Systems and methods are provided for automatically correcting book portion mismatches in a book binding operation. First sensor outputs relate to a first book portion sequence along a first assembly channel, and second book portion sequence along a second assembly channel, each leading into a book binding stage. A mismatch state between first and second book portions is predicted based on the respective sequences and a defined book assembly batch, responsive to which an intervention event is determined and executed. One such intervention event includes selective routing of the first and/or second book portion associated with predicted mismatch states into a correction channel and reinsertion of the first and/or second book portion into the respective assembly channel corresponding to a modified version of the respective sequence. In some embodiments, a further sensor may be provided at the book binding stage entry for further confirmation/control feedback regarding matched book portions.
Systems and methods are provided for automatically correcting book portion mismatches in a book binding operation. First sensor outputs relate to a first book portion sequence along a first assembly channel, and second book portion sequence along a second assembly channel, each leading into a book binding stage. A mismatch state between first and second book portions is predicted based on the respective sequences and a defined book assembly batch, responsive to which an intervention event is selected and executed. One such intervention event includes selective routing of the first and/or second book portion associated with predicted mismatch states into a correction channel and reinsertion of the first and/or second book portion into the respective assembly channel corresponding to a modified version of the respective sequence. In some embodiments, a further sensor may be provided at the book binding stage entry for further confirmation/ control feedback regarding matched book portions.
Online advertising and marketing services in the field of religious-themed books and products offered for sale by others, namely, print and digital books and other written content
Online advertising and marketing services in the field of religious-themed books and products offered for sale by others, namely, print and digital books and other written content
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Dynamic mismatch correction system and method for book binding machines
Systems and methods are provided for automatically correcting book portion mismatches in a book binding operation. First sensor outputs relate to a first book portion sequence along a first assembly channel, and second book portion sequence along a second assembly channel, each leading into a book binding stage. A mismatch state between first and second book portions is predicted based on the respective sequences and a defined book assembly batch, responsive to which an intervention event is selected and executed. One such intervention event includes selective routing of the first and/or second book portion associated with predicted mismatch states into a correction channel and reinsertion of the first and/or second book portion into the respective assembly channel corresponding to a modified version of the respective sequence. In some embodiments, a further sensor may be provided at the book binding stage entry for further confirmation/control feedback regarding matched book portions.
A mismatch detection system comprising a book block assembly line, a plurality of book block sensors, a case cover assembly line, and an infeed sorter. The book block assembly line may be operable to output conforming book blocks and divert nonconforming book blocks. The plurality of book block sensors may be operable to detect a unique identifier (UID) of the nonconforming book blocks diverted by the book block assembly line. The case cover assembly line may be operable to output case covers. The infeed sorter may be operable to receive the conforming book blocks and the case covers, group one book block and once case cover into a pair, detect whether the conforming book block and case cover of the pair match, divert any of the case covers that do not match, and output a matching pair to a book binding device.
A mismatch detection system (100) comprising a book block assembly line (110), a plurality of book block sensors (160, 180), a case cover assembly line (120), and an infeed sorter (210). The book block assembly line may be operable to output conforming book blocks and divert nonconforming book blocks. The plurality of book block sensors may be operable to detect a unique identifier (UID) of the nonconforming book blocks diverted by the book block assembly line. The case cover assembly line may be operable to output case covers. The infeed sorter may be operable to receive the conforming book blocks and the case covers, group one book block and once case cover into a pair, detect whether the conforming book block and case cover of the pair match, divert any of the case covers that do not match, and output a matching pair to a book binding device.
B42C 19/08 - Conveying between operating stations in machines
B42C 1/12 - Machines for both collating or gathering and permanently attaching together the sheets or signatures
B42C 7/00 - Manufacturing bookbinding cases or covers of loose-leaf binders
B42C 11/04 - Machines or equipment for casing-in or applying covers to books
B65H 43/04 - Use of control, checking, or safety devices, e.g. automatic devices comprising an element for sensing a variable detecting, or responding to, presence of faulty articles
B65H 37/04 - Article or web delivery apparatus incorporating devices for performing specified auxiliary operations for securing together articles or webs, e.g. by adhesive, stitching, or stapling
A system for automated book binding may include a staging platform (104) configured to receive book covers (102), with first and second walls extending perpendicular to the staging platform, the first wall oriented parallel to the second wall. A controller (210), in at least an automatic trim adjustment mode, determines one or more book covers as being present upon the staging platform, automatically directs inward movement of at least one of the walls until sensing contact by one or more of the at least one of the walls with the one or more book covers, automatically withdraws the at least one of the walls from a point of contact with the book covers, wherein an operating window is defined by a distance between the walls at the point of contact, and, in sequence, transferring each of the book covers via a lifting arm upward from the staging platform and to a binding unit.
A system for automated book binding may include a staging platform configured to receive book covers, with first and second walls extending perpendicular to the staging platform, the first wall oriented parallel to the second wall. A controller, in at least an automatic trim adjustment mode, determines one or more book covers as being present upon the staging platform, automatically directs inward movement of at least one of the walls until sensing contact by one or more of the at least one of the walls with the one or more book covers, automatically withdraws the at least one of the walls from a point of contact with the book covers, wherein an operating window is defined by a distance between the walls at the point of contact, and, in sequence, transferring each of the book covers via a lifting arm upward from the staging platform and to a binding unit.
45 - Legal and security services; personal services for individuals.
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Online database management services, namely, managing an online searchable database to identify, track, compile, share, and suggest available legal rights for creative works, namely, literature intellectual property for acquisition and adaptation into film, television programs, and videos for streaming via the Internet for business purposes; providing business intelligence services to agents, publishers, content creators, and other rights holders for the conditional use of their respective content and intellectual property rights Providing an online searchable database to identify, track, compile, share, and suggest legal information relating to available legal rights for creative works, namely, literature intellectual property for acquisition and adaptation into film, television programs, and videos for streaming via the Internet
The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for manufacturing embossed laminated hardcover book cases and embossed laminated hardcover books. The method of manufacturing an embossed laminated hardcover book case may comprise: receiving a book printing request from a user; printing a desired cover design on a cover sheet based at least in part on the received book printing request; applying a laminate sheet to the cover sheet using a laminating apparatus; embossing the laminate sheet using a textured roller of the laminating apparatus to define an embossed laminated cover sheet; providing a spine board and front and rear cover boards based at least in part on the received book printing request; and combining the spine board, the front and rear cover boards, and the embossed laminated cover sheet to define the embossed hardcover book case. Adding a book block converts the case into an embossed laminated hardcover book.
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Providing a web site featuring technology that enables users to research, identify, select, share, and match books according to profiles, history, or selected parameters of interest; providing temporary use of a non-downloadable web application for researching, identifying, selecting, sharing, and matching books according to profiles, history, or selected parameters of interest.
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System and apparatus for book block binding and method thereof
Systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided for providing a rotatable perfect binding separated step solution configured to maximize efficiency for one-off book printing. The multi-clamp binding apparatus includes a rotatable body, a plurality of fixed operation stations associated with the rotatable body, and a plurality of clamps coupled to the rotatable body. Each of the clamps may retain at least one workpiece. The rotatable body may rotate each of the plurality of clamps to one or more of the plurality of fixed operation stations. In operation, a book block is received at an in-feed location of the perfect binding apparatus. The book block is stored within a holding apparatus of the perfect binding apparatus. The book block is then rotated between a plurality of fixed operation stations. At least one operation is performed upon the book block at each of the plurality of fixed operation stations.
Apparatuses, systems, and methods are described for providing a multiple process workflow. The system includes a first process device configured to convey at least a portion of a printed element and an apparatus. The apparatus includes a storage section, an input section configured to receive the at least a portion of the printed element, a gripper configured to selectively transport the at least a portion of the printed element from the input section to the storage section and to selectively transport the at least a portion of the printed element from the storage section, and an output section configured to selectively transfer the at least a portion of the printed element from the storage section. The system further includes a second process device configured to perform at least one operation on the at least a portion of the printed element.
B65G 61/00 - Use of pick-up or transfer devices or of manipulators for stacking or de-stacking articles not otherwise provided for
B07C 3/18 - Devices or arrangements for indicating destination, e.g. by code marks
B65H 29/02 - Delivering or advancing articles from machinesAdvancing articles to or into piles by mechanical grippers engaging the leading edge only of the articles
B65H 29/00 - Delivering or advancing articles from machinesAdvancing articles to or into piles
B07C 3/00 - Sorting of mail or documents according to destination
B65H 31/30 - Arrangements for removing completed piles
Apparatuses, systems, and methods are provided for print media buffering and sorting. An apparatus for performing at least one of buffering and sorting during an operation includes a storage section, an input section configured to receive at the storage section at least a portion of a printed element, a gripper associated with the input section, the gripper configured to selectively transport the at least a portion of the printed element from the input section to the storage section and to selectively transport the at least a portion of the printed element from the storage section, and an output section configured to selectively transfer the at least a portion of the printed element from the storage section.
B65G 61/00 - Use of pick-up or transfer devices or of manipulators for stacking or de-stacking articles not otherwise provided for
B07C 3/18 - Devices or arrangements for indicating destination, e.g. by code marks
B65H 29/02 - Delivering or advancing articles from machinesAdvancing articles to or into piles by mechanical grippers engaging the leading edge only of the articles
B65H 29/00 - Delivering or advancing articles from machinesAdvancing articles to or into piles
B07C 3/00 - Sorting of mail or documents according to destination
B65H 31/30 - Arrangements for removing completed piles
Systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided for providing a rotatable perfect binding separated step solution configured to maximize efficiency for one-off book printing. The multi-clamp binding apparatus includes a rotatable body, a plurality of fixed operation stations associated with the rotatable body, and a plurality of clamps coupled to the rotatable body. Each of the clamps may retain at least one workpiece. The rotatable body may rotate each of the plurality of clamps to one or more of the plurality of fixed operation stations. In operation, a book block is received at an in-feed location of the perfect binding apparatus. The book block is stored within a holding apparatus of the perfect binding apparatus. The book block is then rotated between a plurality of fixed operation stations. At least one operation is performed upon the book block at each of the plurality of fixed operation stations.
Apparatuses, systems, and methods are provided for print media buffering and sorting. An apparatus for performing at least one of buffering and sorting during an operation includes an enclosure, a storage section within the enclosure, an input section configured to receive at the enclosure at least a portion of a printed element, a gripper associated with the input section, the gripper configured to selectively transport the at least a portion of the printed element from the input section to the storage section and to selectively transport the at least a portion of the printed element from the storage section within the enclosure, and an output section configured to selectively transfer the at least a portion of the printed element from the enclosure.
B65G 61/00 - Use of pick-up or transfer devices or of manipulators for stacking or de-stacking articles not otherwise provided for
B07C 3/00 - Sorting of mail or documents according to destination
B65H 29/00 - Delivering or advancing articles from machinesAdvancing articles to or into piles
B65H 29/02 - Delivering or advancing articles from machinesAdvancing articles to or into piles by mechanical grippers engaging the leading edge only of the articles
B07C 3/18 - Devices or arrangements for indicating destination, e.g. by code marks
promoting the goods and services of others by means of operating an on-line e-book shopping site with links to the retail web sites of others; online retail store services featuring electronic publications, namely, books on a variety of topics
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SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR BOOK BLOCK BINDING AND METHOD THEREOF
Systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided for providing a rotatable perfect binding separated step solution configured to maximize efficiency for one-off book printing. The multi-clamp binding apparatus (100) includes a rotatable body (130), a plurality of fixed operation stations (150a-f) associated with the rotatable body, and a plurality of clamps (140a-f) coupled to the rotatable body. Each of the clamps may retain at least one workpiece. The rotatable body may rotate each of the plurality of clamps to one or more of the plurality of fixed operation stations. In operation, a book block is received at an in-feed location of the perfect binding apparatus. The book block is stored within a holding apparatus of the perfect binding apparatus. The book block is then rotated between a plurality of fixed operation stations. At least one operation is performed upon the book block at each of the plurality of fixed operation stations.
Systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided for providing a rotatable perfect binding separated step solution configured to maximize efficiency for one-off book printing. The multi-clamp binding apparatus (100) includes a rotatable body (130), a plurality of fixed operation stations (150a-f) associated with the rotatable body, and a plurality of clamps (140a-f) coupled to the rotatable body. Each of the clamps may retain at least one workpiece. The rotatable body may rotate each of the plurality of clamps to one or more of the plurality of fixed operation stations. In operation, a book block is received at an in-feed location of the perfect binding apparatus. The book block is stored within a holding apparatus of the perfect binding apparatus. The book block is then rotated between a plurality of fixed operation stations. At least one operation is performed upon the book block at each of the plurality of fixed operation stations.
Apparatuses, systems, and methods are provided for print media buffering and sorting. An apparatus for performing at least one of buffering and sorting during an operation includes an enclosure (501), a storage section (508) within the enclosure, an input section (502) configured to receive at the enclosure at least a portion of a printed element, a gripper associated with the input section, the gripper configured to selectively transport the at least a portion of the printed element from the input section to the storage section and to selectively transport the at least a portion of the printed element from the storage section within the enclosure, and an output section (504) configured to selectively transfer the at least a portion of the printed element from the enclosure.
Systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided for providing a rotatable perfect binding separated step solution configured to maximize efficiency for one-off book printing. The multi-clamp binding apparatus includes a rotatable body, a plurality of fixed operation stations associated with the rotatable body, and a plurality of clamps coupled to the rotatable body. Each of the clamps may retain at least one workpiece. The rotatable body may rotate each of the plurality of clamps to one or more of the plurality of fixed operation stations. In operation, a book block is received at an in-feed location of the perfect binding apparatus. The book block is stored within a holding apparatus of the perfect binding apparatus. The book block is then rotated between a plurality of fixed operation stations. At least one operation is performed upon the book block at each of the plurality of fixed operation stations.
Apparatuses, systems, and methods are provided for print media buffering and sorting. An apparatus for performing at least one of buffering and sorting during an operation includes an enclosure, a storage section within the enclosure, an input section configured to receive at the enclosure at least a portion of a printed element, a gripper associated with the input section, the gripper configured to selectively transport the at least a portion of the printed element from the input section to the storage section and to selectively transport the at least a portion of the printed element from the storage section within the enclosure, and an output section configured to selectively transfer the at least a portion of the printed element from the enclosure.
B65G 61/00 - Use of pick-up or transfer devices or of manipulators for stacking or de-stacking articles not otherwise provided for
B07C 3/00 - Sorting of mail or documents according to destination
B07C 3/18 - Devices or arrangements for indicating destination, e.g. by code marks
B65H 29/00 - Delivering or advancing articles from machinesAdvancing articles to or into piles
B65H 29/02 - Delivering or advancing articles from machinesAdvancing articles to or into piles by mechanical grippers engaging the leading edge only of the articles
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System and apparatus for print media manufacturing buffering and sorting, and corresponding method thereof
Apparatuses, systems, and methods are provided for print media buffering and sorting. An apparatus for performing at least one of buffering and sorting during an operation includes an enclosure, a storage section within the enclosure, an input section configured to receive at the enclosure at least a portion of a printed element, a gripper associated with the input section, the gripper configured to selectively transport the at least a portion of the printed element from the input section to the storage section and to selectively transport the at least a portion of the printed element from the storage section within the enclosure, and an output section configured to selectively transfer the at least a portion of the printed element from the enclosure.
B65G 61/00 - Use of pick-up or transfer devices or of manipulators for stacking or de-stacking articles not otherwise provided for
B07C 3/18 - Devices or arrangements for indicating destination, e.g. by code marks
B65H 29/02 - Delivering or advancing articles from machinesAdvancing articles to or into piles by mechanical grippers engaging the leading edge only of the articles
B65H 29/00 - Delivering or advancing articles from machinesAdvancing articles to or into piles
B07C 3/00 - Sorting of mail or documents according to destination
25.
SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR PRINT MEDIA MANUFACTURING BUFFERING AND SORTING, AND CORRESPONDING METHOD THEREOF
Apparatuses, systems, and methods are provided for print media buffering and sorting. An apparatus for performing at least one of buffering and sorting during an operation includes an enclosure (501), a storage section (508) within the enclosure, an input section (502) configured to receive at the enclosure at least a portion of a printed element, a gripper associated with the input section, the gripper configured to selectively transport the at least a portion of the printed element from the input section to the storage section and to selectively transport the at least a portion of the printed element from the storage section within the enclosure, and an output section (504) configured to selectively transfer the at least a portion of the printed element from the enclosure.
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
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Wholesale distributorship services in the field of books and book printing in electronic media; distribution of books, reviews and other printed matter as well as related electronic data carriers. Digital on-demand printing services of books and other documents. Publishing of books, reviews and other printed matter as well as related electronic data carriers.
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
35 - Advertising and business services
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
Goods & Services
digital on-demand printing services of books and other documents wholesale distributorship services in the field of books and e-books recorded on electronic media; distributorship in the field of books, reviews, printed matter and e-books on electronic data carriers publishing and distribution of books, reviews and other printed matter as well as publishing of e-books on electronic data carriers
Processing services of orders in the field of on-demand printing and electronic media; distribution services in the field of on-demand printing and electronic media; wholesale distribution services in the field of on-demand printing and electronic media; the provision of information, advice and consultancy in relation to the aforesaid services.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
35 - Advertising and business services
38 - Telecommunications services
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
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Downloadable electronic publications. Processing services of orders in the field of on-demand printing and electronic media; distribution services in the field of on-demand printing and electronic media; wholesale distribution services in the field of on-demand printing and electronic media; the provision of information, advice and consultancy in relation to the aforesaid services. Transmission of the publications via the Internet. Providing on-line electronic publications.
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Distribution services in the field of on-demand printing and electronic media; wholesale distribution services in the field of on-demand printing and electronic media; the provision of information, advice and consultancy in relation to the aforesaid services. Data transfer and physical conversion from one form of media to another; the provision of information, advice and consultancy in relation to the aforesaid services. Provision of one-off print demand printing services; the provision of information, advice and consultancy in relation to the aforesaid services.
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
(1) Distribution services, namely, electronic delivery of books, photos, brochures, catalogs, articles, and other documents; and storage of electronic media, namely, images and text; Digital on demand printing services of books and other documents; and Conversion of data or documents from physical to electronic media.
(2) Wholesale distributorship services in the field of on-demand printing and digital content in form of e-books, e-audio, e-journals.
(3) Data transfer and physical conversion from one form of media to another.
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
(1) Distribution services, namely, electronic delivery of books, photos, brochures, catalogs, articles, and other documents; and storage of electronic media, namely, images and text; Digital on demand printing services of books and other documents; and Conversion of data or documents from physical to electronic media.
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Distribution services, delivery of books, electronic books, photos, brochures, catalogues, articles, and other documents; and storage of electronic media, images and text. Digital on demand printing services of books and other documents. Conversion of data or documents from physical to electronic media.
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Distribution services, namely, delivery of books, electronic books, photos, brochures, catalogs, articles, and other documents; and storage of electronic media, namely, images and text Digital on demand printing services of books and other documents Conversion of data or documents from physical to electronic media
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
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Providing a web based service that enables publishers to manage the production [and publication] of electronic books (e-books) and [related] digital content and offer them indirectly for sale to the general public and to resellers Distribution services, namely, delivery of publisher owner [book] content in digital format via a web-based secure server to [ publishers and ] publisher directed third parties Electronic storage of publisher owner book content in digital format
