Abstract: This binder (10) includes a front cover (12), a rear cover (14) and a spine (16) and is provided with a transparent label holder (50) which extends across the spine (16) and is attached to at least one of the covers (12,14). The label holder (50) provides an open upper margin (52) and is attached at the side margins (60, 62) and at least partially attached at the lower margin (54) to retain the label (100) which thereby has an increased area for label information.

Abstract: A method of assembling a sheet binder mechanism to a binder cover includes making holes in a board in predetermined alignment with a plurality of fastening means on the binder mechanism, inserting bracket means in the holes preferably so that the board retainably holds the bracket means, attaching the board to the binder cover, attaching a binder cover liner to the board on the side of the board that is away from the attachment of the board to the binder cover, and attaching the sheet binder mechanism to the binder cover by driving a thread making fastener into the bracket means.

Abstract: An organize appointment book for a hairstylist (10) comprising a loose-leaf binder (12) having a front cover (14) and back cover (16) hinged to a spine (18). A page holder (20) is mounted to the spine (18). A plurality of imprinted pages (22) are detachably held by the page holder (20). Each imprinted page (22) bears printed indicia (24) thereon for providing information to the hairstylist using the organize appointment book (10).

Abstract: A one piece injection molded binder for securing together a plurality of sheets having a longitudinally extending dorsal part and fingers spaced along the dorsal part. The binder is formed from a single piece of plastic material that is injection molded from a two-piece mold. No mold core parts are required. The binder includes an elongated dorsal part having a first longitudinally extending side and a second longitudinally extending side. A plurality of gaps or openings are spaced equidistantly along the perimeter between the first and second sides and a plurality of flexible fingers extend adjacent the gap opening, curved around to face the inside of the dorsal part perimeter adjacent the second side. The free ends of the fingers overlap the dorsal part.

Abstract: A ring binder mechanism has a base plate that may be mounted in a binder or the like and preferably two spring closure mechanisms that each comprise a filing pin and a tube perpendicularly secured to the base plate. A longitudinally sliding and rotary closing bow is mounted in the tube to open and close the mechanism. A pressure spring is mounted between a disk-shaped bulge of the closing bow and a closed end of the robe to generate a closing force in the direction of the filing pin.

Abstract: A file folder improved in stiffness otherwise to fall down or deform when the S-binding file folder is placed in the E-type storage mode comprises a pair of foldable front and rear covers 4 and 5, a back cover 6 integrally located between and connected to them, and a binding fastener 3 fixedly attached on the inner face of the back cover 6 or the inner face of one of the foldable covers 4 and 5 near the back cover 6. A top wall section 8 and a tip wall section 9 are provided along the top and tip edges of one of the covers 4 and which detachably engage with the another cover 5.

Abstract: A binder (12) for storing sheets (S) of paper having punched holes (H). First and second end leafs (16, 18) form outer covers of the binder. A center plate (20) is positioned intermediate the end leafs which are flexibly attached (at 16f, 18f) to the center plate to enclose sheets of paper between the end leafs. Binder rings (24, 26, 28) carrier on the center plate hold the sheets and are movable from a closed to an open position. Sheets are inserted into the binder by inserting the holes over an exposed end (24e, 26e, 28e) of the rings when the rings are opened. Locking mechanism (30) locks the rings closed. A mechanism (58) moves the rings from their closed to their open position. One end (24d, 26d, 28d) of the rings attach to a rotatable plate (60). The locking mechanism is located on one side of the center plate adjacent one of the end leafs, and the rotatable plate is located on the opposite side thereof adjacent the other end leaf.

Abstract: Disclosed is (1) a method of manufacturing a binder product, (2) an apparatus for use in operations for manufacturing binder products, (3) an improved binder which utilizes a rigid and arcuate spine board, and (4) an improved binder product with lid boards which are of a size in the range of industry standard sizes, but which are capable of fully enclosing tabbed document archiving office products.

