Inline manufactured crossfold package and method
US7090114B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 23, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41F13/54
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Inline crossfold product and method that will provide substantially more insert sheet material than previous inline crossfold methods, and, additional inline crossfold packet configurations, is provided. A bound crossfold booklet, the equivalent of or a small catalog, which is particularly adapted for large mail distribution is provided. The substantially lower mailing cost of a six by nine inch booklet size, instead of the ordinary letter size catalog, yields substantial savings. Production and handling costs are also minimized since the booklets are bound in the inline process, thereby eliminating separate handling and binding costs, where there is a separate binding and envelope stuffing operation required.
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