Postage meter with improved printing slot

Details Postage meter with improved printing slot Postage meter with improved printing slot

Filed on

2005-09-23

Date issued

2008-10-21

Examiner

Colilla, Daniel J. (Department: 2854)

Patent Class

Printing

SubClass

Selective or progressive

SubSubClass

Rotary machines

Other Related Categories

C101S071000

Type

Reexamination Certificate

Status

active

Patent number

07437993

Description

ABSTRACT:
A postage meter includes a slot to receive insertion of an envelope. A registration plate defines a top side of the slot. The registration plate has a window formed therein. The registration plate is for defining a printing location for a top surface of the envelope. A print head is mounted above the registration plate for printing a postage indicium on the top surface of the envelope. The postage meter includes a spring-loaded platform for pressing the envelope against the registration plate. The platform has a recess therein facing the window in the registration plate. The recess has a depth of at least about 5 mm. A cantilever spring is positioned between the window and the recess to apply an upward force to the envelope.

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