Bookbinding: process and apparatus inventions 01/09

20090016850 - Bookbinding unit and image-forming system: Bookbinding unit that, in feeding cover sheets to a predetermined cover-fitting position, is able to feed various sheets/leaves, yet without defacing of or scratch marks in the cover sheets, nor press marks during cover formation, occurring. Provided are an incoming sheet conveyance path for sequentially bringing in printed sheets; a... Agent: Judge Patent Associates

20090010737 - Integrated hard cover production method and device: An integrated hardcover production method and device comprising: a moving belt 1 installed inside a frame 10 horizontally moves a plurality of sheets 5 from a first end to a second end thereof; a stop plate 2 installed to a second end of the moving belt 1 aligns a spine... Agent: Sally Chang

20090003971 - Method and assembly for binding a book with adhesive: An adhesive application assembly is configured for use in a book binding station that includes a saddle for supporting a plurality of sheets. The adhesive application assembly includes an adhesive applicator, a movable support arm supporting the adhesive applicator, and a drive mechanism. The drive mechanism is coupled with the... Agent: Hewlett Packard Company