公开(公告)号：US08210529B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-03

申请号：US12751047

申请日：2010-03-31

Applicant: Joseph A. Trudeau ,  Joseph F. Zuzick ,  Ralph A. Rapillo

Inventor： Joseph A. Trudeau ,  Joseph F. Zuzick ,  Ralph A. Rapillo

IPC: B65H5/02

CPC classification number: B65H29/12 ,  B65H2402/5155 ,  B65H2404/2614 ,  B65H2511/11 ,  B65H2511/21 ,  B65H2220/01 ,  B65H2220/04 ,  B65H2220/02 ,  B65H2220/11

Abstract: A feed input assembly for accepting and conveying sheet material of variable length along a feed path including a processing station for performing an operation on the sheet material and an ingestion assembly adapted to capture the sheet material between the opposed friction drive surfaces and accept a leading edge of the sheet material from the processing station at a point of entry. The ingestion assembly includes transport elements having positionable opposed friction drive surfaces which are adapted to vary point of entry along the feed path. By varying the point of entry, sheet material of variable length can be accepted without varying the position of the processing station relative to the ingestion assembly. Also, a method for operating a feed input assembly having positionable friction drive surfaces.

Abstract translation: 一种进料输入组件，用于沿着进给路径接收和输送具有可变长度的薄板材料，所述进料路径包括用于对所述薄片材料进行操作的处理工位和适于在相对的摩擦驱动表面之间捕获所述薄片材料的摄取组件， 的来自处理站的片材。 摄入组件包括具有可定位的相对的摩擦驱动表面的运输元件，其适于改变沿进给路径的入口点。 通过改变进入点，可以接受可变长度的片材，而不改变加工站相对于摄取组件的位置。 而且，一种用于操作具有可定位的摩擦驱动表面的进给输入组件的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20110241276A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-06

申请号：US12751047

申请日：2010-03-31

Applicant: Joseph A. TRUDEAU ,  Joseph F. Zuzick ,  Ralph A. Rapillo

Inventor： Joseph A. TRUDEAU ,  Joseph F. Zuzick ,  Ralph A. Rapillo

IPC: B65H5/06

CPC classification number: B65H29/12 ,  B65H2402/5155 ,  B65H2404/2614 ,  B65H2511/11 ,  B65H2511/21 ,  B65H2220/01 ,  B65H2220/04 ,  B65H2220/02 ,  B65H2220/11

Abstract: A feed input assembly for accepting and conveying sheet material of variable length along a feed path including a processing station for performing an operation on the sheet material and an ingestion assembly adapted to capture the sheet material between the opposed friction drive surfaces and accept a leading edge of the sheet material from the processing station at a point of entry. The ingestion assembly includes transport elements having positionable opposed friction drive surfaces which are adapted to vary point of entry along the feed path. By varying the point of entry, sheet material of variable length can be accepted without varying the position of the processing station relative to the ingestion assembly. A method for operating a feed input assembly having positionable friction drive surfaces is also described.

Abstract translation: 一种进料输入组件，用于沿着进给路径接收和输送具有可变长度的薄板材料，所述进料路径包括用于对所述薄片材料进行操作的处理工位和适于在相对的摩擦驱动表面之间捕获所述薄片材料的摄取组件， 的来自处理站的片材。 摄入组件包括具有可定位的相对的摩擦驱动表面的运输元件，其适于改变沿进给路径的入口点。 通过改变进入点，可以接受可变长度的片材，而不改变加工站相对于摄取组件的位置。 还描述了一种用于操作具有可定位的摩擦驱动表面的进料输入组件的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20080249963A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-09

申请号：US11784744

申请日：2007-04-09

Applicant: Thomas W. Fitzsimmons ,  Walter J. Kulpa ,  Richard D. Boughton ,  Ralph A. Rapillo

Inventor： Thomas W. Fitzsimmons ,  Walter J. Kulpa ,  Richard D. Boughton ,  Ralph A. Rapillo

IPC: G07B17/02

CPC classification number: G07B17/00467 ,  G07B2017/00241 ,  G07B2017/00491

Abstract: A mailing machine is provided for processing mailpiece envelopes including a housing having a transport deck adapted to convey an envelope along a feed path. The mailing machine is reconfigurable to perform one of two mailpiece processing operation by alternately selecting or activating one of two mailpiece modules/assemblies. A first processing module/assembly is disposed along the feed path and is operative to moisten a glue line disposed along an envelope flap during the first mailpiece processing operation. The second processing module assembly is disposed along the feed path and is adapted to cut and open an edge of the envelope during the second mailpiece processing operation. Further, a means is provided for selecting one of the first and second the processing modules/assemblies to perform the processing operations.

