors: Edward J. Kuebert, Phillip A. Pensabene, Maria C. Penn, Christine R. L. Ray
  • Patent number: 9533478
    Abstract: Improved wax paper with thermal transfer stamps may allow for more effectively transferring detailed stamps onto objects. The wax paper may include a paper layer having a porosity of at least 3000 Gurley seconds and a wax layer with a thickness of at most six pounds per ream of the paper. Stamps may be printed face down on the wax layer, with the underside of the ink coated with heat-activated adhesive. By pressing the converted wax paper onto an object, applying a heating element to the paper side of the converted wax paper, and removing the object from contact with the converted wax paper, a stamp may more completely and reliably transfer onto the object with levels of detail not previously achievable, while cutting down on negative effects of wax bleed and paper tears.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: WRC Acquisition, LLC
    Inventor: Timothy J. Powell
  • Patent number: 9019555
    Abstract: Printer devices occasionally cause electronic documents to be automatically contracted prior to printing, in order to ensure that all of the content to be printed will fit within the dimensions of a page. Where the electronic document includes information having close tolerances, such as information to be printed on an address label or other defined region on a sheet, the automatic contraction may cause the information to be misaligned with respect to the label or other defined region. Automatically expanding the information within the electronic document prior to printing may counter this effect, and increase the likelihood that the information will be printed within the label or other defined region for which it is intended.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory Louis Chappell, Adrian Paul Inglis, Zhengqiang Xu
  • Patent number: 8851360
    Abstract: An envelope having an envelope wall member including first and second envelope walls that cooperatively enclose a pocket space and define therebetween a pocket opening to the pocket space, the envelope wall including a surface that defines a recess and a sealing strip that includes an adhesive releasably adhering the strip to the envelope wall member within the recess. The adhesive is capable of adhering the strip to the envelope wall to seal the envelope closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Esselte Corporation
    Inventor: Lauren Cenzano
  • Publication number: 20140191023
    Abstract: A printable sheet material includes a panel having an integral separable portion and a starting mechanism formed on the separable portion. At least one tearable line is formed in the panel permitting the separable portion to be at least partially separated from a remaining portion of the panel. The tearable line includes a plurality of open ā€œVā€ channeling cuts spaced along the line, each of the channeling cuts formed by a converging pair of cuts having a wider spaced end and a narrower spaced end. The channeling cuts are oriented with the wider spaced ends facing toward the starting mechanism to point in a tearing direction extending away from the starting mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Inventor: Gary G. Emmott
  • Patent number: 8752756
    Abstract: An envelope assembly includes an original and a return address components. The original address component has a front side having an original address provided thereon, a rear side, and a first attachment portion provided around at least part of the perimeter of the original address component. The return address component includes a second attachment portion provided around at least part of the perimeter of the return address component and a return envelope portion, wherein the second attachment portion is attached to the first attachment portion The return envelope portion has a front side having a return address provided thereon, a rear side, and an interior for receiving return mailing materials. The rear side of the original address component faces the front side of the return envelope portion, and the return envelope portion is removeably attached to and separable from the second attachment portion by a first separation device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Inventor: Alexander I. Brufsky
  • Patent number: 8701978
    Abstract: A two way mailer for conveying an item from a sender to a recipient and back is disclosed. The two way mailer comprises a base panel, a sender address panel, and a recipient address panel. The base panel and the sender address panel may be made from a single contiguous piece of material or from non-contiguous pieces of material. The recipient address panel is preferentially part of the same contiguous material as the base panel and the sender address panel. The sender address panel is affixed by at least one adhesive region to the base panel to form a pocket for containing the item during mailing. The size of the pocket eliminates free space and flushes the item with an edge of the pocket which first enters automated postal processing equipment. In this configuration, a fragile item may be conveyed from the sender to the recipient and from the recipient back to the sender without damage to the item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company
