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Crafting apparatus including a workpiece feed path bypass assembly and workpiece feed path analyzer

US8657512B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 26, 2010
Grant dateFeb 25, 2014
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Expiry dateNov 9, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2801/12
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of operating a crafting apparatus. The method includes moving a workpiece along a first feed path for printing on the workpiece with a printer and moving the workpiece along a second feed path for cutting the workpiece with a cutter. The first feed path bypasses a workpiece mover of the cutter.

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