Abstract: A binder ring mechanism (16) has a plurality of binder rings (18a-18c) for holding sheets of paper. Each binder ring includes a fixed section (20) and a movable section (22). All of the movable binder ring sections are commonly mounted on a bolt (36). A lever arm (52) is attached to one end of the bolt for movement of the lever arm to move the bolt and the binder ring sections mounted on the bolt. The bolt is movably mounted on a cover piece (24) for both rotational and sliding movement of the bolt. A recess (58) is formed in an endwall (56) of the cover piece and the lever arm includes a latch member (60) received in the recess to latch the lever arm in place when the binder rings are closed so to prevent inadvertent movement of the lever arm which might cause the binder rings to open. In addition, the cover piece has flaps (82, 84) extending diagonally outwardly therefrom for storing writing instruments in a ring binder (10) in which the binder ring mechanism is installed.

Abstract: A storage device for retaining one or more sheet items for access by a user. The storage device has a storage device cover including front and rear panels, and contains one or more first binding members which receive apertures formed in the sheet items to register the sheet items relative to the cover. One or more second binding members are hingedly connected to the storage device cover and preferably operate independently of the front and rear panels of the cover to engage the first binding members. Retained sheet items are able to be moved from a first position generally parallel with the rear panel to a second position generally parallel with the front panel.

Abstract: A file folder includes a first panel, a second panel connected with the first panel along a fold line, a flap cut out from the first panel, and a C-shaped clamp defining a clamping mouth thereon. Each of the first and second panels defines an internal surface opposed to each other. The flap is formed from the material of the first panel and is secured to the second panel along a hinge line coincident to the fold line. The flap is pivotal about the hinge line and can be folded to partially cover the internal surface of the second panel. One end of the clamp is pivotally connected with the second panel near one end of the hinge line. The clamping mouth of the clamp faces the hinge line of the flap such that the clamp can be pivoted between a first position clamping the flap together with the second panel and a second position releasing the flap and the second panel.

Abstract: A reusable adhesive based notebook organizer that conveniently holds loose notes, papers and other similar items within the notebook is disclosed.

Abstract: A ring type binder for perforated sheets or the like in which two members are coaxially secured so that a slot is formed along each longitudinal edge of the members. Another partially open ring member is provided that is configured to be slidably received in the slots so that ring member may be moved from an opened to a closed position. A locking device is provided so that the binder may be selectively locked in the closed portion, thereby preventing the unwanted shifting of the members.

Abstract: A stacked paper fastener having a pair of prongs which may be passed through a pair of holes in a top piece and affixed to the top piece to hold the stacked papers together. The fastener is preferably entirely made of plastic with no sharp edges so that it cannot readily cut a user. Each prong has notches in the outer surface which, when the prongs are passed through a ratchet member, may be pulled tight around the stack of papers. The ratchet member securely holds the stack of papers together until purposely released. The ratchet members have releases which are easily manipulated from above the top piece so that the top piece can be easily removed to add more papers to the stack or to disassemble the stack of papers.

Abstract: A binding system for temporarily holding a plurality of individual sheets in a book-like manner with the system having a plurality of individual tabs, each of the tabs having a binding edge, a separation edge, a first surface and a second surface with a flexible binding securing the binding edges of the plurality of individual tabs together as a unit, so the individual tabs can be folded back like a page of a book and an adhesive positioned on said individual tabs to hold a sheet of material thereto as the sheet of material and the tab are folded open like a book.

Abstract: A document folder assembly includes a folder unit which has a front sheet portion, a back sheet portion, and a hinge portion for hinging together adjacent edge sections of the front and back sheet portions. The front and back sheet portions are adapted to receive documents therebetween such that one edge of the documents extends into the hinge portion. A clip member has a front clip portion, a rear clip portion, and a connecting portion interconnecting the front and rear clip portions. The front and rear clip portions cooperatively confine a clamping space for clamping the folder unit at the hinge portion. The clip member is mounted pivotally on the folder unit, and is movable between a first position in which the hinge portion is clamped between the front and rear clip portions in order to retain the documents in the folder unit, and a second position in which the hinge portion is released from the clip member in order to permit removal of the documents in the folder unit.