Abstract: A retractor (50), for a binder (20) having two covers (22, 24) foldably connected by a spine (26) and selectively closable by a split gusset (28) carrying a slide fastener (34) and having an extending portion (36), includes an elastic member (52) having one end (54) connected to the extending portion and the opposite end (56) fixedly positioned along the spine. As the covers are closed, the extending portion is drawn inwardly along the spine, and as the covers are opened the extending portion moves stretchably outwardly along the spine.

Abstract: A tray having a peripheral ridge that defines a tray opening for receiving articles. A tray lid having 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 when the tray lid is in the extended position.

Abstract: A binder made from a single piece of injection molded plastic material. The binder includes an elongated dorsal part having a first lateral side and a second lateral side. A plurality of fingers are formed integrally with and extend from the first side of the dorsal part. Each of the fingers has a free end. The fingers curl toward the second side to form rings which extend through holes in the sheets to secure the sheets on the binder. A plurality of teeth are formed integrally with and are spaced along the second side of the dorsal part. The free ends of the fingers extend close enough to the first side of the dorsal part to prevent the sheets from unintentionally sliding out of the binder. Optionally, the punch binder includes a spine removably disposed along a length of the dorsal part for preventing the fingers and teeth from separating. The spine can be attached to both the dorsal part and to the ring-shaped fingers or to only one of the two.

Abstract: A document support stand (2) for removably mounting and locking a document holder (14) on the stand includes a main body (4) which may be formed in the shape of a rectangular solid. The body includes a viewing side (6) having an elongated bracket defining a T-slot (24) mounted on it or formed in its surface. Additionally, the stand includes an apperture (19) formed in its body to cooperate with a lock (90) carried by the document holder. The document holder includes an elongated member configured as a T-shaped rail (52) which is slidably received by the bracket of the stand so that the document holder may be mounted on the stand. The document holder further includes an actuator (41) for releasably retaining documents (42). The lock is capable of locking the mounted holder to the stand and of activating and locking the retaining rings (39) of the mounted holder in a closed position.

Abstract: An album including a rectangular case consisting of a rectangular bottom shell and a rectangular cover shell pivoted to one side of the rectangular bottom shell, a stack of pocket-designed blank pages received inside the rectangular case for holding pictures, and a binding plate having a plurality of upright retainer rods spaced at one side and respectively inserted through respective binding holes in the middle of the stack of pocket-designed blank pages and then fitted into respective binding holes on an upright wall of the cover shell to hold down the stack of pocket-designed blank pages in place.

Abstract: A binder assembly is used to receive computer disks therein and includes a cover unit with rigid back and front covers, a spine portion interconnecting the back and front covers, and a retaining set provided on an inner side of the spine portion. A loose-leaf sheet includes a punching unit for engaging removably the retaining set on the spine portion, and a pouch unit which is connected to the punching unit at one side and which has at least one pouch. Each pouch includes a plastic backing sheet portion, a plastic front sheet portion and a foldable retaining flap. The front sheet portion has top and bottom ends and opposite side edges. The front sheet portion is connected sealingly to the backing sheet portion at the side edges and at the bottom end. The front sheet portion cooperates with the backing sheet portion to define a disk receiving space that is adapted to receive a computer disk therein.

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 invention provides for "windowing" leafs of various types which retain their face and perimeter orientation when repositioned with respect to their host binder, including leafs with pluralities of surfaces, leafs with arrays of stacked repositionable notes, leafs with notepads, leafs with arrays of clips, and the like. The invention further provides for the binding of leafs which themselves may be electronic modules, each acting as a means for one of capturing, storing, accessing, displaying, and transmitting information in electronic form. Further, binding system cover is provided which offers a ring binding mechanism that is simple, light weight, and of a closed loop design available in various application specific shapes.

Abstract: The invention provides for "windowing" leafs of various types which retain their face and perimeter orientation when repositioned with respect to their host binder, including leafs with pluralities of surfaces, leafs with arrays of stacked repositionable notes, leafs with notepads, leafs with arrays of clips, and the like. The invention further provides for the binding of leafs which themselves may be electronic modules, each acting as a means for one of capturing, storing, accessing, displaying, and transmitting information in electronic form. Further, binding system cover is provided which offers a ring binding mechanism that is simple, light weight, and of a closed loop design available in various application specific shapes.

Abstract: A blank book attachment having a mark and sweep leaf with a fold out feature is provided. The leaf is pivotably retained along one edge on a frame, and the frame is pivotably retained at the binding spine of the host blank book. Pulling outward on the leaf causes the leaf to extend out and beyond the pages of the book allowing the pages to turn freely. When the leaf is placed within the host book, with the book open or closed, the leaf can be turned as a page, in which case it also acts as a mark to identify a specific position in the host book. Alternatively, the leaf may be pivoted on the frame to allow the host book pages to be turned past it in either direction.

Abstract: An album includes first and second shells hingedly connected together and defining a storage cavity therebetween. A plurality of leaves for mounting pictures are connected to the album and held in the storage cavity between the shells. Retaining members are provided on each of the shells so that, in the open position of the album, a portion of the leaves will be held against one of the shells and another portion of the leaves will be held against the other one of the shells. A cover over the exterior of the shells provides the album with a soft, cushioned feel. The album stores pictures securely for travel, yet may be used as a picture frame when opened and set on end.

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 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: 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: 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: 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 storage device and organizer is provided for card collections. The interior of the storage device is divided into a right, central and left zone by dividing slats permanently affixed to the case. The right and left zones are dimensioned in such a fashion to receive collectible cards in either a case or in a loose condition. The central region has a three-ring binding device included for the storage of cards placed in a transparent storage page. One may flip the pages or display a favorite page. The case has a handle for carrying and a latch for securing. A lock may be provided for security.

Abstract: This invention relates to a hair style album and in particular to one including a front cover provided with a plurality of lattices, an intermediate layer mounted under the front cover and having a plurality of recesses on the upper side, a photograph holder designed to be inserted into any one of the recesses of the intermediate layer, and a bottom cover arranged under the intermediate layer, whereby various kinds of hair styles associated with a client's head and face may be offered to the client before arranging hair.

Abstract: A blank book attachment having a mark and sweep leaf with a fold out feature is provided. The leaf is pivotably retained along one edge on a frame, and the frame is pivotably retained at the binding spine of the host blank book. Pulling outward on the leaf causes the leaf to extend out and beyond the pages of the book allowing the pages to turn freely. When the leaf is placed within the host book, with the book open or closed, the leaf can be turned as a page, in which case it also acts as a mark to identify a specific position in the host book. Alternatively, the leaf may be pivoted on the frame to allow the host book pages to be turned past it in either direction.

Abstract: A notebook having an internal easel stand. The notebook can be a looseleaf notebook. The notebook can be converted to an easel stand holding the sheets of paper in an upright position. The notebook has a flat easel panel attached to a portion of the inside surface of the notebook cover. When the notebook cover to which the easel panel is attached is flexed along a bendline running across the cover, the easel panel juts into the interior of the notebook. The easel panel is held in place in an upright position by a gripping device attached to inside surface of the cover.

Abstract: A writing pad organizer which comprises a back flap and a front flap which are connected together through a spine. The front flap is capable of being interlocked with the back flap to hold such in a closed position. The front flap is capable of being hingedly moved relative to the back flap to expose an interior compartment located within the inner surface of both the front flap and the back flap. The interior surface of the back flap is to include a plurality of file folders with the interior surface of the front flap including a plurality of separate note pads. The sheets of the note pads are to be removed and adhered to the file folders at designated areas.

Abstract: A binder apparatus for use in binding together sheets of paper, each correspondingly pre-apertured with multiple openings along a margin includes a three panel one piece cover with a front and rear cover connected by a smaller cover spine portion with parallel scores defining respectively pivotal connections between each of the covers and the spine portions. A plastic ring-type binder includes a spine having an inner concave surface and an outer convex surface and parallel side portions, one side portion having multiple closely spaced flexible rings extending therefrom each with a single free end portion. One or more elongated adhesive bead member extends along the plastic spine convex surface and positioned adjacent the scores and the spine end portions thereof, bonding the spine to the cover set at the cover spine portion thereof.

