Postage meter with improved printing slot
First Claim
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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Abstract
A postage meter includes a slot to receive insertion of an envelope. A registration plate defines a top side of the slot. The registration plate has a window formed therein. The registration plate is for defining a printing location for a top surface of the envelope. A print head is mounted above the registration plate for printing a postage indicium on the top surface of the envelope. The postage meter includes a spring-loaded platform for pressing the envelope against the registration plate. The platform has a recess therein facing the window in the registration plate. The recess has a depth of at least about 5 mm. A cantilever spring is positioned between the window and the recess to apply an upward force to the envelope.
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17 Claims
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1. A postage meter comprising:
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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. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A postage meter comprising:
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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;
a spring-loaded platform for pressing the envelope against the registration plate; and
a cantilever spring at least partially in said slot for applying an upward force to said envelope. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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