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Crease roller apparatuses and methods for using same

US7662080B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 12, 2006
Grant dateFeb 16, 2010
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Expiry dateJul 23, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2701/1916
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Apparatuses and methods are provided for improving handling of sheet articles during processing within sheet or mail processing machines, particularly for causing creased sheet articles to assume a more planar position within a sheet or mail processing machine. Rollers may be provided for bending a crease of a sheet article along its crease.

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