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Apparatus for folding paper items

  • US 5,733,237 A
  • Filed: 06/07/1995
  • Issued: 03/31/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/07/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An apparatus for folding a generally planar sheet of material, comprising:

  • (a) tray means for supporting at least one planar sheet in position for folding, said tray having front and back edges and a top surface;

    (b) a plurality of wall members extending upward from said tray and positioned to be abutted by and register the sheet in position for folding on said tray; and

    (c) a folding guide coupled to said tray and configured to move from an open position wherein the sheet can be positioned and registered on the tray and a closed position to overlay the positioned and registered sheet for folding of the sheet about the folding guide said folding guide having front and back ends; and

    (d) articulating hinge means for coupling said folding guide to said tray wherein said folding guide can be raised vertically in relation to said top surface of said tray while maintaining a substantially parallel alignment with said sheet and said top surface of said tray, and wherein said front end of said folding guide can be pivotally raised and lowered in relation to said back edge of said tray.

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