Michael P Lyons

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:

42315379, Nov 4, 1980

Filed:

Mar 22, 1978

Appl. No.:

5/889087

Inventors:

Michael T. Lyons - Fairfax VA

Assignee:

Satellite Business Systems - McLean VI

International Classification:

B64G 100

US Classification:

244160

Abstract:

A satellite intended for insertion into a quasi-synchronous earth orbit is adapted for efficient launch by minimizing the amount of launch vehicle cargo capacity employed. The satellite includes at least one major thrust source, such as an apogee kick motor, defining a major thrust axis for the satellite. A reusable launch vehicle such as the Space Shuttle, includes a cargo bay whose largest dimension is parallel to the launch vehicle thrust axis. Minimizing satellite use of cargo bay capacity is obtained by adapting the satellite to lie within the cargo bay of the launch vehicle with its thrust axis perpendicular to the thrust axis of the launch vehicle.