Abstract: A presentation folder having a plastic cover sheet or front and back cover sheets joined at a common edge, capable of holding and protecting contents such as papers having information thereon. The cover sheet has pre-applied graphics forming selected opaque display areas, the remaining areas being transparent or translucent and thus capable of revealing at least some of the information on said papers.

Abstract: A multi-page booklet is disclosed, comprising a front cover, a rear cover, a spine joining the covers, and several pages of information secured to the spine is disclosed. The covers may be pivoted relative to the spine to expose the pages of the booklet. The booklet is integrated with a conventional box and/or an auxiliary flap operatively associated with the box. The flap and/or the covers of the booklet may be formed of a rigid material to serve as a protective cover, or barrier, for the booklet, which is printed of a lower quality paper. The flap, when closed, presses the booklet snugly against the rear panel of the box; when opened, the flap imparts stability to the box, and allows the consumer to read the pages of the booklet. Tabs may be formed at the free edge of the flap to lock same to the box, and retain the booklet pressed thereagainst, during packaging, handling, storage, and display.

Abstract: A booklet having pages of a gasket material, are attached together to form a booklet. Several pages have a scored outline of a gasket member. Each gasket member can be individually removed from its corresponding page. The booklet has a cover with a pocket for storing a loose gasket. The booklet has a width and thickness permitting it to be inserted in the user's pocket.

Abstract: A film storing sheet comprising: an index print on which recorded images on a developed film is printed and a film sheet provided at the rear side of the index print and having a plurality of small pockets wherein the developed film is stored. Users can easily distinguish specific prints by seeing the index print.

Abstract: An information pad for checkbooks including a cover of a flexible foldable plasticized material, a plurality of sheets affixed together along a common edge, a backing layer affixed to the plurality of sheets and having a front side and a back side, and a hinge member affixed to the backing layer and extending outwardly beyond the common edge of the plurality of sheets. The hinge member is adhesively affixed to the cover. The cover is a checkbook cover. The hinge member has an adhesive strip extending thereacross for engaging the cover. The hinge member is affixed to the back side of the backing layer. The frontal surface of the hinge member has a display area formed thereon for the display of advertising indicia. The hinge member has a length corresponding to an edge length of the backing layer.

Abstract: This invention relates to dual pocket portfolios, where the pockets face one another on opposing covers of the folio, which pockets are used for holding single or small batch of sheets of paper within the respective inside pockets, and particularly to the construction of a dual pocket enclosure which can be placed in a ring binder and turned without any obstruction, which offers front cover,bottom pocket edge tab marking within the foot print of the host binder covers into which it is bound, and which offers an expansion section at it's spine, along with expansion holes, to permit the enclosure of other pockets.

Abstract: This ring binder (10) includes a first cover (12) and a second cover (14) interconnected by a ring element (16). The first cover (12) is divided into mirror image sections (24) each having a pocket (30) on at least one face (20). The second cover (14) is also divided into mirror-image sections (44) each having a pocket (50) on at least one face (42).

Abstract: The present invention is a folder, particularly adapted for containing and viewing photographic prints or the like. The folder includes a front cover and a rear cover foldably connected to the front cover at a spine or binding area. The folder includes an integral interior pocket and selectively releaseable closure. The binding area includes adhesive securing means for removably securing the contents in the folder. The invention also encompasses a flat blank for forming the folder.

Abstract: A method of laminating a customized presentation folder including placing a plastic cover sheet on one cover face of the folder and sealing the bottom of the plastic cover sheet thereon, inserting an insert sheet behind the plastic cover sheet in-between it and the cover face, inverting the folder and urging the folder, bottom first, through a laminator for fabricating a customized presentation folder in which any skinning that occurs on the inside of the folder is hidden.

