Abstract: A bracket for index tabs of hanging file folders comprising a transparent sleeve and an element secured to the file folder, characterized by the fact that the sleeve can be directionally positioned by pivoting around a more or less vertical axis. The bracket may be provided with a structure to immobilize the sleeve directionally positioned in relation to its pivot axis which may be provided with notches suitable for interacting with at least one stop pin on the element.

Abstract: This index tab for a divider sheet or a file folder includes first and second panels and folded against each other attached to the sheet so that the tab includes a first pocket portion extending a relatively short distance outwardly from the sheet margin and a second pocket portion extending inwardly a substantially greater distance from the sheet margin. The index tab includes a closed end defined by the fold line and an open end, disposed opposite the closed end, the open end receiving an insert which may extend substantially the full length of the index tab.

Abstract: A file position location device and related method are provided. The device permits easy location of the position from where a file has been removed from within a cabinet drawer. The device is easily stored on a metallic surface of the cabinet during non-use. The device has a magnetic substrate layer and a wedge shaped body adhered thereto. The magnetic substrate permits retention of the device on the surface of the cabinet for storage and ready availability when use is desired. The wedge shaped body when positioned between two non-removed files acts to resist downward gravitational forces to maintain the location of the device near the top of the drawer for visibility. The device may optionally have a clip to further ensure that the device is located near the top of the drawer during use and is not unintentionally permitted to move toward the bottom of the drawer out of view of the user.

Abstract: A file guide is formed for use in a hanging file that has a pair of rigid, laterally-spaced, parallel rails held elevated at the top of a file storage compartment, such as a file drawer. The file guide is formed of a thin, flat member that is longer than the distance between the parallel rails. The flat member has a pair of ears at its opposite ends in which rail openings are formed entirely within the structure of the ears. Each of the rail openings is large enough to receive and surround one of the rails. Access slits narrower than the rails are defined in the ears to extend between the rail openings and locations on the perimeter of the thin, flat member. The flat member is sufficiently elastically deformable to spread apart at the slits to permit passage of the rails therethrough. It is also sufficiently resilient to return to an undeformed condition to capture the rail within the rail openings after passage of the rail through the access slits.

Abstract: An index card sized to be wedged within the slots of a storage case for organizing audio or video media containers such as CD jewel boxes or the like. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, a card body is sized to be coextensive with a container. A tab or index element projects outwardly from the card body so that identifying information can be placed thereon. The card body also contains a locking member to lock the index card within the storage device so that the media container can be removed without disturbing the orientation of the index card. The locking member may also be used to allow the index card to be freestanding.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composite note pad assembly which comprises two independent stacks of individual sheets, sandwiched together, wherein the resulting composite pad assembly has a full writing surface on both the top and the bottom of the assembly. In this manner, unlike conventional pads, there is no bottom of the stack, and there is no exposed glue surface which would otherwise interfere with writing or marking the paper, or which would get covered with office dirt and grime. The two-part composite pad assembly is unique, because it has two exposed writing surfaces at all times. In a preferred embodiment, the papers used to make the two segments of the composite pad assembly are different, e.g., different color, different appearance, etc., allowing the user the option of having two choices of "note" from a single pad assembly.

Abstract: A filing system is provided for locating a particular file contained in a file holder which contains a plurality of files. The apparatus includes a machine-readable code mounted on each of the files, a guide attached to each file holder, a scanner for reading the codes on the files in a file holder, and an indicator for indicating when the particular machine-readable code corresponding to the particular file is located. The apparatus uses an improved bar code in which character boundaries are eliminated and the number of ONE's and ZERO's in a code are variable, resulting in increased data density. The unique numeric values which result from the improved bar code sparsely populate the possible range of values, and therefore a mapping algorithm is provided to map the bar code values to a sequential numeric system for ease of use.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, the L-shaped status bar is modified by the addition of a mount to form a status bar subassembly. In the subassembly, the mount is preferably slidably attached to the status bar by an inverted U-shaped clasp, such U-shaped clasp being open along one side to slidably attach about a vertically extending leg of the L-shaped status bar. Positioned above the U-shaped clasp is a upright U-shaped, indicia supporting frame. The frame includes a pair of side walls and an end wall. The frame is open along one side and attaches to the U-shaped clasp at an opposite common end wall. The cavity formed between the side and end walls of the frame is constructed to receive a card that contains written indicia wherein all data related to an addressee's (or addressees') change in status per slot. In that way, efficiency of service is greatly improved.

Abstract: A label dispensing sheet for incorporation within a book such as a telephone directory, dictionary or the like, includes a facing sheet of heavy paper stock releasably secured to a relatively thin backing sheet or liner by a pressure sensitive adhesive and containing a series of indicia bearing labels or tabs adapted to be applied to the pages of the book to designate the various alphabetical headings, sub-headings, categories or divisions thereof. The facing sheet and liner have overlying, extended edges for binding the label dispensing sheet proper within the book with corresponding portions of these extended edges being die cut and perforated, respectively, to form a lock and release construction holding the sheet securely in place in the book while permitting its ready removal therefrom during tab assembly to the book pages.

