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Branford, CT, United States of America

Kathryn V Lawton

This inventor holds 8 USPTO granted patents and 1 EPO patent. Top assignee: Pitney Bowes Inc.. Active years: 1997-2003.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Kathryn V Lawton. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/kathryn-v-lawton

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 8

% Patents Active = 100.0


Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.7

ph-index = 7

Forward Citations = 246(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Brandford, CT (US) (1998)
  • Branford, CT (US) (1997 - 2003)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal8 out of 2,980 
 
Pitney Bowes Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 1997-2003

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8 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 6575362 - Secure money order issuing kiosk (2003-06-10),
2. 6050486 - Electronic postage meter system separable printer and accounting (2000-04-18),
3. 5923762 - Method and apparatus for ensuring debiting in a postage meter prior to (1999-07-13),
4. 5826246 - Secure postage meter in an ATM application (1998-10-20),
5. 5812666 - Cryptographic key management and validation system (1998-09-22),
6. 5799290 - Method and apparatus for securely authorizing performance of a function (1998-08-25),
7. 5799093 - Process and apparatus for remote system inspection of a value dispensing (1998-08-25),
8. 5680456 - Method of manufacturing generic meters in a key management system (1997-10-21),

Title: Kathryn V Lawton: Innovator in Financial Technology

Introduction

Kathryn V Lawton is a prominent inventor based in Branford, CT (US), known for her contributions to financial technology. With a total of eight patents to her name, she has made significant advancements in the field of secure payment systems and postage metering.

Latest Patents

One of her latest inventions is the "Secure Money Order Issuing Kiosk." This apparatus is designed to issue money orders and similar instruments while ensuring secure payment. It can function as a subsystem of various existing kiosks, including postal kiosks, informational kiosks, Automated Teller Machines (ATMs), Point of Sale terminals (POS), and vending machines. The payment process is secured by drawing funds directly from a customer's bank account, utilizing a smart card, or accepting currency through a bill acceptor. Additionally, the apparatus includes features for redeeming money orders and dispensing corresponding cash amounts.

Another notable patent is the "Electronic Postage Meter System Separable Printer and Accounting." This postage metering system incorporates means for printing postage indicia. The printing means is equipped with first meter data, while the accounting means has second meter data stored. The system operates to print an indicia that contains both the first and second meter data, ensuring accurate accounting for the value printed.

Career Highlights

Kathryn currently works at Pitney Bowes Inc., a company renowned for its innovations in mailing and shipping solutions. Her work at Pitney Bowes has allowed her to develop cutting-edge technologies that enhance the efficiency and security of financial transactions.

Collaborations

Throughout her career, Kathryn has collaborated with talented individuals such as Feliks Bator and Dale A French. These collaborations have contributed to the successful development of her patented technologies.

Conclusion

Kathryn V Lawton is a trailblazer in the realm of financial technology, with a strong portfolio of patents that reflect her innovative spirit. Her work continues to influence the way secure payments and postage are handled in today's digital age.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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