Abstract: A pouch is described for attachment to the front cover of a notebook (e.g., a spiral wire bound notebook) for containing personal items such as pencils, erasers, rulers, calculator, etc. The pouch is preferably made of flexible plastic and includes a flap or other type of closure for closing an interior pocket. The pouch may include a sleeve for enabling the cover of a notebook to be slidably received therein so that the pouch is firmly held on to the cover. The pouch is removable from the cover.

Abstract: A new and improved modular sheet display album apparatus includes a plurality of sheet display modules and an album binder assembly. An individual sheet display module includes a frame assembly for framing and retaining a sheet within the module, and complementary first connectors (tongues) and second connectors (grooves), attached to opposite sides of the module, for connecting adjacent modules to each other to form a page in the album. The album binder assembly supports the plurality of sheet display modules in album form. The album binder assembly includes a spine element and a support assembly, connected to the spine element, for supporting a plurality of module support bars. The module support bars include apertures for connecting the module support bars to the support assembly and which also include third connectors on the support bars which are complementary to the first connectors, for connecting the support bars to the first connectors on the display modules.

Abstract: A plurality of component holder members for a purse, each having a base plate arranged at one or both sides pockets or cases for carrying any of credit cards, bank cards, calling cards, commutation tickets, a driver's license, coins, banknotes, etc. and provided at one edge with joints, are applicable and a desired number of them can be joined together with a binder through their joints in order to form a particular configuration of the purse which is required by a user.

Abstract: A loose leaf binder for holding papers and supplies comprising a top cover having an exterior surface and an interior surface; a bottom cover having an exterior surface and an interior surface; a spine having an exterior surface and an interior surface; a hinge mechanism connecting the spine to the top cover and the spine to the bottom cover; a retaining mechanism coupled to the interior surface of the spine for holding papers; and a storage compartment coupled to the exterior surface of the spine for holding writing supplies therein.

Abstract: A case supports a multi-leafed notebook and a file. The notebook is supported by a pair of spaced brackets having prongs extending toward one another with a prong of each bracket inserted between leaves of the notebook. A prong on one bracket has a depending portion to prevent the notebook from escaping the prong. A stop member is movably mounted on one bracket and engages the notebook to prevent inadvertent release of the notebook. The stop member has a scalloped edge for engaging the prongs. Support pockets are disposed on the front and back parts of the case by a single sheet of material having an intermediate part sealed to the hinge of the case. A file support pocket is formed by a sheet of material having free side edges. The file has a cover member and a plurality of interior members pivotally connected to one another along fold lines. The cover member includes an integral storage pocket, and each interior member has an integral storage pocket on each of its opposite faces.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for holding photograph albums in localized association with photo negatives corresponding to the photoprints in the respective albums. The holder preferred embodiment includes three substantially rectangular panels, a first spine pivotally connecting a first one of the panels and a second one of the panels, and a second spine longitudinal parallel to the first spine pivotally connecting the second panel and a third one of the panels. Album retaining means are carried by the panels for retaining the photo albums thereon, and negatives storage means are also carried by the panels for storing photo negatives in respective localized association with the album retaining means.

Abstract: A folded sheet article (20) comprises a sheet (22) of material having mutually transverse sets of concertina folds (24, 26) and two diagonally opposite stiff portions (28, 30) at respective corner segments (32, 34) of the sheet (as disclosed in the inventor's prior U.S. Pat. No. 5,156,898) and has a pocket (40) at at least one of the segments (32, 34). Pocket (40) may be formed separately, may comprise the stiff portion (28), which may be folded back onto itself to form the pocket (40), or may (alone or together with said portion (28)) be formed from the sheet (22). The stiffening may be provided by a removable card (58) in pocket 40). Such card (58) may bear coded information (60) related to information (62) borne by sheet (22). Pocket (40) may have an egress retarder (64) to retard egress of a card (58).

