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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 21, 2008
Filed:
Sep. 23, 2005
Walter J. Kulpa, Trumbull, CT (US);
Walter J. Kulpa, Trumbull, CT (US);
Pitney Bowes Inc., Stamford, CT (US);
Abstract
A postage meter includes a slot to receive insertion of an envelope. A registration plate defines a top side of the slot. The registration plate has a window formed therein. The registration plate is for defining a printing location for a top surface of the envelope. A print head is mounted above the registration plate for printing a postage indicium on the top surface of the envelope. The postage meter includes a spring-loaded platform for pressing the envelope against the registration plate. The platform has a recess therein facing the window in the registration plate. The recess has a depth of at least about 5 mm. A cantilever spring is positioned between the window and the recess to apply an upward force to the envelope.