STEVEN F LOPEZ
Radiology at Sagebrush Pl, Orlando, FL

6610955, Aug 26, 2003

Jan 31, 2002

10/062260

Steven W. Lopez - Orlando FL 32819

G06K 900

209584, 209900, 700224, 700227, 700228

An apparatus for performing multiple and varied processing and sorting procedures on mixed mailpieces of varied sizes in a single pass is provided. The apparatus further provides a user interface so that as few as a single user can perform the multi-task processing and sorting of mixed and non-machineable mailpieces. Also provided are related methods for performing in a single pass with as few as a single operator multiple processing and sorting steps on mixed mailpieces primarily with the purpose of rehabilitating and improving the characteristics of the mailpieces for the purpose of subsequent high speed processing.

6697703, Feb 24, 2004

Jul 23, 2002

10/200956

Steven W. Lopez - Orlando FL

Technology Solutions, Inc. - Colorado Springs CO

G06K 900

700224, 700227, 209584

An apparatus for performing multiple and varied processing and sorting procedures on mixed mailpieces of varied sizes in a single pass is provided. The apparatus further provides a user interface so that as few as a single user can perform the multi-task processing and sorting of mixed and non-machineable mailpieces. Also provided are related methods for performing in a single pass with as few as a single operator multiple processing and sorting steps on mixed mailpieces primarily with the purpose of rehabilitating and improving the characteristics of the mailpieces for the purpose of subsequent high speed processing.

6765490, Jul 20, 2004

Oct 31, 2001

09/999462

Steven W. Lopez - Orlando FL 32819
Jeffrey S. Whittle - Winter Springs FL 32708

G08B 1710

340632, 73 2334, 73 2335, 7386312

A system and methods of the present invention advantageously provide efficient mail processing and handling that, as compared to existing procedures, enhances detection within the mail being processed or handled of biological, germ, chemical, or other harmful agents. A system and methods provide additionally a higher level of quality and consistency for processing and handling mail so that concerns over contamination of postal workers and potential mail recipients are reduced. A system and methods further provide enhanced disabling of contaminated mail contents, mail, mail equipment, mail containers, and mail personnel due to exposure or contact with harmful agents associated with mail.

6328839, Dec 11, 2001

Feb 1, 2000

9/495661

Steven Wynn Lopez - Orlando FL
Daniel Wayne Barber - Cambridge, CA

Pro-Fold, Inc. - Sebastian FL

B31F 500

156212

A method and apparatus are provided for feeding and tabbing intermixed pieces of mail. A method preferably includes positioning a plurality of intermixed pieces of mail having a plurality of different widths, lengths, and thicknesses so that each of the plurality of intermixed pieces of mail has a commonly-oriented edge to be tabbed. The commonly-oriented edge to be tabbed is preferably defined as being the side of a piece of mail generally perpendicular to the address orientation when reading the address of the piece of mail. The method also preferably includes positioning at least one tab on each of the plurality of intermixed pieces of mail. An apparatus for feeding and tabbing intermixed pieces of mail preferably includes an intermixed mail feeder for feeding a plurality of intermixed pieces of mail having a plurality of different widths, lengths, and thicknesses so that each of the plurality of intermixed pieces of mail has a commonly-oriented edge to be tabbed. The commonly-oriented edge to be tabbed is preferably defined as being the side of a piece of mail being generally perpendicular to the address orientation when reading the address of the piece of mail. The apparatus also preferably includes a tabber positioned downstream from the intermixed mail feeder and directly aligned with and adjacent the commonly-oriented edge to be tabbed for positioning at least one tab on each of the plurality of intermixed pieces of mail.

6196392, Mar 6, 2001

Dec 23, 1997

8/997565

Steven Wynn Lopez - Orlando FL
Daniel Wayne Barber - Cambridge, CA

Profold, Inc. - Sebastian FL

B07C 502, B31F 500

209540

A method and apparatus are provided for feeding and tabbing intermixed pieces of mail. A method preferably includes positioning a plurality of intermixed pieces of mail having a plurality of different widths, lengths, and thicknesses so that each of the plurality of intermixed pieces of mail has a commonly-oriented edge to be tabbed. The commonly-oriented edge to be tabbed is preferably defined as being the side of a piece of mail generally perpendicular to the address orientation when reading the address of the piece of mail. The method also preferably includes positioning at least one tab on each of the plurality of intermixed pieces of mail. An apparatus for feeding and tabbing intermixed pieces of mail preferably includes an intermixed mail feeder for feeding a plurality of intermixed pieces of mail having a plurality of different widths, lengths, and thicknesses so that each of the plurality of intermixed pieces of mail has a commonly-oriented edge to be tabbed. The commonly-oriented edge to be tabbed is preferably defined as being the side of a piece of mail being generally perpendicular to the address orientation when reading the address of the piece of mail. The apparatus also preferably includes a tabber positioned downstream from the intermixed mail feeder and directly aligned with and adjacent the commonly-oriented edge to be tabbed for positioning at least one tab on each of the plurality of intermixed pieces of mail.

2002002, Mar 7, 2002

Dec 13, 2000

09/736055

Steven Lopez - Orlando FL, US

G06F017/60

705/406000

A system and methods for routing mailpieces undeliverable as originally addressed is provided. The system and methods generate a single scan image of address block attributes that is segmented into discrete indicators for subsequent generation of forwarding addresses and sender notifications so mailpieces are processed in a single operation. The segmented image also provides the information needed to generate sender notifications when such are requested. Mailpieces to be returned to senders are similarly processed in a single operation. Multi-page mailpieces, such as magazines and articles, which cannot be delivered but which are not worth the cost of return postage, are processed by comparing the exposed portion of the mailpieces to a set of stored images to determine who the sender is so that the sender can be notified. These various operations can be performed on the same system and for differently sized mailpieces.

7190276, Mar 13, 2007

Nov 2, 2004

10/979398

Steven W. Lopez - Orlando FL, US
Jeffrey S. Whittle - Winter Springs FL, US

Technology Solutions International Inc. - Colorado Springs CO

G08B 21/00

340632, 73 232, 73 2334, 222 52

A system and methods of the present invention advantageously provide efficient mail processing and handling that, as compared to existing procedures, enhances detection of biological, germ, chemical, or other harmful agents within the mail being processed or handled. A system and methods additionally provide a higher level of quality and consistency for processing and handling mail so that concerns over contamination of postal workers and potential mail recipients are reduced. A system and methods further provide enhanced detection of contaminated mail contents, mail, mail equipment, mail containers, and mail personnel due to exposure or contact with harmful agents associated with mail. The system and methods preferably includes the use of at least one harmful agent sensor associated with mail processing equipment.