Abstract: A pocket-size personal financial organizer for monitoring, controlling and reducing spending. The organizer provides means for projecting spending in various categories by month and by week, recording daily, weekly, and monthly spending by category, determining spending differentials between projected and actual spending, determining monthly net cash flow, determining how much money to set aside for future spending, recording debt payments, and recording tax deductible spending. Analytical means for determining spending differentials and net cash flow provides necessary financial information for adjusting projected and actual spending to maintain positive spending differentials and net cash flow. The invention further provides means for calculating six month summaries of actual spending relative to income. The invention is contained within a convenient portable booklet and can be used up to twelve months.

Abstract: A portfolio of the notebook binder type, for holding and displaying a map, an index associated with the map, a writing pad, and writing implements. The portfolio has a front rigid cover including a pocket and a spring clip both located on the inner face. The pocket accepts the stiff backboard of a writing pad. The spring clip is used to retain the pad in the pocket. There is also a rigid rear cover having a pocket having a transparent inner face or a window, for retaining and revealing a map. A hinge pivotally attaches the front and rear covers, and includes hook and loop material for holding at least one writing implement on the inside surface of the hinge. The rear cover has a pivotally or hingedly attached flap of reduced width. The flap has a pocket for holding and displaying an index corresponding to the map, and has hook and loop material for holding the portfolio in the folded condition. The map, index, and writing pad are readily removable from the portfolio.

Abstract: The present invention envisions a pocket on a binder which is formed for holding articles. The pocket is formed in a void of the binder formed between an inside surface of the cover of the binder and a retained edge of components held in a holding device in the binder. Various boundary components in the void define compartments in which the pocket is positioned. Since the void and the compartments therein are empty space not utilized in the binder, articles can be placed in the pocket without interfering with the operation of the binder, the materials retained therein, or the article.

Abstract: An image presentation card, comprising an image holder, constructed of a transparent sheet of polypropylene plastic. The plastic is bent twice, to form an image holder tab that is backed with pressure sensitive adhesive, and to form an image holder back, which is wrapped around behind the image and tucked into the image holder tab, for holding a ultrasound image within. The pressure sensitive adhesive that backs the image holder tab is used to mount the image holder to a mounting surface. The mounting surface comprises a window opposite the location where the image holder is mounted, so that the mounting surface may be bent, covering the image, except for a cropped portion that can be viewed through the window. The mounting surface may be further bent, to form a cover that can cover the window completely, to protect the image from light.

Abstract: A pocketbook size organizer that can store a portable cellular phone. The organizer comprises a flexible book which has a first cover portion that can fold onto a center cover portion and a second cover portion that folds onto the first cover portion. The book has hook and loop material that fastens the second cover to the first cover to secure the organizer in a folded condition. The inside of the first cover has a pair of straps that secure the portable phone to the book. The straps are attached together by hook and loop material which allows the organizer to carry phones having different outer dimensions. The book also contains a pocket which can receive a calculator and a slit that can capture a note pad. The organizer can be carried by a handle which is attached to the book and has a free end that can be coupled to the outer surface of the center cover by hook and loop material.

Abstract: A video guide is provided which consists of a binder and a plurality of data pages held within the binder for listing and keeping track of video cassette tapes that are rented and bought.

Abstract: A notebook binder having a binder cover, a tray and a tray lid. The tray is fixed to the binder cover and has a peripheral ridge that defines a tray opening for receiving articles. The tray lid includes a first portion that forms a flat working surface and a second portion in sliding engagement with the tray between a closed position wherein the tray lid covers the tray opening and an extended position wherein the tray lid is adjacent the tray opening with the tray opening uncovered. The tray lid further includes a support ridge projecting below the flat working surface to support the flat working surface in a substantially level orientation relative to the binder cover when the tray lid is in the extended position.