    Inventors: Dan Perrone, Laura Leigh Helfers, Jeffery W. Banks, Jon Bartelli
  • Patent number: 8701977
    Abstract: In one aspect, an envelope having an integrated return mailing article is fabricated from a single sheet of material having first and second sections, and a perforated line for separably interconnecting said first and second sections. The first section includes bottom, top and side edges and a non-perforated first fold line, a non-perforated second fold line, and a non-perforated third fold line. The second section defines a return mailing article having bottom, top and side edges, at least one of which is coincident with said first perforated line. In another aspect, a multimedia remailable envelope includes an outgoing seal flap, face panel which includes an embedded reply envelope seal flap, a back panel, a face panel for the reply envelope, and side seams for the outgoing face panel. Side seams may also be available and located for the reply envelope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: 7R Communications, LLC
    Inventor: Lincoln Brooks Spaulding
  • Publication number: 20140069995
    Abstract: A double postcard with bank check includes a first panel, a second panel, and a third panel. The first and second panels are separated by a first line of weakness. The second and third panels are separated by a second line of weakness. The first panel includes first and second opposing surfaces. A face of a bank check is located on the first opposing surface and an outgoing address is located on the second opposing surface. Related apparatus, systems, techniques, and articles are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: NEW JERSEY BUSINESS FORMS
    Inventor: David Yost
  • Patent number: 8616434
    Abstract: A printable and imprintable multi-component form is described that features detachable components including a correspondence piece, an envelope, and a variable element. The multi-component form is formed from two plies of material such as paper, plastic, foil, or paperboard. The correspondence piece can be a greeting card or a post card. The variable element can be a scrip, a customizable component, e.g., a wallet-sized photograph, or a product stamp. The scrip can be any non-monetary certificate exchangeable for currency, goods, or services including, for example, a gift card or a gift certificate. The assembled envelope can be used to mail the correspondence piece and variable element to a recipient. The detachable components can be separated from one another and from the sheet of material of the form at a plurality of lines of separation such as perforations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: WILopEN Products, LC
    Inventor: Richard Wilen
  • Patent number: 8579333
    Abstract: Confidential postcards are described herein. An example postcard mailer includes a substrate having a first panel and a second panel adjacent the first panel, wherein each of the first panel and the second panel includes a first face and a second face. The example mailer also includes a first line of weakness separating the first panel and the second panel and a first fastener pattern included on at least one of the first face of the first panel or the first face of the second panel to releasably adhere a first portion of the first face of the first panel to a first portion the first face of the second panel when the substrate is folded about the first line of weakness. In addition, the example mailer includes a second fastener pattern included on at least one of the first face of the first panel or the first face of the second panel to releasably adhere a second portion of the first face of the first panel to a second portion of the first face of the second panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: R.R. Donnelley & Sons
    Inventors: Michael Clark Dyer, Mark Anthony Costanzo
  • Publication number: 20130127392
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and system for managing distribution and transformation of energy storage devices. Also provided are computer-implemented methods for managing the distribution and transformation of energy storage devices. Also provided are mailers for distribution and transportation of energy storage devices; and charging units to transform energy storage devices from substantially uncharged to substantially charged state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: earthCell, Inc.
