Book recycling apparatus
US6591722B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 25, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 25, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T83/6633
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for separating the spine, cover portion, and pages of a book utilizing a holding structure for supporting the book in a certain position. While supported by the holding structure, the book is transported to a cutter where the cutter severs the spine from the remainder of the book. The cover and pages are then conveyed from contact with the cutter and the cover is separated from the pages.
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