Abstract: A mailer form adapted to be advanced through a folder-sealer apparatus having a first roller and a second roller, with the second roller having a number of sealing projections extending therefrom, includes a first edge portion having a first number of pressure sensitive adhesive patches disposed thereon. The form also includes a second edge portion having a second number of pressure sensitive adhesive patches disposed thereon. The mailer form is configured such that during advancement of the mailer form between the first roller and the second roller (i) the mailer form is folded by the first roller and the second roller such that the first number of pressure sensitive adhesive patches are aligned with the second number of pressure sensitive adhesive patches, and (ii) both the first number of pressure sensitive adhesive patches and the second number of pressure sensitive adhesive patches are aligned with the number of sealing projections of the second roller.

Abstract: An apparatus for folding and sealing a sheet having a pressure sensitive adhesive positioned thereon includes a first roller having a number of sealing protrusions which extend therefrom. The apparatus also includes a second roller having a roller surface which is positioned in operative contact with the number of sealing protrusions of the first roller during advancement of the sheet between the first roller and the second roller. The apparatus also includes a biasing lever arm having a first end and a second end. The biasing lever arm is pivotally coupled to the frame member at a pivot location between the first end and the second end. The biasing lever arm is coupled to the first roller at a journal location between said first end of said biasing lever arm and said pivot location.

Abstract: An apparatus for folding and sealing a sheet having a pressure sensitive adhesive positioned thereon includes a first roller. The apparatus also includes a second roller which is positioned in operative contact with the first roller during advancement of the sheet between the first roller and the second roller. The apparatus also includes a third roller having (i) a roller surface, and (ii) a sealing protrusion extending from the roller surface. The apparatus further includes a sheet stop positioned to halt forward movement of the sheet during advancement of the sheet between the first roller and the second roller and subsequently create a buckle in the sheet which is advanced into a roller nip defined by the first roller and the third roller. The sealing protrusion of the third roller is positioned in operative contact with the first roller during advancement of the sheet between the first roller and the third roller.

Abstract: A roller assembly for folding and sealing a sheet includes a first roller having a first ring assembly secured thereto. The first ring assembly has (i) a first deformable inner ring member, and (ii) a first outer ring member secured to the periphery of the first deformable inner ring member. The roller assembly also includes a second roller having a roller surface. The first outer ring member of the first ring assembly of the first roller is positioned in operative contact with the roller surface of the second roller during advancement of the sheet between the first roller and the second roller.

Abstract: A folder-sealer apparatus for folding and sealing a mailer form includes a housing. The apparatus also includes a roller assembly for folding and sealing the mailer form, the roller assembly being positioned within the housing. The apparatus also includes a postage device for securing postage indicia on the mailer form, the postage device being secured within the housing. A method of operating a folder-sealer apparatus is also disclosed.

Abstract: A folder-sealer apparatus for folding and sealing a number of mailer forms includes a housing. The apparatus also includes a roller assembly for folding and sealing the number of mailer forms, the roller assembly being secured within the housing. The apparatus further includes an input guide for guiding the number of mailer forms into the housing and into a nip of the roller assembly. The input guide is configured to receive a first mailer form of the number of mailer forms from an output mechanism of a printing device during a first period of time. The apparatus also includes a manual feed tray which is securable to the housing. The input guide is further configured to receive a second mailer form of the number of mailer forms from the manual feed tray when the manual feed tray is secured to the housing during a second period of time. A method of folding and sealing a number of mailer forms is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of advancing sheets includes the step of advancing a first enclosure sheet with a first scuffer. The method also includes the step of advancing a second enclosure sheet into contact with the first enclosure sheet with a second scuffer so that the first enclosure sheet and the second enclosure sheet create a pocket. The method further includes the step of advancing a confidential sheet within the pocket with the first scuffer. An apparatus for advancing a confidential sheet into a pocket defined by a number of enclosure sheets is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for providing confidentiality to a facsimile transmission includes the step of advancing a back enclosure sheet into a print engine. The method further includes the step of advancing the back enclosure sheet out of the print engine and to an envelope forming station. The method yet further includes the step of securing the back enclosure sheet to a front enclosure sheet so as to form an envelope at the envelope forming station. The method also includes the step of advancing a confidential sheet into the print engine. The method moreover includes the step of printing information associated with a page of the facsimile transmission onto the confidential sheet with the print engine. The method also includes the step of advancing the sheet out of the print engine and into the envelope.

Abstract: A sealing assembly includes a first roller having a sealing ridge attached thereto. The sealing assembly includes a second roller. The sealing ridge is positioned in operative contact with the second roller during a first mode of operation. The sealing ridge is positioned out of operative contact with the second roller during a second mode of operation. The first roller rotates during the first mode operation. The second roller is held stationary during the first mode of operation. A method of sealing an envelope in a document security apparatus is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of forming an envelope in a document security apparatus includes the step of advancing a first enclosure sheet and a second enclosure sheet to a sealing station within the document security apparatus. The method includes the step of holding both the first enclosure sheet and the second enclosure sheet stationary relative to the sealing station. The method also includes the step of securing the first enclosure sheet to the second enclosure sheet during the holding step. A document security apparatus is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of enclosing a confidential sheet in an envelope within a document security apparatus includes the step of operating a print engine so as to advance a first enclosure sheet therethrough. The method also includes the step of advancing the first enclosure sheet from an output of the print engine to a first position at a sealing station. The method further includes the step of advancing a second enclosure sheet to a second position at a sealing station. The method moreover includes the step of securing a first portion of the first enclosure sheet to a second portion of the second enclosure sheet at the sealing station so as to create the envelope having an access opening defined therein. The method also includes the step of operating the print engine so as to advance the confidential sheet therethrough.

Abstract: A sealing assembly includes a support roller. The sealing assembly also includes a center roller having a sealing ridge attached thereto which operatively contacts the support roller so as to urge a first enclosure sheet into contact with a second enclosure sheet. The sealing assembly further includes a first edge roller which operatively contacts the support roller so as to urge the first enclosure sheet into contact with the second enclosure sheet. The center roller and the first edge roller are rotatably supported on a common axis. The center roller rotates independently of the first edge roller. A method of sealing an envelope in a document security apparatus is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for providing confidentiality to a facsimile transmission includes the step of advancing a front enclosure sheet into the print engine. The method also includes the step of printing information associated with a first page of the facsimile transmission onto the front enclosure sheet with the print engine. The method further includes the step of advancing the front enclosure sheet out of the print engine and to an envelope forming station. The method yet further includes the step of advancing a back enclosure sheet to the envelope forming station. Moreover, the method includes the step of securing the back enclosure sheet to the front enclosure sheet so as to form an envelope at the envelope forming station. The method also includes the step of advancing a confidential sheet into the print engine. The method yet further includes the step of printing information associated with a second page of the facsimile transmission onto the confidential sheet with the print engine.

Abstract: A method of positioning a number of non-transparent enclosure sheets in a document security apparatus includes the step of positioning a first non-transparent enclosure sheet on a first support. The method also includes the step of positioning a second non-transparent enclosure sheet on a second support which is distinct from the first support. The second non-transparent enclosure sheet is oriented relative to the first non-transparent enclosure sheet so as to create a pocket for receiving a confidential sheet when (1) the first non-transparent enclosure sheet is positioned on the first support, and (2) the second non-transparent enclosure sheet is positioned on the second support. The first non-transparent enclosure sheet and the second non-transparent enclosure sheet conceal the confidential sheet from view when the confidential sheet is located in the pocket. A bail system for positioning a number of non-transparent enclosure sheets within a document security apparatus is also disclosed.