Abstract: A method and apparatus for sealing a business form having pressure activated adhesive utilizes a minimum amount of equipment in a simple arrangement that has optimum versatility. Sealing is accomplished utilizing a first set of rolls which has a first substantially continuous roll and a second roll having a non-round shape with at least one projection (and typically having a configuration that in end view substantially simulates an airplane propeller including first and second projections angularly spaced about 180°). The first and second rolls are mounted in position for rotation about parallel axes so that the projections come into operative association with the first roll to perform the sealing action in a first position, and at a second position the entire second roll is not in operative association with the first roll. A stepper motor controls the rotation of the second roll.

Abstract: A simplified pressure sealing apparatus for acting on business forms having pressure activated cohesive to seal the cohesive has only two or three pressure-seal rollers for effecting proper sealing. The pressure seal rollers may receive a folded business form substantially immediately from the output of a folder, or one of the pressure-seal rollers may function to both assist in folding the form, and then pressure sealing it. The form may be held in a flip plate above the nip between first and second pressure-seal rollers, or a separate set of idler nip wheels may hold the form in position once it has passed completely through the sealing nip. In either case the form may pass completely through the sealing nip yet be moved through the sealing nip in the opposite direction, and then diverted to a stack.

Abstract: A method and system for verifying the intended imaging produced by a printer allow this task to be accomplished in essentially real-time, and utilizing relatively inexpensive, and high speed (e.g. about 200 feet per minute or greater) components. A computer control commands a raster image processor (RIP) to generate electronic print data (e.g. a bitmap) that is sent to an electronic digital printer (such as an inkjet cartridge array) and also to a print monitor. The printer images the bitmap onto a web or sheet, then a linear digital photosensor (e.g. photodiode) array scans essentially every pixel across the width of the web or sheet image area and transmits the scanned data to the print monitor system, which compares it to the bitmap produced by the RIP.

Abstract: A simplified pressure sealing apparatus for acting on business forms having pressure activated cohesive to seal the cohesive has only two or three pressure-seal rollers for effecting proper sealing. The pressure seal rollers may receive a folded business form substantially immediately from the output of a folder, or one of the pressure-seal rollers may function to both assist in folding the form, and then pressure sealing it. The form may be held in a flip plate above the nip between first and second pressure-seal rollers, or a separate set of idler nip wheels may hold the form in position once it has passed completely through the sealing nip. In either case the form may pass completely through the sealing nip yet be moved through the sealing nip in the opposite direction, and then diverted to a stack.

Abstract: A radio frequency antenna-containing element with good flexibility and bend properties is produced utilizing a flexible substrate, an adhesive, and a conductive foil or film. The adhesive and conductive foil or film are applied to the substrate so that they have the configuration of an RF antenna. This facilitates a method of making such an element in a high speed and in a simple manner that will function well, can be aesthetic or convey information as well as being functional, and with other optimum properties.

Abstract: A simplified pressure sealing apparatus for acting on business forms having pressure activated cohesive to seal the cohesive has only two or three pressure-seal rollers for effecting proper sealing. The pressure seal rollers may receive a folded business form substantially immediately from the output of a folder, or one of the pressure-seal rollers may function to both assist in folding the form, and then pressure sealing it. The form may be held in a flip plate above the nip between first and second pressure-seal rollers, or a separate set of idler nip wheels may hold the form in position once it has passed completely through the sealing nip. In either case the form may pass completely through the sealing nip yet be moved through the sealing nip in the opposite direction, and then diverted to a stack.

Abstract: A wallet card package having a wallet card secured to a panel. The panel includes a card flap that is pivotal about a fold line. The card is secured to and carried by the card flap so that the package is selectively movable from a closed position in which an magnetic strip on the card is covered and an open position in which the card is swung out from the panel while remaining secured to the card flap such that the magnetic strip is exposed for activation purposes. The card may be disposed between a pair of panels, with the front panel defining an opening permitting viewing of the front surface of the card and the rear panel including a cover flap that covers the magnetic strip when the package is in the closed position.

