Apparatus and method for automated mail
US4784379A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 24, 1987 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 24, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB43M3/02
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Apparatus and method for automatically preparing large mailings in which one or more documents are nested within the fold of a letter sheet prior to insertion into an outer envelope. One or more unfolded letter sheets are transported to a folding operation involving a clamp assembly and a roller folding assembly which is movable into engagement with the clamp assembly. After folding and prior to stuffing into an envelope, one or more inserts can be inserted within the folded letter sheet.
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