公开(公告)号：US6156147A

公开(公告)日：2000-12-05

申请号：US322143

申请日：1999-05-28

申请人： Mark E. Spitler

发明人： Mark E. Spitler

IPC分类号： B31F1/00 ,  B65H45/30

CPC分类号： B65H45/30 ,  B31F1/0025 ,  Y10T156/1051 ,  Y10T156/1737 ,  Y10T156/1741

摘要： An apparatus for folding and sealing a sheet having a pressure sensitive adhesive positioned thereon includes a first roller having a number of sealing protrusions which extend therefrom. The apparatus also includes a second roller having a roller surface which is positioned in operative contact with the number of sealing protrusions of the first roller during advancement of the sheet between the first roller and the second roller. The apparatus also includes a biasing lever arm having a first end and a second end. The biasing lever arm is pivotally coupled to the frame member at a pivot location between the first end and the second end. The biasing lever arm is coupled to the first roller at a journal location between said first end of said biasing lever arm and said pivot location. The apparatus also includes a spring coupled to the biasing lever arm, wherein spring force generated by the spring is transferred to the first roller by the biasing lever arm so as to apply a sealing force to the pressure sensitive adhesive during advancement of the sheet between the number of sealing protrusions of the first roller and the second roller. A method of folding and sealing a sheet having a pressure sensitive adhesive positioned thereon is also disclosed.

摘要翻译： 用于折叠和密封其上定位有压敏粘合剂的片材的设备包括具有从其延伸的多个密封突起的第一辊。 所述设备还包括具有辊表面的第二辊，所述辊表面在所述第一辊和所述第二辊之间的所述片材的进给期间定位成与所述第一辊的密封突起的数量有效接触。 该装置还包括具有第一端和第二端的偏置杆臂。 偏置杆臂在第一端和第二端之间的枢转位置枢转地联接到框架构件。 偏置杆臂在所述偏置杆臂的所述第一端和所述枢轴位置之间的轴颈位置处联接到所述第一辊。 该装置还包括联接到偏置杆臂的弹簧，其中由弹簧产生的弹簧力通过偏置杆臂传递到第一辊，以便在片材的推进期间向压敏粘合剂施加密封力 第一辊和第二辊的密封突起的数量。 还公开了一种折叠和密封其上具有压敏粘合剂的片材的方法。

公开(公告)号：US6076336A

公开(公告)日：2000-06-20

申请号：US950539

申请日：1997-10-15

申请人： George M. Cross

发明人： George M. Cross

IPC分类号： H04N1/44 ,  B65B3/02

CPC分类号： H04N1/4446 ,  H04N1/4466

摘要： A method of advancing sheets includes the step of advancing a first enclosure sheet with a first scuffer. The method also includes the step of advancing a second enclosure sheet into contact with the first enclosure sheet with a second scuffer so that the first enclosure sheet and the second enclosure sheet create a pocket. The method further includes the step of advancing a confidential sheet within the pocket with the first scuffer. An apparatus for advancing a confidential sheet into a pocket defined by a number of enclosure sheets is also disclosed.

摘要翻译： 推进纸张的方法包括使用第一刮刀推进第一外壳片的步骤。 该方法还包括使第二外壳片材与第二封盖片与第二封盖片材接触的步骤，使得第一外壳片材和第二外壳片材形成袋状物。 所述方法还包括利用所述第一刮刀推进所述口袋内的秘密纸张的步骤。 还公开了一种用于将保密片材推进到由多个外壳片材限定的口袋中的装置。

公开(公告)号：US5979148A

公开(公告)日：1999-11-09

申请号：US951442

申请日：1997-10-15

申请人： William D. Baker ,  Christopher J. Cooney ,  Robert J. Nadeau ,  George M. Cross ,  Mark E. Spitler

发明人： William D. Baker ,  Christopher J. Cooney ,  Robert J. Nadeau ,  George M. Cross ,  Mark E. Spitler

IPC分类号： H04N1/44 ,  B65B11/48

CPC分类号： H04N1/4446 ,  H04N1/4466

摘要： A sealing assembly includes a first roller having a sealing ridge attached thereto. The sealing assembly includes a second roller. The sealing ridge is positioned in operative contact with the second roller during a first mode of operation. The sealing ridge is positioned out of operative contact with the second roller during a second mode of operation. The first roller rotates during the first mode operation. The second roller is held stationary during the first mode of operation. A method of sealing an envelope in a document security apparatus is also disclosed.

摘要翻译： 密封组件包括具有附接到其上的密封脊的第一辊。 密封组件包括第二辊。 在第一操作模式期间，密封脊定位成与第二辊有效接触。 在第二操作模式期间，密封脊被定位成不与第二辊操作接触。 第一个辊在第一个模式操作期间旋转。 在第一操作模式期间，第二辊保持静止。 还公开了在文件安全装置中密封信封的方法。

公开(公告)号：US5941048A

公开(公告)日：1999-08-24

申请号：US951438

申请日：1997-10-15

申请人： Mark E. Spitler

发明人： Mark E. Spitler

IPC分类号： H04N1/44 ,  B65B51/10

CPC分类号： H04N1/4446 ,  H04N1/4466

摘要： A sealing assembly includes a support roller. The sealing assembly also includes a center roller having a sealing ridge attached thereto which operatively contacts the support roller so as to urge a first enclosure sheet into contact with a second enclosure sheet. The sealing assembly further includes a first edge roller which operatively contacts the support roller so as to urge the first enclosure sheet into contact with the second enclosure sheet. The center roller and the first edge roller are rotatably supported on a common axis. The center roller rotates independently of the first edge roller. A method of sealing an envelope in a document security apparatus is also disclosed.

摘要翻译： 密封组件包括支撑辊。 密封组件还包括具有连接到其上的密封脊的中心辊，其可操作地接触支撑辊，以便促使第一外壳片与第二外壳片接触。 密封组件还包括第一边缘辊，其可操作地接触支撑辊，以便推动第一外壳片与第二外壳片接触。 中心辊和第一边缘辊可旋转地支撑在公共轴线上。 中心辊独立于第一边缘辊旋转。 还公开了在文件安全装置中密封信封的方法。

公开(公告)号：US6086698A

公开(公告)日：2000-07-11

申请号：US322147

申请日：1999-05-28

申请人： Mark E. Spitler

发明人： Mark E. Spitler

IPC分类号： B65H45/14 ,  B65H45/30 ,  B31F1/00

CPC分类号： B65H45/147 ,  B65H45/30 ,  Y10T156/1051 ,  Y10T156/1741

摘要： 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 the first deformable inner ring member. The roller assembly also includes a second roller having a roller surface. The first outer ring member of the first ring assembly of the first roller is positioned in operative contact with the roller surface of the second roller during advancement of the sheet between the first roller and the second roller.

摘要翻译： 用于折叠和密封片材的辊组件包括具有固定到其上的第一环组件的第一辊。 第一环组件具有（i）第一可变形内圈构件，和（ii）固定到第一可变形内圈构件的周边的第一外圈构件。 辊组件还包括具有辊表面的第二辊。 第一辊的第一环组件的第一外环构件在片材在第一辊和第二辊之间的推进期间定位成与第二辊的辊表面有效接触。

公开(公告)号：US6080259A

公开(公告)日：2000-06-27

申请号：US322146

申请日：1999-05-28

申请人： Robert J. Nadeau ,  William D. Baker

发明人： Robert J. Nadeau ,  William D. Baker

IPC分类号： B31F1/00 ,  B65H45/30

CPC分类号： B65H45/30 ,  B31F1/0025 ,  Y10T156/1051 ,  Y10T156/1741

摘要： 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 a postage device for securing postage indicia on the mailer form, the postage device being secured within the housing. A method of operating a folder-sealer apparatus is also disclosed.

摘要翻译： 用于折叠和密封邮寄表格的折页机封口机包括外壳。 该装置还包括用于折叠和密封邮寄形式的辊组件，辊组件定位在壳体内。 该装置还包括用于将邮资标记固定在邮寄单上的邮资装置，邮资装置固定在外壳内。 还公开了一种操作文件夹密封装置的方法。

公开(公告)号：US5887411A

公开(公告)日：1999-03-30

申请号：US950470

申请日：1997-10-15

申请人： George M. Cross

发明人： George M. Cross

IPC分类号： H04N1/44 ,  B65B21/06

CPC分类号： H04N1/4446 ,  H04N1/4466

摘要： A method of positioning a number of non-transparent enclosure sheets in a document security apparatus includes the step of positioning a first non-transparent enclosure sheet on a first support. The method also includes the step of positioning a second non-transparent enclosure sheet on a second support which is distinct from the first support. The second non-transparent enclosure sheet is oriented relative to the first non-transparent enclosure sheet so as to create a pocket for receiving a confidential sheet when (1) the first non-transparent enclosure sheet is positioned on the first support, and (2) the second non-transparent enclosure sheet is positioned on the second support. The first non-transparent enclosure sheet and the second non-transparent enclosure sheet conceal the confidential sheet from view when the confidential sheet is located in the pocket. A bail system for positioning a number of non-transparent enclosure sheets within a document security apparatus is also disclosed.

摘要翻译： 将多个不透明的外壳片材定位在文件安全装置中的方法包括将第一不透明的外壳片材定位在第一支撑件上的步骤。 该方法还包括将第二不透明外壳片定位在不同于第一支撑件的第二支撑件上的步骤。 第二不透明外壳片相对于第一不透明外壳片取向，以便当（1）第一不透明外壳片位于第一支架上时，形成用于接收秘密片材的口袋，和（2 ）第二不透明外壳片位于第二支架上。 当机密页面位于口袋中时，第一个不透明的外壳板和第二个不透明的外壳板将机密页面隐藏起来。 还公开了一种用于在文件安全装置内定位多个不透明外壳片材的保释系统。

公开(公告)号：US6162316A

公开(公告)日：2000-12-19

申请号：US322144

申请日：1999-05-28

申请人： Mark E. Spitler ,  William D. Baker

发明人： Mark E. Spitler ,  William D. Baker

IPC分类号： B31F1/00 ,  B65H45/30

CPC分类号： B31F1/0025 ,  B65H45/30 ,  Y10T156/1051 ,  Y10T156/1737 ,  Y10T156/1741

摘要： 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 pressure sensitive adhesive patches disposed thereon. The form also includes a second edge portion having a second number of pressure sensitive adhesive patches disposed thereon. The mailer form is configured such that during advancement of the mailer form between the first roller and the second roller (i) the mailer form is folded by the first roller and the second roller such that the first number of pressure sensitive adhesive patches are aligned with the second number of pressure sensitive adhesive patches, and (ii) both the first number of pressure sensitive adhesive patches and the second number of pressure sensitive adhesive patches are aligned with the number of sealing projections of the second roller. A method of folding and sealing a mailer form is also disclosed.

摘要翻译： 一种适于通过具有第一辊和第二辊的文件夹密封装置推进的邮件形式，其中第二辊具有从其延伸的多个密封突起，包括具有第一数量的压敏粘合片的第一边缘部分， 上。 该形式还包括具有设置在其上的第二数量的压敏粘合剂贴片的第二边缘部分。 邮寄器的形式被配置为使得在第一辊和第二辊之间的邮寄器形式的推进期间（i），邮件形式被第一辊和第二辊折叠，使得第一数量的压敏粘合剂贴片与 第二数量的压敏粘合剂贴片，和（ii）第一数量的压敏粘合剂贴片和第二数量的压敏粘合剂贴片与第二辊子的密封突起的数量对齐。 还公开了一种折叠和密封邮寄形式的方法。

