1. An apparatus for simultaneous passage of plurality of longitudinally moving webs with a bookmark section (202), the apparatus comprising: a first former (102) configured to allow passage of a first longitudinally moving web with a first bookmark section (302); a second former (104), arranged adjacent to the first former (102), configured to allow passage of a second longitudinally moving web with a second bookmark section (304), wherein a predefined gap between the first former and the second former (102, 104) facilitates simultaneous passage of the first longitudinally moving web with the first bookmark section (302) and the second longitudinally moving web with the second bookmark section (304).

2. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first former (102) facilitates in folding of the first longitudinally moving web with the first bookmark section (302) to set-up a first bookmark.

3. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second former (104) facilitates in folding of the second longitudinally moving web with the second bookmark section (304) to set-up a second bookmark.

4. The apparatus as claimed in one of claims 2 and 3, wherein the first bookmark and the second bookmark are formed in one of: same direction and opposite direction with respect to each other.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention generally relates to an apparatus for passage of plurality of moving web with a bookmark section. In particular, the present invention relates to an apparatus for simultaneous passage of plurality of longitudinally moving webs with a bookmark section.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] In printing industry, it is a common practice to produce longitudinal page extensions called bookmarks in a travelling web of a paper or similar material. The bookmarks on a moving web may be understood as page extensions formed by extending one of the sheets of the web towards the open edge of the web. The bookmark in a continuous length of moving web along a longitudinal line find many applications in the printing industry like providing additional space for advertisement and improving visibility of content.
[0003] Conventionally former assemblies with a plurality of formers in the printing press allow passage of the longitudinally moving webs and their folding. However, in the conventional former assemblies a former plate between adjacent formers restrict simultaneous movement of longitudinally moving webs with the extended bookmark section on the adjacent formers. This restriction in the printing apparatus allows for having only one moving web with a bookmark section irrespective of number of running printing webs or installed formers.

Also, the position of the bookmark section, that is, to which side the bookmark to be created in the web is also restricted based on the position of the former plate.
[0004] Thus there is a need for an apparatus that can facilitate in simultaneously having a plurality of longitudinally running web with a bookmark section. Also, there is a need to remove restriction in the positioning of the bookmark section in the moving web.
SUMMARY OF INVENTION
[0005] An embodiment of the present invention discloses, an apparatus for simultaneous passage of plurality of longitudinally moving webs with a bookmark section. The apparatus includes a first former configured to allow passage of a first longitudinally moving web with a first bookmark section and a second former, arranged adjacent to the first former. The second former is configured to allow passage of a second longitudinally moving web with a second bookmark section. A predefined gap between the first former and the second former facilitates simultaneous passage of the first longitudinally moving web with the first bookmark section and the second longitudinally moving web with the second bookmark section.
[0006] In an embodiment of the present invention, the first former facilitates in folding of the first longitudinally moving web with the first bookmark section to set-up a first bookmark. Further, the second former facilitates in folding of the second longitudinally moving web with the second bookmark section to set-up a second bookmark.

[0007] In an embodiment of the present invention, the first bookmark and the second bookmark are formed in one of: same direction and opposite direction with respect to each other.
[0008] Accordingly, the present invention provides the following effects or advantages. The apparatus provides for an arrangement to simultaneous production of plurality of parallel running webs with a bookmark section. This arrangement increases the production of the bookmark section in the web in proportion to the number of running webs in the printing press. Further, the arrangement provides a degree of freedom in positioning which side the bookmark section is to be provided. As there is space provided in both the sides of the formers, the bookmark section may be provided in either side of the running web. Further, the arrangement provides flexibility in positioning the bookmark section in the page of the running web. That is, providing a bookmark section is possible in the running web irrespective of the position of the bookmark in other running webs. Therefore, restriction of position with respect to pagination for different parallel running web is eliminated.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0009] The following drawings are illustrative of particular embodiments for enabling the present invention, are descriptive of some methods, and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. The drawings are not to scale (unless so stated) and are intended for use in conjunction with the explanations in the following detailed description.

[0010] Figure 1 illustrates a perspective view of an apparatus with formers in accordance with an embodiment of the invention;
[0011] Figures 2(a) and 2(b) illustrate a perspective view of bookmark section in accordance with an embodiment of the invention; and
[0012] Figure 3 illustrates a perspective view of bookmark section and the apparatus with formers in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF INVENTION
[0013] The following disclosure is provided in order to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to practice the invention. Exemplary embodiments are provided only for illustrative purposes and various modifications will be readily apparent to persons skilled in the art. The general principles defined herein may be applied to other embodiments and applications without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Also, the terminology and phraseology used is for the purpose of describing exemplary embodiments and should not be considered limiting. Thus, the present invention is to be accorded the widest scope encompassing numerous alternatives, modifications and equivalents consistent with the principles and features disclosed. For the purpose of clarity, details relating to technical material that is known in the technical fields related to the invention have not been described in detail so as not to unnecessarily obscure the present invention. The present invention would now be discussed in the context

