Robert A Snapp

US Patent:

7962421, Jun 14, 2011

Filed:

Mar 25, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/311466

Inventors:

John F. Gullo - Alexandria VA, US
James D. Wilson - Collierville TN, US
Robert F. Snapp - Memphis TN, US
David J. Payne - Collierville TN, US

Assignee:

United States Postal Service - Washington DC

International Classification:

G06Q 10/00
G06Q 30/00
G06F 17/00

US Classification:

705338, 705 11, 705402, 705404

Abstract:

This invention provides methods, apparatus, and systems for classifying addresses. An address is evaluated based upon a postal code or standardized postal code, such as a U. S. Postal Service ZIP+4 code, serving the address. If the address cannot be classified based on the standardized postal code, the address is classified based on additional information, such as a U. S. Postal Service delivery point code. A mailer may then determine whether the address is a business or residential (or non-business) address. Furthermore, a mailer may predict when surcharges may apply and compare the rates of various carriers.

US Patent:

8131652, Mar 6, 2012

Filed:

May 5, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/101223

Inventors:

John F. Gullo - Alexandria VA, US
James D. Wilson - Collierville TN, US
Robert F. Snapp - Memphis TN, US
David J. Payne - Collierville TN, US

Assignee:

United States Postal Service - Washington DC

International Classification:

G06Q 10/00
G06Q 30/00
G06F 17/00
B03B 13/00
G06K 9/00

US Classification:

705338, 705 11, 705402, 705404, 209 1, 209584

Abstract:

This invention provides methods, apparatus, and systems for classifying addresses. An address is evaluated based upon a postal code or standardized postal code, such as a U. S. Postal Service ZIP+4 code, serving the address. If the address cannot be classified based on the standardized postal code, the address is classified based on additional information, such as a U. S. Postal Service delivery point code. A mailer may then determine whether the address is a business or residential (or non-business) address. Furthermore, a mailer may predict when surcharges may apply and compare the rates of various carriers.