Patents Assigned to ACCO Brands Corporation
  • Quick-Mount Folder
    Publication number: 20150115021
    Abstract: A folder system including a folder having a first panel and a second panel pivotally coupled to the first panel along a pivot line. The folder further includes a spine portion positioned between the first and second panels at the pivot line, wherein said spine portion includes a hole formed therethrough. The spine portion further includes a slit extending from an outer edge of the spine portion to the hole to enable a binding device to be passed through the slit into the hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2013
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Applicant: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Edward P. Busam, Richard H. Harris
  • CHARGING CIRCUIT
    Publication number: 20150084579
    Abstract: A charging circuit for charging a portable electronic device includes a port configured to be coupled to the portable electronic device, a power switch coupled to the port and configured to be coupled to a power supply, and a control circuit coupled to the power switch and the port. The power switch is switchable between an open state and a closed state. The control circuit is operable to control the power switch based on an amount of charging current drawn by the portable electronic device through the port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Applicant: ACCO Brands Corporation
    Inventors: Qiumin Li, Samson S. Lee
  • RUGGED CASES FOR TABLETS
    Publication number: 20150076188
    Abstract: An apparatus for housing and displaying a portable electronic device includes a housing having a window sized to display a portion of a screen of a portable electronic device disposed within the housing. The apparatus also includes a first recess disposed in the housing, the first recess sized and configured to hold a stylus at a first angle relative to the housing. The apparatus also includes a second recess disposed in the housing, the second recess sized and configured to hold the stylus at a second, different angle relative to the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2013
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Applicant: ACCO Brands Corporation
    Inventors: John Venida, Will Ali, Judy Barker, Wilson Tse
  • Locker strap system
    Patent number: 8967398
    Abstract: A system for use with a locker door having an upper opening and a lower opening, the system including a strap passed through the upper opening and the lower opening of the locker door. The system further includes a component configured to be releasably coupled to the strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Acco Brands Corporation
    Inventors: Chelsea F. McLemore, James G. Lee
  • Component with Display Stand
    Publication number: 20150054273
    Abstract: A component including a generally flat, planar base panel and a stand movably coupled to the base panel, wherein the stand is movable to an extended position wherein the stand is generally not positioned on or above/below the base panel. The stand includes first and second portions pivotally connected together. When the stand is in the extended position the stand is movable to a propped configuration wherein the first and second portions form an angle therebetween to define a display surface at least part of which is positioned at an angle relative to the base panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2013
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Applicant: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION
    Inventor: Richard H. Harris
  • Actuating lever for a binder mechanism
    Patent number: 8961055
    Abstract: An actuating lever for a binding mechanism includes a body formed of a first molded material. The body defines oppositely-facing surfaces, with at least one of the surfaces having a recess formed therein. The actuating lever further includes a grip member formed of a second molded material that is different from the first molded material. The grip member is molded at least partially into the recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: ACCO Brands Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen P. Corr, Adam Smith, Michael R. Seskauskas, Christopher H. Cunningham
  • Supporting device for electronic apparatuses
    Patent number: 8955815
    Abstract: A supporting apparatus is disclosed. The supporting apparatus has a supporting device comprising a plurality of connected planar panels with a first panel, a second panel, an optional third panel, a fourth panel, and a fifth panel, and a locking component coupled to an edge region of at least one of the planar panels. The supporting apparatus further comprises a restraining unit configured to engage the series of connected panels such that the such that an edge of each of the first panel, the second panel, the fourth panel, and the fifth panel is restricted to movement within a base plane, the base plane being aligned with an orientation of the restraining unit, while another edge of each of the first panel, the second panel, the fourth panel, and the fifth panel is capable of moving out of the base plane. The electronic device can be a keyboard, a tablet computer, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: ACCO Brands Corporation
    Inventor: Ryan White
  • Composition book
    Patent number: 8925968
    Abstract: A composition book having a front and back cover and a plurality of pages stitched together wherein the plurality of pages may have hole punches and the front and back cover may have hole punches such as to allow the composition book to fit within a binder and wherein the plurality of pages are perforated such that they may be removed from the composition book.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Acco Brands Corporation
    Inventors: Denise E. Sada, Bobby G. James, Jr.