Abstract: Disclosed is a note caddy which includes a binder with several sheets. The sheets have perforated scoring to facilitate their removal from the binder. Further, the sheets are divided into sections by perforated scoring, and note panels are adhered to each section. Each note panel has a note surface and an adhesive surface. The note surface of the panels are designed to receive notes penned or penciled thereon by the user of the invention.The carrier sheets are constructed in a manner to allow the adhesive surface of the panels to releasably adhere thereto; for example, the carrier sheets can have a release coating on them which will cause the adhesive of the adhesive surface of the panel to adhere to the carrier sheet but be removable from it with the adhesive remaining on the panel for use in thereafter adhering the panel to a file, ledger or the like.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a travel document folder, such as an airline ticket folder, U-rail pass folder, passport holder, card case, luggage tag, key chain or the like, having a time zone conversion chart rotatably mounted to one leaf of the folder or to the card case or luggage tag. In the preferred embodiment, the time zone conversion chart is made from mounting an inner dial to an outer dial such that the two dials share a common spindle and are arranged concentrically. A time scale in units of hours is provided on the outer dial, while geographic location divisions are provided on the inner dial. Cities around the world that are located in a common time zone are then grouped and assigned to the geographic location divisions. By rotating a local city on the inner dial into alignment with a time on the outer dial, a local reference time is established.

Abstract: A notebook-type personal organizer comprises a multi-ring binder to which a plurality of leaves is connected. Plastic bags are connected to the binder, and each bag contains a pad of adhesive-backed paper sheets. The bags are adhered to a stiff posting sheet by means of a releasable adhesive to keep the bags from sagging and tearing. The user removes the pads from the bags and inserts them into pockets formed in a front panel of the organizer. Once a note is written on a paper sheet, the paper sheet can be removed from the pad and then adhered to the posting sheet for future reference. The posting sheet can be removed from, and inserted onto, the binder rings without opening those rings, and can be used as a straight edge or a distance-measuring ruler, and also to mark the proper day among the calendar pages of the organizer.

Abstract: A multi-media storage device includes first and second panels connected together to store papers removably placed therebetween and a holder connected to one of the panels for storing and protecting a computer disk that holds computer-based information corresponding to the paper-based information. The multi-media storage device can be used in an information organizing system to correlate paper-based information and computer-based information.

Abstract: An information pad for checkbooks including a checkbook cover of flexible member, a slotted member flexibly affixed to a surface of the checkbook cover, and an information receiving pad having a surface received within the slotted member. The slotted member includes an inner planar surface having an edge flexibly attached to the checkbook cover and an outer planar surface having a plurality of edges affixed to the inner planar surface. The information receiving pad includes a surface which is received between the inner planar surface and the outer planar surface. The inner planar surface has an outer edge which is seam welded along an edge of the checkbook cover. The information receiving pad includes a backing layer and a plurality of flexible sheets which overlie the backing layer. The backing layer extends between the inner planar surface and the outer planar surface of the slotted member.

Abstract: A photo and memorabilia album is disclosed which includes an audio tape player. The invention contemplates a holder mounted on a cover of the photo album which is configured to retain an audio tape player therein. In one embodiment, the holder is formed by a frame which defines the compartment into which the tape player is removably placed. The holder includes openings for the speaker and for the tape access door of the tape player. In addition, a second holder mounted on the photo album cover can be provided for removably supporting an audio tape for use with a tape player.

Abstract: An article is provided for the filing and storage together of a computer disc with related paper sheets. The article includes a folder for the sheets and a storage pocket for the computer disc. The storage pocket will be of smaller dimension than the folder and attached to a front surface of the folder. The pocket will have a rear wall, front wall and cover flap, the latter preferably being formed unitarily with the rear wall. A plastic strip attached across an open mouth of the pocket serves as a latching device for retaining the flap in a covering position over the mouth. Preferably the entire article will be of a transparent plastic so as to allow viewing of any contents within either the folder or pocket.

Abstract: An expansion pocket is provided for use with folders, binders or the like which allows large quantities of materials to be securely inserted into the expansion pocket. The expansion pocket cover member is provided with a series of slits which run along the two adjacent edges of the cover member secured to the folder or ring binder, along with a relief cut-out made in the cover member at the corner defined by these two adjacent sides.

