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Letter processing apparatus

CA 1292302 C · Owner: Durst, Robert T. Jr. · Inventors: Durst, Robert T. Jr.; Schmidt, Alfred C.

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Abstract Of The Disclosure Apparatus is provided which includes structure for preparing a letter including a returnable stationery item for sending to an addressee, wherein the returnable stationery item includes a code. In addition the apparatus, includes structure for routing the stationery item when it, is returned, to a selected one of a plurality of locations. The routing structure includes structure for sensing the code. Further, the apparatus includes a computer coupled to the routing structure. The computer is programmed for controlling the routing structure and for storing a dispositive data listing for the code. The dispositive data listing includes information defining the …

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  • Granted November 19, 1991. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended November 19, 2008.
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FiledMarch 11, 1988
GrantedNovember 19, 1991
Term endedNovember 19, 2008
Patent numberCA 1292302 C
Classification (IPC)B07C3/00 +1 more

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1989199119931995199719992001200320052007Application filedMarch 11, 1988Patent grantedNov 19, 1991Term endedNov 19, 2008

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