Postal stamp, and metering device thereof

Details Postal stamp, and metering device thereof Postal stamp, and metering device thereof

1990-10-30

1992-03-24

Eley, Timothy V.

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283117, 283 81, 209900, G09F 300

Patent

active

050981307

ABSTRACT:
This invention enables the faster processing and sorting of mail pieces and packages while also detecting pieces with insufficient postage. A postal stamp is introduced which has provisions for entering, by the stamp user, both the destination and origination identifier codes which are detectable by a scanning device. In addition, distinct markings are printed for alerting a scanning device to the location and orientation of the entered identifier codes. Furthermore, special marking code printed thereon is provided to identify the monetary value of the stamp. Two other different stamp structures are also introduced to help facilitate the stated objectives. These two other structures involve stamps of two layers with peel-off pieces. A mail sorting process and apparatus is provided which utilizes the capabilities of the introduced stamp. Finally, a spostal metering device is improved and introduced as a compatible part of this invention.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3774758 (1973-11-01), Sternberg
patent: 4715622 (1987-12-01), Mikhail

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