Multi-level distribution and tracking systems and methods
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Nov 22, 2022
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Jan 7, 2021
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Sep 18, 2020
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Feb 5, 2016
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Abstract
A distribution item includes a first item comprising a container having an outer surface defining an enclosed space. A computer-readable code is disposed on the outer surface. The computer-readable code is associated with a first level entity. The first item also includes destination information associated with a second level entity disposed on the outer surface. The distribution item also includes one or more second items removably positioned within the enclosed space of the first item. Each of the one or more second items includes the computer-readable code associated with the first level entity.
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- 15 United States
- 10 France
- 8 Japan
- 7 China
- 5 Korea
- 2 Other
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UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE | WASHINGTON DC |
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- 2020 Application Filing Year
- B07C Class
- 241 Applications Filed
- 180 Patents Issued To-Date
- 74.69 % Issued To-Date
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Reuning-Elliott, Elke | Rosslyn, US | 5 | 10 |
# of filed Patents : 5 Total Citations : 10 | |||
Stephen, Victoria K | Burke, US | 21 | 336 |
# of filed Patents : 21 Total Citations : 336 |
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