Patents by Inventor Debra Winzen

Debra Winzen 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: 20020050708
    Abstract: An organizer such as a binder, tablet cover or other protective cover, with a built in loose paper storage system independent of the holding mechanism for the sheets or objects included therein. The system allows for the storage of a reasonably large number of papers, and allows for organization of those loose papers in a manner which is generally similar to that of papers in the sheet holding mechanism. This system allows for easy organization of materials which are not adapted for use with the sheet holding mechanism while maintaining the standard functionality of the organizer for papers that are useable with the sheet holding mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2001
    Publication date: May 2, 2002
    Inventors: Miles Conklin, Michael W. Lamming, James R. Schmidt, Debra Winzen
  • Publication number: 20020041789
    Abstract: Herein is discussed a binder with pockets formed on both the inside and outside of the cover. The pockets may be formed by wrapping a single sheet of material around the bottom, or other, edge of the binder cover. The binder pockets may also be decorative by forming the binder of a transparent or translucent material and by forming the pockets of a translucent or opaque material so they are visible through the cover, and/or through the opposing pocket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2001
    Publication date: April 11, 2002
    Inventors: Miles Conklin, Michael W. Lamming, James R. Schmidt, Debra Winzen
  • Patent number: 5951189
    Abstract: This binder (10) includes a front cover (12), a rear cover (14) and a spine (16) and is provided with a transparent label holder (50) which extends across the spine (16) and is attached to at least one of the covers (12,14). The label holder (50) provides an open upper margin (52) and is attached at the side margins (60, 62) and at least partially attached at the lower margin (54) to retain the label (100) which thereby has an increased area for label information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1999
    Assignee: American Trading and Production Corporation
    Inventor: Debra Winzen
  • Patent number: 5909979
    Abstract: A machinable index divider having an integral pocket is made from a single piece of paper or other printable, flexible and resilient sheet material. The index divider is included as part of a collated set having between five and twelve index dividers with tabs aligned along one edge; each divider is a one-piece structure including a pocket formed from a bottom flap; the pocket is closed on the sides and bottom and opens upwardly. The pocket opening is disposed approximately mid-way between the panel top edge and bottom edge. Preferably, the panel has two or more perforations aligned in close proximity to the left edge. The right edge has a protruding tab area and a recessed pocket edge area. A tab member bearing preprinted indicia protrudes from the tab area on the panel right edge. A method for making the divider includes a number of steps; first, an unfolded blank is cut using a steel rule die to leave a protruding area along the right side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 8, 1999
    Assignee: Calvert Holdings LLC
    Inventor: Debra Winzen
  • Patent number: 5875579
    Abstract: This index tab for a divider sheet or a file folder includes first and second panels and folded against each other attached to the sheet so that the tab includes a first pocket portion extending a relatively short distance outwardly from the sheet margin and a second pocket portion extending inwardly a substantially greater distance from the sheet margin. The index tab includes a closed end defined by the fold line and an open end, disposed opposite the closed end, the open end receiving an insert which may extend substantially the full length of the index tab.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 2, 1999
    Assignee: American Trading and Production Corporation
    Inventor: Debra Winzen
  • Patent number: 5720564
    Abstract: This binder (10) includes a front cover (12), a rear cover (14) and a spine (16) and is provided with a transparent label holder (50) which extends across the spine (16) and is attached to at least one of the covers (12,14). The label holder (50) provides an open upper margin (52) and is attached at the side margins (60, 62) and at least partially attached at the lower margin (54) to retain the label (100) which thereby has an increased area for label information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 24, 1998
    Inventor: Debra Winzen