System and method for processing distribution items in a distribution network

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9922467
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14597103

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Systems and methods for processing distribution items having unique identifiers affixed thereon. The unique identifiers can include computer readable codes and written alphanumeric strings generated by a user. A system receives the unique identifier and requests payment information from a user, and stores an association between the unique identifier and the payment information, and processes the item according to the payment information.

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UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE475 L'ENFANT PLAZA SW WASHINGTON DC 20260

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  • 2015 Application Filing Year
  • B07C Class
  • 159 Applications Filed
  • 139 Patents Issued To-Date
  • 87.43 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Aryeetey, Nii-Kwashie Washington, US 13 32
Bentley, Daniel Mark Washington, US 6 11

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  • 2 Citation Count
  • B07C Class
  • 40.74 % this patent is cited more than
  • 7 Age
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