Abstract: A file having a polypropyrene base sheet and a fastener assembly that includes a polypropyrene base member thermally bonded to the polypropyrene base sheet. A relatively thin polypropyrene sheet, such as a polypropyrene sheet having a thickness of about 0.3 mm or less, is sturdy and is used, thus securing a large mechanical strength to support the fastener assembly. The polypropyrene base member is bonded to a relatively thin polypropyrene base sheet by an ultrasonic bonding. The ultrasonic bonding achieves a strong connection between the polypropyrene member and the relatively thin polypropyrene sheet.

Abstract: A document folder assembly includes a clip member with front and rear clip portions, and a connecting portion interconnecting adjacent first edge portions of the front and rear clip portions. One of the front and rear clip portions has an inner side formed with a hook projection which is spaced from the first edge portion by a first distance. A folder unit has front and back sheet portions adapted to receive documents therebetween, and a hinge portion for hinging together adjacent edge sections of the front and back sheet portions. The hinge portion is clamped in the clip member for retaining the documents in the folder unit. One of the front and back sheet portions is provided with an outwardly projecting retaining piece which has a free retaining edge spaced from the adjacent edge sections by a second distance smaller than the first distance.

Abstract: A file folder is provided which includes a pair of foldable front and rear covers 4 and 5, a back cover 6 integrally located between and connected to them via hinge sections 7, and a binding fastener 3 fixedly attached on the inner face of the back cover. An engaging projection 8 is formed on the inner face of at least one of the front and rear covers 4 and 5 for abutting engagement with the binding fastener when the file folder is closed. With this arrangement, the file folder having a plurality of loose papers bound together along their longer edges by the fastener 3 can be kept standing with its back cover 6 positioned above and horizontally oriented without causing the back cover 6 and hinge sections 7 to be distorted.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fastener for the resilent fillets or strips which are used to hold fast various kinds of papers in a folder or file. The fastener (10) has the shape of a bar (12) of plastics or sheet metal, at each end provided with a first notch (14) in one side of the bar and, closer to the end of the bar, a second notch (18) narrower than the first notch (14) and extending from the opposite side of the bar to form a cantilevered end portion or first tongue (15) substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the bar, whereas a longitudinal groove (22) extends from the inner end of said second notch (18) in a direction away from the end of the bar, to form a second cantilevered tongue (25). The strips (20) are inserted into the first notches (14), bent down and clamped between the tongues (15 and 25) at the ends of the bar (12) by being pushed underneath the first tongues (15) and above the second tongues (25).

Abstract: A binder which can be opened on both sides, comprising a modular backstrip and two side parts, each side part being detachably connected to either side of the modular backstrip. Said side parts are detachable connected to each other with mounting posts and matching insertion holes. Said side parts detachably connected to the modular backstrip with insertion elements and matching recesses. Slide lock means are also provided.

Abstract: A fastening device has male and female portions, the male portion having a base and a downwardly extending post with two vertical series of horizontal ratchet teeth, one on each side of the post, and two convex lobes extending outwardly in diametrically opposing positions between the two vertical series of ratchet teeth. The female portion has a base and an upwardly extending collar consisting of two curved halves. Each collar half has a series of horizontal ratchet teeth on its inner surface. The circular space defined by the collar halves continues through an aperture in the base. The ratchet teeth may also continue on the inside wall of the aperture. To assemble the fastener the collar of the female portion is placed into a binding hole in a stack of paper, and the post of the male portion is placed into the opposite side of the binding hole, with its base mutually aligned with the base of the female portion. The post is pushed manually into the collar, where its teeth lock with the teeth in the collar.

Abstract: A device for the permanent binding of sheaves of paper and method for using it to fasten sheaves of paper are disclosed. The device includes a rod made from synthetic material whose diameter is smaller than that of the perforations in the sheaf of paper to be joined, ending at one end in a checker stop for limiting insertion and in the other end in an entry zone of diminishing section. The rod is fitted with a metallic, cylindrical and hollow sleeve, whose outside diameter is slightly less than that of the perforations of the sheets to be joined. At one end, the sleeve has a checker stop for limiting insertion into the sheaf of paper and, at the other end and on the inside of the opening an annular engaging surface having a diameter which is slightly smaller than that of the rod. When sleeve is moved over the rod, the engaging surface engages the rod to retain the rod.

