Appeal No. 95-2936
Application 07/887,040
excess moistening fluid collection means including
a baffle extending in said second direction
throughout the displacement range of said nozzle
such that said envelope flap is between said
nozzle and said baffle whereby said baffle collects
excess moistening fluid from said envelope flap;
an excess moistening fluid collection tank
positioned with respect to said baffle for collect-
ing said excess moistening fluid deposited on said
baffle; and
a tape moistening applicator which applies
moistening fluid to a tape, said tape moistening
applicator including a tape moistening fluid tank
connected to said moistening fluid supply tank;
wherein said excess moistening fluid collection
means further comprises a guide surface including
an opening therein which is mounted beneath said
tape moistening applicator such that excess moisten-
ing fluid from said tape collects on said guide sur-
face and passes through said opening, and means for
connecting said opening to said excess moistening
fluid collection tank such that said excess moisten-
ing fluid from said tape flows into said excess
moistening fluid collection tank;
wherein said pump means includes means for
pumping said collected moistening fluid from said
excess moistening fluid collection means to said
moistening fluid supply tank.
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