Systems and methods to produce and sequence a plurality of different books
US8388299B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 18, 2008 |
| Grant date | Mar 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 9, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2801/48
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods are described to produce and sequence a plurality of different books. An example system includes a plurality of signature feeders to deliver signatures to stations along a conveyor to simultaneously produce and sequence a plurality of different books in a first predetermined order to co-mail, wherein each of the different books has different content. Additionally, the example system includes one or more trimmers to trim the plurality of different books. Further, the example system includes a stacker to stack the plurality of different books in a second predetermined order, wherein the second predetermined order satisfies discount postage rate guidelines. Still further, the example system includes a controller to cause the plurality of different books to be produced in a first predetermined order.
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