Abstract: A container is disclosed for a cassette housing an image bearing medium having recorded images, for a stack of photographic picture prints made from the recorded images, and for an index print having rows of small-size positive images that match the recorded images. The container comprises a book-like jacket including a pair of leaves separated by a spine joined to the leaves at respective fold lines to permit the leaves to be arranged opposing each other. At least one of the leaves is photographic paper to permit the index print to be formed directly on that leave. The spine is wide enough to permit the stack of photographic picture prints to be stored between the leaves when the leaves oppose each other. An openable pocket web joined to the leaves across the spine is opened to receive the cassette when the leaves oppose each other. A storage sheath with a window for viewing the index print is adapted to receive the jacket with its leaves opposing each other.

Abstract: A reference-aid article which can be used as an index marker, game marker, or coupon marker is disclosed. The reference-aid is formed from a multi-faced substrate which is adapted to accept information on at least one of the faces. The substrate also has at least one marker member (18) and at least one removably protective substrate means (21) releasably attached to the substrate.

Abstract: An improved leaf assembly for incorporation into a book, or formed as part of a cover of a book, to allow selective placement of a page adjacent or atop a selected leaf of the book.

Abstract: A portfolio binder has a jacket including a front panel, and a rear panel foldably joined to the front panel along a jacket fold line. A front flap is foldably joined to the rear panel and secured with a fastening means to the front panel for maintaining the portfolio binder in a closed condition. A plurality of portfolios are individually retained in the jacket, each by an elastic band encircling the jacket fold line and extending between the front and rear covers of the associated portfolio and along a fold line joining the front and rear covers.

Abstract: A binder includes a notebook, a rotatable mounting assembly and an electronic processor secured to the notebook by the mounting assembly. The mounting assembly includes a frame pivotally connected to an outer edge of a notebook cover and a slip case pivotally attached to the frame. The slip case releasably secures an electronic processor such that the processor can be rotated relative to the cover to any position between a retracted position adjacent the cover inside surface and a fully extended position adjacent the cover outside surface. At the same time, the electronic processor can be selectively rotated within the frame to face any desired direction.

Abstract: A notebook type investor document carrying folder, for an investor to organize, file, keep and carry a variety of financial documents needed in investment decision making, accounting and counseling, having three folding sections with flip-up pocket pages attached to each of the outer section interior surfaces, with labels for various categories of documents, and another labelled folder for account statements attached to the interior surface of the central section. The exterior surface of the device bears upon the front cover and spine the printed name of the financial institution which provides the device to customers, and a transparent business card pocket. The investment year may also be printed upon the spine.

Abstract: A unit for storing a flat item including a holder of the item in the form of a booklet with one of its pages being a pocket or packet for holding the item. The unit also includes an identifying insert card removably connected to the booklet. An upper part of the card extends beyond the booklet and has markings for identifying the item.

Abstract: A folder is described which holds and protects media, such as multiple disks, during and subsequent to shipping. An insert is provided that may be assembled with the folder and which increases the disk storage capacity of the folder assembly. A pocket is also provided to hold documentation associated with the disks.

Abstract: A card or sheet cover has a center fold defining a first foldline dividing the cover into front and back panels. The front panel has a section formed by a second foldline parallel to and spaced from the first foldline, such section overlying a corresponding section of the back panel such that the front and back panel sections together define a portion of the cover capable of being grasped for attaching the cover to a support while permitting the front panel, outside its second foldline, to be flipped open to gain access to the underlying card or sheet which is retained on the inner surface of the back panel by a shallow pocket or the like.

Abstract: A folder and writing instrument in combination, wherein the writing instrument is hooked to a front cover or back cover of the folder via a through-hole located on one of said covers. Preferably, the through-hole is located on the back cover and the front cover does not completely overlie the back cover thereby exposing the edge opposite to the spine of the folder. A writing instrument attached to the through-hole in this exposed area can be freely accessed and does not interfere with opening or closing of the front cover.

