Patents Assigned to U.S. Sample Company
  • Patent number: 5119574
    Abstract: A collector's album includes a binder and at least one display page having a plurality of pockets to receive collectible display items such as sports cards, stamps, slides, and the like. Each display page has transparent front and back panels with the front panels having pockets defined by recessed base surfaces and peripheral retaining walls. Retaining members are cooperative with the peripheral retaining walls to releasably retain display items and associated transparent display covers within the corresponding pockets. In one embodiment, transparent lids are hinged to the front panel to overlie the pockets and retain collectible items within the pockets for display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1992
    Assignee: U.S. Sample Company
    Inventor: Michael J. King
  • Patent number: 5104147
    Abstract: A binder system for use as a display book or the like includes a flexible spine having a continuous uninterrupted outer surface and an oppositely facing inner surface on which is formed a plurality of longitudinal outwardly projecting male connector elements. A plurality of channel members are releasably mounted on the connector elements and support cover sheets and display pages. The spine facilitates application of indicia on its outer surface and enables opening of the binder to fully expose the display pages for observation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1992
    Assignee: U.S. Sample Company
    Inventor: Michael J. King