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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 04, 2016
Filed:
Dec. 10, 2014
R.r. Donnelley & Sons Company, Chicago, IL (US);
Ty Daniel Wyble, New Providence, PA (US);
Todd Tracy Rose, York, PA (US);
R.R. DONNELLEY & SONS COMPANY, Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
Imaging apparatus and methods for bindery systems are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a platform and a separator coupled to the platform. The separator to receive a signature assembly, the separator includes an end to engage the signature assembly to separate a first page from the signature assembly, a first guide to direct the first page toward the platform and a second guide to direct a second page of the signature assembly toward a side of the platform. The apparatus includes a printer positioned above the platform. The printer is to image the first page when the first page is disposed on the platform. The apparatus includes a pump fluidly coupled through the platform to draw the first page toward the platform.