Abstract: A pocket binder with a ring mount slidably seated in a compartment between the panels of the binder cover for attachment to a ringed binder. The ring mount may be partially extended from the compartment to expose a plurality of holes for insertion in a ringed binder. Alternatively, the ring mount may be retracted into the compartment to reduce the width of the pocket binder to a size capable of being stored in a suit pocket. A second embodiment discloses a pocket binder and ringed binder combination with the pocket binder attached to the ringed binder by the insertion of the rings through the holes in the pocket binder.

Abstract: A folder comprises a plurality of joined panels having a first surface and a second surface. An aperture is disposed through each of the joined panels, communicating from the first surface to the second surface. The aperture is of sufficient size to accept a human finger, so that a person can easily carry and manipulate the folder by utilization of the aperture. The aperture has reinforcement, and a pocket for retaining material.

Abstract: A combination photo/video cassette album having loose leaf pages for holding photographs removably held between front and back covers. Some of the pages are reduced in size to enable a video cassette holder to be fixed to the interior of one of the covers of the album and held in place adjacent to such partial pages, so that the partial pages are nested next to the video cassette holder, and a video cassette held therein, when the covers of the album are in the closed position.

Abstract: The lottery organizer is a device which has an inside and outside cover that has pockets attached to the inside cover to hold various lottery game materials. The pockets are of a size to hold computer input material and output ticket number receipts and protect them from damage. There is a pocket to hold a coin for use with lottery "scratch off" tickets. In addition, a band formed by two slits in the inside cover is provided to hold a pen or pencil. Also, the organizer can be folded in the middle like a wallet for smaller size to be put in a person's pocket. When the organizer is made of vinyl, the pockets may be clear vinyl so their contents can be viewed.

Abstract: A booklet that is intended to be carried by a person so as to be available to a health care provider when the person is in need of medical treatment. The booklet is intended to collect and present, in an orderly fashion, personal medical information that is potentially useful to the health care provider. The booklet comprises constructional features, namely pockets for receiving sheets of paper and/or glossy areas for adhesive-backed stickers, that allow for medical information to efficiently organized and presented, and to be updated as required.

Abstract: An improved note pad having a stack of paper sheets with an advertising structure bound on the top surface thereof in such a manner that such structure may be folded back away from the top sheet to allow all of the sheet to be used and to expose a message on the underside of the structure. In one form of the invention a business card is used as the advertising structure and is bound to the pad face down on the top sheet and foldable away therefrom. In another form of the invention a telephone directory card is bound into the pad on top of the stack. In still another form of the invention a transparent pocket, such as a card case, is bound to the pad as the advertising structure and one or more business cards or other advertising cards may be inserted into the pocket which may be visible and read on both sides of the pocket.

Abstract: A pocket for a folder and a method of making such a pocket and a folder having such a pocket more economically while also allowing ease and convenience of assembly by a customer and allowing a customer of a stationery shop greater flexibility in selecting a mix of folders with pockets and folders without pockets. The pocket has a panel and side and bottom tabs which are scored for folding easily. The pocket panel is disposed in position on a panel of the folder with the tabs between the pocket panel and folder panel, the bottom tab extending along the bottom edge of the folder panel and the side tab extending along a side edge of the folder panel, and the tabs adhesively attached to the folder panel to provide an opening to the pocket which extends along both the upper edge and a side edge thereof for conveniently putting papers therein.

Abstract: An expansion pocket is provided for use with folders, binders or the like which allows large quantities of materials to be securely inserted into the expansion pocket. The expansion pocket cover member is provided with a series of slits which run along the two adjacent edges of the cover member secured to the folder or ring binder, along with a relief cut-out made in the cover member at the corner defined by these two adjacent sides.