    Inventor: Jason Rugolo
  • Publication number: 20130126598
    Abstract: The reusable greeting card and envelope include a front leaf and rear leaf hinged together. An insert is removably placed within a slot in the front leaf and viewed through a window in the front leaf for viewing both sides of the insert. The rear leaf includes a modifiable message on a customizable greetings space, such as handwriting which can be removably placed. A scannable tag can be scanned by a smartphone to access a data storage location through the internet where customizable video and audio greetings can be provided for viewing by a recipient of the greeting card and re-recording when the greeting card is to be reused. The envelope has spaces thereon where address and return labels and postage can be removably placed. The envelope also includes a resealable closure allowing the interior of the envelope to be closed and reopened multiple times.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Inventors: Nicole Beadles, Robert Beadles, David Sandison
  • Patent number: 8322597
    Abstract: An insert and envelope assembly including a first envelope having a flap portion and a body portion having an inner cavity. The flap portion is directly attachable to the body portion to generally seal the inner cavity. The assembly further includes an insert located externally of the inner cavity and coupled to the first envelope. The insert is positioned to at least partially block access the inner cavity, and the insert is located and positioned such the insert must be handled or moved in order to fully access the inner cavity. The assembly further includes a second envelope receiving therein the first envelope along with the located and positioned insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Envelope Product Group, LLC
    Inventors: Douglas K. Purcell, Karl C. Unger, Brian K. Dudley
  • Patent number: 8245904
    Abstract: Forms having return postcards are described herein. An example form to be folded as an outgoing mailer includes a quadrate sheet of paper having a first face opposite a second face, substantially parallel top and bottom edges, and substantially parallel first and second side edges, where the first and second side edges are substantially perpendicular to the top and bottom edges. The form includes at least first, second, and third fold lines parallel to the top and bottom edges to divide the sheet into at least first, second, third, and fourth panels. The second face of the second panel and the second face of the third panel fold onto each other to form a postcard when the sheet is double parallel folded about the fold lines. At least a first portion of the second face of the second panel and at least a second portion of the second face of the third panel include a first adhesive area to couple the second and third panels when the sheet is folded along the fold lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Moore Wallace North America, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Clark Dyer
  • Patent number: 8215538
    Abstract: An intermediate for a postcard mailer is disclosed. An example intermediate includes a quadrate sheet of paper having parallel top and bottom edges, parallel first and second side edges perpendicular to the top edge and first and second faces. The intermediate also includes at least first, second and third fold lines parallel to said top and bottom edges dividing said sheet into at least first, second, third, and fourth panels, said first and fourth panels being substantially the same size and said second and third panels being substantially the same size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Moore Wallace North America, Inc.
    Inventor: Darvin R. Bethke
  • Publication number: 20110278352
    Abstract: An intermediate form is designed for folding to a double postcard mailer that has dimensions and sealing features that meet U.S. Postal Service standards for postcard sealing and postal rates. The intermediate form includes a single ply of stock having a first face and a second face, a first and a second end edge, and a first and a second side edge. The first and the second side edges are disposed in a substantially perpendicular orientation to the first and the second end edges. The single ply includes a fold line extending at a substantially transverse orientation to and between the first and the second side edges. The fold line is disposed to define a first panel and a second panel in the single ply. The first panel and/or the second panel has/have postcard dimensions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventor: David Yost
  • Publication number: 20110161227
    Abstract: An automated system for drop-off and pick-up for repair, return or exchange of tangible items including a secure drop-off/pick-up area for the items, a computer and software to manage the data for the system, and a user interface to facilitate automated notification for responsive communication between the user and the service provider to describe service or repair required, provide quotations, request and receive additional information and notify the customer on completion of the service and scheduled maintenance using automated voicemail recording, and/or text messaging through a cellular telephone, email, PDA or iPhone using a web based applet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2009
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: IM Marketing Concept LLC
    Inventor: Louis A. Santo, JR.
