Christopher Michael Stratton

US Patent:

D536375, Feb 6, 2007

Filed:

Sep 30, 2004

Appl. No.:

29/214217

Inventors:

Thomas C. Potter - Oak Hill VA, US
Christopher M. Stratton - Springfield VA, US
Hernan A. Borja - Merrifield VA, US

Assignee:

United States Postal Service - Washington DC

International Classification:

1901

US Classification:

D19 3

US Patent:

7798392, Sep 21, 2010

Filed:

Sep 30, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/953452

Inventors:

Thomas C. Potter - Oak Hill VA, US
Christopher M. Stratton - Springfield VA, US
Hernan A. Borja - Merrifield VA, US

Assignee:

United States Postal Service - Washington DC

International Classification:

B65D 27/06
B65D 27/34
B65D 27/00
B65D 27/08
B65D 85/30

US Classification:

229305, 229313, 229 70, 229 72, 2063081

Abstract:

A one and two-way disc mailer for mailing DVDs, CDs, video game discs, or other discs from a sender to a recipient via first class mail. The disc mailer provides improved protection to the disc during mail processing while weighing less than or equal to 1 ounce, including the weight of the disc, for first-class compatibility.

US Patent:

8342390, Jan 1, 2013

Filed:

Aug 16, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/856880

Inventors:

Thomas C. Potter - Oak Hill VA, US
Christopher M. Stratton - Springfield VA, US
Hernan A. Borja - Bealeton VA, US
Nan K. McKenzie - Garrett Park MD, US

Assignee:

United States Postal Service - Washington DC

International Classification:

B65D 27/06
B65D 27/34
B65D 27/00
B65D 85/30

US Classification:

229305, 229313, 229 70, 2063081

Abstract:

Two-way disc mailers for mailing DVDs, CDs, video game discs, or other discs from a sender to a recipient via first class mail. The disc mailer provides improved automated mail processing while weighing less than or equal to 1 ounce, including the weight of the disc.

US Patent:

20090212098, Aug 27, 2009

Filed:

Feb 23, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/391214

Inventors:

Christopher Malcolm Stratton - Springfield VA, US
Brent Alan Raney - Purcellville VA, US
George Robert Laws - Goldvein VA, US

Assignee:

United States Postal Service - Washington DC

International Classification:

B65D 27/06
B65D 27/04
B31B 1/00

US Classification:

229301, 229 71, 493267

Abstract:

Embodiments of an envelope that is reusable and allows for efficient rerouting between intended recipients of the item in the envelope are disclosed. The envelope may be constructed of a durable material and may have various features that allow the envelope to be automatically sent via a carrier from one recipient to another. Thus, when a recipient of the item returns the envelope via the carrier, the envelope can be correctly processed and forwarded on to the next recipient with the same item, without the need of sending the item back to a return center or other entity. The term envelope generally includes envelopes, mailers and packages. Embodiments may include an envelope that facilitates multiple sorting and delivery cycles by the delivery service without the need for reconfiguration, repair, or replacement of the envelope.

US Patent:

D510383, Oct 4, 2005

Filed:

Oct 17, 2003

Appl. No.:

29/191991

Inventors:

Thomas C. Potter - Oak Hill VA, US
Christopher M. Stratton - Springfield VA, US
Hernan A. Borja - Merrifield VA, US

Assignee:

United States Postal Service - Merrifield VA

International Classification:

1901

US Classification:

D19 3

US Patent:

20210362196, Nov 25, 2021

Filed:

Aug 5, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/395258

Inventors:

- Washington DC, US
Tuan A. Le - Fairfax VA, US
Charles P. McLellan - Fairfax VA, US
Christopher M. Stratton - Springfield VA, US

International Classification:

B07C 5/36
B07C 3/18
B07C 3/08
B07C 3/02
B65G 47/38
B65G 47/96
B65G 47/44

Abstract:

A high throughput sorting device is disclosed. The device includes a first sorter and a second sorter, each of the first and second sorters having a plurality of cells each configured to support, carry, and deposit an item. The device can also include at least one shared chute extending below a portion of the first sorter and a portion of the second sorter. The at least one chute can be configured to receive an item deposited by each of the plurality of cells and transport the item to an endpoint. The device can also include a base configured to support the at least one shared chute and the first and second sorters

US Patent:

20210277699, Sep 9, 2021

Filed:

Mar 5, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/193123

Inventors:

- Washington DC, US
Scott R. BOMBAUGH - Burke VA, US
Terry M. GINGELL - Spotsylvania VA, US
Anthony TAYLOR - Stafford VA, US
Christopher M. STRATTON - Springfield VA, US
Benjamin SCHWIND - Falls Church VA, US

International Classification:

E05F 5/02
E05F 5/04

Abstract:

A closure member (e.g., door) stop includes a base having a top portion opposite a bottom portion, the bottom portion being configured for affixing to an installation point associated with the closure member, a flexure extending away from the top portion, a cushion comprising an angled face and an impact face, the impact face being configured to interface with the closure member during closing of the closure member, and the angled face being configured to interface with the closure member during opening of the closure member. The flexure provides an operable, bendable connection between the cushion and the base. Also, a lever is operably connected to the cushion and the flexure and configured to move the cushion away from a swing path of the closure member. The cushion extends into a swing path of the closure member when the closure member stop is at rest in the installed position.

US Patent:

20200238340, Jul 30, 2020

Filed:

Apr 10, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/846157

Inventors:

- Washington DC, US
Tuan A. Le - Fairfax VA, US
Charles P. McLellan - Fairfax VA, US
Christopher M. Stratton - Springfield VA, US

International Classification:

B07C 5/36
B07C 3/02
B07C 3/08
B07C 3/18

Abstract:

A high throughput sorting device is disclosed. The device includes a first sorter and a second sorter, each of the first and second sorters having a plurality of cells each configured to support, carry, and deposit an item. The device can also include at least one shared chute extending below a portion of the first sorter and a portion of the second sorter. The at least one chute can be configured to receive an item deposited by each of the plurality of cells and transport the item to an endpoint. The device can also include a base configured to support the at least one shared chute and the first and second sorters