Patent ID: 6736924
Filing Date: 2004-05-18
Classification: B42C,B42D,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A method of manufacturing a file folder which has: (1) at least one internal divider, and (2) first and second panels taped together to form a hinge extending along a spine of the folder, said method comprising the steps of:employing a divider/folder panel alignment mechanism to mechanically position an internal divider relative to the first file folder panel with one side of the internal divider and one side of the first file folder panel exposed and apposed marginal edges of the internal divider and the first file folder panel juxtaposed; securing the internal divider to the first file folder panel with a first tape which extends in the same direction as the hinge of the file folder using a mechanical arrangement comprising a tape transfer mechanism having the capability of laying the first tape on the internal divider and the first file folder panel with the tape extending between and lapping onto the internal divider and the first file folder panel; then turning the internal divider with a component manipulation mechanism to expose a second side of the internal divider; and securing the internal divider to the second file folder panel with a second tape which extends in the same direction as the hinge of the file folder using a second mechanical arrangement comprising a tape transfer mechanism having the capability of laying a second tape on the internal divider and the second file folder panel with the tape extending between and lapping onto the internal divider and the second file folder panel.