Abstract: An improved sheet binding device for fastening together a plurality of sheets having prepunched, spaced apart openings, comprises a plurality of locking members for each pre-punched hole, either with an individual restraining element or connected with a backing member extending between them, each comprising a connecting portion for insertion through the openings and a series of interlocking elements or teeth extending along the length of the locking member and a receiving member with an opening to receive the length of the locking member and a series of compatible interlocking elements or teeth, shaped to receive the interlocking elements of the locking member, so that when the locking element is in the (1) locked position, the interlocking elements or teeth are engaged and immovable relative to each other and when the locking element is in the (2) unlocked position, the interlocking elements or teeth are disengaged to allow removal of the receiving element and insertion of sheets of paper.

Abstract: A medical file folder comprising a front and back contrapositioned walls with a common foldable spine therebetween. Pertinent patient medical information is displayed and stored on a medical chart printed on the exterior of the front wail of the folder. Medical documents are stored in a pocket of a transparent sheet connected to the back wall of the folder. Additionally, the medical file folder includes a resilient clamp and openable pockets therein for storage of patient information. The medical file folder is easily cataloged by having an identification tab positioned on one edge of front wall. A pair of suspension hooks positioned on the medical file folder allow easy storage on and retrieval from a suspension bar.

Abstract: A binder (10) is for use in storing sheets (S) of paper having punched holes (H) in them. First and second end leafs (12, 14) respectively form outer covers of the binder. A center section (18) is intermediate the respective end leafs. One side of each of the end leafs is flexibly attached to opposite sides of the center plate for sheets of paper stored in the binder to be enclosed between the end leafs. A plurality of binder rings (22-30) hold the sheets of paper, and the rings are movable from a closed position to an open position so sheets of can be fitted into or removed from the binder. A backplate channel (48) is affixed to a centerplate (42), and one end of the rings fit through openings in this channel. The other end of the rings are secured to a ring channel (46) which, in turn, is secured to the center plate by screws (70). When the screws are removed, the ring channel can be lifted away from the center plate, opening the rings.

Abstract: A filing strip is of a bendable material. The filing strip has a central elongate anchor strip and a prong extending from each end of the strip. Each prong has a tip portion and an intermediate portion. Each tip portion is narrower than its adjacent intermediate portion. The invention extends to a filing accessory for use with the filing strip, The accessory includes a pair of elongate members. A socket defining element is arranged on an end of each member. Each socket has internal dimensions complementary to the tip portion of the prong and external dimensions which are substantially equal to external dimensions of the intermediate portion of the prong. The invention also extends to a filing accessory for use with a filing strip having a pair of opposed prongs. With this accessory a free end of each socket defining element is chamfered.

Abstract: A container for removably storing an article such as a video game, and for securing sheet material to the container, such as the instruction booklet for the video game, to prevent separation of the booklet from the container. The container has a base and a pivotally mounted lid which forms an internal storage compartment with the base. A hinge assembly having an elongated panel and pair of hinge strips pivotally mount the lid on the base. A holder bar is secured to the hinge panel. A pair of flexible straps are provided at the ends of the holder bar and form a pair of loops which extend into the storage compartment of the container when the lid is closed on the base. Other ends of the straps extend through holes formed in the booklet to mount the booklet on the straps, after which the ends are snap-fitted through locking holes formed in the holder bar to permanently secure the booklet on the loops within the container.

Abstract: A clamping device and clamping file for releasably holding sheets of paper or the like is disclosed. The clamping file includes two file covers connected to one another along a folding edge. The clamping device is swivellably fastened to one of the file covers at a window cut-out in the clamping file adjacent the folding edge. The clamping device includes first and second legs connected by a back to form a U-shaped elastic clamp for paper sheets. To facilitate insertion of paper sheets, a longitudinal end area of the clamping device is configured with one of the legs spaced from the other leg to form a paper inserting mouth which is maximally wide at a longitudinal end of one of the legs.

Abstract: A binder for multiple sheets of paper employing a simple ratchet mechanism to secure the paper without the need for punching holes in the paper. The binding device includes a base member which is an elongated bar of L-shaped cross section with integral end plates. The binding device further includes a mating clamping member which is a slotted plate with an internally extending tongue. The back wall inside surface of the base member has a series of parallel, elongated saw-tooth ribs or grooves forming teeth with which the tongue engages in a ratchet-like manner. The teeth may be spaced in a staggered type arrangement to increase their effective number. Grooves forming teeth may also be placed on an outside surface of the base member back wall to increase the binding force. The end plates may be slotted to accept a finger adapted with notches on an underside to further ensure that the papers are securely bound.

