Covers Patents (Class 283/64)
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Patent number: 8858148Abstract: Binding equipment and false cover forming equipment for hardcover books are disclosed. The false cover forming equipment carries out false covers, by positioning a pair of endpapers in correspondence of lateral binding flaps of a respective backstrip, arranging folds of the endpapers at a pre-assembling distance associated with the thickness of the text block and gluing margins of past-down sheets of the endpapers with binding edges of the backstrip. The binding equipment is feedable, at a cover input “IC”, with the false covers for carrying out book blocks by gluing the backstrips of the false covers with the binding edges of corresponding text blocks and refolding the pairs of endpapers on the respective text blocks. An electronic processing unit is settable for the control of the false cover forming equipment and the binding equipment as a function of the dimensions of the hardcover book to be bound.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2011Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Tecnau S.R.L.Inventors: Giuliano De Marco, Armando Aprato, Francesco Modica, Gianrico Scarton, Francesco Terrusi
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Patent number: 8814215Abstract: A response form security device is provided for use with a generally planar response form having an answer area bearing answer blanks upon which a respondent makes marks to indicate a plurality of responses. The security device includes a sleeve adapted and constructed to slidably receive and cover the response form. An access window is formed in the sleeve, and permits visual access by the respondent to a number of fewer than all of the answer areas of the response form. The length of the sleeve and the configuration of the answer window are chosen so as to prevent anyone other than the user from seeing a number of marks on the answer area sufficient to observe a repeatable pattern of marks.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2008Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Inventor: Leonore Martin Neary
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Patent number: 8801042Abstract: An improved learning aid in the form of a book, the book includes a front cover, a back cover, and a plurality of pages intermediate the front cover and the back cover. The plurality of pages, front cover, and back cover are conventionally bound together along one longitudinal side by a binding means. The back cover includes an outer side disposed with a plurality of sections. Each of the sections printed text framed by a text identification and sequence indicator, wherein the printed text is a complete reproduction of the text printed on a particular numbered page of the plurality of pages of the book.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2012Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Inventor: Patricia A. Lyver
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Patent number: 8616798Abstract: A cover (10) is disclosed for holding objects such as papers and reports. The cover (10) is formed of a member (20) having a front cover (22), a spine (24) and a back cover (26). A first portion (32) and a second portion (38) are folded over to encapsulate a prong fastener (12). The second portion (38) is then fastened to the back cover (26) with adhesive tape (58). The first and second portions (32, 38) can be part of a fastener assembly (70) having a third portion (72) that is secured to the inner surface (62) of the back cover (26). In a modification, a flap (128) can be hinged to the side of the back cover (126).Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2009Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: Lockhart Industries, Inc.Inventors: Gregory L. Lockhart, Eric S. Israel
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Patent number: 8505977Abstract: A book of sleeve protected pages bound together to form a sleeve bundle cradled inside a receiving channel formed by a hardcover spine and longitudinal flanges extending from the spine and a method of binding thereof.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2011Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Magen Hasefer Ltd.Inventor: Yoel Duparc
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Patent number: 8498730Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method for creating customized products using a product identification device. In some embodiments, the process involves receiving an aggregate order for yearbooks, creating a master list associated with the aggregate order and including single orders, associating at least one number with each single order, manufacturing a first portion of a yearbook for each single order with a first identifier associated with that portion and also being associated with the at least one number, manufacturing a second portion of the yearbook for the single order with a second identifier associated with that portion and also being associated with the at least one number, and combining the first portion with the second portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2011Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Assignee: Jostens, Inc.Inventor: James (Bobby) Henry
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Patent number: 8480132Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2006Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: Kobayashi Co., Ltd.Inventor: Hiroshi Kobayashi
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Patent number: 8353536Abstract: A flip-book for educating a user is which employs two book components; a first book component and a second book component is described in this invention. An initial portion of the first book component includes a first cover and an initial portion of the second book component includes a second cover. The cover is positioned on the opposite side of the flip-book. The first component and the second component share a book spine. At least one page of ancient religious text is associated with the first book component. At least one page of modern day text is associated with the second book component.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2008Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Inventor: Kathleen Lemp Andres
