David N Payne

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.

US Patent:

8598482, Dec 3, 2013

Filed:

Mar 16, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/405139

Inventors:

Clayton Bonnell - Fairfax VA, US
Jeffrey L. Freeman - Purcellville VA, US
Michael Lyons - Port Saint Lucie FL, US
Stephen M. Dearing - Herndon VA, US
Margaret Louise Choiniere - Gainesville VA, US
Daryl S. Hamilton - Upper Marlboro MD, US
Himesh Patel - Centerville VA, US
Carla Fern Sherry - Annadale VA, US
David James Payne - Collierville TN, US

Assignee:

United States Postal Service - Washington DC

International Classification:

B07C 5/00

US Classification:

209584, 700223

Abstract:

Systems and methods using intelligent barcodes for processing mail, packages, or other items in transport are provided. Systems and methods allowing end-to-end visibility of a mail stream by uniquely identifying and tracking mail pieces are also provided. Systems and methods include the use of standardized intelligent barcodes on mail pieces, a seamless process for mail acceptance, continuous mail piece tracking, and feedback on mail quality in real time. In one embodiment, systems and methods using intelligent barcodes allow a mailing service to provide enhanced acceptance, sorting, tracking, address correction, forwarding, and delivery services. In another embodiment, systems and methods using intelligent barcodes allow a mailing service to identify a mail piece as undeliverable-as-addressed (UAA) and determine a final disposition for the mail piece. In yet another embodiment, systems and methods using intelligent barcodes allow mailers more visibility into the mail stream and information on the quality of their mailings.

US Patent:

20130008949, Jan 10, 2013

Filed:

Sep 14, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/620314

Inventors:

Clayton Bonnell - Fairfax VA, US
Jeffrey L. Freeman - Purcellville VA, US
Michael Lyons - Port Saint Lucie FL, US
Stephen M. Dearing - Herndon VA, US
Margaret Lousie Choiniere - Gainesville VA, US
Daryl S. Hamilton - Upper Marlboro MD, US
Himesh Patel - Centerville VA, US
Carla Fern Sherry - Annandale VA, US
David James Payne - Collierville TN, US

Assignee:

United States Postal Services - Washington DC

International Classification:

G06K 7/10

US Classification:

235375

Abstract:

Systems and methods using intelligent barcodes for processing mail, packages, or other items in transport are provided. Systems and methods allowing end-to-end visibility of a mail stream by uniquely identifying and tracking mail pieces are also provided. Systems and methods include the use of standardized intelligent barcodes on mail pieces, a seamless process for mail acceptance, continuous mail piece tracking, and feedback on mail quality in real time. In one embodiment, systems and methods using intelligent barcodes allow a mailing service to provide enhanced acceptance, sorting, tracking, address correction, forwarding, and delivery services. In another embodiment, systems and methods using intelligent barcodes allow a mailing service to identify a mail piece as undeliverable-as-addressed (UAA) and determine a final disposition for the mail piece. In yet another embodiment, systems and methods using intelligent barcodes allow mailers more visibility into the mail stream and information on the quality of their mailings.

US Patent:

20130008951, Jan 10, 2013

Filed:

Sep 14, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/619505

Inventors:

Clayton Bonnell - Fairfax VA, US
Jeffrey L. Freeman - Purcellville VA, US
Michael Lyons - Port Saint Lucie FL, US
Stephen M. Dearing - Herndon VA, US
Daryl S. Hamilton - Upper Marlboro MD, US
Himesh Patel - Centerville VA, US
Carla Fern Sherry - Annandale VA, US
David James Payne - Collierville TN, US

Assignee:

UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE - Washington DC

International Classification:

G06F 7/00

US Classification:

235376

Abstract:

Systems and methods using intelligent barcodes for processing mail, packages, or other items in transport are provided. Systems and methods allowing end-to-end visibility of a mail stream by uniquely identifying and tracking mail pieces are also provided. Systems and methods include the use of standardized intelligent barcodes on mail pieces, a seamless process for mail acceptance, continuous mail piece tracking, and feedback on mail quality in real time. In one embodiment, systems and methods using intelligent barcodes allow a mailing service to provide enhanced acceptance, sorting, tracking, address correction, forwarding, and delivery services. In another embodiment, systems and methods using intelligent barcodes allow a mailing service to identify a mail piece as undeliverable-as-addressed (UAA) and determine a final disposition for the mail piece. In yet another embodiment, systems and methods using intelligent barcodes allow mailers more visibility into the mail stream and information on the quality of their mailings.

