System and methods for preparing edges of sheets to be bound in a text body
US7857568B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 3, 2004 |
| Grant date | Dec 28, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 17, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB42D5/04
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method is disclosed of preparing edges of sheets to be bound in a text body. The method includes cutting a printed sheet along a straight line passing through the center of the sheet using an irregular cutting edge having an irregularity selected to form cut sheets with a rough edge having a roughness that is a function of desired adhesive wicking; and aligning the cut sheets on top of each other with the rough edges adjacent one another.
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