Automated postcard dispensing apparatus
    1.
    发明申请
    Automated postcard dispensing apparatus 审中-公开
    自动化明信片分发装置

    公开(公告)号:US20060146137A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-07-06

    申请号:US11027096

    申请日:2004-12-30

    Abstract: An automated personal postcard dispensing apparatus capable of obtaining an image provide by a user, incorporating a personalized text message, and printing a personalized postcard complete with proper postage affixed. The apparatus includes a cash-receiving device, a computer, a digital camera, a display monitor, a printer, a CD reader, a card reader, means to receive, store and, on command, present a pictorial background and instructions to the user flashed onto the monitor for quick and simple utilization by the user. The apparatus is preferably housed in a booth for location near heavily traveled tourist routes to facilitate use by many persons. The user is therefore easily able to send a fun, colorful record of their trip to friends and relatives showing them or images of their trip and further to save on postage costs by using postcard postage in lieu of letter postage. In addition, the postcards are electronically printed and may be kept by the user as a memento or souvenir of their trip or mailed to friends and relatives.

    Abstract translation: 一种自动化的个人明信片分配装置,其能够获得由用户提供的图像,并入个性化文本消息,以及打印附有适当邮资的个性化明信片。 该装置包括现金接收装置,计算机,数字照相机,显示监视器,打印机,CD读取器,读卡器,用于接收,存储和命令地向用户呈现图形背景和指令的装置 闪烁到显示器上,以便用户快速和简单地利用。 该装置优选地被放置在一个位置,靠近大量旅行路线的位置,以便许多人使用。 因此,用户可以轻松地发送一个有趣的,丰富多彩的旅行记录,向朋友和亲戚展示他们或他们的旅行图像,并通过使用明信片邮资代替信件邮资进一步节省邮费。 此外,明信片是电子印刷的,可以由用户保存,作为旅行的纪念品或邮寄给亲友。

    Tape measure endpiece
    2.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US06546644B2

    公开(公告)日:2003-04-15

    申请号:US10226964

    申请日:2002-08-22

    CPC classification number: G01B3/1071 G01B3/1056 G01B2003/1076

    Abstract: An endpiece for attachment at the end of a tape measure tape. A cross curvature tape measure supports its own weight when it is extended horizontally and is held in an upright position. A perpendicular hook at the end of the tape measure tape can be used to secure the end of the tape measure tape to an edge of an object. A hook that extends above the curved surface of the tape measure tape allows measurements to be secured from below an object while maintaining the upright and self supporting position of the tape. An adhering or magnetic means attached at the end of the tape measure tape further assists in allowing measurements to be taken without causing the incidental collapse of the tape measure tape. Such an endpiece may be removably attached, and may be adapted to fit on existing tape measures.

    Tape measure endpiece
    4.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US06442863B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-09-03

    申请号:US09204829

    申请日:1998-12-03

    CPC classification number: G01B3/1071 G01B3/1056 G01B2003/1076

    Abstract: An endpiece for attachment at the end of a tape measure tape. A cross curvature tape measure supports its own weight when it is extended horizontally and is held in an upright position. A perpendicular hook at the end of the tape measure tape can be used to secure the end of the tape measure tape to an edge of an object. A hook that extends above the curved surface of the tape measure tape allows measurements to be secured from below an object while maintaining the upright and self supporting position of the tape. An adhering or magnetic means attached at the end of the tape measure tape further assists in allowing measurements to be taken without causing the incidental collapse of the tape measure tape. Such an endpiece may be removably attached, and may be adapted to fit on existing tape measures.

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