  • Patent number: 7854369
    Abstract: An envelope includes a front wall and an overlying back wall. The front wall and the back wall are connected around mutual edges to form an enclosed pouch. One of the front wall and the back wall includes a message portion separable from remaining portions of the one of the front wall and the back wall. A release sheet is secured to an inside surface of the one of the front wall and the back wall overlying the message portion. The message portion comprises areas of removable adhesive or multiple reuse adhesive and is secured to the release sheet by the multiple reuse adhesive to form a repositionable note once removed from the one of the front wall and the back wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: MailAgain, LLC
    Inventor: Richard Ignatius Keefe
  • Publication number: 20100230477
    Abstract: Confidential postcards are described herein. An example postcard mailer includes a substrate having a first panel and a second panel adjacent the first panel, wherein each of the first panel and the second panel includes a first face and a second face. The example mailer also includes a first line of weakness separating the first panel and the second panel and a first fastener pattern included on at least one of the first face of the first panel or the first face of the second panel to releasably adhere a first portion of the first face of the first panel to a first portion the first face of the second panel when the substrate is folded about the first line of weakness. In addition, the example mailer includes a second fastener pattern included on at least one of the first face of the first panel or the first face of the second panel to releasably adhere a second portion of the first face of the first panel to a second portion of the first face of the second panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2010
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Inventors: Michael Clark Dyer, Mark Anthony Costanzo
  • Patent number: 7793822
    Abstract: An advertisement device for direct mail delivery from a sender to a recipient. The advertisement device includes a synthetic panel having a front side, a back side, an advertisement on at least one of the front side and the back side, and a thickness sufficient to maintain integrity of the synthetic panel. The advertisement device also includes a response panel for responding to the advertisement. The response panel has information responsive to the advertisement thereon and is adapted to receive delivery information thereon. The response panel is attachable to the synthetic panel for direct mail delivery to the recipient with the synthetic panel, is detachable from the synthetic panel, and is adapted for direct mail delivery from the recipient to the sender.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Inventor: Thomas Becker
  • Publication number: 20100148486
    Abstract: The invention provides a sheet article comprising a cover (4) comprising hingedly connected first (8) and second surfaces (6), a sheet material (12) being connected to the inside of the first surface, the second surface comprising a pocket (14), wherein the cover comprises a line of weakness (9) such that at least a portion of the first surface is removable by separation of the cover at the line of weakness, and the article comprises means for securably closing the pocket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2003
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Inventor: George Wallace McDonald
  • Publication number: 20100140338
    Abstract: Mailers for securing and protecting stress-sensitive or frangible articles for safe processing by automated postal processing equipment. The mailer may include a first panel adhesively bonded with a second panel to define a pocket between the first and second panels. The pocket is configured to receive an article. The second panel has a first edge and a second edge spaced from the first edge by a height of the second panel or a length of the second panel. The mailer further includes a flap with a first section attached along a fold line to the first edge of the second panel, a second section, and a line of weakening between the first and second sections. The first section is configured to fold along the line of weakening relative to the second section. The first and second sections are configured to fold along the fold line relative to the second panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2010
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Applicant: BUTLER LEASING CORPORATION
    Inventor: Todd N. Butler
  • Patent number: 7681780
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for a double folded postcard form having a removable label are disclosed. An example form includes a quadrate sheet having parallel top and bottom edges, parallel first and second side edges perpendicular to the top edge and first and second faces. The example form also includes at least first, second, and third fold lines parallel to the top and bottom edges dividing the sheet into at least first, second, third and fourth panels, the first and fourth panels being substantially the same size and the second and third panels being substantially the same size. There is also an opening in at least one of the first, second, third and fourth panels, a liner attached to the first face of the at least one panel to cover at least a portion of the opening, and a label removably disposed on the liner in the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: Moore Wallace North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Darvin R. Bethke, Lisa Spadoni, James L. Warmus
  • Publication number: 20100059583
    Abstract: A double postcard mailer has personal information on an interior face, which is concealed by a panel. The panel is affixed to the interior face with adhesive, except at a flap having a tab extending form the panel. The panel can be removed to reveal the personal information by pulling the tab and separating the panel from the interior face. In some embodiments, the panel is perforated and the panel tears at the perforations in order to remove a portion of the panel and reveal the information. In other embodiments, the flap is affixed to an opposing interior face, so that as the double postcard is opened, portions of the panel are removed by staying attached to the opposing interior face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2008
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Applicant: First Data Corporation
    Inventors: Robert A. Stier, Glen D. Wordekemper
  • Patent number: 7644004
    Abstract: A system and method for preparing mail packages to be sent to recipients. The package includes a carrier envelope with a front address window and a back window. A content document having a style code printed on it is positioned at the back of the carrier envelope. The content style code is positioned to be visible through the back window of the carrier envelope. A reply envelope is enclosed with an address area aligned with the front window of the carrier envelope. Mail packages are prepared by storing a corresponding content style for the recipient. While transported, the content style code is scanned. From the style code, a recipient having the corresponding content style is selected from the stored list. That recipients name and address are printed onto the address area of the reply envelope through the address window on the front of the carrier envelope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: Pitney Bowes Inc.
