Presentation folder
A presentation folder suitable for business and similar presentation and networking uses is provided. The presentation folder displays a variety of materials in an attractive yet professional manner. The presentation folder may be compact in size, and it may also include multiple pockets and slits to hold numerous materials. Further, in one embodiment, the presentation folder is assembled from one die-cut blank which is easy to manufacture.
The present invention relates to a presentation folder and, in particular, to a presentation folder suitable for business and similar presentation uses.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONA great variety of presentation folders have been developed and used for many years. The purpose of these folders is to provide a neat and attractive package for business information and the like. These packages vary considerably, but usually include multi-pockets, insert pages, and other devices for presenting multiple pages of information. For the most part, most of these packages are folders in the order of 8.5″ by 11″ in size and sometimes larger. Large presentation folders are generally necessary to contain conventional 8.5″ by 11″ letterhead or printed sheets in which business information is printed. One drawback with these large presentation folders is that they are not easy to carry, which often presents practical problems both for the person presenting the folder and the person receiving it. For example, it is very common to pass on business information at networking events. To pass on a large folder is frequently awkward to both the person giving it and the person receiving it. The person giving it must carry a number of these to the meeting. Since they are too large to be carried in a pocket, the presented must have an envelope or carrying bag. This is especially a problem at networking events in which it is preferable to be free of material that has to be carried in one's hands.
Additionally, conventional presentation folders are not always economically designed or attractive in appearance. Further, many presentation folders are comparatively expensive to make because of the multiple die-cutting and assembly processing that is frequently involved in the manufacture of these folders.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention provides an improved presentation folder which may be characterized as a complete package of presentation material, in which the presentation folder is designed to contain a wide variety of information on insert sheets. The information may include contact information, company data and other related information, calendar information, descriptive information regarding products and availability of services, as well as more comprehensive information available on a miniature or perhaps a full-size CD-ROM. Provisions are also made for inclusion of calling cards and business cards. A further object of the present invention is to provide a package design capable of receiving a significant volume of business information desired for presentation with the package, shaped and sized to be conveniently carried in a breast pocket or other pocket.
A further object of the present information is to provide a multi-compartment presentation package that is easy to manufacture and assemble and which has an attractive overall appearance and utility.
One further object of the present invention is to provide an improved presentation package capable of being assembled from substantially one piece of material.
It is also an object of the present invention to provide an improved presentation package capable of displaying information on graduated insert sheets of different selected lengths printed for overall commercial impression. The package is further provided with means for containing DVD or small CD-ROMs, along with one or more calling cards or business cards.
In the present invention there is provided a folder having front and back rectangular panels that are joined together along a common side that forms a hinge between the panels. A pair of opposed pockets at one end of the folder are formed by a pair of short panels each joined to a different one of the rectangular panels along a common side and end. A pair of elongated pockets are formed by flaps connected at one end to an end of each rectangular panel with the flap facing the rectangular panel and secured to it by insertion of the flap in the closed pocket.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGSThe foregoing objects and advantages of the present invention will be more clearly understood when considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:
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A pair of flaps 40 and 42 are connected to and are defined from panels 2 and 4, respectively, by score lines 44 and 46. The inner parallel edges 41 and 43 respectively of the flags 40 and 42 are spaced apart the distance of the hinge 10.
The die-cut blank of
Preferably, after the pockets 51 and 53 (
A pocket 70 may be positioned on one of the short panels 14 or 16 as illustrated in
Additionally, the panel 16 may be formed with a pair of slits parallel to one another and at a 45° angle to the corner of panel 16 with the slits 80 positioned at a sufficient distance apart to engage the opposite corners of a conventional calling card or business card 100 shown in dotted outline 82. A third slit 81 may also be provided to permit either vertical or horizontal orientation of a card insert.
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Claims
1. A folder comprising:
- a front and a back rectangular panel formed together along a common side forming a hinge between the panels;
- a pair of opposed short pockets at one end of the folder formed by a pair of short panels, each formed at one end, to one end of a different one of the rectangular panels and at a side edge, to a side of the rectangular panel, other than the common side forming short pockets open along two edges,
- a pair of elongated pockets extending the length and width of the folder, each formed by a flap connected at one end, to the other end of a rectangular panel with each flap in facing relation to the rectangular panel to which it is connected, with its other end inserted into and secured to one of the opposed pockets,
- and a disc holder comprising a pocket formed of a transparent material having height and width dimensions smaller than the dimensions of either pocket and secured to the inner face of one of them.
2. The folder as set forth in claim 1, wherein the common sides forming the hinge between the panels comprises a member having parallel side edges co-extensive with the lengths of the rectangular panels and spaced apart a fraction of the width of the rectangular panels, the rectangular panels and member formed of a single piece of material with the edges formed by score lines.
3. The folder as set forth in claim 1, wherein the short pockets are open along an edge closest to the hinge and along an edge remote from the end of the folder.
4. A presentation folder formed of a single piece of material comprising:
- a pair of rectangular elongated panels defined from one another by parallel spaced score lines; and
- a pair of short panels wherein one side of each short panel is defined by a score line that also in part, defines an outer edge of the elongated panel;
- a pair of rectangular flaps having a length or width smaller than the elongated panels and defined therefrom by a score line defining an end of each of a panel and a flap.
5. A folder comprising:
- a front and a back rectangular panel formed together along a common side forming a hinge between the panels;
- at least one short pocket at one end of the folder formed by at least one short panel formed along an edge of one of the rectangular panels other than on the common side, forming at least one short pocket;
- at least one elongated pocket extending substantially the length and width of the rectangular panel, formed by a flap connected at one end of the rectangular panel, in facing relation to the rectangular panel to which it is secured to, thereby forming the elongated pocket; and
- a disc holder, comprising a pocket formed at least partially of a transparent material secured to one of the pockets, having a height and width dimension smaller than the dimensions of the rectangular panel.
6. The folder as set forth in claim 5, further comprising at least one small flap connected at one end of the rectangular panel opposite the flap forming the at least one elongated pocket, the small flap forming a side edge of the elongated pocket.
7. The folder as set forth in claim 5, wherein the common sides forming the hinge between the panels comprises a member having parallel side edges co-extensive with the lengths of the rectangular panels and spaced apart a fraction of the width of the rectangular panels, the rectangular panels and member formed of a single piece of material with the edges formed by score lines.
8. The folder as set forth in claim 5, wherein the at least one short pocket is open along an edge closest to the hinge and along an edge remote from the end of the folder.
9. The folder as set forth in claim 5, further comprising a plurality of short pockets at one end of the folder formed by a plurality of short panels formed along an edge of one of the rectangular panels.
10. The folder as set forth in claim 5, further comprising a plurality of elongated pockets extending substantially the length and width of the rectangular panel, formed by a plurality of flaps connected at one end of the folder, in facing relation to the rectangular panel to which the flaps are secured to, thereby forming the plurality of elongated pockets.
11. The folder as set forth in claim 5, wherein the at least one short pocket further includes a plurality of slits arranged to hold cards or a disc.
Type: Application
Filed: Sep 17, 2004
Publication Date: Mar 23, 2006
Inventor: Susan Taylor (Edgartown, MA)
Application Number: 10/944,662
International Classification: B65D 27/00 (20060101); B65D 27/08 (20060101);