George A Laws

US Patent:

7474763, Jan 6, 2009

Filed:

Jan 4, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/324298

Inventors:

George R. Laws - Merrifield VA, US

Assignee:

The United States Postal Service - Washington DC

International Classification:

G06K 9/00

US Classification:

382101, 209584

Abstract:

A system and method for lifting an enhanced image of a delivery item using a first low-resolution color scanner to lift a first image of the delivery item, analyzing the first image with a processor to determine a color of the delivery item, using the color information to adjust the spectrum of an illuminating device, lifting a second image of the delivery item illuminated with the adjusted spectrum, and lifting a second image of the delivery item using a high-resolution grayscale scanner, the second image having enhanced contrast.

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.