Patents by Inventor Donald W. Finkle

Donald W. Finkle 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).

  • Molded binder having windows and pockets
    Patent number: 6764242
    Abstract: A binder assembly and manufacturing process thereof includes a front cover, a back cover, a spine, and openings in the assembly for the purpose of placing windows inside the front cover and spine. The front cover, back cover and spine define the space for holding loose-leaf pages. The openings in the front cover and spine define the space for placing loose papers into the front cover and spine. Pockets are included on the inside of the binder assembly for securing additional loose-leaf papers. Manufacturing processes of the binder assembly include methods in which the same material is used for all components and in which different materials are used to manufacture various components in the same process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2004
    Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
    Inventors: Stuart Karten, Dennis Schroeder, Paul Kirley, Eric Olson, Norman Yamamoto, Arthur G. Castillo, Robert Fey, Donald W. Finkle