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Postage meter with improved printing slot

  • US 20070068401A1
  • Filed: 09/23/2005
  • Published: 03/29/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/23/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A postage meter comprising:

  • a slot to receive insertion of an envelope;

    a registration plate defining a top side of the slot, the registration plate having a window formed therein, the registration plate for defining a printing location for a top surface of the envelope;

    a print head mounted above the registration plate for printing a postage indicium on the top surface of the envelope; and

    a spring-loaded platform for pressing the envelope against the registration plate, the spring-loaded platform having a recess therein facing said window, said recess having a depth of at least about 5 mm.

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