Abstract: A file for storing and displaying cards is disclosed. The card file consists of a base, a cover, and a tray, the cover being pivotally attached to the base and the tray being slidably disposed with respect to the cover and pivotally coupled to the base. The tray is attached to the base in such a way that when the cover is opened, the tray pivots downwardly, thereby presenting the cards at an angle. The weight of the address cards keeps the device in either the open or closed orientation chosen by the user. The card file in accordance with the present invention can be suitably adapted to display a picture or time keeping instrument in the face of the cover, so that when the cards are concealed, the card file serves as an office accessory.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 13, 1998
Date of Patent:
August 1, 2000
Assignee:
Berol Corporation
Inventors:
David C. Harris, Mark S. Koehneke, John M. Fuller, Jonathan P. Van Dore, Jeff E. Schiedegger
Abstract: A modular desktop assembly is disclosed including a base and a plurality of modules including a vertical file releasably attached to and supported by the base and a cap releasably attached to the last to be stacked module.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 19, 1998
Date of Patent:
July 25, 2000
Assignee:
Berol Corporation
Inventors:
David C. Harris, Aimee J. Markelz, Charles E. Bain