Patent ID: 6791706
Filing Date: 2004-09-14
Classification: B65B

Abstract:
This is an adjustable high-speed machine that makes and applies related documents to items and is comprised of:a) a document receiving station which accepts various sized output from printers b) an accumulator station which uses various types of sensors, optical marks and/or software to control the number of documents accumulated to form a set and initiates movement to other stations c) a document folder which provides various industry standard folds to sets of documents, followed by an optional fold to create a smaller size d) a transport device which presents sets of documents to other devices in different orientations and directions e) a device to manage single or multiple rolls of adhesive or non-adhesive materials and create a container or pouch for documents or devices f) a device to cut, slice or separate material at programmed lengths to complete the pouch or container creation process from rolls of tape or other material g) a device to dispense documents or pouches containing documents or items into a box, envelope or container h) a device to apply self-adhesive output directly to a box, envelope, container or item i) a device and software to control various internal and external interfaces and other stations including printers, accumulators, folders, enclosers, separators, delivery, application devices, conveyors or computers.