公开(公告)号：US6149752A

公开(公告)日：2000-11-21

申请号：US322142

申请日：1999-05-28

申请人： Craig A. Matthews ,  Mark E. Spitler

发明人： Craig A. Matthews ,  Mark E. Spitler

IPC分类号： B42D15/02 ,  B31F1/00 ,  B42D15/08 ,  B65H45/16 ,  B65H45/30

CPC分类号： B65H45/30 ,  B31F1/0025 ,  Y10T156/1051 ,  Y10T156/1737 ,  Y10T156/1741

摘要： An apparatus for folding and sealing a sheet having a pressure sensitive adhesive positioned thereon includes a first roller. The apparatus also includes a second roller which is positioned in operative contact with the first roller during advancement of the sheet between the first roller and the second roller. The apparatus also includes a third roller having (i) a roller surface, and (ii) a sealing protrusion extending from the roller surface. The apparatus further includes a sheet stop positioned to halt forward movement of the sheet during advancement of the sheet between the first roller and the second roller and subsequently create a buckle in the sheet which is advanced into a roller nip defined by the first roller and the third roller. The sealing protrusion of the third roller is positioned in operative contact with the first roller during advancement of the sheet between the first roller and the third roller. The sealing protrusion extends from the roller surface of the third roller at a location such that advancement of the sheet between the first roller and the third roller causes the sealing protrusion to operatively contact the pressure sensitive adhesive. A method of folding and sealing a sheet having a pressure sensitive adhesive thereon is also disclosed.

摘要翻译： 用于折叠和密封其上定位有压敏粘合剂的片材的设备包括第一辊。 所述设备还包括第二辊，所述第二辊在片材在第一辊和第二辊之间推进期间定位成与第一辊有效接触。 该设备还包括具有（i）辊表面的第三辊，和（ii）从辊表面延伸的密封突起。 该设备还包括一个片材止动件，其被定位成在纸张在第一辊和第二辊之间前进期间停止片材的向前运动，并且随后在纸张中产生一个带扣，该带扣进入由第一辊子和 第三辊。 第三辊的密封突起在片材在第一辊和第三辊之间的推进期间定位成与第一辊有效接触。 密封突起从第三辊的辊表面延伸到使得片材在第一辊和第三辊之间的前进使得密封突起与压敏粘合剂可操作地接触的位置。 还公开了一种在其上折叠和密封其上具有压敏粘合剂的片材的方法。

公开(公告)号：US5934045A

公开(公告)日：1999-08-10

申请号：US951444

申请日：1997-10-15

申请人： William D. Baker ,  George M. Cross

发明人： William D. Baker ,  George M. Cross

IPC分类号： H04N1/44 ,  B65B61/02

CPC分类号： H04N1/4446 ,  H04N1/4466

摘要： A method for providing confidentiality to a facsimile transmission includes the step of advancing a front enclosure sheet into the print engine. The method also includes the step of printing information associated with a first page of the facsimile transmission onto the front enclosure sheet with the print engine. The method further includes the step of advancing the front enclosure sheet out of the print engine and to an envelope forming station. The method yet further includes the step of advancing a back enclosure sheet to the envelope forming station. Moreover, the method includes the step of securing the back enclosure sheet to the front enclosure sheet so as to form an envelope at the envelope forming station. The method also includes the step of advancing a confidential sheet into the print engine. The method yet further includes the step of printing information associated with a second page of the facsimile transmission onto the confidential sheet with the print engine. Moreover, the method includes the step of advancing the sheet out of the print engine and into the envelope.

摘要翻译： 一种为传真传输提供机密性的方法包括将前机箱板推进到打印引擎中的步骤。 该方法还包括用打印引擎将与传真传输的第一页相关联的信息打印到前机壳板上的步骤。 该方法还包括将前机壳板推出打印引擎和信封形成站的步骤。 该方法还包括将后壳体前进到信封形成站的步骤。 此外，该方法包括将后外壳片固定到前包围片的步骤，以便在信封形成站处形成信封。 该方法还包括将保密片材推进到打印引擎中的步骤。 该方法还包括将与传真传输的第二页相关联的信息打印到具有打印引擎的机密纸上的步骤。 此外，该方法包括将纸张从打印引擎推出并进入信封的步骤。