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Patent number: 8308194Abstract: A folding booklet is disclosed having a booklet cover and one or more of booklet pages in which are formed a plurality of spaced apart longitudinal fold lines defining a plurality of longitudinal panels and a plurality of transverse fold lines defining a plurality of transverse panels. The longitudinal panels can be folded along the longitudinal fold lines to overlay one another and the transverse panels can be folded along the transverse fold lines to overlay one another. The cover can then be folded along a booklet cover fold line to completely contain the folded booklet pages.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2004Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Inventor: Richard Wilen
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Patent number: 8210787Abstract: A cover feeding device for a book binding machine features a transport device for feeding covers (1) decollated from a magazine (11), a conveyor (12) that is arranged underneath the plane of motion of the book blocks (7) a pressing device (14) that presses the covers against the spine and a printing unit (17) that prints content (8) onto the cover (1). The transport device comprises a turning device (21, 31a, b, 41) for transporting the covers (1) such that the outside (3) is at least partially directed upward during their infeed, and the printing unit (17) is arranged above the cover transport.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2007Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: Kolbus GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Dirk Rygol
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Patent number: 8123449Abstract: An apparatus for producing hard book cases (covers) can make cases including tucked and folded corners. The apparatus can track the progress of the book case throughout the assembly process and can accurately align the unfinished assembly with the tucking and folding devices of the apparatus. Short runs of different sized book cases may be quickly and efficiently manufactured on a single apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2007Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: GP2 Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Tom Porat
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Publication number: 20120043748Abstract: An inlaid ornamental relief of book covers includes an inner cover sheet, a tray, an ornamental relief, a transparent panel and an outer cover board. The tray is glued on the inner cover sheet, provided with a printed ornamental picture. The ornamental relief is fixedly positioned on the ornamental picture of the tray. The transparent panel is combined on the tray, provided with a projection corresponding to the ornamental relief so that the ornamental relief can be restrictively positioned between the tray and the transparent panel. The outer cover board is combined on the inner cover sheet. So can the book cover be seen in a 3-dimentional condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2010Publication date: February 23, 2012Inventor: Chun-Mu Huang
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Publication number: 20110181624Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to an interactive publication with a flexible cover browser and an associated tangible publication each with associated content, and more specifically, to a detachable browser-cover with a flexible computer screen, a proximity sensor, and power cells for enhancing a tangible publication such as a magazine by displaying associated content using a method of displaying community-based content. The disclosure also includes power-saving modes of operation of the detachable browser-cover, management of information within the memory of the device or uploaded from the Internet, and the associated technology.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2010Publication date: July 28, 2011Inventor: Daniel Michael Paul Nugara
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Publication number: 20100270787Abstract: A food diary or journal small enough to fit comfortably on a keyring and meant to be carried with one's keys. Attaching the food journal to a keychain makes it easier to find in a pocketbook and also decreases the chances of the food journal being lost or left at home. The journal consists of bound covered paper with a single hole in the upper left corner to allow for insertion of a keyring. The pages of the journal may or may not be preprinted to allow conformation to a specific diet. The cover of the journal may contain a logo, design, or any type of artwork. Inspirational charms may also be added to the food diary keychain combination.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2009Publication date: October 28, 2010Inventor: Roseann Benney
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Publication number: 20100047039Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2009Publication date: February 25, 2010Inventors: Sean Kevin Anderson, Jennifer Marie Dean, Kenneth Ray Niblett, JR., Russ Ennio Muzzolini
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Patent number: 7614837Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2006Date of Patent: November 10, 2009Assignee: Shutterfly, Inc.Inventors: Sean Kevin Anderson, Jennifer Marie Dean, Kenneth Ray Niblett, Jr., Russ Ennio Muzzolini
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Publication number: 20090206593Abstract: A printed work, such as a book or a card, may include one or may pages having a first layer having an image on a surface thereof, a second layer covering at least a portion of the first layer and having a flap configured to move between a closed position, in which the image is covered by the flap, and an open position, in which the flap exposes the image, and a third layer covering the second layer and having a portion being movable relative to the second layer to expose the flap. Methods of displaying such a printed work are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2008Publication date: August 20, 2009Applicant: Transglobal Communications Group, Inc.Inventor: Steven C. Prescott