Abstract: A book configured for easy carrying comprises a continuous cover and a fastener fixed to the cover for securing paper thereto. The continuous cover includes a spine, front and rear panels, and front and rear flaps, each of the flaps defining an aperture therethrough configured and dimensioned to receive fingers. The flaps are movable between a storage orientation and a carrying orientation, the flaps in the storage orientation being disposed intermediate the panels, overlying the panels, and extending generally towards the spine, and the flaps in the carrying orientation extending generally outwardly from the panels and away from the spine, with both the flap apertures aligned to permit the passage therethrough of fingers and thereby facilitate carrying of the book.

Abstract: A combination loose-leaf ring binder and foldable bookstand is quickly erectable and develops increasing stability with increasingly heavier loads under the designed gravity lock principle. Quick closure is effected upon removal of the load. In combination, a juxtaposed pair becomes a larger display stand. Four alternative erected configurations serve as a drawing board, a flip chart easel a lectern and as a copyholder for typing, all at their various appropriate angles. Other embodiments of the bookstand feature extra compact folding and integration with a book cover.

Abstract: The device comprises a plate (1) whose top face (10) constitutes a writing surface, said plate being elevated above the support surface (S) on which the device stands by means of an underframe (2). One of the edges of the plate is provided with at least one ring (3) for holding sheets onto the plate, the ring interconnecting the two faces of the plate (1) in such a manner that the sheets can be passed beneath the plate by rotating them through 360.degree. around the ring (3). The device is provided with fastening and retaining means (5) for engaging the sheets (F.sub.2) beneath the plate (1) at a certain distance (K) above the support face (S).

Abstract: Looseleaf notebooks, presentation devices and similar stationery items incorporating a binder mechanism attached to the side of the rear cover. Three slots are present along the side of the front cover positioned so as to fit into the ring binder mechanism to lock the notebook and secure all contents. The ring binder itself may contain a stiff paper or plastic insert for providing additional support for use as a presentation device. Such insert may includes three projections along the bottom manufactured to fit into the front cover slots to convert the notebook into an easel stand. The stiff insert additionally may function as the third side during vertical positioning of the notebook thereby allowing for a stable free standing presentation device.

Abstract: An inclined work surface comprised of a work surface and a support for incliningly supporting the work surface from a desk, table, or other horizontal resting surface. The inclined work surface includes a storage compartment within the support and the work surface is hinged to the support above the storage compartment. The inclined work surface is at least as wide as the knee-hole on an office-type desk and has an angle of inclination between about 2 degrees and about 10 degrees. The inclined work surface also includes a calendar apparatus which rests within the support and is accessible through an opening in the work surface. The calendar apparatus includes an adjusting assembly for adjusting the height of the calendar pages.

Abstract: In a standard binder, the improvement comprising the provision of a closure connected by a hinge to one of the covers at an outside edge thereof, a ledge on the closure and having an upper surface, the surface located at a distance from the cover to which the closure is connected approximately equal to the distance between the inner faces of the two covers at the spine, whereby the covers are maintained in substantially parallel relationship to each other regardless of the amount of paper in the binder. In alternate forms of the binder, a flap is provided which is releasably secured to one of the covers. The flap may overlie or be tucked under the other cover, and the closure and ledge are so arranged that the covers are approximately parallel when the binder is closed and secured.

Abstract: A holder for catalogs, magazines or the like has a base which may be selectively mounted on a variety of support means. The base which is formed by a first horizontal portion and a second angled portion is braced relative to each other and includes (1) holes in the horizontal portion for mounting to a shelf, (2) a U-shaped hook member for hooking onto a step-out bar and (3) an L-shaped member including tabs for insertion into shelf uprights. A generally vertical member on the angled portion supports informational material. The holder also includes slots and holes spaced such that two binders with U-shaped retainers can accommodate catalogs, magazines or the like with a wide variety of punched hole patterns.