Abstract: An apparatus for accurately, efficiently, and consistently aligning a tabbing strip with the edges of the photographic print to which it is to be applied. The apparatus comprises a support panel, a tabbing strip registration guide, a photographic print registration guide, a clamping member including a linear clamp bar, and a spring for pivotally mounting the clamping member to the support panel. The present invention further provides a method of using the apparatus for accurately, efficiently, and consistently aligning a tabbing strip with the edges of the photographic print to which it is to be applied.

Abstract: Reinforced paper tabs for use in xerographic reproduction equipment. The tabs include a thin reinforcing film that may optionally be recessed into the thickness of the paper sheet, or may merely be very thin with respect to the thickness of the paper sheet, thus permitting the tabbed sheets to be fed through conventional xerographic reproduction equipment for use in production of booklets and the like. Preferably the reinforcing film includes an outer heat activatable adhesive layer that is melt compatible with xerographic toner, so that xerographic images can be permanently reproduced on the reinforced tabs. The invention also relates to methods of manufacturing and collating such tabbed sheets from web stock.

Abstract: A hanging file folder assembly includes a file folder having a pair of upwardly extending walls joined along a lower fold line and a mounting flap folded downwardly from a top edge of one wall. The mounting flap is secured to its associated wall along a continuously extending medial joinder line to define an enclosed guide passage for insertion of a suspension bar and an open gripping channel for entry by a lower retaining plate of an index tab holder. An index tab holder for use with the file folder is provided with a lower retaining plate for insertion into the gripping channel and an upper retaining plate for engaging the file folder wall above and opposite the gripping channel.

Abstract: A file folder edge reinforcement for the free edge of a file and having, and elongated reinforcement panel of flexible polyester film to overly the front and back sides of a free edge of the file, notches formed in the ends of the panel, an adhesive layer on the undersurface of the panel, an adhesive barrier backing panel releasably secured to the undersurface of the reinforcement panel, a fold line defined by an axis between the notches, along which the panel can be folded to overly both the front and back of the free edge of the file.

Abstract: A filing system for computer diskettes comprising an identification label and a filing enclosure, the label including a pressure sensitive adhesive to permit attachment to a diskette and the filing enclosure made of sheet material comprising a front panel and back panel, each having a top portion, bottom portion and side portion, the bottom portion of the front and back panel connected by a traverse fold line to form a closed bottom, the top portion of the front and back panel secured together to form a closed top and at least one of the side portions of the front and back panel each including a cut out forming an open end with an opposite side portion of the front and back panels secured together to form a closed side, whereby a filing enclosure is formed having a dimension between the closed top and bottom greater than a first dimension of the diskette with the distance between the closed side and open end less than a second dimension of the diskette such that the diskette projects outwardly beyond the peri

Abstract: A reusable indexing tab includes first and second interconnected wing portions which are pivotally connected along a hinge portion. Each wing portion includes a first panel which acts as a clamping jaw, a second panel which acts as an index tab, and a hinge portion connecting the first and second panels. In the preferred embodiment the wing portions are identical with one wing portion inverted to interconnect with the other wing portion. A clamping force is produced by forming a bend in each first panel generally midway between the upper and lower edges, with the upper edge bent rearwardly. The bias of the bends produces a clamping force between the first panels. A lock mechanism on the second panels will selectively maintain the wing portions in their clamped position. Preferably, a second bend is formed in each wing portion with each first panel bent rearwardly along the longitudinal connection with the associated hinge portion.

Abstract: A label dispensing sheet includes a backing sheet having a layer of a pressure sensitive adhesive releasing material on one face and having a weakened line across its width, a row of adhesive labels releasably disposed on the backing sheet overlying the weakened line, and a release strip releasably disposed on the backing overlying the weakened line. The release strip has a weakened line at a position offset from the weakened line in the backing. This permits a user to grasp and pull away the release strip, exposing the ends of the labels for easy removal. The labels may, for example, be thin, plastic index tabs for labelling book pages.

Abstract: An index tab label assembly using a label having a coating that facilitates printing on the label. Each label is made out of a polyester film having a pressure-sensitive adhesive attached to one side of the film and a coating comprising aluminum oxide, resin chips, methyl ethyl ketone, and toluene, applied to the other side of the sheet. The coating provides good anchorage for toner, abrasive resistance for writing, and electrostatic properties that facilitate printing when using laser or xerographic equipment. The printed label is attached by the pressure-sensitive adhesive directly to a tab of a divider or file to make an index tab, or to a tab reinforcer attached to the tab.

Abstract: A clip for use with a CD case is made of a single strip of bent metal to form top and bottom plates that engage the top and bottom surfaces of the ridge of a CD case. A connecting plate is connected between the top and bottom plated and engages against a rear surface of the ridge. An angled flange connected to the leading edge of the top plate engages onto a front surface of the ridge for holding the clip to the ridge. A tab plate extends rearwardly of the connecting plate and is co-planar with the bottom plate to serve as a grasping tab for grasping the case and removing it from a collection of like CD cases which can be stored one immediately next to the other.

Abstract: A disc container assembly is provided for storing and filing a compact digital audio disc, or the like. The assembly includes container, and an identifier connected thereto. The container has a rear wall with an inner cylindrical recess for holding the disc. The container has top and bottom walls and left and right side walls. The container has a front door, which has top and bottom flanges that respectively overlap the top and bottom walls. The top wall has a pair of cutouts and the top flange has a pair of holes respectively overlapping the cutouts. The identifier has a longitudinal portion, which has indicia identifying the disc, and has a pair of tapered inserts with pointed ends with beveled edges for insertion in and receival by the respective openings.

Abstract: A sheet of book index tabs has a backing with a release coating and a plurality of index tabs on the backing sheet separated from each other by die-cut lines. Each index tab has a transparent film layer and transparent pressure sensitive adhesive which is temporarily attached to the release coating. Each tab has a centrally located, substantially opaque band of ink extending across the tab. Stripes of dark ink are printed along each edge of the band with each stripe being an equal distance from the adjacent edge of the tab. A score line on the bottom of the backing is centered opposite the center of the band of ink to facilitate creasing of the backing and index tab. The tab takes a permanent set along the crease and separates from the release coating along the set to facilitate peeling from the backing. Upon folding the index tab along the crease, the dark stripes are superimposed for placement along the edge of a document page as an aid to alignment.

Abstract: A memo marking strip for use in marking a place between pages of a document is formed from a thin elongated rectangular strip. The rectangular strip is preferably formed from a heavy gauge paper material and may be provided with various forms of writing guide line indicia to enable an individual to make notes thereon. Numeric indicia is provided on opposite faces of the strip in a manner to allow the numeric indicia to be displayed in an upright orientation from any edge of a document. The memo strip is preferably provided in a set of memo strips consisting of a plurality of different color groups, with the strips of each group being sequentially numbered.

Abstract: An index tab for mounting on a sheet member, which is provided with keying means in the form of a protrusion, comprises a mainly planar base sheet. A first side of the base sheet comprises a non-adhesive printing surface and a second side of the base sheet includes an adhesive coating. A non-adhesive region disposed on the second side forms an adhesive-free pocket for guiding and receiving the keying means when the base sheet is folded about an intermediate fold line for mounting on the sheet member.

Abstract: A paper clip tab device is set forth wherein a paper clip has secured at a terminal loop thereof a tab marker formed with securable surfaces positioned adjacent a pivot hinge formed with recessed upper and lower surfaces and arcuate side edges extending inwardly of the hinge wherein the tab marker is formed of a planar flexible sheet of a width substantially equal to that of the paper clip such that securement of the tab marker to the paper clip is accommodated within the arcuate recesses of the pivot hinge. The marker further includes a transparent cover defining an interiorly directed configuration is complementary to that of an insertable planar tab to frictionally squeeze the tab within the transparent cover.

Abstract: The present invention consists of a particular separate identifying tab which is designed to slide or stay put on the edge of a compatible file folder for the purpose of maximizing the visibility of all tabs in a file drawer. Stability of the tab on the folder edge is obtained by means of a tab made of hard laminated cardboard (or any other material with the same properties of friction and lightweight); a fork base whose sides are proximate enough to maintain a grip by friction on the folder edge; and a thin, sturdy, and pliable pressure-sensitive low-tack adhesive flap extending from the fork base, which flap, when applied to the surface of the folder, reinforces the stability of the tab on the edge of the folder. Mobility of the tab on the folder edge is obtained by peeling the flap from the surface of the folder and applying moderate pressure against the side of the tab in the direction desired.

Abstract: The holder serves for fixing sheet-like picture material between a back wall (1) and a transparent front pane, which together with the picture material can be exchanged towards the front side. The back wall (1) is designed as one piece with a frame (2) extending around the inserted picture material and the front pane and projecting towards the face side. Frame segments disposed on opposing sides (3, 4) of the frame each support at least one holding attachment (5, 6) and each are cut free by a through-extending opening (12, 13) disposed adjacent the holding attachment, wherein in each case one of said openings is aligned with a holding attachment, exposing an area in the back wall (1) which is larger than the parallel projection of the projecting holding attachment. One (13) of the through-extending openings is shaped in a way such that it can be penetrated by the user with the end of a finger in order to lift out the picture material and front pane for exchanging the picture.