  • Coloring sheet
    Patent number: 8915739
    Abstract: A coloring sheet including a sheet of paper and a design formed on the sheet of paper. The design is at least partially formed by a pair of parallel, adjacent raised lines, wherein the adjacent raised lines are spaced apart by a distance of less than about 13 mm ½ inch).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: Acco Brands Corporation
    Inventor: Toni M. Schulken
  • Backpack with side access
    Patent number: 8910844
    Abstract: A backpack for providing improved user access points. In particular a backpack providing for side entry into the contents. The backpack may utilize an S-shape zipper to improve access. The backpack may have multiple ways to access the inner pocket, including top access and dual side access.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: ACCO Brands Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Rowe, Edward Busam, Kevin Witter, Trisha Maurer, Kyley Reed, Amy Bryant, Thomas Africa, Sherry Jones, Harlan Peden, Elizabeth Taylor
  • Reinforced Pocket Device
    Publication number: 20140339805
    Abstract: A bound device including a binding device, a plurality of papers bound to the binding device, and a pocket bound to the binding device. The pocket includes a first major panel and a second major panel coupled together along a major fold line and configured such that the first and second major panels are generally parallel and overlap in a thickness direction of the pocket. The pocket further includes a first pocket panel coupled to the first major panel and defining a first pocket with the first major panel. The first pocket panel has an edge positioned adjacent to a mouth of the first pocket. The pocket further has a second pocket panel coupled to the second major panel and defining a second pocket with the second major panel. The second pocket panel has an edge positioned adjacent to a mouth of the second pocket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Applicant: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Bobby G. James, JR., Edward P. Busam, Peter M. Bartlett
  • Securing device for bound component
    Publication number: 20140342322
    Abstract: A writing or display system including a case having an opening configured to receive an insert therein. The insert includes a plurality of pages bound together by a binding device, and the case includes a generally clear, transparent or translucent panel configured such that an outer-most page of the insert is viewable therethrough when the insert is received in the opening. The case further includes a coupling device configured to selectively engage the binding device or an outer surface of the pages to retain the insert in the case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Applicant: ACCO Brands Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick B. Nolan, Noah E. Dingler, Michael A. Dotsey
  • Securing apparatus for portable electronic devices
    Patent number: 8882069
    Abstract: An apparatus for securing an electronic device includes a main body with two ends. An arm is provided at one end of the main body, and has a hook attached thereto, shaped for the electronic device to be placed between the hook and the arm. An additional arm is slidably attached to the other end of the main body, and is capable of being slid by a user to several lateral positions relative to the main body. An additional hook is provided on the slidable arm, and is shaped for the electronic device to be placed between the hook and the arm. A locking system is provided to lock and unlock the slidable arm to at least one of the lateral positions. A base section is capable of being secured at or near a location. The main body is adjustably attached to the base section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: ACCO Brands Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Mahaffey, Will Ali, John Tan, John Hung, Ryan White, Wilson Tse
  • Selectively deployable tab indicators
    Patent number: 8875428
    Abstract: A tab status indicator system including a generally planar body portion and a tab coupled to the body portion and protruding generally outwardly therefrom. The system further includes an indicator movable between a deployed position, in which the indicator generally overlaps with the tab in a direction generally perpendicular to a plane of the body portion, and a retracted position, in which the indicator does not overlap with the tab or overlaps with the tab less than when the indicator is in the deployed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Acco Brands Corporation
    Inventors: Michael D. Rowe, Edward P. Busam, Kenneth P. Richied, Elizabeth M. Lacher
  • Refillable notebook with release mechanism
    Patent number: 8876423
    Abstract: A binding mechanism assembly for binding a sheet item, the binding mechanism assembly including a backing member having an upper surface, and a binding member directly or indirectly coupled to the backing member. The binding member includes a protrusion shaped and located to protrude through a hole of a sheet item to be bound thereto. The binding member further includes a generally flexible flange that is manually movable into engagement with the protrusion to form a generally closed loop and thereby bind the sheet item thereto. The loop is rotatable relative to the backing member from a first position in which the loop is generally located above the upper surface to a second position wherein at least part of the loop is located below the upper surface. A release mechanism is provided for opening the loop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: ACCO Brands Corporation
    Inventors: Edward P. Busam, Richard H. Harris, Chris W. Cicenas
  • Protective case for physically securing a portable electronic device
    Patent number: 8869573
    Abstract: In some embodiments of the invention, a security apparatus for a portable electronic device is provided. The security apparatus may include a plurality of shell portions, each shaped to wrap around part of a perimeter of the portable electronic device. The security apparatus may further include a connecting portion that engages at least one of the plurality of shell portions and to thereby couple the plurality of shell portions to each other. At least one of the connecting portion and one or more of the plurality of shell portions may include an attachment device, the attachment device being configured to engage with a locking head, thereby locking relative positions of the plurality of shell portions and the connecting portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: ACCO Brands Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen Myers, Jonathan Corpuz, Jonathan Stacey
  • Binder hinge
    Patent number: D719215
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: ACCO Brands Corporation
    Inventors: Hyunchul Kim, Trevis R. Kurz
  • Media controller
    Patent number: D720348
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: ACCO Brands Corporation
    Inventors: Todd C. Robinson, Brian B. Bautista, Adam S. Weaver, Erik J. Campbell
  • File box
    Patent number: D723618
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: ACCO Brands Corporation
    Inventors: Michael D. Rowe, Scot B. Herbst
  • Portable electronic device case
    Patent number: D724594
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: ACCO Brands Corporation
    Inventors: A. John Venida, Wilson Shu Chiu Tse, Jonathan Stacey