Patents by Inventor Benton E. Hendee

Benton E. Hendee has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20120099921
    Abstract: A bound component has a front cover attached to a spine attached to a rear cover, a binding mechanism, and a binder extension attached to either cover. The binder extension folds inwardly in its closed position and has pockets. Also disclosed is a bound component having a front cover attached to a spine attached to a rear cover, a binding mechanism and one or more pockets attached to either cover. The pocket may have one or more closure flaps and may be expandable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2010
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Applicant: MEADWESTVACO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Denise E. Sada, Benton E. Hendee, Kevin W. Witter, Christine Edwards, Anthony R. Seitz, Glen C. Gilmore, III, Kurtis M. Sward
  • Publication number: 20120082505
    Abstract: A folder is disclosed having one or more bound edges and one or more free edges, one or more folder tabs extending from one or more free edges, and a plurality of pages bound to the folder. The pages may be bound to the folder using adhesive, string, staples or other attachment mechanisms. The folder may fit within a traditional file drawer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2011
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Applicant: MEADWESTVACO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Denise E. Sada, Benton E. Hendee, Kevin W. Witter, Christine Edwards, Anthony R. Seitz, Glen C. Gilmore, III, Kurtis M. Sward
  • Patent number: 7137752
    Abstract: An organizer cover, comprising first and second cover panels and a spine, an external surface, at least one organizer element, and at least one concealment flap. The spine is operatively coupled between the first and second cover panels. The first and second cover panels and the spine each have an exterior. The external surface includes the exteriors of the first and second cover panels and of the spine. The organizer element is located on the external surface of the cover. The concealment flap is connected to the external surface and manually positionable between a closed position against the external surface and an open position. The concealment flap is located and configured to conceal, at least in part, the organizer element when the flap is in the closed position. Neither the external surface nor the organizer element includes thereon any means for securing the concealment flap in the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2006
    Assignee: MeadWestvaco Corporation
    Inventor: Benton E. Hendee
  • Publication number: 20040218967
    Abstract: An organizer cover, comprising first and second cover panels and a spine, an external surface, at least one organizer element, and at least one concealment flap. The spine is operatively coupled between the first and second cover panels. The first and second cover panels and the spine each have an exterior. The external surface includes the exteriors of the first and second cover panels and of the spine. The organizer element is located on the external surface of the cover. The concealment flap is connected to the external surface and manually positionable between a closed position against the external surface and an open position. The concealment flap is located and configured to conceal, at least in part, the organizer element when the flap is in the closed position. Neither the external surface nor the organizer element includes thereon any means for securing the concealment flap in the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventor: Benton E. Hendee
  • Patent number: D486516
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Assignee: Meadwestvaco Corporation
    Inventors: Benton E. Hendee, Melissa A. Beardslee
  • Patent number: D486517
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Assignee: Meadwestvaco Corporation
    Inventor: Benton E. Hendee
  • Patent number: D487110
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Assignee: Meadwestvaco Corporation
    Inventors: Benton E. Hendee, Melissa A. Beardslee