Abstract: This invention concerns a paper binder which will enable papers bound therein to be paged in a manner similar to those of a bound book and is made up of a spine member with an adjustable clamping device for holding a bundle of papers against the spine member and a pair of cover connector plates hingedly connected to each side of the spine member with the clamping device in the form of a pair of clamping plates with a pair of flexible elements to thread through a bundle of perforated papers to tie the plates together with the papers securely held between the plates.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new type of paper sheet file assembly and the method of inserting the individual sheets therein.A multiple element fastening sheet block initially attached to the file itself provides the capability of immediate placement of a letter or other paper document within the file, without requiring use of other preliminary modifying implements such as a two-hole punch.

Abstract: This is a closure unit for wire loop binder which includes a flexible outer retaining flange specifically constructed to increase the resistance to longitudinal movement between the closure unit and wire loop binder. The increased friction resists movement of the closure when assembled in the closure position.

Abstract: This is a booklet binding system which includes an elongated closure unit specifically constructed and arranged to be removably inserted between the two rows of opposed spaced apart loops of a wire loop binding unit, wherein the closure unit defines a pair of spaced apart loop receiving grooves specifically oriented and arranged to receive the two rows of loops to interlock therewith and provide the desired closure therebetween.

Abstract: Retainer element for releasably inhibiting movement of a restraining clip along a clinched blade end of a staple used to bind one or more pieces of sheet material. The element is wedge-shaped, inexpensively formed and inserted between the clinched blade end and a yoke or between the blade end and its restraining clip to frictionally prevent movement of the clip during transport and storage of the bound sheets.

Abstract: A binding system, employing a first plastic elongated strip with spaced integral studs and a second plastic elongated strip having similarly spaced apertures and recesses, is provided which resists impact forces caused by dropping a bound book. A first fixed spacing of studs is provided along a mid-span portion of the first strip and a second fixed smaller spacing of studs provided at both end portions of the first strip which reinforces the end portions against stud breakage or extrusion caused by impact forces. In the preferred embodiment, the three end studs at each end of the strip are spaced at a second fixed spacing distance stud center-to-center of only one-half the first fixed spacing at the long mid-span portion of the strip. In another embodiment, a generally second fixed spacing of one-third the mid-span spacing with the at least two of the end portion studs being staggered from the center longitudinal axis of the strip is shown.

Abstract: A binder assembly comprising a binder cover and a binder body is detachably coupled to a file. The binder cover has a protrusion and the binder body has an end protrusion being formed at the outer sides of one end of the binder cover and body. The binder assembly can cover the upper and lower ends of a guide card mounted on a shelfback of the file to keep the guide card at the suitable position thereon.

Abstract: A binder for releasibly retaining pages as well as covers which include a plurality of mating pairs of semicircular rings whose peripheries essentially are all exposed so that the paper or covers can be extended therefrom essentially 360 degrees therearound. The mating pairs of semicircular rings are forced together or retained in an open position either by an overcenter mechanism at their inner end or a lockable hinge structure, either one of which extends primarily within the peripheries of the semicircular ring pairs when they are in their closed positions.

Abstract: A combined sheet compressor and transfer device for attachment to spaced prongs of a file folder fastener including a plate-like cross member for receiving the prongs of the file folder fastener and bearing against a stack of sheets to thereby act as a compressor, a pair of substantially parallel flexible elongated legs of substantially rectangular cross section extending from the plate-like cross member, and flexible tubular members at the outer ends of the legs of a slightly smaller internal diameter than the width of the prongs so as to be distorted at their outer ends when mounted on the prongs to thus provide a relatively smooth junction therewith at their outer ends to facilitate the transfer of sheets from the prongs onto the legs when functioning as a transfer device, diametrically opposed reinforcement bosses on opposite sides of the tubular members for overlying the edges of the prongs to thereby prevent the edges of the prongs from cutting the tubular members, and a tapered portion between the junc

Abstract: A strip binding system is provided wherein the elements to be bound are held in compression by pulling from below so that no binding bar is required. The binding posts are of a thermoplastic material but the binding strips themselves can be of a different plastic.

Abstract: A binding device for holding loose-leaf papers comprises a binder folded by a flexible material to form of a plurality of openings each constructed by two circumferential hooks, an engageable strip and two ended envelopes. The binder passes through a number of holes punched on each loose-leaf paper and the openings are faced outwardly. The longitudinal strip has two parallel longitudinal slots for corresponding to the hooks of the binder so that the binder can be engaged with the engageable strip. After that, the ended envelopes envelop on either end of the strip to prevent the strip from sliding.

