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Folded paper edge opening process

US4194342A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 27, 1978
Grant dateMar 25, 1980
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Expiry dateSep 27, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S83/912
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A process is provided for the opening of envelopes made of cellulosic paper in which there is applied to at least one envelope edge as the sole reactant with the cellulose therein a non-noxious organic acid having at least one pK value at room temperature between about 1.5 and about 5, followed by the application of heat and mild mechanical action to the envelope edge.

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