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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7886797 | Apparatus for automatically closing envelopes The invention relates to an apparatus and a method for automatically closing envelopes. The apparatus contains a transport means for moving the envelopes in a transport direction, and a means for automatically folding back and closing an envelope flap. To enable acc... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7832444 | Envelope flap closing system A method and system for closing opened envelopes flaps against the envelope body includes transporting an envelope in a first direction and parking the envelope in a first parked position. An envelope flap closing mechanism is moved to commence the movement of the e... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7748426 | Envelope closing mechanism and method for closing an envelope An envelope closing mechanism with a deflector (11; 61) for urging a flap (6) of an envelope (3) from the transport path (20; 70); and a moistener (7) for moistening at least a portion of the flap (6) of an envelope (3 | 07/06/2010 |
| 7350687 | Tamper resistant envelope In accordance with one embodiment, a tamper resistant envelope comprises a first panel with an interior and an exterior side. The envelope further comprises a second panel attached to the first panel to define an interior portion having opposite side edges, a closed... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7338572 | Processing apparatus The present invention relates to a processing apparatus, such as a laminator, for performing operations involving effecting adhesive bonding on substrates. ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7322924 | Apparatus for making an album leaf An apparatus and method for automatically folding a sheet of media, for example, a photographic paper about a fold line, such that a album page is formed. The photosensitive media has images only on one side. A heat activated adhesive sheet is provided between the s... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7303523 | Paper-folding apparatus A paper-folding apparatus includes a hopper for holding one or more sheets of paper or other similar foldable media, a discharge feed and stripper assembly, a shuttle associated with the hopper operable to transfer a sheet of paper from the hopper to the discharge f... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7260921 | Method and apparatus for enveloping documents An enclosure is formed from a single sheet of paper, which is of a standard size. The sheet of paper is folded along the short edges and then folded along a mid-section. Content material may be placed on the sheet of paper or printed information can be printed on de... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7175738 | Automated fold and seal apparatus A folding and sealing apparatus supporting a feed platform for feeding a supply of pre-glued forms to the folding and sealing apparatus. The housing accommodating a first roller, a second roller, a third roller and a fourth roller, and the first and second rollers f... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7082980 | Adhesive applicator in a page printing and binding process A binding process includes the application of respective parts of a two-part binding adhesive as strips at either side of a page to be bound. Part A of a two-part adhesive is applied to one side of a page and Part B of the two-part adhesive is applied to the reverse... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7067036 | Active moistening system for mailing machine A device for moistening an envelope flap includes a reservoir for holding a moistening fluid and an applicator mounted above the reservoir for applying the moistening fluid to the envelope flap. The moistening device also includes a fluid transfer member that is mou... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7018507 | Pressure sealer apparatus This invention provides a pressure sealer apparatus, for folding and sealing papers coated with adhesion at part of margins thereof into a smaller size, comprising: a buffer, controlled by a buffer motor and a buffer switch to move between an inactivated and an acti... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6948540 | Envelope sealing apparatus Disclosed herein is an envelope sealing apparatus, preferably for use in an inserter (210), for sealing a stuffed envelope having a moisture activated adhesive on its flap. Includes a moistener (30) for wetting the moisture-activated adhesive, a sealer... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6923926 | Method and apparatus for forming tow-based absorbent structures with a single casing sheet An apparatus and method for forming tow-based absorbent structures having a single casing sheet are disclosed. The apparatus has a tow supply mechanism for providing tow material, a particulate matter supply mechanism for providing particulate matter, and a casing s... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6893534 | Universal device for moistening envelope flaps This invention relates to a device for moistening envelope flaps integrated in a mail item feed module and successively comprising, along a path of travel of these mail items, at least one pair of drive rollers for conveying these mail items, a separator for separat... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6860955 | Envelope or other elongate element processing A process for performing a plurality of operations on an elongate element, in particular an envelope (60) in a folder-inserter machine, which operations, such as flapping (44, 47), inserting, moistening and sealing, are carried out at spaced-apart loca... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6843884 | Apparatus for moistening an envelope A moistener for applying liquid to an envelope, for use in sealing the latter, comprises a liquid storage tank (70a, 70b) and means, such as wicks (71) for transporting the liquid to the envelope (not shown). The level of liquid in... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6790303 | Apparatus and method for sealing an envelope An envelope with its flap in an open position is driven along a transport path by first transport means (31a) at a first location. When the crease line between the flap and the body of the envelope reaches a predetermined location along the transport p... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6620279 | Automated fold and seal apparatus A folding and sealing apparatus comprising a housing supporting a feed platform for feeding a supply of pre-glued forms to the folding and sealing apparatus. The housing accommodating a first roller, a second roller, a third roller and a fourth roller, an... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6554956 | Method and apparatus for sealing closed envelopes The present invention is directed to an envelope processing system system in which a supply of envelopes is placed for moistening and sealing. The moistening and sealing apparatus is designed to receive all types of intermixed mail envelopes with various ... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6435245 | System for folding and tabbing sheets A method and system for producing a self-mailer using a folding apparatus for folding sheets into folded materials and a tabbing apparatus for sealing the folded materials with tabs in a continuous flow. Typically a folded material exits the folded appara... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6432232 | System for automatically producing letters having multiple page capability A system for automatically feeding, assembling, folding and sealing a pre-folded self-mailer form sheet having a letter size enclosure when utilized with a B-size printer electronically connected to a computer that may in turn be connected through a modem... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6406416 | Combination folder and sealer machine A combination folder and sealer machine is much more compact than prior separate and individual folder and sealer machines. The combination folder and sealer machine comprises a folder station that grips a folded sheet simultaneously with a sealer station... | 06/18/2002 |
| 6340406 | Simple pressure seal units A simplified pressure sealing apparatus for acting on business forms having pressure activated cohesive to seal the cohesive has only two or three pressure-seal rollers for effecting proper sealing. The pressure seal rollers may receive a folded business ... | 01/22/2002 |
| 6264592 | Combination folder and sealer machine A combination folder and sealer machine is much more compact than prior separate and individual folder and sealer machines. The combination folder and sealer machine comprises a folder station that grips a folded sheet simultaneously with a sealer station... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6162316 | Mailer form for use in a folder-sealer device A mailer form adapted to be advanced through a folder-sealer apparatus having a first roller and a second roller, with the second roller having a number of sealing projections extending therefrom, includes a first edge portion having a first number of pre... | 12/19/2000 |
| 6132554 | Integrated compact folder/sealer/inserter An integrated system is provided for folding, inserting, pressure sealing, delivering, and optionally separating into different jobs, mailer type business forms. A common housing mounted by wheels supports in, or on, it: a folder for folding paper sheets ... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6106666 | Apparatus for preparing a self-mailer exiting a printer A folder sealer apparatus for creating individual mailers from sheets exiting printers, such as personal laser printers. The apparatus is adapted to sit above a printer of the type which delivers printed sheets to a tray on the top side of the printer. Th... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6086698 | Apparatus and method for folding and sealing a mailer form having a roller with a deformable ring assembly secured thereto A roller assembly for folding and sealing a sheet includes a first roller having a first ring assembly secured thereto. The first ring assembly has (i) a first deformable inner ring member, and (ii) a first outer ring member secured to the periphery of th... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6080259 | Method and apparatus for operating a folder-sealer device having a postage device associated therewith A folder-sealer apparatus for folding and sealing a mailer form includes a housing. The apparatus also includes a roller assembly for folding and sealing the mailer form, the roller assembly being positioned within the housing. The apparatus also includes... | 06/27/2000 |
| 6080251 | Folder-sealer device which is configured to receive mailer forms from a number of different paper sources A folder-sealer apparatus for folding and sealing a number of mailer forms includes a housing. The apparatus also includes a roller assembly for folding and sealing the number of mailer forms, the roller assembly being secured within the housing. The appa... | 06/27/2000 |
| 5897733 | Method and apparatus for printing single sheet folded documents A method and apparatus for producing a folded document, such as a mailer, including a camera and microprocessor for viewing printed information on a printed sheet and storing the information in a memory. The printed sheet is then folded to enclose the pri... | 04/27/1999 |
| 5770005 | Envelope flap sealing device A housing confines therewithin a saturated sponge, the same disposed for moistening the flap of an envelope. Too, the housing has a entry slot for an envelope, and a switch, with an operating sensor or limb which detects the entry of an envelope into the ... | 06/23/1998 |
| 5722538 | Label assembly for package sleeve accommodating a storage media disc and method for sealing a package sleeve A label assembly for a package sleeve accommodating a storage media disc in a sleeve cavity thereof. The label assembly includes a removable tear strip covering the sleeve cavity such that when the tear strip is detached along perforation lines, the disc ... | 03/03/1998 |
| 5674348 | Envelope flap moistener and sealer Modular apparatus is disclosed for moistening and sealing an envelope flap. The apparatus comprises a base, in which a moistener is disposed and in which part of a transporter for moving an envelope to and past the moistener is also disposed. A cover in w... | 10/07/1997 |
| 5665198 | System for envelope sealing in an insertion machine An envelope sealer includes a first horizontal plate for receiving an envelope, a vacuum manifold for drawing open the envelope's downward-facing flap as it departs from the first horizontal surface, and a plow for catching the flap and directing it such ... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5527418 | Apparatus for folding and sealing a one piece mailer The apparatus for folding and sealing a one piece mailer is of compact construction for mounting on a desktop. The feed path for a mailer includes the curvilinear guide path for guiding the mailer from one horizontal path into a second horizontal path abo... | 06/18/1996 |
| 5525185 | Belt cartridge flap moistening apparatus A moistening apparatus for a mail handling machine including a container for storing liquid which is mounted within the mail handling machine and a cartridge assembly removably mounted to the container. The cartridge assembly has a housing and a belt mova... | 06/11/1996 |
| 5518574 | Form folding and gluing machine A self-mailer machine for producing self-adhered mailers from single sheets has improved vacuum feed for high operating speed and larger batch loading than has been previously available. The machine also has an improved glue reservoir system wherein glue ... | 05/21/1996 |
| 5489358 | Mailing machine including apparatus for selectively moistening and sealing envelopes Apparatus for selectively guiding an envelope having a body and a flap, the apparatus including structure for deflecting the envelope flap from the envelope body, structure for feeding an envelope in a downstream path of travel toward the flap deflecting ... | 02/06/1996 |
