Abstract: A laminator for laminating a document in at least one of a laminating pouch and on a substrate comprising upper, middle and lower rolls, the upper and middle rolls defining a first nip for laminating a document between first and second sheets of laminating film, the middle and lower rolls defining a second nip for laminating a document beneath a film on a substrate, means for driving one of the upper and middle rolls, a first drive means for connecting the upper and middle rolls, a second drive means for connecting the upper and lower rolls whereby the lower and upper rolls rotate in the same direction, means defining a first path on one side of the rolls for inserting a laminating pouch between the upper and middle rolls, and a means defining a second path on the other side of the rolls for inserting the substrate between the middle and lower rolls from the other side of the rolls.

Abstract: A device embodying the invention comprises a pair of members presenting a lower base surface and a member presenting an upper parallel surface when in an operative position. A platen pad material, which converts microwave energy to heat, is provided on one of the surfaces. When in an operative position the two platens provide uniform pressure over the surfaces of a laminating pouch carrying a document. The device is placed in a domestic microwave oven and the oven is operated for a period of time dependent on the rated power of the oven, the size of the document and the energy conversion capability of the platen pad. The platen pad converts the microwave energy to heat energy while applying uniform pressure over the surfaces of the pouch. This produces liquefaction of the adhesive which bonds the film to the document. The device is then removed from the microwave oven, permitted to cool, the lamination removed, and trimmed as may be necessary.

Abstract: A laminator for laminating a document in at least one of a laminating pouch and on a substrate comprising upper, middle and lower rolls, the upper and middle rolls defining a first nip for laminating a document between first and second sheets of laminating film, the middle and lower rolls defining a second nip for laminating a document beneath a film on a substrate, means for driving one of the upper and middle rolls, a first drive means for connecting the upper and middle rolls, a second drive means for connecting the upper and lower rolls whereby the lower and upper rolls rotate in the same direction, means defining a first path on one side of the rolls for inserting a laminating pouch between the upper and middle rolls, and a means defining a second path on the other side of the rolls for inserting the substrate between the middle and lower rolls from the other side of the rolls.

Abstract: A device embodying the invention comprises a pair of members presenting a lower base surface and a member presenting an upper parallel surface when in an operative position. A platen pad material, which converts microwave energy to heat, is provided on one of the surfaces. When in an operative position the two platens provide uniform pressure over the surfaces of a laminating pouch carrying a document. The device is placed in a domestic microwave oven and the oven is operated for a period of time dependent on the rated power of the oven, the size of the document and the energy conversion capability of the platen pad. The platen pad converts the microwave energy to heat energy while applying uniform pressure over the surfaces of the pouch. This produces liquefaction of the adhesive which bonds the film to the document. The device is then removed from the microwave oven, permitted to cool, the lamination removed, and trimmed as may be necessary.

Abstract: A device embodying the invention comprises a pair of members presenting a lower base surface and a member presenting an upper parallel surface when in an operative position. A platen pad material, which converts microwave energy to heat, is provided on one of the surfaces. When in an operative position the two platens provide uniform pressure over the surfaces of a laminating pouch carrying a document. The device is placed in a domestic microwave oven and the oven is operated for a period of time dependent on the rated power of the oven, the size of the document and the energy conversion capability of the platen pad. The platen pad converts the microwave energy to heat energy while applying uniform pressure over the surfaces of the pouch. This produces liquefaction of the adhesive which bonds the film to the document. The device is then removed from the microwave oven, permitted to cool, the lamination removed, and trimmed as may be necessary.

Abstract: A device embodying the invention comprises a pair of members presenting a lower base surface and a member presenting an upper parallel surface when in an operative position. A platen pad material, which converts microwave energy to heat, is provided on one of the surfaces. When in an operative position the two platens provide uniform pressure over the surfaces of a laminating pouch carrying a document. The device is placed in a domestic microwave oven and the oven is operated for a period of time dependent on the rated power of the oven, the size of the document and the energy conversion capability of the platen pad. The platen pad converts the microwave energy to heat energy while applying uniform pressure over the surfaces of the pouch. This produces liquefaction of the adhesive which bonds the film to the document. The device is then removed from the microwave oven, permitted to cool, the lamination removed, and trimmed as may be necessary.

Abstract: A laminating machine of the type which laminates documents between sheets of plastic or on a substrate comprising a housing, first and second sets of upper and lower rolls within said housing having end shafts, one of the sets of rolls arranged to receive material to be laminated and move the material to the other of the sets of rolls, spaced apart end supports are in housing rotatably supporting the end shafts, drive means are connected to the lower rolls of each pair, to drive the lower rolls, the upper rolls of each pair are mounted in the end supports to move upwardly to accommodate material of variable thickness, resilient power transmission means are connected between the upper rolls and the lower rolls and driven from the lower rolls to maintain synchronization of rotation of the upper rolls with the lower rolls and to bias the upper rolls downwardly while permitting the upper rolls to move upwardly to an extent dependent on the thickness of material passing between the pairs of rolls.

Abstract: A laminating machine of the type which laminates documents between sheets of plastic or a document to a substrate comprising a housing together with a first set of rolls within the housing adapted to guide the material to be laminated between upper and lower heating platens and a second set of rolls within the housing arranged to receive the material from the platens. The first set of rolls, the platens and the second set of rolls define a passage through the housing. End supports for the rolls are provided in the housing defines. The rolls are rotatably supported between the end supports. A drive motor is connected to one of the rolls at one of the end supports, and gearing means are positioned on the rolls at the other of the end supports for transmitting rotation of the driven roll to the other rolls. The upper rolls of each pair are journaled in bearing arms which are pivoted to the end supports to permit acceptance of thick substrates.