US Patent:

20130013101, Jan 10, 2013

Filed:

Sep 14, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/619812

Inventors:

Clayton Bonnell - Fairfax VA, US
Jeffrey L. Freeman - Purcellville VA, US
Michael Lyons - Port Saint Lucie FL, US
Stephen M. Dearing - Herndon VA, US
Daryl S. Hamilton - Upper Marlboro MD, US
Himesh Patel - Centerville VA, US
Carla Fern Sherry - Annandale VA, US
David James Payne - Collierville TN, US

Assignee:

United States Postal Service - Washington DC

International Classification:

G06F 7/00

US Classification:

700224

Abstract:

Systems and methods using intelligent barcodes for processing mail, packages, or other items in transport are provided. Systems and methods allowing end-to-end visibility of a mail stream by identifying and tracking mail pieces are also provided. Systems and methods include the use of standardized intelligent barcodes on mail pieces, a seamless process for mail acceptance, continuous mail piece tracking, and feedback on mail quality in real time. Systems and methods can use intelligent barcodes allow a mailing service to provide enhanced acceptance, sorting, tracking, address correction, forwarding, and delivery services. Systems and methods can use intelligent barcodes allow a mailing service to identify a mail piece as undeliverable-as-addressed (UAA) and determine a final disposition for the mail piece. Systems and methods can use intelligent barcodes allow mailers more visibility into the mail stream and information on the quality of their mailings.

US Patent:

20130013102, Jan 10, 2013

Filed:

Sep 14, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/619776

Inventors:

Clayton Bonnell - Fairfax VA, US
Jeffrey L. Freeman - Purcellville VA, US
Michael Lyons - Port Saint Lucie FL, US
Stephen M. Dearing - Herndon VA, US
Daryl S. Hamilton - Upper Marlboro MD, US
Himesh Patel - Centerville VA, US
Carla Fern Sherry - Annandale VA, US
David James Payne - Collierville TN, US

Assignee:

United States Postal Service - Washington DC

International Classification:

G06F 17/30

US Classification:

700226

Abstract:

Systems and methods using intelligent barcodes for processing mail, packages, or other items in transport are provided. Systems and methods allowing end-to-end visibility of a mail stream by uniquely identifying and tracking mail pieces are also provided. Systems and methods include the use of standardized intelligent barcodes on mail pieces, a seamless process for mail acceptance, continuous mail piece tracking, and feedback on mail quality in real time. In one embodiment, systems and methods using intelligent barcodes allow a mailing service to provide enhanced acceptance, sorting, tracking, address correction, forwarding, and delivery services. In another embodiment, systems and methods using intelligent barcodes allow a mailing service to identify a mail piece as undeliverable-as-addressed (UAA) and determine a final disposition for the mail piece. In yet another embodiment, systems and methods using intelligent barcodes allow mailers more visibility into the mail stream and information on the quality of their mailings.

US Patent:

59825871, Nov 9, 1999

Filed:

Jan 29, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/015680

Inventors:

Amir G. Alagheband - Vancouver, CA
Aris C. Cleanthous - Towson MD
Omar Hafez - Mountian View CA
Brian Eric Lee - Pacific Grove CA
David M. Payne - Meridian ID

Assignee:

Western Digital Corporation - Irvine CA

International Classification:

G11B 554
G11B 2122

US Classification:

360105

Abstract:

A head disk assembly for a hard disk drive having a mechanical actuator latch subassembly. The head disk assembly includes an enclosure, a disk, a pivot bearing cartridge, and a head stack assembly. The enclosure includes a base that preferably includes integral side walls. The disk has a recording surface that has an annular landing zone. The head stack assembly includes a head supported to be moved radially relative to the recording surface and to be brought to rest at a position in the landing zone. Significantly, the head disk assembly also includes a unitary latch base member and a unitary pivot latch member. The unitary latch base member has a mounting portion for mounting the latch base member to the base, an arm extending parallel to the major interior-facing surface, an inner crash stop post including an engaging end, and a pivot post. The arm also includes a spring holding post. The unitary pivot latch member has a bore surrounding the pivot post to allow pivot motion of the pivot latch member.