Binding machine and method

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2004-05-24

2010-02-16

Ross, Dana (Department: 3725)

Bookbinding: process and apparatus

Apparatus

Edge binding apparatus

C412S007000, C412S042000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07661918

ABSTRACT:
A machine for binding a sheath of punched sheets together by means of a spine binder includes a closing assembly for closing the spine binder over the sheath of punched sheets. The closing assembly includes a rail and a closing tool carried by and movable along the rail, and adapted to engage the spine binder for closing the spine binder over the sheath as the closing tool is moved along the rail.

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