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：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：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：US6080251A

公开(公告)日：2000-06-27

申请号：US322145

申请日：1999-05-28

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

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

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 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 apparatus further includes an input guide for guiding the number of mailer forms into the housing and into a nip of the roller assembly. The input guide is configured to receive a first mailer form of the number of mailer forms from an output mechanism of a printing device during a first period of time. The apparatus also includes a manual feed tray which is securable to the housing. The input guide is further configured to receive a second mailer form of the number of mailer forms from the manual feed tray when the manual feed tray is secured to the housing during a second period of time. A method of folding and sealing a number of mailer forms is also disclosed.

摘要翻译： 用于折叠和密封多个邮件形式的文件夹封口机包括外壳。 该装置还包括用于折叠和密封多个邮寄形式的辊组件，辊组件固定在壳体内。 该装置还包括一个输入引导件，用于将邮寄件的数量引导到外壳中并进入辊组件的辊隙中。 输入指南被配置为在第一时间段期间从打印装置的输出机构接收邮件形式数量的第一邮寄形式。 该装置还包括可安装到壳体的手动进给托盘。 输入指南还被配置为当手动进给托盘在第二时间段期间固定到外壳时，从手动进给托盘接收邮寄表格数量的第二邮寄单。 还公开了折叠和密封多个邮寄形式的方法。

公开(公告)号：US5956930A

公开(公告)日：1999-09-28

申请号：US951443

申请日：1997-10-15

申请人： William D. Baker ,  Walter J. Steinmayr ,  Donald Barker ,  George M. Cross ,  Mark E. Spitler

发明人： William D. Baker ,  Walter J. Steinmayr ,  Donald Barker ,  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 method of forming an envelope in a document security apparatus includes the step of advancing a first enclosure sheet and a second enclosure sheet to a sealing station within the document security apparatus. The method includes the step of holding both the first enclosure sheet and the second enclosure sheet stationary relative to the sealing station. The method also includes the step of securing the first enclosure sheet to the second enclosure sheet during the holding step. A document security apparatus is also disclosed.

摘要翻译： 在文件安全装置中形成封套的方法包括将第一外壳片和第二外壳片推进到文件安全装置内的密封台的步骤。 该方法包括保持第一外壳片和第二外壳片相对于密封台固定的步骤。 该方法还包括在保持步骤期间将第一外壳片固定到第二外壳片的步骤。 还公开了文件安全装置。

公开(公告)号：US5946889A

公开(公告)日：1999-09-07

申请号：US951445

申请日：1997-10-15

申请人： William D. Baker ,  Walter J. Steinmayr ,  Donald Barker ,  George M. Cross ,  Mark E. Spitler

发明人： William D. Baker ,  Walter J. Steinmayr ,  Donald Barker ,  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 method of enclosing a confidential sheet in an envelope within a document security apparatus includes the step of operating a print engine so as to advance a first enclosure sheet therethrough. The method also includes the step of advancing the first enclosure sheet from an output of the print engine to a first position at a sealing station. The method further includes the step of advancing a second enclosure sheet to a second position at a sealing station. The method moreover includes the step of securing a first portion of the first enclosure sheet to a second portion of the second enclosure sheet at the sealing station so as to create the envelope having an access opening defined therein. The method also includes the step of operating the print engine so as to advance the confidential sheet therethrough. The method still further includes the step of moving the confidential sheet (1) from the output of the print engine, (2) through the access opening, and (3) into the envelope, wherein the securing step is performed prior to the moving step. An apparatus for enclosing a confidential sheet between a first enclosure sheet and a second enclosure sheet is also disclosed.

摘要翻译： 将保密薄片封装在文件安全装置的信封中的方法包括操作打印引擎以使第一外壳薄片通过其中的步骤。 该方法还包括将第一外壳片材从打印引擎的输出推进到密封站的第一位置的步骤。 该方法还包括将第二外壳片推进到密封站处的第二位置的步骤。 该方法还包括将第一外壳片的第一部分固定在密封站处的第二外壳片的第二部分的步骤，以便形成其中限定有入口的外壳。 该方法还包括操作打印引擎以使秘密纸通过其中的步骤。 该方法还包括将保密纸（1）从打印引擎的输出移动（2）通过访问开口和（3）移动到信封中的步骤，其中固定步骤在移动步骤之前执行 。 还公开了一种用于在第一外壳片和第二封套片之间封装机密片材的装置。

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：US5937619A

公开(公告)日：1999-08-17

申请号：US951437

申请日：1997-10-15

申请人： William D. Baker ,  Walter J. Steinmayr ,  Donald Barker ,  George M. Cross ,  Mark E. Spitler

发明人： William D. Baker ,  Walter J. Steinmayr ,  Donald Barker ,  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 for sealing an envelope having a first lateral side and a second lateral side includes a support roller. The envelope includes (1) a first enclosure sheet having a first pressure sensitive adhesive thereon, and (2) a second enclosure sheet having a second pressure sensitive adhesive thereon. The sealing assembly also includes a sealing member which is movable between the first lateral side and the second lateral side. The first pressure sensitive adhesive is urged into contact with the second pressure sensitive adhesive by interaction between the sealing member and the support roller when the sealing member is moved between the first lateral side and the second lateral side. A method of sealing an envelope having a first lateral side and a second lateral in a document security apparatus is also disclosed.

摘要翻译： 用于密封具有第一侧面和第二侧面的封套的密封组件包括支撑辊。 信封包括（1）其上具有第一压敏粘合剂的第一外壳片，和（2）其上具有第二压敏粘合剂的第二外壳片。 密封组件还包括可在第一横向侧和第二横向侧之间移动的密封构件。 当密封构件在第一侧面和第二侧面之间移动时，通过密封构件和支撑辊之间的相互作用，使第一压敏粘合剂与第二压敏粘合剂接触。 还公开了一种在文件安全装置中密封具有第一侧面和第二横向的封套的方法。