Abstract translation: 提供邮寄机用于处理邮件信封，包括具有适于沿着馈送路径传送信封的传送甲板的壳体。 邮寄机可重构，以通过交替地选择或激活两个邮件模块/组件中的一个来执行两个邮件处理操作之一。 第一处理模块/组件沿着进给路径布置，并且在第一邮件处理操作期间可操作以润湿沿着信封折边设置的胶合线。 第二处理模块组件沿着进给路径设置并且适于在第二邮件处理操作期间切割和打开信封的边缘。 此外，提供了一种用于选择第一和第二处理模块/组件之一以执行处理操作的装置。

公开(公告)号：US06946960B2

公开(公告)日：2005-09-20

申请号：US10248217

申请日：2002-12-28

Applicant: Robert Sisson ,  Ralph A. Rapillo ,  George M. Macdonald

Inventor： Robert Sisson ,  Ralph A. Rapillo ,  George M. Macdonald

IPC: G08B13/14 ,  G08B21/00

CPC classification number: G08B13/149

Abstract: Tamper detecting enclosures are described. In one configuration, an inflated balloon at least partially surrounds a module in an enclosure and biases at least one normally opened switch into a closed position during normal operation. If an attacker attempts to attack the enclosure, the balloon should at least partially deflate and cause the switch to return to its normally opened position thereby detecting the attack. In another configuration, the balloon is adhered to the inside wall of the outer enclosure.

Abstract translation: 描述了防拆检测机箱。 在一种构造中，充气气囊至少部分地围绕外壳中的模块并且在正常操作期间将至少一个常开开关偏压到关闭位置。 如果攻击者试图攻击外壳，气球应至少部分放气，并使开关返回到其正常打开的位置，从而检测攻击。 在另一种构造中，气球粘附到外壳的内壁。

公开(公告)号：US07520109B2

公开(公告)日：2009-04-21

申请号：US11784744

申请日：2007-04-09

Applicant: Thomas W. Fitzsimmons ,  Walter J. Kulpa ,  Richard D. Boughton ,  Ralph A. Rapillo

Inventor： Thomas W. Fitzsimmons ,  Walter J. Kulpa ,  Richard D. Boughton ,  Ralph A. Rapillo

IPC: B43M5/04 ,  B43M7/00

CPC classification number: G07B17/00467 ,  G07B2017/00241 ,  G07B2017/00491

Abstract: A mailing machine is provided for processing mailpiece envelopes including a housing having a transport deck adapted to convey an envelope along a feed path and a receiving station. The mailing machine is reconfigurable to perform one of two mailpiece processing operations by alternately selecting or activating one of two mailpiece modules/assemblies. A first processing module/assembly is disposed along the feed path and is operative to moisten a glue line disposed along an envelope flap during the first mailpiece processing operation. The second processing module assembly is disposed along the feed path and is adapted to cut and open an edge of the envelope during the second mailpiece processing operation. Further, a mechanism for interchangeably receiving one of the first and second the processing modules/assemblies within the receiving station to perform the processing operations.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于处理邮件信封的邮寄机，包括具有适于沿着馈送路径和接收站传送信封的传送甲板的壳体。 邮寄机可重构，以通过交替地选择或激活两个邮件模块/组件中的一个来执行两个邮件处理操作之一。 第一处理模块/组件沿着进给路径布置，并且在第一邮件处理操作期间可操作以润湿沿着信封折边设置的胶合线。 第二处理模块组件沿着进给路径设置并且适于在第二邮件处理操作期间切割和打开信封的边缘。 另外，用于可互换地接收接收站内的第一和第二处理模块/组件之一以执行处理操作的机构。

公开(公告)号：US5844584A

公开(公告)日：1998-12-01

申请号：US775820

申请日：1996-12-31

Applicant: Charles F. Murphy, III ,  Ralph A. Rapillo

Inventor： Charles F. Murphy, III ,  Ralph A. Rapillo

IPC: B41J11/20 ,  B41J13/10 ,  B41J13/26 ,  B41J25/308

CPC classification number: B41J13/10 ,  B41J11/20 ,  B41J13/26 ,  B41J25/308

Abstract: A postage meter for printing an indicia image on a print surface of a mailpiece includes a print head having a plurality of nozzles through which ink is ejected to print the indicia image on the print surface during relative movement between the print head and the mailpiece; a registration plate having a registration surface against which the mailpiece is registered to define an operative gap between the nozzles and the print surface, the registration plate having an opening therein to expose the print surface to the nozzles to permit printing of the indicia image on the print surface; and a stop mechanism connected to the print head so that at times when the print surface of the mailpiece extends through the opening the stop mechanism prevents contact between the print surface and the nozzles during printing of the indicia image.

