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Method of producing web units
Assignee: Paper Converting Machine Co
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Filing: 1969-09-18
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Granted: 1971-08-03
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Expires: 1989-09-18
Abstract
Abstract A method of producing web units wherein at least two units are simultaneously processed while in superimposed relation, and thereafter the units are laterally separated -- the invention finding particular utility in connection with business forms.
Inventors
- 👤 James B Fulk
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 20:11
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H45/00; B65H45/12; B65H45/20; B41; B41F; B41F17/00; B41F17/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
33 words
A method of producing a plurality of web units comprising: simultaneously at least two of said units while the same are in superposed relation, and thereafter laterally separating said units for further processing.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
33 words
A method of producing a plurality of web units comprising: simultaneously at least two of said units while the same are in superposed relation, and thereafter laterally separating said units for further processing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 1 in which said units are initially processed separately.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 2 in which said initial processing includes the step of printing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
The method of claim 1 in which said simultaneous processing includes one or more of the following: cross perforation, file hole punching, crash numbering, crimp locking, line hole punching, or a like operation adapted for use with business forms.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 1 in which each web unit is a single thickness web.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 1 in which at least one of said web units includes a plurality of web thicknesses.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 1 in which said web units are folded subsequent to lateral separation.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 7 in which said web units are zigzag folded.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 1 in which one of said web units is skewed twice.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 9 in which said one web unit is guided during the second skewing.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 9 in which said web units are folded about a common axis.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 11 in which the folding of one web unit is longitudinally spaced from the folding of an adjacent web unit.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 1 in which said web units are slack during lateral separation.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 13 in which said web units are engaged by pinned belts after lateral separation.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-08-02 | 1975-02-01 | 1975-08-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-02 | 1979-02-01 | 1979-08-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-02 | 1983-02-01 | 1983-08-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |