Mark E Spitler

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:

61561479, Dec 5, 2000

Filed:

May 28, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/322143

Inventors:

Mark E. Spitler - Irvine CA

Assignee:

Privatizer Systems, Inc. - Dayton OH

International Classification:

B31F 100

US Classification:

156227

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. The apparatus also includes a spring coupled to the biasing lever arm, wherein spring force generated by the spring is transferred to the first roller by the biasing lever arm so as to apply a sealing force to the pressure sensitive adhesive during advancement of the sheet between the number of sealing protrusions of the first roller and the second roller. A method of folding and sealing a sheet having a pressure sensitive adhesive positioned thereon 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:

60802510, Jun 27, 2000

Filed:

May 28, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/322145

Inventors:

William D. Baker - Cissna Park IL
Mark E. Spitler - Irvine CA

Assignee:

Privatizer Systems, Inc. - Dayton OH

International Classification:

B31F 100

US Classification:

156 64

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.

US Patent:

56034946, Feb 18, 1997

Filed:

Nov 13, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/557399

Inventors:

William D. Baker - Irvine CA
George M. Cross - Irvine CA
Louis A. Rossi - Irvine CA
Mark Spitler - Irvine CA
Frederick J. Lawrence - Tustin CA

Assignee:

Gradco Ltd.

International Classification:

B65H 3910

US Classification:

271296

Abstract:

A sheet receiving sorting device or mailbox has a sheet infeed including a short, pivoted distributor to direct sheets from the infeed, selectively or in sequence, to the input ends of an array of sheet guides extending at angles radiating from the center of the infeed outwardly to the inlet ends of a vertical stack of trays. At the sheet infeed ends of the trays are drive rolls for carrying the sheets into the trays depending upon the positioning of the distributor with respect to the array of sheet guides. The frame structure enables removal of the guides for sheet jam removal.

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.

US Patent:

61623164, Dec 19, 2000

Filed:

May 28, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/322144

Inventors:

Mark E. Spitler - Irvine CA
William D. Baker - Cissna Park IL

Assignee:

Privatizer Systems, Inc. - Dayton OH

International Classification:

B31F 100

US Classification:

156227

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. A method of folding and sealing a mailer form is also disclosed.

US Patent:

60866985, Jul 11, 2000

Filed:

May 28, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/322147

Inventors:

Mark E. Spitler - Irvine CA

Assignee:

Privatizer Systems, Inc. - Dayton OH

International Classification:

B31F 100

US Classification:

156227

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.