US3776543A
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Reversible tip-on machine
Assignee: McCall Printing Co
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Filing: 1971-11-23
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Granted: 1973-12-04
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Expires: 1991-11-23
Abstract
Abstract A machine for applying inserts to signatures to be gathered into books or magazines is provided with a reversible insert conveyor which can selectively orient either a leading or a trailing edge of an insert to coincide with the backbone edge of a corresponding signature. This allows multi-leaf inserts to be fed initially with a folded edge forward, and then re-oriented to position a free edge of one leaf along the backbone edge of an insert, whereby a fold-out multi-leaf insert is readily accommodated into the magazine.
Inventors
- 👤 W Edwards
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 06:33
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42B; B42B7/00; B42C; B42C1/00; B42C1/10; B42C9/00; B42C9/0081; B65; B65H; B65H2301/00; B65H2301/40; B65H2301/43; B65H2301/435; B65H2301/4352
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
223 words
In a machine for applying inserts to signatures intended for gathering into books or magazines, said machine having a signature conveyor arranged to carry individual signatures along a predetermined path with the backbone edge of the signatures all in the same alignment, supply means for inserts to be attached to each of said sIgnatures, means for feedng the inserts singly from said supply means each in a predetermined alignment, and an adhesive applicator located in spaced relation to said supply means for applying an adhesive to secure each insert to a corresponding signature; an insert conveyor located between said insert feeding means and said adhesive applying means, said insert conveyor accepting the inserts in said predetermined alignment and discharging the inserts at a first discharge location to said adhesive applying means; the improvement comprising: additional insert conveyor means selectively cooperable with said insert conveyor to receive the inserts and carry them to a second discharge location, and said insert conveyor means including at said second discharge location guide means reversing the movement of the inserts front to rear with respect to the alignment of the inserts as received from said feeding means whereby either the leading or trailing edge of the inserts as accepted from said feeding means can be made to coincide with the backbone edge of signatures on said signature conveyor.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
223 words
In a machine for applying inserts to signatures intended for gathering into books or magazines, said machine having a signature conveyor arranged to carry individual signatures along a predetermined path with the backbone edge of the signatures all in the same alignment, supply means for inserts to be attached to each of said sIgnatures, means for feedng the inserts singly from said supply means each in a predetermined alignment, and an adhesive applicator located in spaced relation to said supply means for applying an adhesive to secure each insert to a corresponding signature; an insert conveyor located between said insert feeding means and said adhesive applying means, said insert conveyor accepting the inserts in said predetermined alignment and discharging the inserts at a first discharge location to said adhesive applying means; the improvement comprising: additional insert conveyor means selectively cooperable with said insert conveyor to receive the inserts and carry them to a second discharge location, and said insert conveyor means including at said second discharge location guide means reversing the movement of the inserts front to rear with respect to the alignment of the inserts as received from said feeding means whereby either the leading or trailing edge of the inserts as accepted from said feeding means can be made to coincide with the backbone edge of signatures on said signature conveyor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
A machine as defined in claim 1 wherein said supply means is a hopper and the inserts are folded multi-leaf inserts fed serially from said hopper with folded edge foremost, said insert conveyor means including removable and alternatively used belt members operable to carry the inserts to said second discharge location.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
196 words
In a reversible tip-on machine for applying folded inserts to the signatures of a magazine whereby the insert is attached to the finished magazine only through a single leaf, comprising a signature conveyor for carrying individual signatures along a path with the folded backbone edge of each signature in the same alignment, a supply hopper for folded inserts and feeding means for removing the inserts from said hopper with the folded edge foremost, means for applying adhesive to an edge of said inserts at a location adjacent said signature conveyor, and insert conveyor means receiving the folded inserts from said feeding means and moving the inserts along a first feed path with the folded edge foremost past said adhesive applying means and onto the signatures carried on said signature conveyor; the improvement comprising a reversing section selectively connectable to said insert conveyor means providing an alternate feed path for the inserts in which the feeding motion of the inserts is reversed end for end such that the feeding motion of the inserts continues with the free edge of the insert in position to receive adhesive and subsequently to attach to the folded edge of the signatures.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
196 words
In a reversible tip-on machine for applying folded inserts to the signatures of a magazine whereby the insert is attached to the finished magazine only through a single leaf, comprising a signature conveyor for carrying individual signatures along a path with the folded backbone edge of each signature in the same alignment, a supply hopper for folded inserts and feeding means for removing the inserts from said hopper with the folded edge foremost, means for applying adhesive to an edge of said inserts at a location adjacent said signature conveyor, and insert conveyor means receiving the folded inserts from said feeding means and moving the inserts along a first feed path with the folded edge foremost past said adhesive applying means and onto the signatures carried on said signature conveyor; the improvement comprising a reversing section selectively connectable to said insert conveyor means providing an alternate feed path for the inserts in which the feeding motion of the inserts is reversed end for end such that the feeding motion of the inserts continues with the free edge of the insert in position to receive adhesive and subsequently to attach to the folded edge of the signatures.
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) | 1976-12-03 | 1977-06-04 | 1977-12-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-03 | 1981-06-04 | 1981-12-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-03 | 1985-06-04 | 1985-12-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |