Abstract: A collapsible ring binder includes a plurality of selectively openable and closable rings that releasably retain hole-punched documents within the binder. The rings may be collapsed and/or detached from the binder to flatten the binder for transportation and/or storage. The rings are easily moved from their collapsed and/or detached configuration to their upright and usable configuration so that an end user can easily ready the collapsed binder for use.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a pad of paper comprising a plurality of sheets joined together at a joined edge portion, the joined edge portion having at least one hole therethrough is disclosed.

Abstract: A measuring device is provided that may be selectively configured between an extended condition and a collapsed condition. The device includes a first member, second member, flexible housing, and securing means. Each member has a proximal end, distal end, and convex surface. The convex surfaces are flexible such that the members may bend about a bending axis of the device and resilient such that the convex surfaces are biased toward their stable convex shape and the device is biased toward the extended condition. The first and the second members are disposed within the flexible housing to form a covered pair having a proximal end and a distal end. The apex of the convex surface of the first member is opposite the apex of the convex surface of the second member when the members are disposed within the flexible housing. The securing means secures the measuring device in the collapsed condition.

Abstract: Disclosed is a biased paper dispensing device for dispensing paper. The dispensing device has a housing with an elongated body for containing paper. The housing has a lift system which may include a tray for holding the paper, a pulley system having pulleys, and elastic tubing. The tray holds the paper horizontally in the housing, and is moved vertically within the housing to dispense the paper. The lift system is used to lift or lower the paper and to bias the paper within the housing toward the lid or opening. A paper guide device for guiding paper into alignment with the opening may be provided. The opening may include at least one lateral opening portion permitting paper exposed in the opening to be withdrawn laterally therefrom. Flanges for holding the paper within the opening, and for allowing easy insertion of paper into the housing, are also provided.

Abstract: File folders are provided having bent hangers from which a receptacle is suspended so that the top of the receptacle is beneath a rail-engaging portion of the hangers and/or beneath a top of the rail or other supporting structure of office storage equipment. The hangers of the file folder may also be collapsible for use outside the office storage equipment. The hangers may also have a grip, or handle, for removal of the file folder from the office storage equipment.

Abstract: A disc storage device comprises a base, and a cover comprising at least a first flap and a second flap. The base has an upwardly facing disc receiving portion configured to receive a disc. The first flap is affixed to the base and overlays at least part of the disc receiving portion and the second flap being affixed to the base and overlays at least part of the first flap, the flaps being movable in opening directions to uncover the disc receiving portion for enabling the disc to be mounted to or removed from the disc receiving portion. The second flap has a higher rigidity than the first flap to maintain the first flap overlaying the disc receiving portion.

Abstract: A centralized repository of enterprise defined basic enterprise concept data and a method, system, and computer program product for accessing and manipulating that data is provided. In one embodiment the system includes a directory of enterprise defined basic enterprise data, a consumer user interface to provide access to the directory; a real-time interface to provide access to data stored in other systems and a data manager interface to provide an interface for managers of basic enterprise data to update and add data to the directory. The directory provides a centralized location for all users and applications utilized within an enterprise to locate and access enterprise defined basic enterprise data thereby facilitating the exchange of expertise across the enterprise and standardizing terminology across the enterprise.