    Inventors: Valentino Guyett, Marc Grimm, Roger Hosler, William Greenway
  • Patent number: 7644010
    Abstract: A system and method to provide identification codes to track outbound mail and corresponding replies. Tracking is enabled where an intended recipient is not determined until after physical components of the mailpiece are assembled. A first ID code is associated with a second ID code on a return envelope. The first ID code is positioned on a front of the return envelope proximal to a return address on the return envelope. The second ID code is positioned on a back of the return envelope proximal to a recipient address region on the return envelope. The return envelope is inserted into a carrier envelope with the front of the return envelope facing the back of the carrier envelope, and the second ID code and the recipient address region being visible through a front window in the front of the carrier envelope. A recipient address is printed in the recipient address region of the reply envelope, through the front window on the carrier envelope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: Pitney Bowes Inc.
    Inventors: Bertrand Haas, Andrei Obrea
  • Publication number: 20090283429
    Abstract: A method for obtaining a fingerprint and making a fingerprint ornamental article includes sending a kit to a customer including a thermoplastic medium, so that a person can imprint a fingerprint, and receiving the fingerprint from the customer after the fingerprint is imprinted onto the thermoplastic medium. Using thermoplastic medium allows the fingerprint to be easily formed and sufficiently set, so that the fingerprint is not compromised between the time the fingerprint is made and the time the fingerprint is received by the ornamental article manufacturer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2009
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Applicant: CUSTOM GOLDSMITHING INC.
    Inventor: Jacob Paul FUHRMAN
  • Publication number: 20090166401
    Abstract: Systems and methods for utilizing time-dependent markings in systems including a mail delivery system for utilizing time-limited business reply mail are described. A business reply mail authorization permit is applied to a business reply mail piece using a time-dependent marking such as time-dependent ink. After the time-dependent ink changes state, the mail piece is no longer marked as an authorized business reply mail piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2007
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Applicant: Pitney Bowes Inc.
    Inventor: Douglas B. Quine
  • Publication number: 20090152153
    Abstract: An envelope package is provided, comprising an upper cover, a lower cover, a plurality of envelopes disposed between the upper cover and the lower cover, and a spiral binding disposed along the spine of the envelope package that joins the upper cover, lower cover, and the plurality of envelopes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventor: James Bettinger
  • Patent number: 7530488
    Abstract: A mailer intermediate includes a generally rectangular sheet of printable, postcard stock having first and second side edges, first and second end edges, and first and second faces. A fold line extends substantially transverse to the side edges and substantially bisects them, whereby the sheet is divided by the fold line into first and second postcard portions. An adhesive pattern is provided on the first face of the sheet, adjacent at least one of the first and second end edges, for securing the first and second postcard portions together adjacent the first and second end edges. Adhesive patterns on the first face of the sheet adjacent the first and second side edges are provided only near the fold line, whereby the first face of the first and second postcard portions are not adhered together along a substantial majority of the extent of the first and second side edges of the first and second postcard portions. The fold line may be defined by a line of weakness, such as for example a perforation line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Assignee: The Standard Register Company
    Inventors: John Salerno, Carey Daniel
  • Patent number: 7480394
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for recognizing objects in mail items and an arrangement for carrying out the method. In the method, the color image produced in the relevant color camera is converted into a gray level image having a resolution higher than that of the color camera and suitable for reading the postal information in the automatic reading devices; the color image produced in the relevant color camera is converted into a color image having a resolution lower than the camera resolution but sufficient far recognizing objects and their positions; the objects and their position present in the relevant lower resolution color image are determined and identified, the assignment of the objects to postal information categories being performed on the basis of structural rules established in an upstream teaching phase, and the required postal information in the gray level images of the relevant identified objects are automatically read.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Bernhard Berlin, Svetlozar Delianski, Georg Kinnemann
