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Method and apparatus for printing and collating packets of nonrepeating images on a base web

US5489091A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 1, 1995
Grant dateFeb 6, 1996
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Expiry dateMar 1, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41F17/02
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus and method for the collated printing of a first set of images of a nonrepeating series and a second set of images. The collated printing provides for the complete printing of the nonrepeating series with respect to each of the images so that the combined images of the first and second series are collated in predetermined units or packets, preferably corresponding to the number of images in the repeating series. A first indicia for identifying the nonrepeating series and a second indicia for identifying the collated units can be printed on the combined images. Also, a strip of pressure-sensitive adhesive can be applied to the back of the combined images to form packets of the combined images and any desired quantity.

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