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Publication number: 20090140512Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2008Publication date: June 4, 2009Inventor: Rania Nabil El-Sorrogy
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Patent number: 7448650Abstract: A book cover which may be used in the manufacture of durable, high quality softbound or hardbound books is disclosed which is constructed of a transparent or semi-transparent cover sheet having opposed first and second surfaces. The cover sheet is printed on its second surface in multiple layers, including at least one printed layer of indicia applied in a wrong-reading orientation that appears in readable orientation when viewed from the first surface, or exterior surface of the book cover. Further, the second surface of the cover sheet may contain at least one printed layer of indicia corresponding to the information or ornamentation designated to appear on the interior surface of the book cover.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2003Date of Patent: November 11, 2008Assignee: Visual Systems, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey L. Hengsbach
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Patent number: 7328790Abstract: A combination book and slideable storage medium holder such as a CD holder received in a cavity of the slideable book cover. The slideable book cover designed to allow the CD holder to slide alternately to enclose or expose the CD that is associated with the book. The slideable book cover further includes a cutout for viewing the CD when the slideable book cover is in the closed position.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2004Date of Patent: February 12, 2008Assignee: Trudy CorporationInventor: Ashley Andersen
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Patent number: 6997481Abstract: A checkbook cover has an exterior cover, an interior check and register holder affixed adjacent to the cover, and a slot formed through the exterior cover. A writing instrument, preferably with a pocket clip thereon, passes partially through the exterior cover slot to a chamber between exterior cover and interior check and register holder. The pocket clip encompasses at least a part of the exterior cover. The checkbook cover is formed using standard sheet processing techniques, but includes the additional step of severing at a selected strategic internal location to form the slot. Additional force distributors, preferably in the form of circular cut-outs, may be formed at the terminations of the slot. Heat stamped reinforcements are provided in the preferred embodiment about the slot and force distributors, to further strengthen the cover.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2004Date of Patent: February 14, 2006Inventor: Paul Hardwig
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Patent number: 6854915Abstract: A binder for papers, photographs, or other sheet-like materials is provided with a cover having one or more window openings defined therein. A flat, transparent protective sheet is located in contact with the inside surface of the binder cover and a backing sheet overlies the protective sheet. The backing sheet is secured to the peripheral margin of the protective sheet, and elsewhere as required, to delineate at least one, and preferably a plurality of pockets. The pockets are formed between the backing sheet and the protective sheet. An elongated slit in defined through the backing sheet behind each pocket created. The peripheral edges of the backing sheet are permanently secured to the inside surface of the binder cover. Photographs or other flat display materials may be inserted into the pockets formed between the backing sheet and the protective sheet through the elongated slits. The pockets are delineated so that they are aligned with the window opening in the cover.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2002Date of Patent: February 15, 2005Inventor: Bon S. Ong
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Patent number: 6825949Abstract: An image processing apparatus is provided to easily form a cover sheet for covering a sheaf of plural sheets without burdening a user. In the apparatus which can input plural images to be formed on an identical face of the cover sheet for covering the sheaf of the plural sheets by using the input unit, information concerning a thickness of the sheaf of the plural sheets is obtained, and it is controlled that the plural images input by the input unit are disposed at an interval based on the obtained information.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 1999Date of Patent: November 30, 2004Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Tatsuhiko Hirai
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Patent number: 6685226Abstract: An assembly of a carrier and an information storage unit for attachment to a publication. The assembly includes a support panel and a cover secured thereto and forming a pouch for receipt of a storage unit therein. The assembly is adapted for securement in a publication.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2002Date of Patent: February 3, 2004Assignee: The Form House, Inc.Inventors: Warren McKinney, Gary White, Steve Pasek
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Patent number: 6416083Abstract: The present invention pertains to a filing element such as a suspended file or file folder for the introduction of documents and an identification strip, characterized in that the identification strip exhibits at least one series of sites, each of which is identified by an alphanumeric labeling that is permanent and invariable for the totality of the elements of a filing system, with one of the sites of the series also having at least one colored identification labeling, with the choice of the labeling colors and the labeling site being specific to the given filing element.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 1998Date of Patent: July 9, 2002Inventor: Roland Mercier
