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System and methods for preparing edges of sheets to be bound in a text body

US7857568B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 3, 2004
Grant dateDec 28, 2010
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Expiry dateOct 17, 2029

Classification

  • 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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