Recyclable and remanufacturable microprocessor-based postal evidencing module and method of recycling and remanufacturing
US8544988B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 5, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 5, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/17553
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to postal evidencing modules that can be recycled in a non-destructive fashion for reuse and remanufacturing. The modules comprise a cartridge-receiving portion and a lid, which can be manually disengaged from one another by the user in order to assist in reuse and remanufacturing. The modules further comprise flex circuits with one or more microprocessors to electrically engage the ink cartridges and a postage evidencing system. The present invention is designed to use commercially available ink cartridges and microprocessors.
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