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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8128331 | Methods and apparatus to score book covers Apparatus and methods to score book covers are described. An example scoring apparatus includes a first scoring roll to oppose a corresponding second scoring roll to process a cover at a first location on a first side of the cover, and a third scoring roll to oppose... | 03/06/2012 |
| 7158265 | Method of calibrating an engraving machine A method of calibrating a gravure engraving machine includes the steps of providing an engraving signal to the engraving machine to cause production of a cell, measuring the volume of the cell, comparing the measured cell value to a predetermined cell volume and adj... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7137558 | Methods and apparatus for forming barcode characters Methods and apparatus described herein form barcode characters by determining a number of pixels associated with forming a first bar and a second bar of a first barcode character. A separation width value associated with the first bar and the second bar is determine... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7066091 | Methods and apparatus for controlling impurity levels in an enclosed printing press environment Methods and apparatus for controlling impurity levels in an enclosed printing press environment are disclosed. A disclosed system controls impurity levels by using variable speed fans to control the intake of air into the enclosed environment and the exhausting of a... | 06/27/2006 |
| 6844940 | Imposition process and apparatus for variable imaging system The present invention is useful for assembling a book. The inventive method includes the steps of specifying pagination information including an indication of whether a page is to be selectively included in the book, determining whether the page is to be assembled i... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6778988 | Method and apparatus for delivering a web page to a client device based on printed publications and publisher controlled links The system described herein generates a search index and a hyperlink database associated with a plurality of printed publications from different publishers. The search index includes a plurality of words and/or phrases from the printed publications. The search index... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6507832 | Using ink temperature gain to identify causes of web breaks in a printing system A device that determines conditions under which a web break is more likely to occur in a printing system stores data pertaining to ink temperature or ink temperature gain. The device then implements a correlation analysis, such as a decision-tree inductio... | 01/14/2003 |
| 6446100 | Variable imaging using an electronic press An apparatus and method for controlling an electronic press develops first and second sets of template data representing associated first and second template pages, respectively, wherein each set of template data includes master data representing fixed in... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6445975 | Carrier route optimization system A method and system for collating and binding signatures includes a plurality of signature feeders responsive to a signature feed control signal. Coded data is stored on a magnetic disk. The coded data is representative of like groups of signatures and un... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6260664 | Press lubrication system modification A new and improved grease shunt valve and lubrication system for a printing press or the like is achieved by the adding of vent drains and/or seals to prevent the accumulation of a waxy-like residue from the grease that interfered with operation of a retu... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6189028 | Multiple database display controller for displaying messages having different message formats A binding line system includes a marquee, a line controller arranged to control a binding line, and an auxiliary controller interfaced with the line controller. The line controller is arranged to provide line controller events according to a first protoco... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6088710 | Apparatus and method for producing fulfillment pieces on demand in a variable imaging system The present invention discloses a method for assembling fulfillment pieces with custom documents in an efficient manner. The fulfillment pieces, which may have fixed and/or variable information, are produced in line on the same press as the custom documen... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6069601 | Soft proofing display A display for soft proofing an image to be reproduced using a set of selected printing colors includes a plurality of display elements each for displaying a color substantially spectrally matched to one of a set of printing colors.... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6056492 | Book having a removable bookmark and method of making a book having a removable bookmark In order to provide a bookmark for a book, a method of making a book includes the step of applying a releasing adhesive to an inner surface of a front or rear cover having an initially greater width. The outer portion of this cover is then folded inwardly... | 05/02/2000 |
| 6048446 | Methods and apparatuses for engraving gravure cylinders The present invention provides several methods for engraving gravure cylinders much more rapidly and at a higher resolution while, at the same time, reducing the engraving cost. The present invention employs a resist that is deposited onto the surface of ... | 04/11/2000 |
