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Westport, CT, United States of America

Richard A Malin

This inventor holds 17 USPTO granted patents and 1 EPO patent, primarily in Digital Printing Technology. Top assignee: Pitney Bowes Inc.. Active years: 1981-2002.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Richard A Malin. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/richard-a-malin

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 17

% Patents Active = 100.0


Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.8

ph-index = 7

Forward Citations = 181(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal17 out of 2,981 
 
Pitney Bowes Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 1981-2002

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Areas of Expertise:
Digital Print Quality
Modular Mailing System
Postage Meter
Inkjet Printer
Mailing Machine
Value Selection
Security Device
Surface Contour Sensing
Fraud Prevention
Printing Control
Electronic Postage Meter
Printwheel Setting
17 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 6435642 - Apparatus and method for real-time measurement of digital print quality (2002-08-20),
2. 5898785 - Modular mailing system (1999-04-27),
3. 5889535 - Postage meter including an inkjet printer which has an ink-jet (1999-03-30),
4. 5806994 - Mailing machine having ink jet printing and maintenance system (1998-09-15),
5. 5760801 - Ink jet printer having print head and maintenance system alignment (1998-06-02),
6. 5696829 - Digital postage meter system (1997-12-09),
7. 5493967 - Value selection and printing apparatus including a security device (1996-02-27),
8. 5445074 - Value selection and printing apparatus including a security device (1995-08-29),
9. 5372065 - Value selection mechanism including means for weakening a drive gear to (1994-12-13),
10. 5343133 - Electronic postage meter having microcomputer-controlled (1994-08-30),
11. 5339733 - Apparatus for sensing mail piece surface contour (1994-08-23),
12. 5295433 - Value selection mechanism including means for weakening a shaft thereof (1994-03-22),
13. 5224416 - Electronic postage meter assembly enabling connection of any (1993-07-06),
14. 5020429 - Die protection assembly for preventing fraudulent printing by an (1991-06-04),
15. 4953996 - Printwheel setting device for a postage meter (1990-09-04),

Title: Richard A. Malin: Innovator in Digital Printing Technology

Introduction

Richard A. Malin is a prominent inventor based in Westport, CT (US), known for his significant contributions to digital printing technology. With a total of 17 patents to his name, Malin has developed innovative solutions that enhance the quality and efficiency of printing processes.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is the "Apparatus and method for real-time measurement of digital print quality." This invention provides predetermined print control signals to a digital printing mechanism, which prints an image on a substrate. A reference signal is derived from these print control signals, and the image is scanned to generate a post-print signal. By comparing the reference signal with the post-print signal, the system can identify poor print quality and inhibit further printing if necessary. Another notable patent is the "Modular mailing system," which includes a mailing machine with a printing mechanism for indicating postage value on mailpieces. This system ensures proper positioning during printing and features a securely sealed meter vault for accounting for printed postage values.

Career Highlights

Richard A. Malin has made a significant impact in the field of digital printing while working at Pitney Bowes Inc. His innovative designs and patents have contributed to advancements in mailing systems and print quality measurement.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Malin has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Jerome E. Jackson and Edilberto I. Salazar, further enhancing the development of innovative printing solutions.

Conclusion

Richard A. Malin's work in digital printing technology exemplifies the spirit of innovation. His patents and contributions continue to influence the industry, ensuring high-quality printing solutions for various applications.

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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