Abstract: A simplified pressure sealing apparatus for acting on business forms having pressure activated cohesive to seal the cohesive has only two or three pressure-seal rollers for effecting proper sealing. The pressure seal rollers may receive a folded business form substantially immediately from the output of a folder, or one of the pressure-seal rollers may function to both assist in folding the form, and then pressure sealing it. The form may be held in a flip plate above the nip between first and second pressure-seal rollers, or a separate set of idler nip wheels may hold the form in position once it has passed completely through the sealing nip. In either case the form may pass completely through the sealing nip yet be moved through the sealing nip in the opposite direction, and then diverted to a stack.

Abstract: A business form, from which a laminated card may be formed, is produced by spot coating silicone-release material on the back of the web or sheet which forms the business form, covering slightly more than a card-sized area, and then applying a clean release material to the back of the web or sheet covering the coating of silicone release material and another area from which a card may be die cut. The back may be imaged before application of the clean release material, and the face of the laminated card to be formed is imaged with variable (and perhaps non-variable) indicia, e.g., by a laser printer. The clean release material is die cut through the adhesive and clear plastic layers, but not the baseliner.

Abstract: A business form intermediate with pressure activated cohesive in separable side margins is otherwise conventional except for the particular patterns of cohesive. The patterns prevent cupping (i.e. flexing or distortion) of the vertical edges. Substantially straight line series of substantially rectangular spots having dimensions about ¼ inch by ⅛ inch, and spaced from each other about ½ inch, are preferably provided, along the vertical (side) edges of the intermediate on at least one face, and preferably both faces (not staggered horizontally, but not significantly vertically overlapping, from one face to the other).

Abstract: The effective life of a printhead, such as an ink jet printhead, is extended, when printing repetitive images, by taking measures to change the printhead print elements (e.g. nozzles) that are fired to effect repetitive imaging at a desired location on the media. The nozzles can be changed, yet the repetitive images be provided at the same desired location on the media by one or more of: finishing the media after printing to take into account a new position of the images on the media to provide a proper finished media (e.g. by trimming a particular edge or edges); at spaced points in time moving the printhead relative to the media in the second dimension (e.g. substantially transverse to the first dimension); and/or at spaced points in time moving the media in the second dimension relative to the printhead.

Abstract: A label having an EAS device or an RFID device associated therewith has a first face with human readable indicia on it and a second face with pressure sensitive repositional adhesive. The pressure sensitive repositional adhesive is pressed onto an exterior surface of a package which holds the label to the package. The package is then shipped to a destination indicated at least in part by the label, and at the destination the label is removed simply by detaching it by pulling it off, the repositional adhesive readily releasing from the package. The package then may be reused with a single label with either conventional construction or like the first label. Preferably the repositional adhesive is part of a piece of double sided adhesive tape, the second face either having permanent adhesive or repositional adhesive if the tape is to be removed from the body of the label and the RFID or EAS device of the label reused.

Abstract: In the production radio frequency (RF) sensable objects, it is possible to produce a package, envelope, or like container which has enhanced read distance, producable by a simple method. Large areas are printed on the envelope or package in conductive ink which are separated by a non-conductive portion of the package or envelope and function as an RF antenna. Then by placing an otherwise conventional label with an RFID chip associated with it so that it bridges the conductive ink portions of the RF antenna, a much easier to sense or read product is produced. The conductive ink can be applied in a pattern, logo, and letters or character indicia. The label may have conductive pressure sensitive adhesive on one face, which actually connects the antenna sections to the RFID chip to form the operable structure that can be sensed by an RF receiver at a distance of three meters or more.

