Patent ID: 8011869
Filing Date: 2011-09-06
Classification: B42C

Abstract:
1. A method of binding a book, the method comprising: receiving and positioning a first sheet over a substantially stationary saddle, wherein receiving the first sheet includes advancing the first sheet along a sheet path, extending substantially perpendicular to a fold line defined in the first sheet, at least until the first sheet remains in a stationary position on the substantially stationary saddle; applying adhesive from an adhesive applicator, while moving the adhesive applicator parallel to and over a fold line of the first sheet, along the fold line while maintaining the first sheet in the stationary position on the saddle, wherein the adhesive applicator is a first adhesive applicator; replacing the first adhesive applicator with a second adhesive applicator when adhesive in the first adhesive applicator has been consumed, wherein each of the first adhesive applicator and the second adhesive applicator are positioned independent and separate from a reservoir of adhesive; and receiving and positioning a second sheet over the first sheet on the saddle, wherein the adhesive applied along the fold line of the first sheet adheres the second sheet to the first sheet.