Abstract: A binding device is disclosed, which comprises a fixture having at least two binding rods, a cover plate having means for engaging with ends of the binding rods and an elastically displaceable connection providing a plurality of divided elastic piece members for interconnecting the fixture with the cover plate at their longitudinal ends, wherein the fixture, the cover plate and the elastic connection are integrally and displaceably formed.

Abstract: A binder assembly comprises a binder and leaves which are randomly removable therefrom. The leaves may be removed only by a sidewise shifting movement. Blocking portions are movably mounted on the device selectively to permit or prohibit sidewise movement of the leaves.

Abstract: A cap for securing a printing plate, sheet of paper, or other flat piece of material to a plate or bed having one or more registration pins, is provided. The cap has a resilient O ring for securing it to the pin. The cap is actually applied to, and removed from, the pin by a cap holding and releasing device. The cap holding and releasing device is mounted on an elevator which carries the printing plate (or paper etc.) to the bed and deposits it on the bed.

Abstract: A clamping device for shackle mechanisms which can also be used as a tear-open safeguard and as a sheet turner consists of a flat body (8) with two L-shaped apertures (9,9'), one leg (10,10') of each aperture (9,9') extending parallel to the plane of the sheet shackels (17,17') and the legs (11,11') extending transversely thereto being arranged in line, also on the flat body (8) there are two hook-shaped portions (12,12') with a mouth (13,13'), this mouth (13,13') extending, over the distance of the sheet-shackle legs (4,5), parallel to the transverse leg (11,11') of the aperture (9,9') and the mouth (13,13') and transverse leg (11,11') being clampable firmly to the sheet-shackle legs (4,5).

Abstract: There is described a file folder combined with spring type clips to hold a stack of sheets inside the folder. The top leaf of the folder is provided with openings through which one jaw of the clips is inserted. Each opening is large enough to clear the inserted jaw and also its operating arm, so that the top leaf may be fully open.

Abstract: A bookbinding is provided by plastic studs which fit through holes vicinal one margin of each sheet and strips which are fixed to the ends of the studs. The studs may be formed integrally with one or, in alternating arrangement, with both strips and complementary holes formed in the matching strip or strips to receive the stud ends. Excess stud lengths are sheared and headed to lock the strips and interposed sheets in position. Both strips may be apertured and the studs inserted through the holes in the strips and interposed sheets, both ends of the studs being headed. To facilitate handling, strips may be assembled in cartridges or coils, and studs in rods or coils. For thicker books, strips are formed with flanges fitting behind the page margins. Spine concealing tapes and caps fit over or around the spine edges of the sheets.

Abstract: An improved sheet binding device for fastening together a plurality of sheets having pre-punched, spaced-apart openings, comprises an elongated backing member extending between such spaced-apart openings; and, attached to the backing member at spaced-apart positions corresponding to the spacing between such openings, a plurality of fastening elements, each comprising a connecting portion for insertion into such openings, and at the end of said connecting portion remote from said backing member, locking means movable between (1) a collapsed position in which the fastening element is insertable into such opening, and (2) an expanded position in which the locking means is effective to preclude removal of such sheets from said fastening element. This structure can be integrally molded from plastic material. In a preferred embodiment, the structure is substantially self-locking. Single-hole embodiments suitable as replacements for conventional brass head fasteners are also disclosed.

Abstract: A perforated film matrix is attached to a cylindrical drum by means of clips having an upwardly raised flange along one edge. The film matrix is initially held on the drum by two pairs of protruding members extending through said perforations. The clips are then vertically inserted along opposite borders of the film matrix between each pair of protruding members.

Abstract: A clamping fixture detachably mountable on an easel, or wall, mounted upright, support board hanging a heavy stack of large paper sheets against the front face of the support board so that the stack may be readily removed or rearranged, or the sheets torn off one-by-one. The fixture comprises a back support member, a top clamp housing member, and a blade member. The blade member and the clamp housing are pivotally connected to each other so as to move in unison when the clamp housing is pivoted about the back support member for inserting or removing a stack of papers. The blade member also acts as a clamping member and is tensioned for automatically adapting to the thickness of the sheets or pads of paper and means are provided for quickly and automatically permitting the fixture to open and then snap lock automatically in closed position, making the insertion and removal of display sheets or pads an effortless task.