Abstract: A combination shipping label/invoice form, including a shipping label section detachably secured along a dividing border to an invoice section, the shipping label section bordered at a first edge by a first marginal strip and at a second edge by a second marginal strip, the invoice section bordered by a third edge and a fourth edge, the shipping label section being wider between the first and second edges than the invoice section between the third and fourth edges, such that folding the invoice section along the dividing border and against the shipping label section results in the invoice section lying between the first and second edges of the shipping label section, where the lower side of the first and second marginal strips is coated with adhesive.

Abstract: A receiving tray insert for receiving and straightening curled printed paper discharged face down from a printer, comprising a planar member having a flat upper surface arranged to face away from the printer and arranged to receive the printed paper as it is ejected from the printer, and also having a lower surface arranged to face the printer, and also having elevating and spacing means secured to the lower surface and arranged to elevate the insert relative to the printer to create and maintain a thermally insulating air gap between the insert and the printer.

Abstract: A postal workstation for high volume computerized printing of labels, cards, an the like comprises a main support surface including a front portion and a rear portion, wherein the front portion includes an open cut-out region for a person to stand within to comfortably reach the rear portion, which is intended to support primary and secondary printers and a monitor mount. A worksurface pivotally connected to the support surface adjacent a lateral side of the cut-out region is movable between a working position wherein the worksurface covers the cut-out region and provides area for a keyboard and mouse, and a servicing position wherein said cut-out region is exposed for facilitating worcer access to the rear portion of the main support surface for printer maintenance. A storage compartment adjacent an opposite lateral side of the cut-out region has an upwardly facing compartment opening covered by the worksurface when the worksurface is in a working position.

Abstract: A business form, from which a laminated card may be formed, is produced by spot coating silicone-release material on the back of the web or sheet which forms the business form, covering slightly more than a card-sized area, and then applying a clean release material to the back of the web or sheet covering the coating of silicone release material and another area from which a card may be die cut. The back may be imaged before application of the clean release material, and the face of the laminated card to be formed is imaged with variable (and perhaps non-variable) indicia, e.g., by a laser printer. The clean release material is die cut through the adhesive and clear plastic layers, but not the baseliner.

Abstract: A method of packaging and displaying a relative flat product, and intermediate and final package produced, allow a desirably thick package to be produced yet the package can be shipped in a low volume configuration to save shipping costs, and can be expanded at or adjacent the display site in a simple yet effective manner. The package is particularly suitable for packaging a prepaid phone card having machine readable indicia, an opening being provided in the package blank so that the machine readable indicia is visible through the opening so that the phone card can be activated without removing the phone card from the completed package.

Abstract: A mailer type business form intermediate is specifically constructed for use with a popular simple pressure sealer so that a mailer type business form with a built in reply envelope may be easily produced from the intermediate simply by feeding it through the conventional sealer. The intermediate is constructed with the first and second lines of weakness located more inwardly than conventional, so that the patterns of pressure sensitive cohesive forming the reply envelope are, and those sealing the mailer, each have an effective width of about ⅜ of an inch or less and are spaced from each other in a first dimension parallel to the top and bottom edges of the intermediate a distance greater than about a quarter of an inch and less than about one inch, preferably so that the center lines of the cohesive pattern are spaced from each other substantially the same distance that center lines of parallel sealing rollers of a conventional sealer are spaced from each other.

Abstract: A special service mail form constructed of a sheet of paper and a backing sheet adapted to simplex printing so as to allow use of the special service mail form is a self-help, kiosk. The sheet of paper is divided into two sections by a line of weakness. The first section provides a return post card having printed indicia on the front surface associated with special service mailers such as PS Form 3811. The second section includes two adhesive backed removable labels. Return address information is printed onto one of these two labels. To assemble a special services mailer, the return address label is removed from the remainder of the sheet of paper and applied to the appropriate area on the back of the return post card. The backing sheet is attached to a back surface of the sheet of paper to protect the adhesive applied to the back of the labels from exposure prior to their detachment from the remainder of the sheet of paper.