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Harlow, United Kingdom

Robert W Allport

This inventor holds 8 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Pitney Bowes Inc.. Active years: 1999-2005.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Robert W Allport. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/robert-w-allport

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 = 87.5

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.6

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 334(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Harlow, GB (1999 - 2005)
  • Harlow Essex, GB (2005)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal8 out of 2,980 
 
Pitney Bowes Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 1999-2005

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8 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 6886001 - System and method for linking an indicium with address information of a mailpiece in a closed system postage meter (2005-04-26),
2. 6865561 - Closed system meter having address correction capabilities (2005-03-08),
3. 6853989 - System and method for selecting and accounting for value-added services with a closed system meter (2005-02-08),
4. 6795813 - System and method for linking an indicium with address information of a mailpiece in a closed system postage meter (2004-09-21),
5. 6662232 - Dynamic E-mail re-transmitting system having time parameters (2003-12-09),
6. 6363414 - Method for converting an email message to a different format and retransmitting to a location other than recipient address information in the email message (2002-03-26),
7. 6291818 - Sensor package manufacture optimization (2001-09-18),
8. 5960418 - Multi-currency postage meter (1999-09-28),

Title: The Innovative Contributions of Robert W. Allport

Introduction

Robert W. Allport is a notable inventor based in Harlow, GB. He has made significant contributions to the field of postal technology, holding a total of 8 patents. His work primarily focuses on systems and methods that enhance the efficiency and accuracy of mail processing.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is a system and method for linking an indicium with address information of a mailpiece in a closed system postage meter. This innovative system allows for the addition of addressing information to an indicium printed by a closed system metering device. A scanning device is integrated with the postage meter to scan the addressing information printed on a mailpiece. The scanned information is then combined with other data related to postage payment, generating postal data that includes the addressing information. This data is crucial for creating an indicium that evidences postage payment cryptographically.

Another significant patent involves a closed system meter with address correction capabilities. This system generates a Postnet bar code using a closed system metering device. Before printing an indicium on a mailpiece, the device scans the recipient's address information. It checks for any changes in the address and, if necessary, generates a corrected postal code, ensuring that the mailpiece is accurately addressed.

Career Highlights

Robert W. Allport is currently employed at Pitney Bowes Inc., a company renowned for its innovative solutions in mailing and shipping. His work at Pitney Bowes has allowed him to develop and refine technologies that improve postal services.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Allport has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Timothy J. Nicholls and Stephen Kelly. These collaborations have contributed to the advancement of postal technology and the development of new systems.

Conclusion

Robert W. Allport's contributions to postal technology through his patents and work at Pitney Bowes Inc. highlight his innovative spirit and dedication to improving mail processing systems. His inventions continue to influence the efficiency of postal services today.

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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