ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 6 -- United States Patent no. 12,377,629, issued on Aug. 5, was assigned to FUTURA S.P.A. (Capannori, Italy).

"Embossing unit" was invented by Fabio Perini (Viareggio, Italy), Andrea Catalini (Porcari, Italy), Emanuele Moriconi (Camaiore, Italy) and Gionata Mazzoni (Vorno, Italy).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Embossing unit comprising a fixed structure (1) and a mobile structure (2) configured to be moved to and from the fixed structure (1), a first embossing assembly (LA), a second embossing assembly (UA) and a gluing assembly (GA), wherein the first embossing assembly (LA) comprises a first engraved steel roller (3) and a respective rubber counter-roller (4), wherein t...