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Publication number: 20010035644Abstract: A device to emit a scent, associated to a book page or the like, in an easy manner and to a practically indefinite number of readers, comprises: a pad member, bearing a scent to be emitted, of laminar type connected to a surface of said page; a cover panel, applied to said page, delimiting a pocket) which entirely houses said pad member, said cover panel comprising a plurality of easy-tearing lines delimiting a plurality of removable areas, at respective portions of the pad member; and means to seal said pad member inside said pocket.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2001Publication date: November 1, 2001Inventor: Paola Amadeo
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Publication number: 20010011820Abstract: The present invention discloses a magazine booklet being used primarily as an advertising and promotional vehicle at the same time contains information such as news, TV, and movie guides, sports, entertainment and the like. Said magazine booklet comprises an elongated body having a plurality of attached pages wherein each page is divided into three parts, the middle portion thereof being allotted for said information while the opposing top and bottom portions are allotted for advertisements, promotions and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2001Publication date: August 9, 2001Inventor: Dante R. Olivar
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Publication number: 20010009331Abstract: An advertising or promotional brochure is disclosed that is to be mailed in conjunction with a magazine or periodical. The brochure may include high-quality, glossy photographs, and be personalized with text and/or images that relate specifically to the magazine subscriber. In addition, the brochure may include coupons for sales discounts, bank promotional checks, and other promotions that may be redeemed by the magazine subscriber. The brochure may be embodied as a multi-page pamphlet and may have an appearance and cover similar to the magazine to which it is attached.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2001Publication date: July 26, 2001Applicant: Moore U.S.A. Inc.Inventor: Richard Zorn
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Patent number: 6257621Abstract: A kit and assembly are provided for organizing, viewing and locating photographs, for example, on pages of a photo album or scrap book. The kit or assembly may include a camera, a recorder, a digital organizer, a pen or pens, a mounting device, scissor and/or a stamp pad or the like. In addition, the kit or assembly may incorporate a magnifying sheet to assist in viewing the content of the pages of the photo album or scrap book.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 1998Date of Patent: July 10, 2001Assignee: Eversharp Pen CompanyInventor: Paul A. Smith
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Patent number: 5979942Abstract: A novel greeting card is disclosed having metallic leaves secured with one or more mechanical hinges. Various forms of engravings, hinges, leaves and overlays may be provided. Interior leaves may be inserted as well. The greeting card constitutes a permanent or semi-permanent commemoration of a special occasion or event.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 1996Date of Patent: November 9, 1999Inventor: Zivko G. Ivicic
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Patent number: 5419586Abstract: A bound volume of cartographic material that includes a plurality of rectangular leaves of a first height and width, with each of the leaves having a top and a bottom edge and a first and second edge, and a cover. The cover includes a first panel and a second panel, with the first panel having a first and a second side edge. The first panel is bound by a metal binding mechanism along the first side edge, and the second panel is hingedly connected to the second side edge of the first panel. The second panel is proportioned to fold over the first panel and to fold out and lie adjacent the second side edge of the first panel. The second panel, when folded out, displays first, small scale cartographic indicia and key grid indicia, with the key grid indicia including multiple grid sections overlying the first cartographic indicia.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 1993Date of Patent: May 30, 1995Assignee: Rand McNally & CompanyInventor: J. Geoffrey Golson
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Patent number: 5407233Abstract: Paper from a roll or other supply is processed by an in-line magazine publishing and/or assembly system. A magazine with a cover made from two sheets of paper is produced. The cover is assembled from two sheets, one of which has a pattern of adhesive material printed on one sheet, the second sheet being placed over the first sheet forming a two sheet cover. One sheet has a pattern of perforations and pattern of slits cut in its surface. The pattern of perforations and pattern of slits and part of the pattern of adhesive material combine to form a tear-out portion in the cover. The tear-out portion may be an envelope or an invoice or an order blank.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 1994Date of Patent: April 18, 1995Inventor: Richard Wilen
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Patent number: 4893837Abstract: A protective book covering including a relatively long piece of sheet material and a relatively short piece of sheet material overlaying the long piece, the longitudinal edges of the two sheets being sealed together. A seal and tear line extending transverse to their longitudinal edges joins the two pieces and forms a line of severance along which the pieces can be torn to produce two units, each unit having a pocket adjacent to the seal and tear line for accommodating one of the covers of a book. One of the units has a section, extending from the pocket of that unit, long enough to wrap around the spine of the book, and be secured to the other unit. The sheet material is preferably transparent plastic. The book covering can be made in a continuous manner by providing independent lengths of relatively wide and relatively narrow plastic sheet material, and placing the lengths in face-to-face contact so that their longitudinal axes extend in the same direction.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 1989Date of Patent: January 16, 1990Assignee: Brodart Co.Inventors: Joseph S. Pugliese, Charles L. Garman
