Patent ID: 6190298
Filing Date: 2001-02-20
Classification: B42C,Y10S

Abstract:
An apparatus for manufacturing a file folder, the apparatus comprising:a displacement means for displacing a predetermined length of a flexible material lengthwise in a feed direction, said flexible material having a first side and a second side;an aperture forming means for forming a pair of spaced apertures in the material, the aperture forming means being a punching device which includes a punching die which is displaceable towards and away from the material to punch the apertures in the material, with the punching die being configured so that when the punching die executes an operating stroke, at least a region between the apertures is embossed to define a depression;an inserting means for inserting a prong of a binder through each aperture from the first side of the material, the binder having an elongate central portion with a prong extending from each end of the central portion; anda securing means for securing the central portion of the binder to the first side of the material.