Kelly J Willauer

US Patent:

20090087283, Apr 2, 2009

Filed:

Sep 27, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/862260

Inventors:

KELLY WILLAUER - DUBUQUE IA, US

International Classification:

B42C 13/00
B42C 9/00

US Classification:

412 8, 412 13, 412 9

Abstract:

A machine and method are provided for making a lay-flat book or album with multiple pages. The machine includes a base with first and second supports. Paper forming the book pages is creased and placed front face down upon the supports and held in position by a vacuum. An adhesive is applied to the back of one page, and then the supports pressed together to adhere the pages together. Hydraulic or pneumatic cylinders move the supports, as controlled by electrical or electronic circuitry in a control panel. Thus, a semi-automatic process is provided for gluing the book pages together.