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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 25, 2008
Filed:
Oct. 12, 2006
Applicants:
Edward J. Kapturowski, Apex, NC (US);
Robert T. Snyder, Raleigh, NC (US);
Chris Peterson, Fuquay-Varina, NC (US);
Inventors:
Edward J. Kapturowski, Apex, NC (US);
Robert T. Snyder, Raleigh, NC (US);
Chris Peterson, Fuquay-Varina, NC (US);
Assignee:
Bowe Bell + Howell Company, Durham, NC (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B65B 43/26 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
Apparatuses and methods are provided for variably opening envelopes, such as for an inserting system. A deck is provided that creates a conveying path on which insert material can travel. A feeding guide that holds open a mouth of each envelope can be attached to the deck. Based on the physical characteristics of the material to be inserted into the envelope, the deck and feeding guide are movable to control the amount that the mouth of each envelope is held open.