US4213220A
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Process for the binding of books, magazines and the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-10-24
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Granted: 1980-07-22
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Expires: 1998-10-24
Abstract
Abstract A process for the binding of books, magazines and the like, without the use of staples or sewing, comprises forming a plurality of spaced notched cuts along the central fold line of each page section to be bound, folding each page section along the central fold so that the notched cuts form a plurality of spaced projections, and gluing together the overlapping projections of adjacent pages. The notched cuts may be made to different levels so that the overlapping projections lie in a stepped formation.
Inventors
- 👤 Luis J. A. Lopez-Martinez
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 11:30
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42B; B42B5/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
A process for the binding of books, magazines and the like without the use of staples or sewing, comprising forming a plurality of spaced notched cuts along the central fold line of each page section to be bound, each notched cut extending to one side of the fold line, a projection portion comprising that portion of the page between the bottom of the notched cut and said central fold line, folding each page section along said central fold line so that said projection portions project from the fold line on the opposite side of the fold line from the notched cut, nesting the page sections one within another with the projection portions on an inner page passing through the notched cut in each of the pages outwardly thereof so that the corresponding projection portions on adjacent pages overlap, and gluing together the overlapping projection portions of adjacent pages.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
A process for the binding of books, magazines and the like without the use of staples or sewing, comprising forming a plurality of spaced notched cuts along the central fold line of each page section to be bound, each notched cut extending to one side of the fold line, a projection portion comprising that portion of the page between the bottom of the notched cut and said central fold line, folding each page section along said central fold line so that said projection portions project from the fold line on the opposite side of the fold line from the notched cut, nesting the page sections one within another with the projection portions on an inner page passing through the notched cut in each of the pages outwardly thereof so that the corresponding projection portions on adjacent pages overlap, and gluing together the overlapping projection portions of adjacent pages.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
A process according to claim 1 wherein the notched cuts are made in each of a plurality of adjacent pages to a different level so that when the projections of said adjacent pages overlap, a small portion of the face of each page is visible, the projections lying in a stepped formation.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A process according to claim 2 wherein the difference in level between the notched cuts of adjacent pages is from 1/2 to 1 millimeter.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A process according to claim 2 wherein said notched cuts are evenly spaced along the length of said central fold line.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A process according to claim 2 wherein said notched cuts have one side thereof substantially parallel to said central fold, so that each projection is substantially rectangular.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
A book, magazine or the like formed by the process according to claim 2.
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) | 1983-07-22 | 1984-01-21 | 1984-07-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-07-22 | 1988-01-21 | 1988-07-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-07-22 | 1992-01-21 | 1992-07-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |