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Apparatus and method for integrating an insert assembly on a printing press

US5230501A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 16, 1992
Grant dateJul 27, 1993
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Expiry dateJan 16, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB42D1/00
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus and method for forming an insert assembly on a printing press includes at least one processing mechanism for delivering at least one first ribbon defining an insert and at least one second ribbon defining at least a binding hanger, and a fastening arrangement for joining the first ribbon and the second ribbon to facilitate attachment of the insert to at least one signature during a perfect binding or saddle stitching operation.

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