Abstract: Methods of forming outserts used to provide printed information to the users and purchasers of pharmaceutical products in which a sheet of paper is folded a number of times in a direction parallel to a first direction and then folded a number of times in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The folds in the second direction are made to produce an outsert having no unfolded exterior sheet edges which lie in a direction parallel to the second direction.

Abstract: A foldable card and method of making has multiple panels connected by fold lines which are placed laterally inward from free peripheral edges of end panels such that the card can be die cut in a folded configuration around an entire periphery of the card without entirely eliminating the fold lines. In a preferred method of making the cards, card stock is folded along the fold lines prior to cutting. The fold lines of the card are spaced at intervals to define different widths of adjoining panels so that when folded in a "Z" configuration a free peripheral edge of an end panel overlaps or underlaps a fold line. There may be multiple fold line interconnected panels between end panels. The fold lines may be oriented generally vertically or generally horizontally relative to the face of the card.

Abstract: The invention relates to a security document, in particular a bank note, identity card or the like, having a security element which is provided with characters, patterns, etc., visually readable at least in transmitted light and which is electrically conductive and bears additional substances for machine testing, and to a method for producing such a security element. The security element preferably consists of a transparent film strip that bears negative writing readily capable of visual checking and is additionally provided with electrically conductive and magnetic substances.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for achieving accurate positioning of freight in a freight receptacle, without requiring skill on the part of the material handling equipment operator. The method and apparatus uses specially marked forms, a Freight Placement Index, and can be used in conjunction with a computer software program, computer, and a scale/scanner. The computer program identifies the correct load position, with respect to the Freight Placement Index inside the freight container after the load description has been entered into the computer. The scanner/scale enter the height, width, length, and weight of load materials. One method is for the load planner or material handling equipment, operator to input information about freight i.e. by use of a computer program and the scale/scanner unit. This program instructs the operator to position the load respective to the Freight Placement Index inside of the freight container or receptacle.

Abstract: A method and system for generating, inventorying, storing and managing records and record forms is disclosed. The record management system and method utilizes a system record generator which generates a plurality of policies, record forms and the like in response to a questionnaire record. Customized record forms and policies are generated and stored in a unique record receiver having indicia for clearly identifying forms therein. A record holder is also provided for storing, inventorying, and managing the record forms used. The method and system are particularly useful for managing and insuring that record forms are completed for employees in a company by providing convenient means for visually identifying record forms, such as employment applications and the like, for ascertaining when one or more forms is missing by the presence of an empty compartment in the record holder.

Abstract: A corner bind apparatus is provided for binding together a plurality of sheets at an aligned corner. An anti-shear mechanism such as a staple is provided to keep the sheets from sliding relative to each other, for use in combination with an anti-peel device which wraps around the corner of the plurality of sheets to resist the top sheets from being lifted off of the stack of sheets, for use in combination with an anti-tear device which resists tearing of the top sheet or sheets along the edge of the corner bind device.

Abstract: A book holder having slender fingers affixed to the ends of a telescoping frame serves to hold a book open when the frame is positioned across the back of a book's spine while orientation of the frame along the book's spine allows the device to serve as a book marker when the book is closed. The adjustability of the telescoping frame allows a wide range of book widths and spine lengths to be accommodated.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a photograph log (10) which comprises at least one first page (12A). The photograph log (10) further comprises a plurality of first photograph log labels (14A) which comprise a non-permanent adhesive on a first photograph log label under side (14AD). The plurality of first photograph log labels (14A) are each removably attached to the at least one first page (12A). Each first photograph log labels (14A) comprises a first photograph log label frame number (14AA) number indicia printed on a first photograph log label top side (14AE) which correlates to the camera film frame (16AA). Each first photograph log label (14A) further comprises a first photograph log label frame description (14AB) area printed on the first photograph log label top side (14AE) wherein an user writes information about the picture taken which correlates to the camera film frame (16AA).

Abstract: A holder for soft-covered documents has first and second components that are both formed of sheetlike materials secured together. The first component forms one of a pair of document covers, either the front or the back cover, and a first attachment strip along an edge of that document cover. The first component also includes a flat, elongated document retaining strip that defines within its structure an elongated document slot. The slot receives some of the pages of a document therethrough such that some of the pages reside on one side of the document retaining strip while the remainder of the pages reside on the other side of the document retaining strip. The first component also includes a first elongated hinge that secures a first attachment strip of the first component to the document retaining strip. The second component forms the other cover and a second attachment strip that is delineated from the other cover by a second hinge.

Abstract: A label strip comprising a longitudinally divided strip of release paper and a plurality of labels disposed at intervals along the strip and spanning the division in the release paper. Imperfectly printed labels are also divided preferably in the same location as the release paper, so that upon separation of the parts of the release paper, the imperfectly printed labels are also separated and remain adhered to the release paper.

Abstract: A ring binder cover (4) is composed of a pair of thermoplastic sheets (20, 22) superimposed in edge-to-edge relation with a stiffener insert panel (23) disposed therebetween. The insert panel bears two parallel grooves (25, 27) which divide the insert into a spine zone (30) and two cover zones (24, 26). The material of the insert lying at the bottom of the grooves forms a pair of webs (32, 34) which, combined with the adjacent portions of the cover sheets, form hinges between the spine and each cover. The peripheral edge portions (40) of the two thermoplastic sheets are sealed together and provide a sealed envelope for the stiffener insert which defines semi-rigid back and front cover panels of the binder, hingedly connected to a rigid spine.

