Patents Assigned to Esselte Corporation
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Patent number: 8317395Abstract: The present invention is directed to a recloseable bag, comprising front and rear panels joined together along a joined region at lateral and bottom sides to define an inner pocket, the panels defining a principal opening at a top side thereof for removably receiving contents into the inner pocket; and a resealable closure having first and second lateral ends and disposed on a top side of the panels and configured for releasably joining the panels at the top side to releasably close the principal opening to retain the contents in the inner pocket wherein the front and rear panels define an assistive opening for facilitating opening of the bag for insertion and removal of the contents.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2008Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Esselte CorporationInventors: Kimberly M. Carr, Lauren Grassia, Denise Ceron
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Patent number: 8308054Abstract: A customizable folder is disclosed. The folder has an edge portion missing from a cover thereof, and is adapted to receive thereto a complementary piece to complete the space formed by the missing edge portion. Also disclosed is a kit for a customizable folder comprising a customizable folder and a plurality of complementary pieces.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2008Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Assignee: Esselte CorporationInventors: Braden Jones, Juliet Kenney, Lauren Grassia
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Publication number: 20120267424Abstract: A filing device having retractable tabs is disclosed. The tabs are movable between a retracted position and an extended position, such as to selectively position tabs that are extended along an edge of a folder or divider.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2012Publication date: October 25, 2012Applicant: ESSELTE CORPORATIONInventors: Andrew Goodfellow, Christopher Holman, Braden Jones
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Patent number: 8256662Abstract: A file having first and second cover panels pivotally connected to each other at a hinge for movement between an open and closed position may be provided. The cover panels can overlap each other in the closed position to contain papers of a predetermined size therebetween. One or more superimposed pocket panels can be coupled to an inside of the first cover panel to define overlapping pockets dimensioned to hold the papers. The pocket panels can have first edge portions that define openings to the pockets, and the first edge portions can be staggered. The pocket panels may include an outermost pocket panel with an additional coupled edge. A labeling member can be provided that is associated with each pocket panel and configured for displaying identification information. The labeling members can extend beyond papers held in the pockets and can comprise tabs that can be staggered from each other.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2010Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Esselte CorporationInventors: Lauren Grassia, Juliet Kenney, Adam Martin, Braden Jones, Doug Hibler
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Patent number: 8141282Abstract: A filing device having retractable tabs is disclosed. The tabs are movable between a retracted position and an extended position, such as to selectively position tabs that are extended along an edge of a folder or divider.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2008Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Esselte CorporationInventors: Andrew Goodfellow, Christopher Holman, Braden Jones
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Patent number: 8083429Abstract: A modular locking binder system is disclosed having a channel is coupled to the binder spine. The channel has an open end and a constricted region. A channel block is located at the open end of said channel and is configured to block and unlock the channel opening. The modular locking binder system is configured to removably hold a document module within the channel. The document module includes a module spine having a widened portion configured to operatively engage and be restrained by the constricted region of the channel. By either obstructing or un-obstructing the channel with the channel block, it is possible to removeably secure the document module within the channel when the widened ends of the document module are operatively engaged and restrained by the constricted portions of the channel.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2009Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Assignee: Esselte CorporationInventor: Lauren Grassia
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Patent number: 8046940Abstract: A file with a card-receiving recess is disclosed. The file comprises a first panel comprising a first layer and a backing layer, that contains an opening extending from the first layer to the backing layer, and a second panel hingedly associated with the first panel. The backing layer is configured to support a displayed sheet element in a position such that it is visible through the opening of the first layer, and the displayed sheet element is at least partially received within the thickness of the first surface and the backing layer. The backing layer contains an adhesive disposed thereon within the opening for securing the displayed sheet element to the backing.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2008Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Esselte CorporationInventors: Braden Jones, Juliet Kenney, Lauren Grassia
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Publication number: 20110233206Abstract: A storage unit having a first sheet having a female connection member defining an opening, and a second sheet having a male connection member. The male connection member can have a neck portion dimensioned to be received in the opening, and can have a retaining portion that is wider than the opening and configured to couple the male and female connection members together. The retaining portion can have a concave edge opposite from the neck portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2010Publication date: September 29, 2011Applicant: ESSELTE CORPORATIONInventors: Cheng Chi Yeung, Wai Kwok Cheung
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Publication number: 20110210159Abstract: A file having first and second cover panels pivotally connected to each other at a hinge for movement between an open and closed position may be provided. The cover panels can overlap each other in the closed position to contain papers of a predetermined size therebetween. One or more superimposed pocket panels can be coupled to an inside of the first cover panel to define overlapping pockets dimensioned to hold the papers. The pocket panels can have first edge portions that define openings to the pockets, and the first edge portions can be staggered. The pocket panels may include an outermost pocket panel with an additional coupled edge. A labeling member can be provided that is associated with each pocket panel and configured for displaying identification information. The labeling members can extend beyond papers held in the pockets and can comprise tabs that can be staggered from each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2010Publication date: September 1, 2011Applicant: ESSELTE CORPORATIONInventors: Lauren Grassia, Juliet Kenney, Adam Martin, Braden Jones, Doug Hibler
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Publication number: 20110073638Abstract: A file having first and second cover panels pivotally connected to each other at a hinge for movement between an open and closed position may be provided. The cover panels can overlap each other in the closed position to contain papers of a predetermined size therebetween. One or more superimposed pocket panels can be coupled to an inside of the first cover panel to define overlapping pockets dimensioned to hold the papers. The pocket panels can have first edge portions that define openings to the pockets, and the first edge portions can be staggered. The pocket panels may include an outermost pocket panel with an additional coupled edge. A labeling member can be provided that is associated with each pocket panel and configured for displaying identification information. The labeling members can extend beyond papers held in the pockets and can comprise tabs that can be staggered from each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2009Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicant: ESSELTE CORPORATIONInventors: Lauren Grassia, Juliet Kenney, Adam Martin, Braden Jones, Doug Hibler
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Publication number: 20100247227Abstract: A modular locking binder system is disclosed having a channel is coupled to the binder spine. The channel has an open end and a constricted region. A channel block is located at the open end of said channel and is configured to block and unlock the channel opening. The modular locking binder system is configured to removably hold a document module within the channel. The document module includes a module spine having a widened portion configured to operatively engage and be restrained by the constricted region of the channel. By either obstructing or un-obstructing the channel with the channel block, it is possible to removeably secure the document module within the channel when the widened ends of the document module are operatively engaged and restrained by the constricted portions of the channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2009Publication date: September 30, 2010Applicant: Esselte CorporationInventor: Lauren GRASSIA
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Patent number: 7802938Abstract: A binder for holding documents is disclosed. The binder has a spine with a pair of cover flaps attached to each side of the spine. Attached to the spine is a latching device, also referred to as a locking device, that includes a first retaining member, a latching member, and a second retaining member. The first and second retaining members are parallel to each other and extend perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the spine. The binder is configured to hold a plurality of document modules, each of which hold a set of documents, which are flexible sheets of material, such as paper or plastic. Each module has first and second ends. The first end is contoured to mate with a portion of an external profile of the first retaining member. The second end attaches to the second retaining member. The latching member moves between a latched position where it engages the first end of the module and an unlatched position where it is not engaged to the first end of said module.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2007Date of Patent: September 28, 2010Assignee: Esselte CorporationInventors: Andrew Goodfellow, David Gruza, Christopher Holman, Candie Harris, Braden Jones
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Patent number: 7793449Abstract: A clip is described that includes a clipping part for clipping to an object, and a tab part arranged to extend from the clipping part. The tab part includes a first plastics material and a second rubber material. This allows the tab part to be marked with ink from a conventional pen.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2004Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: Esselte CorporationInventors: Hans-Werner Groch, Steffen Seiffarth
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Patent number: 7771553Abstract: The present invention relates to a processing apparatus, such as a laminator, for performing operations involving effecting adhesive bonding on substrates.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2008Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: Esselte CorporationInventors: Paul J. Lemens, Christopher A. Holman, Adam J. Becker, Andrew Goodfellow
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Publication number: 20100038895Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment, a file system is provided comprising a file, a closure band, and a positionable label. The closure band is fixable, removably or permanently, to the file. The label is coupled to the closure band and is positionable such that it can be moved along the closure band for positioning at different locations on the file.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2009Publication date: February 18, 2010Applicant: ESSELTE CORPORATIONInventor: Lauren Grassia
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Publication number: 20100032473Abstract: Exemplary embodiments according to the present invention relate to a file comprising a cover member with front and back cover panels that are hinged to each other for movement between open and closed positions, wherein the cover panels in the closed position define an interior space configured and dimensioned for containing a plurality of stacked papers. The cover panels may have first and second corners disposed opposite from the hinge. At least one of the cover panels may comprise a tab portion extending away from the hinge and disposed between the corners. First and second elastic retention elements may each be secured to one of the cover panels. The first and second retention elements may be disposed and configured for looping around the first and second corners of the other cover panel, respectively, in the closed position for retaining the closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2009Publication date: February 11, 2010Applicant: ESSELTE CORPORATIONInventor: Lauren Grassia
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Publication number: 20090101605Abstract: A hanging file folder for mounting to a pair of spaced apart rails is disclosed. The file folder has a first and second rod with a pair of hook portions on opposing ends thereof for engaging the pair of spaced apart rails. The file folder body has first and second walls forming a pocket for holding materials therein, and is assembled such that the pocket is suspended between the first and second rods. At least one of the first and second rods includes a resilient structure for permitting at least one of the hook portions to move longitudinally and adjust an effective length of its rod for accommodating variances in the angle at which folders are mounted on the rails. The resilient structure may include a tension spring, for example. The hook portions may be movably mounted to the rod and may include the resilient mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2007Publication date: April 23, 2009Applicant: Esselte CorporationInventors: Andrew GOODFELLOW, David Gruza, Christopher Holman, Candie Harris, Braden Jones
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Patent number: D601188Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2008Date of Patent: September 29, 2009Assignee: Esselte CorporationInventors: Lauren Grassia, Juliet Kenney
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Patent number: D668047Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2011Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: Esselte CorporationInventors: Lauren Cenzano, Doug Mudd
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Patent number: D668051Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2011Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: Esselte CorporationInventors: Lauren Cenzano, Doug Mudd