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US3731330A
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Book binding
Assignee: Sulby Engineering Development Co Ltd
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Filing: 1971-02-25
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Granted: 1973-05-08
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Expires: 1991-02-25
Abstract
Abstract A bookbinding machine in accordance with the invention comprises a device for applying a cover to a book back, a device for preparing the back by cutting or abrading, and a device for applying adhesive to the prepared book back. These three devices are arranged in a straight line and are so disposed that a book commences its outwardly travel from the cover-applying device passes over the adhesive-applying device which is rendered inoperative. The book returns from the preparing device and over the operative adhesive-applying device. The cover is then applied.
Inventors
- 👤 Rushent French L Bryant
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 08:11
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42C; B42C9/00; B42C9/0006; B42C9/0012; B42C9/0018; B42C9/0025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
176 words
A bookbinding machine including a clamp to receive the book to be bound, an elongate rectilinear guide for said clamp, means on said clamp for guiding the clamp along said rectilinear guides, means at a first end of said guide for opening the clamp to permit insertion of the book to be bound and additional means at said first end for applying a cover to the book, preparing means at the other end of said guide for abrading or cutting the back of said book, means at an intermediate position on said guide for applying adhesive to the prepared book back, means for moving the clamp in a rectilinear path along said guide from the first end to said preparing means and for returning the clamp along said path to the first end of said guide for applying the cover, and means for moving the adhesive applying means to an inoperative position when the clamp passes it on its way to the preparing means and to an operative position during the return trip of said clamp.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
176 words
A bookbinding machine including a clamp to receive the book to be bound, an elongate rectilinear guide for said clamp, means on said clamp for guiding the clamp along said rectilinear guides, means at a first end of said guide for opening the clamp to permit insertion of the book to be bound and additional means at said first end for applying a cover to the book, preparing means at the other end of said guide for abrading or cutting the back of said book, means at an intermediate position on said guide for applying adhesive to the prepared book back, means for moving the clamp in a rectilinear path along said guide from the first end to said preparing means and for returning the clamp along said path to the first end of said guide for applying the cover, and means for moving the adhesive applying means to an inoperative position when the clamp passes it on its way to the preparing means and to an operative position during the return trip of said clamp.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A machine according to claim 1 wherein the preparing means include a rotatable abrader and a locating element for the book, the abrader being so disposed that rotation thereof urges the book against the locating element.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A machine according to claim 1 wherein the preparing means and the adhesive-applying means are each carried by a pivotally secured support.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
A machine according to claim 1 wherein means are provided for locating the clamp in correct register with the device said additional means for applying the cover.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
A machine according to claim 1, comprising means for precisely setting the means for applying the cover relatively to the book before the book commences the outward path.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
63 words
A machine according to claim 1 wherein the device for applying the cover comprises a pair of nipping jaws driven through appropriate linkages by a cam-shaft and wherein one of the jaws can be loosened from its linkage by means readily accessible to an operator at the Front end of said guide whereby the machine can be set for the required book thickness.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
A machine according to claim 6 comprising means on the said device for raising and lowering the jaws whereby the book can be set in the clamp to receive the desired thickness of glue.
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) | 1976-05-07 | 1976-11-06 | 1977-05-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-07 | 1980-11-06 | 1981-05-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-07 | 1984-11-06 | 1985-05-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |