Abstract: A book block is contemplated to be bound in its individual sections through various techniques. These sections will be attached to the book cover by a magnetic or mechanical way. The user of the book will then be allowed to select and detach individual sections of the book without destroying the integrity of the entire book block. Likewise, publishers of the book are now able to update and/or replace sections of an entire book block without needing to reprint and republish the whole book.

Abstract: A multiple page article or booklet is disclosed. As disclosed, the multiple page article or booklet includes a plurality of staggered edges providing one or more generally flat staggered edges surfaces. An adhesive band is provided along the staggered edges or staggered edge surfaces to form a seam connecting pages of the multiple page article or booklet.

Abstract: A paper receiving assembly and method provide immediate paper mounting, by presenting an uncovered contact adhesive for engaging a paper.

Abstract: A dual function binding machine for making journal notebooks at home includes a hole punching mechanism and a binding mechanism. A punch die includes a plurality of rectangular punch teeth in a graduated configuration to minimize the amount of force required to penetrate through the journal book materials. A guide provides different positions for punching through covers, inner pages and continuous punching of both. This allows the perfect alignment and fit of the outside covers with the inside pages. A spring biased lever operates the punch die in a horizontal direction. The binding mechanism included in the same machine has a vertical outer vise wall that is horizontally movable to compress the binding material to the pages and covers of the journal notebook.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for binding a stack of sheets. The stack may form a book and may have a binding region about which a binder can be clamped.

Abstract: A kit for manufacturing a stitch-bound printed book comprises a book cover (10), a collection of pre-perforated sheets (15) that can be printed to make up a printed bookblock (18), and endpapers (20a,20b) for assembling the printed bookblock in the cover. The pre-perforated loose sheets (15) have along one edge that corresponds to the book's spine a series of binding perforations (16). The pre-perforated loose sheets (15) are printable on one or both sides in an A4 printer to constitute printed pages of the book. A bookblock (18) is formed by reconstituting the printed pre-perforated pages as a collection with their perforations (16) aligned and by sewing through the perforations (16). This involves stitch-binding of individual sheets (15) instead of the usual stitch-binding of folded sheets, which makes it feasible to print the prepared collection of pre-perforated sheets using desktop publishing equipment.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for holding sheets in a binder which form a folded stack, comprising a holding element (3) connected to the spine (2) of the binder (1). According to the invention, the holding element (3) engages behind the innermost sheet of the stack (4) at its fold (9).

Abstract: The invention relates to a glue strip (4) adapted for application to the spine of a file-jacket blank. The glue strip is rigid at room temperature, so as to be inactive. According to the invention, one side of the glue strip is provided with a glue that is active at room temperature. The invention also relates to a bundle (6) of such glue strips. The invention also relates to a method of producing such a bundle (6) and to a method of producing a file jacket with the aid of the inventive glue strip. The invention also relates to a package of file-jacket blanks and glue strips. Finally, the invention also relates to a file-jacket blank.

Abstract: A bound system including a plurality of pages and a cover/divider including a bound outer edge and a plurality of free outer edges. The cover/divider is bound to the plurality of pages along the bound edge. The cover/divider includes one or more discrete tabs extending generally outwardly relative to one of the free edges. Each tab is integrally formed from a single piece of material with the rest of the cover/divider. Each tab further has an opening formed therethrough and is configured to receive at least part of a binding device therethrough to thereby couple the cover/divider to the binding device.

Abstract: A book with improved binding including a front cover page and a back cover page constructed of a non-foam material, at least one center page constructed substantially of a foam material, at least one external binding sheet and at least one internal binding sheet for binding the front and rear cover pages and the at least one center page in book format. In one embodiment, the external binding sheet attaches to at least a portion of one side of the first and last center pages and wraps around both sides of the front and back cover pages. In another embodiment, the external binding sheet attaches to a portion of one side of the front and back cover pages and wraps around to the other side of the front and back cover pages. In still another embodiment, the external binding sheet attaches to at least a portion of one side of the front and back cover pages. Internal binding sheets bind the remaining pages in book format.

Abstract: The invention relates to a photo booklet kit. The kit includes at least one booklet cover and at least one bundle of papers. The papers are adapted for printing photos thereon and have a resolution of more than 100 DPI. The cover has a front sheet, a rear sheet and a spine therebetween that is separated from the front and rear sheets by a respective folding line. The spine has a meltable adhesive attached to its inside. The bundle of papers has papers of size that matches the booklet cover. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing a bundle of papers adapted for use in the kit and to a knife adapted for cutting such a bundle.

Abstract: A binding device of a file is attached to a cover configured to be bendable at the central portion in the width direction of a spine. The binding device includes a synthetic resin first main body and a synthetic resin second main body which are arranged to be openable and closable. A synthetic resin locking member having two hook portions is integrally provided with the first main body, and a metal first prong member is mounted to the first main body. A metal second prong member is mounted to the second main body. Furthermore, a synthetic resin lever member is slidably provided in the second main body.

Abstract: A reversibly bound book is provided. A first cover strip is wrapped around the first edge of a first cover board, passes over the first side of the first cover board and along the first side of the second cover board. One end of a second cover strip is wrapped around the second edge of the second cover board, strip passes along the second side of the second cover board and over the second side of the first cover board. The cover boards are only attached to each other via the cover strips and can be rotated and turned inside-out. One book can have two different appearances simply by rotating the cover boards with respect to each other. At least one floating spine is bound to one cover board, serving as a spine in one configuration and a closure in the other.

Abstract: A binding structure for binding sheets to form a book or the like, includes a pair of hard covers, at least one of which has a slide groove, and a middle sheet member connected between the hard covers and extending slidably into the slide groove. The middle sheet member has a spine portion that is exposed between the hard covers when the hard covers are in a closing position and that is concealed at least partially within the slide groove when the hard covers are in an opening position.

Abstract: Book-like construction (1) such as a passport with a number of pages including a non-hinged holder page. The non-hinged holder page (2) is composed of a relatively stiff material and has to be connected by a separate hinged part (5) to the remainder of the book-like construction (1). The hinged part (5) according to the invention is made of a fabric-reinforced plastic material in which the plastic can be fusible with the plastic of the non-hinged holder page (2). The fixing is carried out ultrasonically, and more particularly by providing surface irregularities on one of the two parts to be fixed to each other.

Abstract: An improved vehicle-shaped book includes a lower chassis body, an upright book support strut and at least two book pages, each page including a middle foam plate and front and back semi-rigid paper plates mounted on and sandwiching the middle foam plate, the book pages bound to adjacent pages thereof in a book format, the book pages mounted on the upright book support strut generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the lower chassis body and front and rear wheels rotatably mounted on the lower chassis body whereby the vehicle-shaped book is rollable on the wheels.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A system and device to facilitate binding and storage of loose articles for later viewing and use thereof is provided, including at least one attachment strip having a free edge and opposing first and second faces, a border formed along a side of the attachment strip and having a plurality of openings, adhesive applied to an adhesive area on at least one of the opposing first and second faces of each attachment strip, and a view window area formed between the adhesive area and the border that is transparent to enable viewing therethrough. Preferably a removable liner covers the entire adhesive area prior to its use, after which the liner is removed and the adhesive area is applied directly to the article to be stored in the binding device. The binding device can then be retained in a conventional binder, such as a three-ring binder.

Abstract: A book block is contemplated to be bound in its individual sections through various techniques. These sections will be attached to the book cover and/or additional sections by a mechanical way. The user of the book will then be allowed to select and detach individual sections of the book without destroying the integrity of the entire book block. Likewise, publishers of the book are now able to update and/or replace sections of an entire book block without needing to reprint and republish the whole book.

Abstract: Improved lay-flat book products such as a book block (20) are provided which include a plurality of individual, marginally notched, alternating sheets (22, 24) having offset inner binding notches (30, 32); adhesive (36) is applied to essentially fill the notches (30, 32) in order to bind the sheets (22, 24) together. Preferably, tape (38) is applied to the spine surface (34) of the book block (20) and to adjacent portions of the outermost sheets thereof. Hard covers (48) and cloth binding (52) can also be added if desired. In a preferred method, a supply of marginally notched, unprinted A and B sheets (22, 24) are fabricated and the sheets may then be printed using digital equipment (e.g., programmable copiers) followed by adhesive binding. This permits economical production of short-run book products.

Abstract: A waterproof book is disclosed. The book has a plurality of synthetic paper pages. The synthetic paper pages are substantially waterproof and tear-resistant. The book includes a pressure binding configured to bind the pages into book form while preserving structural integrity of the pages, and without piercing the pages.

Abstract: A document binding system for efficiently securing a plurality of documents together in a professional manner. The document binding system generally includes a first support including at least one post and a second support including at least one opening. The post extends outwardly from the first support and the opening extends through the second support. The post includes a plurality of teeth ending along an outer surface of the post and the opening includes a locking member extending within, wherein the locking member selectively engages at least one of the teeth to secure the first support to the second support, wherein a plurality of documents are preferably selectively secured between the first support and the second support.

Abstract: A pocket assembly includes a major panel and a pocket panel coupled together to define a pocket between the panels. A divider is placed in the pocket to partition the pocket into two or more compartments. The divider comprises a securing element secured to at least one of the major and pocket panels.

Abstract: A binding system consisting of a binding back (3) which is provided with a layer of melting glue (7) on the inside, wherein it comprises at least one end leaf (4) made of a rigid material provided with a flexible strip on at least one edge, which strip is at least partly made of a material which adheres well to the above-mentioned melting glue (7) of the binding back (3).

Abstract: A method for making a multi-page document including one or more sheets and a cover, including receiving instructions to crease or score one or more of the one or more sheets at at least two different and parallel locations on the sheets and cover, wherein the instructions provide a distance between each of the at least two creases or scores as well as a distance of each crease or score from a middle of the sheets and cover, pre-creasing or pre-scoring the sheets and a cover with the at least two or more creases or scores at the locations, and folding the sheets and cover at each crease or score location.

Abstract: A photo album that includes a cover having a front, a back and a spine, a plurality of bound pages that are secured between the front and back of the cover, and at least a first cap having a spine portion and at least one flange portion extending at an angle from the spine portion. The spine portion is positioned between the spine and the bound pages and the flange portion includes a back edge, a front edge and first and second side edges. Neither of the side edges are attached to any portion of the cover.

Abstract: Provided is a book cover core body and a kit, which are used for manufacturing a book cover member which allows the original book to be finished easily, accurately, and neatly when an individual prepares an original book according to his taste without having to use an auxiliary tool such as a ruler and a stabbing.

Abstract: A releasable fastener for an album to permit insertion and removal of pages between the covers. The fastener has a pair of strap anchors each attached to one of the two covers and a strap passing between the anchors via aligned apertures in the covers and album pages. Each strap anchor is in the form of a channel in which the strap is a snap fit so that the strap is releasably locked into the channel and is restrained from longitudinal displacement by inter-engaging formations on the base of the channel and the opposing surface of the strap.

Abstract: The invention relates to a personal document in the form of a book, comprising a book cover, a multi-layered personalised side which contains personalised data, in addition to inner pages. The personalised side and the inner pages are secured by means of a seam to the book cover. The multi-layered personalizing side is provided with a central area which is made of a textile layer which is joined on both sides to a thermoplastic layer which covers the central area until the projecting end. A RFID element comprising an IC element is integrated into the central area for the contactless transfer of biometric data of the personal document owner. The personalised side is sewn by means of a seam in the region of the projecting end.

Abstract: In a binding-in machine (40) for pressing in and joint forming books (1), the invention proposes that the delivery device (45) features a book gripper (45.1) with a pair of opposite joint gripping rails (45.4, 45.5) that take hold of the books (1) in the formed case joints (1c) and the distance between which can be varied, wherein the formed and pressed-in books (1) can be removed from the pressing devices (41) with said book gripper. The books (1) are reliably separated from the pressing plates (41.1) due to the inwardly directed movement of the joint gripping rails and subsequently pulled out of the pressing devices (41). The gripped removal makes it possible to realize a secondary forming or stabilizing of the formed case joints and to produce a glued connection between the case and the book block.

Abstract: A manufacturing system for manufacturing a personalized photo book includes a computer configured to receive image data from a user, a digital offset printer configured to print a first image on a book page in response to the image data received from the user, a digital silver-halide printer that can print a second, image on a book cover in response to the image data received from the user, and a book binder configured to bind the book page and the book cover to form a personalized photo book.

Abstract: Binding pages of a book. A spine member has spine coupling features. A plurality of spinelet members each have one or more spinelet coupling features designed to repeatedly conjoin with and disconnect from a corresponding one of or set of the spine coupling features, or to spinelet coupling features of other spinelet members, and have a binding surface designed to provide a permanent or semi-permanent attachment for one or more pages of the book. A kit for binding books may include a device for making spinelet members, the device being adjustable to make spinelet members of varying widths corresponding to thicknesses of desired sections of the book.

Abstract: There is provided a book binding apparatus including: a stacking portion that stacks sheets thereon; and a folding portion that folds the sheets stacked on the stacking portion; wherein there are provided a humidifying portion that humidifies the portion to be made into the folded portion of the sheet before being folded by the folding portion for each sheet to be stacked on the stacking portion.

Abstract: The present invention generally provides a writing pad. The writing pad has a grouping of pages of paper, a generally rigid backing substrate for supporting the grouping of pages of paper, and a connector rotatably connecting the backing substrate to the grouping of pages of paper. The grouping of pages of paper has a first side, a second side and an edge, and the pages of the grouping of pages of paper are joined toward the edge thereof. Further, since the connector is rotatably connected to the backing substrate, the connector allows the backing substrate to be rotated about the edge of the grouping of pages of paper such that both sides of the pages of paper can be written on at different times with a supporting backing substrate thereunder. Preferably, individual pages of paper can be removed from the grouping.

Abstract: A page or book for interacting with a non-human animal is provided. In various embodiments, a book is provided comprising a cover, a plurality of pages, at least one of the plurality of pages and/or cover having at least one element is provided that is attractive to the animal's sense of sight, smell, taste, touch, and/or sound, and optionally a spine for holding the cover and the plurality of pages. The book is designed so that the animal will sustain interest in the book and interact with the reader. In various embodiments, a page is provided, the page comprising at least one element that is attractive to the animal's sense of sight, smell, taste, touch, and/or sound.

Abstract: A stack of pages can be bound along a binding edge to form a book by positioning a first side of an elongated conductive metal foil strip in contact with the binding edge. The strip has opposed ends, opposed side edges extending between the ends, and an adhesive with a predetermined melting temperature in contact with at least a portion of a first side thereof. The strip has been altered from a first configuration to a second configuration so as to enhance a resistance of the strip between the ends from a first value to a second value substantially greater than the first value. A voltage is applied across the strip sufficient to melt the adhesive to bind the stack of pages together along the binding edge.

Abstract: A carrier assembly for use in binding a plurality of display sheets such as photographs and including a first and second carrier sheet arrangements, with each arrangement including a pair of carrier sheets separated by a fold, with the carrier sheets each having generally the same dimensions as the display sheets to be bound. The interior surfaces of the four sheets are covered by a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive, with each layer of adhesive being covered by a release liner and with an exterior surface of the two carrier sheet arrangements being secured together form a basic unitary structure that can be expanded upon. Four display sheets to be bound can then be positioned within the arrangements and over the respective release liners so that the liners can then be successively removed for accurate display sheet positioning.

Abstract: Bookbinding and the framing of artwork and documents are achieved by use of flexible zip ties. Tamper-resistant and tamper-evident bindings are created by the use of hinges, frames and/or plates that are secured to paper or artwork with zip ties or integrated zip tie components. The disclosed invention allows consumers to self-authenticate and self-secure documents and artwork. In variations of the disclosed invention, the components of a zip tie are seamlessly integrated into bookbinding and art framing mechanisms to achieve simplicity of use and eloquence of design. RFID and memory chips may be attached to the zip ties to achieve new levels of document security and efficient tracking of documents.

Abstract: Media binder systems with datum stops for registering physical media sheets are described. A media binder system that includes a cover, a binding system, and a datum stop. The cover includes an outwardly facing side and an inwardly facing side. The binding system is attached to the inwardly facing side of the cover and is operable to bind a spine end of a collection of physical media sheets to the cover. The datum stop protrudes away from the inwardly facing side of the cover and includes a datum stop surface against which a head end or a tail end of the collection is registerable prior to binding the collection to the cover. Methods of making media binder systems also are described.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a book, comprising a first page, a last page, and a plurality of pages therebetween; a front channel between the first page and the plurality of pages; and a back channel between the last page and the plurality of pages; methods of producing the same; and methods of producing stacks of paper to be used in the book. Also disclosed herein is a stacker, comprising a baseboard; a plurality of page-positioning means; and an adjustable bar.

Abstract: The paper fastener compressor assembly includes a compressor bar having two opposed passages therein for the insertion of the prongs of the compressor base therethrough. A movable cover is hinged to the compressor bar along a common edge, with the cover also sliding axially along the hinge line when closed. The assembly is installed by opening the cover and placing the compressor bar over the extended prongs of the base, and folding the prongs over atop the compressor bar. The cover is then closed over the folded prongs and slid into registry atop the compressor bar to secure the edge of the cover opposite its hinge edge to the compressor bar. A locking tab is provided along the hinge edge of the compressor bar. When the locking tab is crimped, axial movement of the cover is prevented, thus securing the assembly permanently and preventing alteration of the file.

Abstract: A rotatable locking mechanism used with ring systems that open similarly to the rings of a binder. A ring system has rings each having two ring halves and hinged leaves connected to each other and attached to each ring half respectively. The locking mechanism on the ring system presses against the leaves to prevent the ring halves from opening. A lock for the rings can comprise an Allen screw or a similar rotatable device located at the cover over the hinged leaves of a binder or a flip chart holder. Ideally, the device has a lip or similar raised area so it is not removable from an aperture in the cover of a binder or a lockable flip chart holder. Locking the rings provides security so users cannot take pages out of a binder or a flip chart holder.

Abstract: A loosely bound book of foam-based pages includes a plurality of pages, each page including a middle foam plate and front and back semi-rigid paper plates mounted on and sandwiching the middle foam plate and at least one binder slot formed in each of the pages, the binder slot extending entirely through the middle foam plate and the paper plates. At least one binding strap is extendable through the binder slot of each of the pages for binding the plurality of pages in a book and at least one releasable binding strap closure device is mounted on the binding strap, the releasable binding strap closure device operative to open and close the binding strap to permit pages to be added to and removed from the loosely bound book.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for binding a stack of sheets which can be carried out using a conventional perfect binding machine. A stack to be bound is positioned between a pair of end leafs. Molten hot melt adhesive is then applied to the edge of the stack and to the first and second end leafs, preferably using the perfect binding machine. An elongated spine member is then applied to the edge of the stack and is secured by the hot melt adhesive. The elongated spine member is preferably part of a configuration having a form factor that generally matches that of the conventional cover so that configuration, including the spine member, can be applied using the traditional perfect binder machine. The respective edges of the spine member are secured to the outer sheets of the end leafs by way of pressure sensitive adhesives. In one embodiment, the pressure sensitive adhesive is disposed on the edges of the spine member and covered by release sheets.

Abstract: A report cover, which can secure papers therein and may itself be secured into a ring binder. The interior portion of the spine, which lies between the front and back pages of the cover, includes a securing device for loose papers. The securing device can be cooperating pronged fasteners and apertures, clamps or clasps. The exterior portion of the spine includes a plurality of apertures, which are spaced apart from each other. The distance between the apertures is adapted to be complementary to the spacing between the prongs of a ring binder, more specifically prongs of a three-ring binder. The apertures in the spine may be formed within the exterior portion of the spine or may be offset therefrom, by spring clips, which are movably attached to the exterior portion of the spine. The apertures in the exterior portion of the spine receive the prongs of the ring binder.

Abstract: The present invention provides improvements in paper fastening to enable a user to remove a desired portion of papers from a fastened stack of papers without having to unnecessarily detach unwanted papers in the stack from the prongs of the fastener. The improved paper fastening arrangement is for use with a fastener having a base including two ends each having a leg extended therefrom, the leg foldable relative to the base. The arrangement comprises a sheath including an extension shaped to slideably engage one of the legs, the extension including an opening that defines a cavity to receive the leg, wherein the extension at least partially covers the leg and is operative to engage through sheet materials. At least one guide tab depends from the extension downward from the opening, the guide tab being foldable.

Abstract: The book with spinning globe has a front cover, a back cover, and a spine or binding portion which binds the front cover, and the back cover. An earth globe is rotatably connected to a front cover, back cover, or spine so that the globe is rotatable about an axis extending along a plane of the front cover, back cover, or spine to which the globe is connected. The book may optionally include at least one leaf positioned between the front and the back cover. The globe may also be rotatably connected to the leaf. The globe is configured to represent the earth, and has outlines representing the continents and at least larger countries or geographical regions, and may have contours representing mountains or other features.

Abstract: A method of binding a book including the steps of providing a front cover page, a rear cover page and at least two center pages each constructed of a foam material and providing at least two binding sheets. A first center page is mounted on a first binding sheet with a connection portion of the first binding sheet not being covered by the first center page. Another center page is mounted on another binding sheet in the same manner. The first center page is then mounted on one of the front and rear cover pages and the connection portion of the first binding sheet is connected to an adjacent center page. The connection portion of the another binding sheet is then connected to the other of the front and rear cover pages and the front, rear and center pages are thus bound in book format.

Abstract: A learning tool includes a book binder and a plurality of removable pages. Each of the pages has a mounting surface and/or mounting locations for releasably attaching a plurality of symbol devices formed as letters, numbers and the like.

Abstract: A wearable book. A wearable book, comprising a plurality of pages and a loop adapted for encircling a body portion for attaching said pages to the body, is provided. The pages are preferably bound together at one edge and preferably are of substantially the same size. The loop preferably has at least about 50% elasticity for stretching the loop over a second body portion such as a hand having a substantially larger circumference than a first body portion such as a wrist, and thereafter snugly circumferentially contacting the first body portion to secure the book in place.