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Sheet packet hold-down apparatus

US5913796A · kind A · utility

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8References
26Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 4, 1996
Grant dateJun 22, 1999
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 4, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB43M3/045
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

For use with an envelope inserter, a sheet packet hold-down apparatus, comprising a stopping mechanism or guide for stopping the leading edge of the sheets, a hold-down button of substantially hemispherical shape, wherein the hold down button is positioned before the stopping mechanism or guide, a bias device for resiliently supporting the hold-down button, and a conveyor apparatus for transporting the sheets to the stopping mechanism or guide.

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