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Microcomputerized automatic post counter

CA 1283979 C · Owner: Sheng-Jung, Wu · Inventors: Sheng-Jung, Wu

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A computerized handling device automatically processes mail items. The device includes a housing a coin, identifying and changing device and a microcomputer, controller, and has an inlet for mail items. Also included are mechanism for causing the return of a mail item to a user, for conveying a mail item to a weighing station to, enable a user to select a desired mail classification for, calculating the appropriate postage for a mail item for, indicating to a user the weight of and postage due on a mail item, for receiving payment from a user for verifying said, payment against the postage due on a mail item for, automatic stamping a postage marking on the mail item at a postage marking …

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  • Granted May 7, 1991. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended May 7, 2008.
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FiledOctober 10, 1986
GrantedMay 7, 1991
Term endedMay 7, 2008
Patent numberCA 1283979 C
Classification (IPC)G07B17/02

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19871990199319961999200220052008Application filedOct 10, 1986Patent grantedMay 7, 1991Term endedMay 7, 2008

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