Abstract: A fastener for binding documents having binding holes includes a fastening band and a back cover having binding holes. A layer of adhesive on one surface of the back cover is covered with a peel-off paper. The fastening band is inserted through the binding holes of the documents and the back cover. According to one embodiment, the fastening band includes a flat board part that holds the documents down and first and second clasp parts having engagement crenelations connected to both ends of the flat board part. The documents are securely bound by bending the first and second clasp parts to lock the engagement crenelations. Then, the peel-off paper is removed and the back cover is folded to conform to the documents and glued to the documents. According to another embodiment, the fastening band includes a flat board part having a narrow clasp part. The flat board part includes multiple spaced clamp holes. The clasp part is inserted into one of the clamp holes to bind the documents.

Abstract: A strip of multi-part business forms includes a plurality of primary sheets and secondary sheet each attached to a primary sheet. The primary sheets are separated by and folded along lines of weakening formed in the strip. Each secondary sheet is removable from a primary sheet to reveal a die cut and/or imprinted area on the primary sheet. The construction of the strip of business forms avoids tenting problems which are encountered by conventional strips of multi-part business forms.

Abstract: Labels are provided with sequential numbers which are important in a number of different applications including whether or not there are enough labels left on a roll to perform various operations on the roll. Linerless labels in a spiral roll include an innermost label and an outermost label. Each label includes a substrate with an inner face primarily coated with pressure sensitive adhesive and an outer face coated with release material. The sequential numbers are typically unobtrusive, and are applied to one or both of the inner and outer faces, preferably on the substrate before the coatings are applied. Desirably the innermost label contains the lowest number (typically zero or one) and the outermost the highest. Various pattern coatings can be applied to the substrate, particularly for the adhesive, depending upon the particular application, including at the interface between labels to make them easier to cut at the interface without the blade sticking to adhesive.

Abstract: A method of writing a bank draft using an electronic printer and placing the bank draft in an envelope is accomplished by providing a single sheet of paper. The sheet of paper is completely opaque and sized to be received within the electronic printer. The paper sheet has a front surface and a back surface and a perimeter which is defined by opposite side and end edges. A line of perforations extend between the opposite side edges and divide the paper sheet into an envelope portion and a bank draft portion. The paper sheet is fed into the electronic printer where recipient indicia is printed on the envelope portion and bank draft indicia is printed on the bank draft portion. The paper sheet is then discharged from the electronic printer and folded so that the envelope portion forms an envelope for the bank draft.

Abstract: A set of legal form blanks intended for conveying information obtained during a single legal transaction to a plurality of legal entities. A horizontal first line of separation is provided across the entire width of the legal form blanks for separation of the legal form blanks after completion into documents having separate uses or purposes. A vertical second line of separation is provided perpendicular to the first line of separation such that left and right sets of legal form blanks are formed. Common information and different but related information can be provided on immediately adjacent legal form blanks of the left and right sets of legal form blanks.

Abstract: A soft cover, lay flat book in which a non-adherent, unreinforced coating of a volatile liquid carrier and powdered material is disposed over the glue along the backbone of the book block prior to the assembly of the cover, and the cover is adhered or otherwise secured to the book block only between the front and rear leaves and outer surface portions of the book block so that the backbone is movable independently of the spinal cover when the book is opened and closed.Alternately, the coating may be applied to the spinal portion of the cover and a laminate film affixed over the inner surface of the cover, again allowing independent movement of the backbone.

Abstract: A protective sleeve or jacket for displaying and storing a greeting card or other similarly folded flat object such as a program, announcement or invitation is disclosed. The sleeve is made from a single rectangular sheet of transparent synthetic polymeric film, such as polypropylene, incorporating five parallel transverse folds. Narrow binding flaps project from the back of the sleeve and provide a means for binding the sleeve as a page in an album. The greeting card is inserted through the open top or bottom of the sleeve and the card's center fold is aligned with the center fold of the sleeve. An album containing one or more of these sleeve pages is also disclosed.

Abstract: A ring binder (100, 200, 300) adapted to be secured to a cover (112, 212, 312) is disclosed as comprising a substantially rigid upper plate member (102, 202, 302) supporting two pivotable lower plates (104a, 104b, 204a, 204b, 304a, 304b) to which a plurality of rings (106, 206, 306) are mounted, and at least a set of claws (108, 208, 308) integrally formed with the ring binder (100, 200, 300) and adapted to secure the ring binder (100, 200, 300) to the cover (112, 212, 312).

Abstract: Alternative benday patterns for cards and tickets and methods of producing such patterns are disclosed. The alternative patterns enhance the effectiveness of conventional devices by avoiding use of rotating print cylinders, with fixed repeats, in their creation. The attendant reduction in, or elimination of, benday repetition inhibits vertical ticket splitting and other manner of compromise. Desired images, including play indicia, promotional content, or both, can also be visibly encoded in the benday patterns, if desired.