Abstract translation: 用于在邮件的打印表面上打印标记图像的邮资计费器包括具有多个喷嘴的打印头，在打印头和邮件之间的相对移动期间，通过该打印头喷射墨水以将标记图像打印在打印表面上; 配准板，其具有登记表面，邮件被登记在该对准表面上，以限定喷嘴和打印表面之间的操作间隙，该对准板上具有一个开口，用于将打印表面暴露于喷嘴，以允许将标记图像打印在 印刷面; 以及连接到打印头的停止机构，使得当邮件的打印表面延伸穿过开口时，停止机构在打印标记图像期间防止打印表面和喷嘴之间的接触。

公开(公告)号：US20070147926A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-28

申请号：US11319321

申请日：2005-12-28

Applicant: Darryl T. Rathbun ,  Larry F. Eisner ,  Ralph A. Rapillo

Inventor： Darryl T. Rathbun ,  Larry F. Eisner ,  Ralph A. Rapillo

IPC: B41J13/10

CPC classification number: B41J11/007 ,  B41J3/407 ,  B41J11/0085 ,  B41J13/16 ,  G07B17/00508 ,  G07B2017/00532

Abstract: An apparatus and method for presenting a substrate/print media having favorable surface conditions and optimum spatial orientation for printing purposes. The apparatus/method includes a mechanism for maintaining the substrate/print media in a substantially orthogonal spatial orientation relative to the direction of ink deposition, and a pressurization device for developing a pressure differential across a face surface of the substrate/print media such that positive pressure is applied to a surface opposing the face surface. The pressurization device provides a cushion of air to support the substrate/print media during ink deposition. The apparatus/method may further include a system for transporting the substrate/print media beneath or across a print head assembly for in-line printing on a mailpiece.

Abstract translation: 一种用于呈现具有有利的表面条件和最佳空间取向以用于印刷目的的基底/印刷介质的装置和方法。 该装置/方法包括用于将基板/印刷介质相对于油墨沉积方向保持在基本上正交的空间取向的机构，以及用于在基板/印刷介质的表面上形成压差的加压装置，使得正 压力施加到与面部表面相对的表面。 加压装置在油墨沉积期间提供空气垫以支撑基底/印刷介质。 该装置/方法还可以包括用于在打印头组件下面或两侧将基板/打印介质传送以在邮件上进行在线印刷的系统。

公开(公告)号：US08328444B2

公开(公告)日：2012-12-11

申请号：US11319321

申请日：2005-12-28

Applicant: Darryl T. Rathbun ,  Larry F. Eisner ,  Ralph A. Rapillo

Inventor： Darryl T. Rathbun ,  Larry F. Eisner ,  Ralph A. Rapillo

IPC: B41J2/01 ,  B25B11/00

CPC classification number: B41J11/007 ,  B41J3/407 ,  B41J11/0085 ,  B41J13/16 ,  G07B17/00508 ,  G07B2017/00532

Abstract: An apparatus and method for presenting a substrate/print media having favorable surface conditions and optimum spatial orientation for printing purposes. The apparatus/method includes a mechanism for maintaining the substrate/print media in a substantially orthogonal spatial orientation relative to the direction of ink deposition, and a pressurization device for developing a pressure differential across a face surface of the substrate/print media such that positive pressure is applied to a surface opposing the face surface. The pressurization device provides a cushion of air to support the substrate/print media during ink deposition. The apparatus/method may further include a system for transporting the substrate/print media beneath or across a print head assembly for in-line printing on a mailpiece.

Abstract translation: 一种用于呈现具有有利的表面条件和最佳空间取向以用于印刷目的的基底/印刷介质的装置和方法。 该装置/方法包括用于将基板/印刷介质相对于油墨沉积方向保持在基本上正交的空间取向的机构，以及用于在基板/印刷介质的表面上形成压差的加压装置，使得正 压力施加到与面部表面相对的表面。 加压装置在油墨沉积期间提供空气垫以支撑基底/印刷介质。 该装置/方法还可以包括用于在打印头组件下面或两侧将基板/打印介质传送以在邮件上进行在线印刷的系统。

公开(公告)号：US20100106293A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-29

申请号：US12256658

申请日：2008-10-23

Applicant: Richard W. Heiden ,  Ralph A. Rapillo

Inventor： Richard W. Heiden ,  Ralph A. Rapillo

IPC: G06Q50/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/0014 ,  A47G29/1218 ,  G07B17/00193 ,  G07B2017/00225

Abstract: A system and method for providing electronic post office box services including a storage system, a retrieval system a postal kiosk and a system processor. The storage system images and stores a plurality of mailpieces and includes a plurality of escort devices disposed in combination with a transport assembly for moving each escort device into and out of a loading station. The retrieval system releases at least one selected mailpiece from the plurality of mailpieces within the storage system and delivers the selected mailpiece to the operator. The postal kiosk includes a display unit and an input device. The display unit displays the imaged mailpiece information associated with selected mailpiece in the storage system and the input device receives an instruction from an operator regarding the selected mailpiece. The system processor communicates the instructions associated with the selected mailpiece from the postal kiosk to the escort devices within the storage system.

Abstract translation: 一种用于提供电子邮政信箱服务的系统和方法，包括存储系统，检索系统，邮政信箱和系统处理器。 存储系统图像并存储多个邮件，并且包括与运输组件组合设置的多个护送装置，用于将每个护送装置移入和移出装载站。 检索系统从存储系统内的多个邮件中发布至少一个选定的邮件，并将所选择的邮件传送给操作者。 邮政信箱包括显示单元和输入设备。 显示单元在存储系统中显示与所选邮件相关联的成像邮件信息，并且输入设备从操作者接收关于所选邮件的指令。 系统处理器将与所选择的邮件相关联的指令从邮政信箱传送到存储系统内的护送装置。