US3093396A
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Bookbinding method and apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-12-22
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Granted: 1963-06-11
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Expires: 1980-12-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John J Segreto
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 04:04
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42C; B42C9/00; B42C9/0006; B42C9/0012; B42C9/0018; B42C9/0025; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S156/00; Y10S156/908
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
IN A BOOKBINDING SYSTEM, THE PROCESS OF APPLYING AN ADHESIVE TO THE SIGNATURES OF A BOOK AND SECURING A COVER THERETO, SAID PROCESS COMPRISING THE STEPS OF APPLYING SEVERAL SUCCESSIVE LAYERS OF ADHESIVE OF GENERALLY UNIFORM THICKNESS TO THE SIGNATURES OF THE BOOK AND SKIN-DRYING EACH LAYER BEFORE THE SUCCEEDING LAYER IS APPLIED, THE FINAL LAYER BEING DRIED TO TACKY CONDITION TO RECEIVE A COVER, PLACING THE BACKBONE OF SUCH COVER AGAINST THE FINAL LAYER OF ADHESIVE AND APPLYING HEAT AND PRESSURE TO SAID BACKBONE TO FUSE THE SEVERAL LAYERS OF ADHESIVE WHILE CAUSING THE FIRST LAYER TO PENETRATE THE FIBERS OF THE INDIVIDUAL SIGNATURE PAGES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
IN A BOOKBINDING SYSTEM, THE PROCESS OF APPLYING AN ADHESIVE TO THE SIGNATURES OF A BOOK AND SECURING A COVER THERETO, SAID PROCESS COMPRISING THE STEPS OF APPLYING SEVERAL SUCCESSIVE LAYERS OF ADHESIVE OF GENERALLY UNIFORM THICKNESS TO THE SIGNATURES OF THE BOOK AND SKIN-DRYING EACH LAYER BEFORE THE SUCCEEDING LAYER IS APPLIED, THE FINAL LAYER BEING DRIED TO TACKY CONDITION TO RECEIVE A COVER, PLACING THE BACKBONE OF SUCH COVER AGAINST THE FINAL LAYER OF ADHESIVE AND APPLYING HEAT AND PRESSURE TO SAID BACKBONE TO FUSE THE SEVERAL LAYERS OF ADHESIVE WHILE CAUSING THE FIRST LAYER TO PENETRATE THE FIBERS OF THE INDIVIDUAL SIGNATURE PAGES.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-06-10 | 1966-12-10 | 1967-06-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-06-10 | 1970-12-10 | 1971-06-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-06-10 | 1974-12-10 | 1975-06-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |