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Printing press, folder, and methods of operation

US9272873B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 1, 2014
Grant dateMar 1, 2016
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Expiry dateDec 1, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41P2227/12
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods for allowing existing rotary printing press units to produce smaller pages at a faster rate of speed without having to replace the press unit. Specifically, the systems and methods relate to retrofitting an existing press unit to produce three pages of material in each full rotation instead of the traditional two pages.

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