Abstract: A ring binder mechanism for retaining loose-leaf pages securely holds closed ring members together to prevent inadvertent loss of pages retained by the mechanism. The mechanism comprises a housing supporting two hinge plates for pivoting motion to open and close paired ring members mounted on the plates. Free ends of the paired ring members have interlocking configurations that securely join together when the ring members close. The configurations prevent misalignment of the closed ring members in all directions transverse to longitudinal centerlines of the ring members. The mechanism also includes locking elements that interact with the hinge plates to block their pivoting motion when the ring members are closed. This holds the free ends of the closed paired ring members together so that the interlocking configurations of the ring members remain interengaged.

Abstract: Embodiments of the inventive technology may provide a leaked fluid detection and response system in one aspect, and in another aspect, an environmental enclosure for at least a component of such leaked fluid detection system. Various embodiments of the leaked fluid detection and response system may provide wireless communication of detected leaks and a PLC that automates response and provides information regarding the presence of a leak. Enclosures may, in various embodiments, comprehensively surround enclosed components, thermally insulate enclosed components, include a leaked fluid capture basin, be aerodynamically streamlined, and/or be vermin-tight.

Abstract: A binder mechanism comprises a pair of prong plates pivotally connected by a retainer spring to toggle between a first raised position and a second lowered position. The prong plates include a plurality of ring segments affixed to the prong plates that are capable of forming loops. A cam mechanism is used to toggle the prong plates between the raised and lowered positions causing the ring segments to open or to close to form loops. The cam mechanism is preferably a slider located above the prong plates, the slider having ramps inserted through recesses between the prong plates. Preferably, the recesses are located adjacent to where the ring segments are attached to the prong plates. Cleats may hold the parts of the binder mechanism together and keep the mechanism attached to a binder assembly. Preferably, the retainer spring is in the form of a top spring covering both the slider and prong plates.

Abstract: A system and method for binding documents wherein the binder is reusable and is easy to use, the binding system comprising interlocking pieces that combined form a secure and reusable document binder.

Abstract: A binder to bind papers between a paper supporting plate and a paper holding plate by inserting paper binding cylinders into punched holes of said papers, which comprises a rear plate formed in L-letter in section at an edge of said paper supporting plate, a rack forming plate formed in L-letter in section at an edge of said paper holding plate, opposing said rear plate and overlapping each other, guide portions provided on inner side of the rear plate in the areas of both side edges for guiding both side edges of the rack forming plate and allowing a vertical and parallel movement against the rear plate, rack teeth having configuration of saw teeth in section provided on the surface of said rack forming plate opposing to the inner side of the rear plate, click member rotatably mounted on the rear plate, having a click pawl for engaging with said rack teeth to prevent the rack forming plate from moving upward, and a spring means provided on said click member to bias said click pawl resiliently against the rac

Abstract: A system for retaining stacks of loose-leaf papers in a file folder providing random access to any one sheet is disclosed. The system includes flexible retainer strips sized to fit through perforated holes in the paper and whose ends are configured to releasably couple to form enclosure rings. The ends are securely engaged by relative twisting and inserting of one into the other. A series of adjustment apertures along the length of the retainer allows the formation of varying sizes of enclosure rings. Loops secured to the file folder receive the retainer strips thus holding the paper stack to the folder. The loops are positioned proximate an edge of the folder and pivotally mounted with a rotational axis aligned with the edge so as to rotate from one side of the folder to the other. The front or back side of any sheet in the stack may thus be displayed flat for photocopying or other purpose without removal from the retainer system.

Abstract: A modular binder is provided for quickly and easily binding a sheaf of papers to form a book. The modular binder comprises a pair of cover modules each including a cover leaf hinged to a spine segment, wherein the spine segments are identical and are adapted to interfit in face-to-face relation to retain the sheaf of papers. A spine lock clip is provided to interconnect the spine segments with a variable spacing according to the thickness of the paper sheaf. Auxiliary communication and/or entertainment modules such as an audio cassette player, one or more audio cassettes, etc., can be mounted onto one or both cover leaves of the two cover modules.

