Method and apparatus for selective folding or redirecting

Details Method and apparatus for selective folding or redirecting Method and apparatus for selective folding or redirecting

2007-03-16

2009-11-17

Truong, Thanh K (Department: 3721)

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C053S116000, C053S053000, C053S054000, C493S012000, C493S016000, C493S023000

Reexamination Certificate

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07617656

ABSTRACT:
The present disclosure relates to a method for redirecting cut web products and/or rejecting cut web products. The method comprises advancing a plurality of cut web products along a first path and providing a redirecting or folding device for folding the plurality of cut web products and/or delivering the folded cut web products to a second path. Prior to reaching the folding device, the cut web products may be determined to be defective. The folding device can be accelerated, decelerated, or substantially stopped, such that a selected cut web product is not delivered to the second path, thereby rejecting the selected cut web product. The present disclosure additionally comprises an apparatus for redirecting and/or rejecting cut web products.

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