


The method of claim 4, wherein the predetermined distance is substantially equal to the set back distance.Ħ. The method of claim 2, comprising moving the shingled stack toward the output a predetermined distance as each new form is added to the top of the shingled stack.ĥ. The method of claim 2, wherein the distance is about 1.3 inches.Ĥ.

The method of claim 1, comprising stacking the forms so that the leading edges of the forms in the shingled stack are set back substantially the same distance.ģ. A method of storing and synchronizing forms being transferred between a forms printer and a device for attaching personalized cards to the forms, comprising: providing a forms buffer apparatus between the printer and the attaching device discharging forms from the printer into the forms buffer apparatus stacking the forms in the forms buffer apparatus so that a leading edge of each form is set back from the leading edge of the form immediately beneath it thereby creating a shingled stack moving the shingled stack toward an output to discharge the lowermost form from the shingled stack and moving the shingled stack back to a home position to permit reception of another form onto the top of the shingled stack.Ģ. INTERMEDIATE STORAGE STATION MEANS FOR SHEET-LIKE INFORMATION BEARING MEDIAġ. Verifying insertion system apparatus and method of operation Multiple processing station message communicationĪpparatus and system for preparing data cards and mailer forms and for attaching data cards to respectively associated mailer forms Process for the buffer storage and conversion of flat products in stream formation Rotation of a document through a finite angle Trail edge buckling sheet buffering system Printable coplanar laminates and method of making sameĪpparatus for buffering transport of document using conical screw conveyers Method and device for putting together and assembling card plates and card racksĪpparatus for buffering, turning over, folding and orientating forms
