Abstract: A ring binder includes a housing, a driving mechanism moveable relative to the housing, and rings for holding the loose-leaf pages. Each ring has a first ring member and a second ring member moveable relative to each other between a closed position and an opened position. A ring actuator is positionable relative to the housing and operatively connected to the driving mechanism for moving the ring members between their closed and opened positions. A blocking device blocks the ring members in their closed position against movement to their opened position. The blocking device is positionable relative to the housing between a blocking position wherein the ring members are inhibited by the blocking device against movement from their opened position, and an unblocking position wherein the ring members are selectively moveable from their closed position to their opened position by positioning of the actuator. The blocking device is operable independent of the actuator.

Abstract: A ring binder includes a housing, a driving mechanism moveable relative to the housing, and rings for holding the loose-leaf pages. Each ring has a first ring member and a second ring member moveable relative to each other between a closed position and an opened position. A ring actuator is positionable relative to the housing and operatively connected to the driving mechanism for moving the ring members between their closed and opened positions. A blocking device blocks the ring members in their closed position against movement to their opened position. The blocking device is positionable relative to the housing between a blocking position wherein the ring members are inhibited by the blocking device against movement from their opened position, and an unblocking position wherein the ring members are selectively moveable from their closed position to their opened position by positioning of the actuator. The blocking device is operable independent of the actuator.

Abstract: Ring binder mechanism with a ring-locking feature.

Abstract: A ring binder-type notebook for holding both loose leaf pages and at least one compact disk. The notebook includes a cover and a ring binder mechanism having a plurality of ring members for holding the loose leaf pages. A compact disk holder releasably holds the compact disk. The holder may be secured to the cover or secured to a loose leaf page. A metallic fastener having at least one securing member secures the holder, or alternatively an adhesive secures the holder. The holder has a mounting portion configured for releasably attaching engagement with the compact disk. The mounting portion is made of a plastic material.

Abstract: A ring binder-type notebook for holding both loose leaf pages and at least one compact disk. The notebook includes a cover and a ring binder mechanism having a plurality of ring members for holding the loose leaf pages. A compact disk holder releasably holds the compact disk. The holder may be secured to the cover or secured to a loose leaf page. A metallic fastener having at least one securing member secures the holder, or alternatively an adhesive secures the holder. The holder has a mounting portion configured for releasably attaching engagement with the compact disk. The mounting portion is made of a plastic material.

Abstract: A ring binder includes a housing which partially covers the operating mechanism of the individual rings. The housing is formed as a plurality of individual or discrete housing segments, with a separate housing segment being provided for each of the rings.