  • Publication number: 20090001150
    Abstract: The present invention provides a reusable packaging system comprising an envelope having first and second substantially planar sides which are secured to one another so as to define a container having an open end, the first and second sides defining respective apertures there through in the vicinity of the open end of the envelope, the apertures being substantially aligned with one another and a closure member which is substantially planar, flexible and has opposing surfaces at least a portion of one of which carries an adhesive coating, the closure member being located adjacent the open end of the envelope such that the surface carrying the adhesive coating contacts itself through the apertures in the first end and second sides of the envelope. Also provided is a reusable envelope and a closure member for use in such a reusable packaging system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2007
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Inventor: Ronald Care
  • Patent number: 7467747
    Abstract: Methods and systems that provide privacy of signatures on envelopes containing ballots are provided. The envelope for returning ballots includes a flap with a window that aligns with a signature area on the envelope. The window appears opaque under normal lighting conditions, but appears transparent when illuminated with light having a predetermined wavelength. A movable signature stub is positioned on top of the signature area. The voter signs the back of the envelope on the signature stub, thereby imprinting a signature on the signature area by transferring a material from the signature stub to the signature area, and moves the signature stub. The flap of the envelope is then sealed, thereby covering the voter's signature in the signature area with the window of the envelope flap. To read the signature, light having the predetermined wavelength can be directed onto the window, thereby rendering the window transparent and the signature visible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2008
    Assignee: Pitney Bowes Inc.
    Inventors: Bertrand Haas, Bradley R. Hammell, Jay Reichelsheimer, Frederick W. Ryan, Jr., Robert A. Cordery, Matthew J. Campagna
  • Patent number: 7438213
    Abstract: A return envelope for a ballot on which the voter's address is printed has a folding flap configured so as to eliminate the possibility that the return envelope with an enclosed ballot will be returned to the voter's address and assures that it will be returned to the organization of service providing or conducting the election. The envelope flap also is folded so as to provide verification information from the voter while maintaining the contents of the envelope secret.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Assignee: K & H Printers-Lithographers, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay C. Ackley, David W. Haines, Vernon R. Haines
  • Patent number: 7350820
    Abstract: An assembly for mailing an article requiring special services and a method for mailing same are provided. The assembly includes a return postcard, two anchor portions disposed on either side of the postcard, printer track strips having a plurality of holes for engaging a printer, such as a dot matrix printer, and a hole capable of being sensed by another type of printer, such as a thermal printer. The indicia printed upon the mailing assembly including the designator indicating the special service required, are printed using a single color thereby simplifying the printing process. The return postcard is removably attached to anchor portions such that the return postcard remains attached to the envelope until received by the addressee, at which time the return postcard may be removed from the anchor portions. The assembly is designed to incorporate a form into the return postcard to simplify preparation of the mailpiece for delivery by the special service.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: United Systems of Arkansas
    Inventor: Glenn Petkovsek
  • Patent number: 7213844
    Abstract: An envelope with integrated tracking labels for forwarding on important documents where proof of delivery and reception is required is described herein. The envelope has a securing flap which is provided with a receipt tear panel formed in a free end section of the flap and provided with a tracking number printed thereon. A glue strip extends longitudinally across an inner face of the securing flap. A release liner is removably retained over the glue strip. A tracking label having the same tracking number is die-cut in the securing flap over the release liner. The release liner is scored to form a tracking label release liner section adhered to the glue strip about the tracking label whereby to retain the tracking label in the securing flap. The glue strip secures the securing flap to an edge section of the other panel when folded thereon on the fold line. The tracking number is also printed on one of the panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: Relizon Canada Inc.