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Patent number: 4886299Abstract: A protective book cover of transparent plastic is formed with a strengthened spine section provided by a combination of a spine reinforcing strip and decreased height of the spine section of the protective cover. The book cover receiving pockets of the protective cover are formed with inwardly convex slant-cut edges to facilitate insertion of the book covers, and a card pocket is formed in one of the pockets by a slant-cut slit that is convex upwardly to provide an easily accessible opening. A heat weld seam forming the front and back cover pockets is provided with sharp rectangular inside corners for a closer fit of the protective cover to the book. The protective cover is adjustable for book width by forming it of a primary or outside panel that is scored for separation of a back cover portion which may be adjustably positioned and adhesively secured to a front cover portion.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 1989Date of Patent: December 12, 1989Inventor: Gerard M. Ducorday
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Patent number: 4863191Abstract: An article for forming a protective cover for a book has a first sheet for forming a protective cover with an adhesive coating and a backing sheet. One sheet has delineations facilitating the removal of surplus portions of the first sheet in the regions of the ends of the spine and corners of the book being covered. The spine delineations may be convergent series of regularly spaced parallel lines. The corner delineations may be regularly spaced parallel lines which traverse corner regions. The backing layer is formed as three separately removal portions whereby the book spine and each book cover may be covered in separate steps.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 1988Date of Patent: September 5, 1989Assignee: Adhesive Paper Products LimitedInventor: Peter Termanis
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Patent number: 4819963Abstract: A combination book and three-dimensional sculpture is provided, which sculpture has bifurcated first and second portions. The bifurcated portions of the sculpture are hingedly fastened along one mating marginal edge of said bifurcation. Included, in combination between said bifurcated portions, are one or more printable flat sheet which is bound along one marginal edge in registration with said bound marginal edge of said sculpture. The resulting combined structure provides an article having at least a first position, in which said sculpture is closed and appears to be a substantially continuous three-dimensional object, and a second position in which said sculpture is opened to reveal the space between said bifurcated portions, so that the one or more sheet is accessible.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 1987Date of Patent: April 11, 1989Inventor: Bruce E. Wolski
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Patent number: 4566720Abstract: A booklet comprises a front page, a back page and a plurality of inner pages. An envelope is detachably connected to the outer longitudinal edge of the booklet's back page, and the envelope has dimensions which permit it to be folded along either the outside or the inside of the back page. The envelope may be folded inside the booklet without impairing the compactness of the booklet. No matter how the envelope is folded, there is easy access to all of the booklet pages and to the envelope. For functional reasons involving the aforesaid compactness and accessibility, the back page is indented relative to the other pages of the booklet and the front and back panels of the envelope are indented relative to the back page of the booklet. The envelope has a flap made out of material saved from the indentations.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 1984Date of Patent: January 28, 1986Assignee: The Wessel CompanyInventors: Michael B. Goldman, Frederick Price
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Patent number: 4487431Abstract: A publication consists of a folded cover sheet within which is assembled an insert of printed pages. The cover sheet is appropriately printed to provide a front cover page when folded and an integrated poster on its normally concealed side when unfolded, and the insert pages are dimensioned and configured for convenient and protected disposition therewithin.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 1981Date of Patent: December 11, 1984Assignee: The Stanley WorksInventor: John M. Kelly
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Patent number: 4176862Abstract: A cover sheet is provided for a newspaper having a plurality of adjacent sheets of newsprint of equal width and length with a vertical fold and a horizontal fold intersecting the vertical fold. The cover sheet is equal in length to the adjacent sheets and slightly more than one-half the width of the adjacent sheets. A back portion of the cover sheet overlies and coincides completely with the back of the newspaper. A first fold in the cover sheet coincides with the vertical fold to form a front portion substantially narrower than the front portion of the newspaper. The front portion overlies a narrow band of the front of the newspaper along the vertical fold. A second fold in the cover sheet intersects the first fold and coincides with the horizontal fold. Printed material on the cover sheet is arranged transverse to the printed material on the newspaper.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 1978Date of Patent: December 4, 1979Assignee: Newsday, Inc.Inventor: David M. Targe
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Patent number: 4127285Abstract: A multi-page, folded and saddle-stitched pamphlet has its back cover formed with a score line and its penultimate page formed with flaps to enable rearward displacement of the back cover page to form an indicia carrying backbone that extends between the score line and the fold line of the pamphlet.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 1977Date of Patent: November 28, 1978Assignee: The Superior Electric CompanyInventor: Frank A. Leachman