Patent · US Expired

Cover with adhesive bridges in scored areas

US4371195A · kind A · utility

11Cited by
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14Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 24, 1980
Grant dateFeb 1, 1983
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Expiry dateJun 24, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB42D3/002
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An improved book cover structure of the general type having an integral backbone and front and back covers connected to the backbone via spaced parallel score lines to enable the front and back covers to flex relative to the backbone. A backbone strip of hot melt adhesive is secured on an inside face area of the backbone. Spacer means for positioning the outermost sheets in engagement with the backbone strip are provided and comprise cover strips of hot melt adhesive secured to inside surface areas of the front and back covers adjacent to the score lines with reduced area portions of the cover strips extending across the score lines.

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