    Inventors: Denis Malette, Marcel Duhaime
  • Patent number: 7083079
    Abstract: A USPS postcard mailer with return postcard is formed from a single sheet of, e.g., 28# paper utilizing pressure seal cohesive material. This is accomplished by applying cohesive material in a unique pattern and then folding the 28# pattern into a double V-fold construction to create the return receipt postcard required by and meeting the requirements of USPS.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Assignee: Moore Wallace North America, Inc.
    Inventor: Darvin Richard Bethke
  • Patent number: 7058610
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method for providing confirmation and messaging relating to the distribution of a mail piece within a mailing system. Information including a mailer's address is included in a digital post mark or printed directly on the mail piece. During delivery of the mail piece, the information is read, and the mailer's address is captured. A message, which may include a mail piece image, a recipient response and physical image of a recipient, is sent to the mailer in accordance with read information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Assignee: Pitney Bowes Inc.
    Inventor: Leon A. Pintsov
  • Patent number: 6962371
    Abstract: An assembly for mailing an article requiring delivery by a special service and a method for mailing same are provided. The assembly includes a return postcard and anchor portions removably attached to the return postcard. The anchor portions include adhesive that allows the anchor portions to be attached to a mailpiece. The return postcard includes a special services designator section indicative of the special service required for delivery of the mailpiece. The return postcard is integrally formed, but removably attached, such that the return postcard remains attached to the envelope until received by the addressee, at which time the return postcard may be removed. The assembly is designed to incorporate a form into the return postcard to simplify preparation of the mailpiece for delivery by the special service. Alternatively, the postcard may contain a machine readable code that aids in the delivery and tracking of the mailpiece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2005
    Inventor: Glenn Petkovsek
  • Patent number: 6948742
    Abstract: A promotional form is provided which includes a detachable element received within the surrounding margin of a base sheet, the base sheet being folded and sealed around one side of the detachable element to initially conceal a message, question or other indicia hidden until the detachable element is at least partially removed. The promotional form may include a plurality of detachable elements having correlated indicia printed on an exposed side and either on the concealed side of the element or in a portion of the opposing form section in registry with the detachable element. A game or educational piece may be inexpensively provided by correlating different indicia messages corresponding to respective detachable elements, so that in response to an initial query or instruction, a plurality of possible results may be revealed, leading in turn to an outcome revealed by removal of a further detachable element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2005
    Assignee: Ward-Kraft, Inc.
    Inventor: Roger Buck
  • Patent number: 6945565
    Abstract: A form assembly formed by front and back plies for creating a postcard having printing on both faces from a single pass through a non-impact printing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Assignee: Laser Substrates, Inc.
    Inventor: Warren M. Fabel
  • Patent number: 6866190
    Abstract: A mailing envelope assembly is disclosed. The assembly includes a sealed outer envelope. The assembly further includes an inner envelope contained within the outer envelope. The inner envelope has a flap, closed ends and an interior portion. The interior portion has an interior longitudinal length and an interior transverse width. The assembly still further includes a foldable insert that is contained and oriented within the outer envelope. The insert typically has a longitudinal length as contained in the outer envelope that is greater than the interior longitudinal length of the inner envelope. The longitudinal length of the insert as contained in the outer envelope is no greater than twice the interior transverse width of the inner envelope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2005
    Assignee: Sleepeck Printing Company
    Inventor: Ake L. Dahlquist
  • Patent number: 6863310
    Abstract: A mailing assembly for use in connection with non-domestic delivery of a mailpiece wherein the sender of the mailpiece is required to complete a sender's declaration. The assembly includes a mailing form that may be sub-divided into customs declarations forms, a dispatch notice and a backing sheet. The backing sheet may be peeled off the mailing form exposing adhesive on the backing sheet. The backing sheet may be folded in such a way as to provide an envelope to adhere to the mailpiece to be non-domestically delivered. The customs declarations forms and, dispatch notice may then be inserted into the envelope whereupon the mailpiece may be non-domestically delivered. The customs declaration forms and dispatch notice of the mailing form may be variably printed with information to aid in the non-domestic delivery of the mailpiece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2005
    Inventor: Glenn Petkovsek