Donald Alvin Barker

US Patent:

59569301, Sep 28, 1999

Filed:

Oct 15, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/951443

Inventors:

William D. Baker - Irvine CA
Walter J. Steinmayr - Irvine CA
Donald Barker - Sandy Hook CT
George M. Cross - West Jordan UT
Mark E. Spitler - Irvine CA

Assignee:

Privatizer Systems, Inc. - Dayton OH

International Classification:

B65B 1148

US Classification:

53460

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.

US Patent:

59468890, Sep 7, 1999

Filed:

Oct 15, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/951445

Inventors:

William D. Baker - Irvine CA
Walter J. Steinmayr - Irvine CA
Donald Barker - Sandy Hook CT
George M. Cross - West Jordan UT
Mark E. Spitler - Irvine CA

Assignee:

Privatizer Systems, Inc - Dayton OH

International Classification:

B65B 1148

US Classification:

53460

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. The method still further includes the step of moving the confidential sheet (1) from the output of the print engine, (2) through the access opening, and (3) into the envelope, wherein the securing step is performed prior to the moving step.

US Patent:

59376198, Aug 17, 1999

Filed:

Oct 15, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/951437

Inventors:

William D. Baker - Irvine CA
Walter J. Steinmayr - Irvine CA
Donald Barker - Sandy Hook CT
George M. Cross - West Jordan UT
Mark E. Spitler - Irvine CA

Assignee:

Privatizer Systems Incorporated - Dayton OH

International Classification:

B65B 1148

US Classification:

53460

Abstract:

A sealing assembly for sealing an envelope having a first lateral side and a second lateral side includes a support roller. The envelope includes (1) a first enclosure sheet having a first pressure sensitive adhesive thereon, and (2) a second enclosure sheet having a second pressure sensitive adhesive thereon. The sealing assembly also includes a sealing member which is movable between the first lateral side and the second lateral side. The first pressure sensitive adhesive is urged into contact with the second pressure sensitive adhesive by interaction between the sealing member and the support roller when the sealing member is moved between the first lateral side and the second lateral side. A method of sealing an envelope having a first lateral side and a second lateral in a document security apparatus is also disclosed.