Abstract: A fastener structure for use and securement of sheet stacks is set forth, wherein the fasteners each include a semi-cylindrical shank formed with engagement ribs in confronting relationship relative to securing pairs of the fasteners. The ribs each include a horizontal floor, and wherein the fasteners are in an axially aligned relationship relative to one another to effect securement of a sheet stack utilizing spaced binder plates to secure the stack together.

Abstract: A holder for paper-keeping bags is disclosed, which comprises an elastic sleeve with U-shaped transverse section open at along one longitudinal side, a sliding bind base inserted into the elastic sleeve slidably in the longitudinal direction, a board bonded at one side edge adhesive portion of the sliding bind base and a plurality of paper-keeping envelopes held in layers at one side edge holder portion of the board.

Abstract: A pair of flexible retainer strips each of which can be held in ring configuration by a head and socket at opposite ends of the strip which interlock to retain a stack of perforated sheets in a file folder. Each retainer strip is slidably mounted in a separate guide channel formed in an anchor element securable to the cover of a file folder. The ends of the strip can be readily uncoupled to enable the insertion in or removal of a sheet at any location in the stack without having to remove any of the remaining sheets of the stack from the retainer strip.

Abstract: A tamper-proof binder has a C-shaped rectangular spine into which a plurality of clear plastic envelopes carrying photographs or the like are secured. The envelopes are permanently sealed on three side edges and open only on one side which is secured in the spine to prevent the photos from being removed. The spine has an upper T-shaped longitudinal slot on the underside of the top wall and a lower longitudinal slot on the top side of the bottom wall and a counterbored hole extends through the bottom wall into the lower slot. The envelopes have holes spaced along the open side edge which receive a headed fastener for each hole. The heads of the fasteners are slidably received in the T-shaped slot of the spine and the shafts of the end fasteners are received in the lower slot at the bottom of the spine. A center fastener is a permanent two-part fastener with a head at both ends and the shaft portions engage each other to prevent the fastener from being pulled apart after being pressed together.

Abstract: A filing device provided with a binding element (12) including a file-mounting side edge (16)and a binding portion (18) in the form of a foldable bag adjacent thereto, as well as with a sliding element (14) slidably inserted into the binding portion (18) is disclosed, in which the binding portion (18) is provided in its longitudinal direction with notched guiding grooves (24) spaced apart from each other at a predetermined distance for inserting binder rods (22) from outside and with binding holes (26) adjacent to the grooves (24), while the sliding element (14) is provided in its longitudinal diection with engaging protrusions (28) spaced apart from each other at a predetermined distance for closing and opening the notched guiding grooves (24) of the binding holes (26) and with notched engaging grooves (30) adjacent ot the protrusions (28), said sliding element (14) being further provided at its both ends with stoppers (32) for engaging both ends of the binding element (12) and for limiting the sliding eleme

Abstract: A two-part binding system includes one or more bifurcated posts integrally extending from a clamping strip or member. The posts are inserted into one or more apertures in a stack of punched paper or other material and a second clamping strip having one or more integral or separate latching buttons inserted over and around the posts. Each button includes one or a pair of toothed pawls integrally hinged to a cross bar extending across a button aperture. The posts contain a series of transverse ratchets facing each other. As the second strip and its integral or snap-in latching button is manually pressed over the posts toward the first clamping strip, the teeth of the pawl teeth ratchet successively into the posts toward the base of the posts until the stack of paper is firmly grasped and the teeth mesh with a final transverse ratchet. At this position, the strips are bowed putting the edges of the stacked sheets in compression.

Abstract: One piece, molded looseleaf books adapted to hold paper sheets with punched holes therein, certain of said books having a spine with front and rear walls and a back wall connected at its longitudinal edges to the front and rear walls by integrally molded living hinges; a rear cover panel and a front cover panel respectively connected to said front and rear walls by a living hinge, a plurality of tubular posts mounted on the rear wall and extending toward the front wall, and a plurality of plugs respectively comprising a stem mounted on the front wall and a head sized and positioned to slidably and frictionally seat in each tubular post when the front and rear walls were pivoted to be substantially parallel; and others of said books being two piece, molded books without a spine between the front and rear cover panels, which have an integrally molded strip connected to each panel by a living hinge, a plurality of posts on the lower strip, and post-penetrated holes on the upper strip.