Multiple Books Patents (Class 462/57)
  • Patent number: 6709727
    Abstract: A bookbinding structure for binding a stack of sheets including an elongated substrate having a first surface on which a first, heat activated, adhesive matrix is disposed and a second surface on which a second, pressure activated adhesive is disposed. The first adhesive matrix will be used to binding an edge of the stack so as to form a bound book with no cover. The second adhesive matrix includes first and second spaced-apart segments which extend along the length of the substrate. First and second release liners are disposed over the first and second adhesive segments, with the release liners remaining in place until the stack of sheets have been bound with the bookbinding structure. One of the release liners is manually removed from the bound stack and the stack is positioned in a cover assembly with the edge of the stack being positioned opposite a spine section of the cover assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Assignee: Powis Parker Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin P. Parker
  • Patent number: 6322867
    Abstract: A bookbinding structure and method. The bookbinding structure is, used to bind pages together in existing, commercially available binding machines. The bookbinding structure has a heat activated adhesive matrix for binding the pages. To attach a wrap-around book cover once the pages have been bound with the bookbinding structure, an adhesive on the outer surface of the bookbinding structure may be exposed by removing a release liner covering the adhesive. The book cover may then be adhered to the exposed adhesive either by a heat method or by applying pressure over the adhesive, depending on the particular type of adhesive of the bookbinding structure. The book cover may be printed with information and/or graphics prior to being wrapped around the pages of the book.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2001
    Assignee: Powis Parker Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Rush, Laura H. Rush
  • Patent number: 5918905
    Abstract: A plurality of booklets interconnected end to end in the form of a television guide book-strip, each booklet being printed with television program information arranged horizontally on the pages thereof, the book-strip and booklets having vertical fold lines along its center, the book-strip and booklets having free edges along its lateral sides, the booklets being connected end to end and separable by perforation lines.One of the booklets can have the television station's or channel's program information arranged on the basis of time, the other of the booklets can have the television program information arranged on the basis of the type of program.Also the program information printed on the pages of one booklet can be of a different character than the program information printed on the pages of the other booklet. The program information contained in such booklets can be combined with the above described booklets which have program information arranged on the basis of the type of program.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1999
    Inventor: Richard Wilen
  • Patent number: 5629668
    Abstract: A data display unit for a bicycle includes a means for determining and displaying an operational data signal in a normal operating mode and a workout data signal of a workout window mode having predetermined data information including time, distance, average and maximum speed. The unit is configured to calculate and display the predetermined information of the operational data signal information and to allow for the manual actuation to begin separate calculation, display and resetting of the predetermined information of the workout data signal. The display includes a liquid crystal display for displaying separately operational data signals and workout data signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 13, 1997
    Assignee: Trek Bicycle, Corp.
    Inventor: Robert M. Downs
  • Patent number: 5318476
    Abstract: A record pad of paper sheets includes a number of stacked sets of sheets. Each set comprises a quadrate top sheet having top and bottom faces and for receiving indicia on its top face and having a first edge; a quadrate record sheet having top and bottom faces and for receiving transferred indicia from the top sheet on its top face, and having a first edge extending generally parallel to and outwardly from the first edge of the top sheet to define a margin; a transfer mechanism (such CF and CB constructions) is disposed between the top and record sheets for transferring indicia from the top sheet to the record sheet; and repositionable adhesive is provided on the top sheet bottom face at the top sheet first edge for releasably connecting the top sheet to the record sheet. The pad also includes mechanical fastener or adhesive for securing the record sheets in the pad of stacked sheets together at the margins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 7, 1994
    Assignee: Moore Business Forms, Inc.
    Inventors: Jo Ann Haskayne, Victor H. Perriman
  • Patent number: 5275576
    Abstract: A record book or pad and a method of manufacturing such a book or pad has a stack of sheets in sets A. Each set A consists of a primary sheet P disposed between secondary sheets OS and US. Both faces of the sheet P are provided with a reactive coating 4 of duplicating material and each face of the secondary sheets OS and US which opposes the primary sheet P in the set is provided with reactive coatings 5 of duplicating material. When a marking is applied to the sheet OS for recording a message, pressure from that marking transfers through the sheet OS causing the coatings 4 and 5 between the sheets OS and P to inter-react and form a duplicate marking on a one face of the sheet P. Similarly when a marking is applied to the secondary sheet US, pressure from that marking transfers through the sheet US causing the coatings 4 and 5 between sheet P and US to inter-react and form a duplicate of the marking on the second face of the sheet P.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 4, 1994
    Assignee: Drakes Office Systems, Limited
    Inventor: Thomas R. Drake