Abstract: A portable desk and briefcase includes a bottom member 20 foldably connected to a front member 16 and a back member 18. The opposite edge of member 18 foldably connects top member 38, which in turn is foldably connected to front flap member 42. Side members 26 and 28 are foldably connected to back member 18 along lines 30 and 32, respectively, which are spaced inwardly from the edges of member 18. Upon folding to form a briefcase, the folded side members, being inwardly spaced, support the other members in their folded positions. The side members are held in the folded position by securing means 78, 80. The top and bottom members each carry binders, and the front member carries, a plurality of pockets.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for dividing the working space of a restaurant into selected stations and for assigning service personnel to these stations comprising identification elements each associated with a respective subject and adapted for being magnetically attracted onto a layout which comprises a transparent plastic sheet on which are drawn divisions of the restaurant into separate sections and an underlying floor plan showing on a reduced scale, the physical area of the restaurant. A correlation sheet is secured in proximity to the layout to indicate the particular subject associated with its respective identification element and its station in accordance with the number of stations which the restaurant is to be divided at any given time of day. A plurality of transparent sheets are furnished corresponding to the maximum number of divisions of the restaurant into separate sections.

Abstract: A claw binder features the provision of groups of pairs of claw halves, which vary in size and are adapted to be removably/interchangeably fixed to a base of the binder in order to selectively accommodate the binder to support stacks of sheet material of substantially different thicknesses.

Abstract: A cover assembly for protectively mounting a telephone directory utilizes a cover member that is integrally formed from a single sheet of thermoplastic material. The cover member is so constructed as to ensure good ventilation while preventing the entrance of rain thereinto, thereby protecting the directory against deterioration from weather conditions as well as against abuse.

Abstract: The invention relates to a binder system which includes as a single integral unit a support device for supporting a pair of binder strap securing means as well as suspension means, for suspending the system in either a mode of horizontal filing or lateral filing. In addition, the support device makes provision for a cover sheet to be clamped relative to the device along an edge portion thereof.

Abstract: File folders of the type having hooks to permit suspension for storage, and further including appendages to permit binding or compartmentalization of materials. The folder may contain loose-leaf binding rings, permanently or detachably mounted to the base. Alternatively, the folders are perforated at the base to hold a spiral binder for materials. The folders can be provided with telescoping side members to achieve an accordion-like effect. Such folders may additionally include permanent or removable divider panels.

Abstract: A loose leaf binder for apertured loose leaves comprises a pair of hinged plastic back sections having a substantially angular cross section, and a cover pivotally connected to each of said back sections. An elongated metal plate which is rigidly secured to each of said back sections is provided with a plurality of arcuate prongs lying in planes substantially perpendicular to the hinge axis. The binder also comprises a locking member and an elongated, slidable latch member for interengagement with said locking member. Means are provided for manually displacing said latch member in its longitudinal direction between a locking position and a release position against the action of spring means for resiliently biasing the latch member towards its locking position. At least one of said arcuate prongs is secured to said metal plate nearer, and extends at a smaller radial distance from, the hinge axis of said hinged back section than the other prongs.

Abstract: A multi-ring loose-leaf binder which incorporates hooks adopted to detachably secure the binder to a horizontal bar of a suspension filing system, recessed into the top edges of its front and back covers. The binder is further provided with a hinged jack recessed within its spine and which may be extended to prop the open binder at a convenient angle to a horizontal work surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for the housing and display of plane data carriers such as cards composed of a casing comprising a box 1 supporting, by means of an axis X-X' parallel to its base 2, a pivoting lid 4 whose inner face comprises a pivot 8 for stacking the cards 13 which can be displayed from a starting position of alignment defined by stop means 6. This system is applied to the housing and to the display of cards carrying didactic information.

Abstract: A high density merchandise display comprisesA. a base and a support rod extending upwardly from the base, andB. multiple display units for said merchandise fanning outwardly from and spaced circularly about the rod, the units having stacked relation.The units may include cards with items of merchandise thereon located near the periphery of the display, to be seen, and the cards may have overlap limited by containers for the merchandise on the cards. Also, a simple rack design is provided for the display.