| 5963968 | Apparatus and method for controlling an electronic press to print fixed and variable information An apparatus and method for controlling an electronic press develops first and second sets of template data representing associated first and second template pages, respectively. Each set of template data includes master data representing fixed informatio... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5830281 | Method for controlling and containing a liquid on a hard surface A method for using a heretofore industrial waste material for the utilitarian purpose of controlling and containing a liquid on a hard surface. The method includes the steps of accumulating an industrial waste material in the form of paper dust in a binde... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5818605 | Method and apparatus for high resolution sensing of engraving stylus movement Method and apparatus for high resolution sensing of engraving stylus movement for dynamic control of an engraving machine while engraving, improved calibration and as a tool used to assist in selecting acceptable gravure cylinders and improving the manufa... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5810536 | Method of forming a puzzle book A puzzle book having a front cover, a back cover, a plurality of pages disposed between the front and back covers, and a puzzle disposed on the exterior side of the front cover. The puzzle is composed of a plurality of interlocking puzzle pieces which are... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5777443 | Segmented drive system for a binding line A drive control system for a binding line having first and second separate binding-line segments, includes a first motor for driving the first binding-line segment, a second motor independent of the first motor for driving the second binding-line segment,... | 07/07/1998 |
| 5778105 | Method of and apparatus for removing artifacts from a reproduction A method of and system for reducing aliasing effects in a digital reproduction of an original image are disclosed. A first set of pixels extending along a first direction in the digital reproduction and satisfying an edge condition is found and a second s... | 07/07/1998 |
| 5732818 | Compact disc package A package for a compact disc having a rear panel and a front panel associated with the rear panel. The front and rear panels are substantially parallel to each other and have a space disposed between them in which an insert panel is disposed. The front pa... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5715398 | System for distributing items from an origin to a plurality of destinations A system for developing a plan for distribution of items from an origin to a plurality of destinations uses an indication of an estimated number of books to be sent to the destinations to obtain a first total cost estimate representing the total cost of d... | 02/03/1998 |
| 5653471 | Nested book assembly A nested book assembly for a child is composed of a first book having a front cover, a back cover, and a plurality of pages attached between the two covers and a second book having a front cover, a back cover, and a plurality of pages attached between the... | 08/05/1997 |
| 5558488 | Apparatus for stacking books The present invention discloses a high speed apparatus for stacking books received from a delivery conveyer and accounting for the books and the operation of the stacker as part of a manufacturing data and control system. The apparatus is formed of an inp... | 09/24/1996 |
| 5502636 | Personalized coupon generating and processing system A personalized coupon generating and processing system includes a coupon dispensing source that communicates with responsive consumers through a communications interface. The availability of preselected coupons is communicated to the consumers by an avail... | 03/26/1996 |
| 5451040 | Signature feeder for a binding line In order to avoid ergonomic problems such as carpel tunnel syndrome while improving productivity, an apparatus for feeding signatures to a patent bound binding line is disclosed. The apparatus includes a pocket adjacent a binding line for receiving signat... | 09/19/1995 |
| 5197679 | Core stripper The present invention provides an apparatus to strip material from material cores. The apparatus of the invention comprises a frame; a belt attached to the frame; means for rotationally driving the belt; and means for biasing material to be stripped again... | 03/30/1993 |
| 5194116 | Assembly with flexible glue wheel for application of adhesive of book block An assembly for applying hot melt adhesive to the backbone of a book block to attach a cover includes a bath of hot melt glue heated to approximately 350° F. A metal wheel is submerged in the bath. The metal wheel is rotated and scrapers meter the hot me... | 03/16/1993 |
| 5119732 | Portable gantry robot In order to reduce operating costs while enhancing the overall operating efficiency of an industrial plant, a method for automating a plant or warehouse using portable gantry robots is provided. Work stations for the robots are organized along rows in var... | 06/09/1992 |
| 5112179 | Binding line book tracking system and method A binding line including at least first and second binding line sections. The first binding line section is adapted to transport books therealong to a book exit station and the second binding line section is adapted to transport books therealong from a bo... | 05/12/1992 |
| 5098076 | Reorder system for a binding line In order to maintain mailstream sequence, even in the event of a reorder, a collating system is provided which includes a plurality of signature feeders. The signature feeders are provided for delivering a plurality of different signatures to each of a pl... | 03/24/1992 |
| 5080337 | Apparatus and method for individually printing signatures during delivery to a bindery line An apparatus and method for individually printing signatures during delivery to a bindery line where a plurality of signatures are provided at a feeding station for delivery to a binding line conveyor. The signatures are transferred by a transfer conveyor... | 01/14/1992 |
| 5014616 | Scavenger for a gravure printing press A gravure printing press includes a scavenger located adjacent a pinch formed by an impression roller and a printing cylinder. The scavenger captures air drawn to the printing clinder which has become laden with solvent from ink on an outer surface of the... | 05/14/1991 |
| 4872797 | Book opening apparatus An apparatus for opening a book having a plurality of pages held in assembled relation with adjacent foredges substantially in contact with one another. The apparatus includes a rotatable pin for initiating separation of pages of the book by contacting an... | 10/10/1989 |
| 4189140 | Sheet stacking apparatus An apparatus for forming thin paper sheets or signatures into an upright stack first arranges said sheets on a generally horizontal endless belt conveyor in a shingled stream with the leading edge of each sheet beneath the immediately preceding sheet and ... | 02/19/1980 |
