Inventors:
Christopher J. Rush - San Leandro CA
Laura H. Rush - San Leandro CA
Assignee:
Powis Parker Inc. - Berkeley CA
International Classification:
B42C 900
US Classification:
412 37, 281 211, 281 29, 281 36, 283 81, 283101, 412 1, 412 4, 412 5, 412 8, 412 19, 412 20, 412 21, 412902, 428 401, 428 418, 428 419, 428 421, 400279
Abstract:
A bookbinding structure and method. The bookbinding structure is used to bind pages together in existing, commercially available binding machines. The bookbinding structure has a heat activated adhesive matrix for binding the pages. To attach a wrap-around book cover once the pages have been bound with the bookbinding structure, an adhesive on the outer surface of the bookbinding structure may be exposed by removing a release liner covering the adhesive. The book cover may then be adhered to the exposed adhesive either by a heat method or by applying pressure over the adhesive, depending on the particular type of adhesive of the bookbinding structure. The book cover may be printed with information and/or graphics prior to being wrapped around the pages of the book.
