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Binding machine and method

US7661918B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 24, 2004
Grant dateFeb 16, 2010
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Expiry dateDec 19, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB42B5/103
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A machine for binding a sheath of punched sheets together by means of a spine binder includes a closing assembly for closing the spine binder over the sheath of punched sheets. The closing assembly includes a rail and a closing tool carried by and movable along the rail, and adapted to engage the spine binder for closing the spine binder over the sheath as the closing tool is moved along the rail.

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