of embodiments as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
[0014] Figure 1 illustrates a perspective view of an apparatus with formers in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus for simultaneous passage of plurality of longitudinally moving webs with a bookmark section is for a printing press is disclosed. For the purpose of the present description the apparatus has been referred to former assembly as well. It may be understood that, the printing press may include a folding assembly, a folding nose assembly, a side support assembly, bottom support assembly, a former assembly and a web centering assembly. The web refers to a moving printing material that passes through various assemblies undergoing different transformations before being made into a readable material. The term "longitudinally moving web" is alternatively referred to herein as "moving web" or "running web". Further, the term bookmark may be understood as an extended part of one of the sheets of the web. The bookmark section may be created by extending width of a part of one of the sheets of the web towards the open edge of the moving web. The working mechanism of the printing press is well known in the art. Therefore, it has not been explained in detail here to maintain brevity of the specification.
[0015] In an embodiment of the present invention, the apparatus for simultaneous passage of plurality of longitudinally moving webs with a bookmark section may include a first former and a second former 102, 104. It may be apparent that the apparatus may include a

plurality of formers, but for sake of brevity the present description has been provided with respect to the first former and the second former 102, 104 only. The first former and the second former 102, 104 may be arranged adjacent to each other.
[0016] The first former 102 may be configured to allow passage of a first longitudinally moving web with a first bookmark section. Further, the second former 104 may be configured to allow passage of a second longitudinally moving web with a second bookmark section. Further, a predefined gap between the first former and the second former 102, 104 facilitates simultaneous passage of the first longitudinally moving web with the first bookmark section and the second longitudinally moving web with the second bookmark section.
[0017] Figures 2(a) and 2(b) illustrate a perspective view of bookmark section 202 in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. Further, the former assembly includes the first former and the second former 102, 104. The formers are cone shaped surfaces that facilitate in folding the web while the web is passed through it. As mentioned earlier, the first former and the second former 102, 104 may be provided with a predefined space 106 in between them to accommodate a bookmark section 202. Further, the first former 102 may facilitate in folding of the first longitudinally moving web with the first bookmark section to set-up a first bookmark. Similarly, the second former 104 facilitates in folding of the second longitudinally moving web with the second bookmark section to set-up a second bookmark. In operation, the first longitudinally moving web with

the first bookmark section and the second longitudinally moving web with the second bookmark section may pass through the first former and the second former 102, 104 before entering the nipping roller. The term "Nipping roller" refers to the pressure rollers that push the webs towards the running direction and maintains the tension of the webs. Thereafter, the webs may move onto another nipping roller, cutting cylinder and the collecting and folding cylinder in succession.

[0018] Figure 3 i llustrates a perspective view of
bookma: ck section 202 and th e apparatus with formers in
accordance with an i embodiment o: f the invention. The
predef: ined space 106 between the first former and the
second former 102, , 104 : facilitate in crea ting the passage
of the second boo kmar k 304. Thus, the first web and the
second web run in parallel along the f irst former and
the second former 102 , 104.
[0019] In an embodiment of the present invention, the first former 102 may facilitate in bringing out the first bookmark section 302 and the second former 104 may facilitate in bringing out the second bookmark section 304. The first bookmark section 302 and the second bookmark section 304 may get generated simultaneously by the first former 102 and the second former 104 respectively. Additionally, the arrangement facilitates in flexibility of the bookmark positioning. The position of bookmark section 202 in one running web is independent of the position of the bookmark section 202 in another running web. Thus, restriction of position of the bookmark with respect to pagination for different parallel running web in the former assembly is

eliminated. In an embodiment of the present invention, the first bookmark and the second bookmark may be formed in same direction with respect to each other. In another embodiment of the present invention, the first bookmark and the second bookmark may be formed in opposite direction with respect to each other. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the width of the bookmark section 202 is in the range from 10 mm to 50 mm.
[0020] Accordingly, the present invention provides the following effects or advantages. The apparatus provides for an arrangement to simultaneous production of plurality of parallel running webs with a bookmark section 202. This arrangement increases the production of the bookmark section 202 in the web in proportion to the number of running webs in the printing press. Further, the arrangement provides a degree of freedom in positioning which side the bookmark section 202 is to be provided. As there is space provided in both the sides of the formers, the bookmark section 202 may be provided in either side of the running web.
[0021] Additionally, the arrangement provides flexibility in positioning the bookmark section 202 in the page of the running web. That is, providing a bookmark section 202 is possible in the running web irrespective of the position of the bookmark in other running webs. Therefore, restriction of position with respect to pagination for different parallel running web is eliminated.
[0022] While the exemplary embodiments of the present invention are described and illustrated herein, it will

be appreciated that they are merely illustrative. It will be understood by those skilled in the art that various modifications in form and detail may be made therein without departing from or offending the scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.

We claim:

1. An apparatus for simultaneous passage of plurality of
longitudinally moving webs with a bookmark section
(202), the apparatus comprising:
a first former (102) configured to allow passage of a first longitudinally moving web with a first bookmark section (302);
a second former (104), arranged adjacent to the first former (102), configured to allow passage of a second longitudinally moving web with a second bookmark section (304),
wherein a predefined gap between the first former and the second former (102, 104) facilitates simultaneous passage of the first longitudinally moving web with the first bookmark section (302) and the second longitudinally moving web with the second bookmark section (304).
2. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first
former (102) facilitates in folding of the first
longitudinally moving web with the first bookmark
section (302) to set-up a first bookmark.
3. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second former (104) facilitates in folding of the second longitudinally moving web with the second bookmark section (304) to set-up a second bookmark.
4. The apparatus as claimed in one of claims 2 and 3, wherein the first bookmark and the second bookmark are formed in one of: same direction and opposite direction with respect to each other.