Abstract: A clipboard is disclosed for use in holding a plurality of sheets having means along one edge thereof for positioning the sheets on the clipboard. The clipboard includes a base for supporting and positioning the sheets and a clamping member at one edge of the base for holding the sheets on the base. Pivot control mechanisms at the edge of the base are provided to attach the clamping member to the base and to control the pivotal and horizontal movement of the clamping member with respect to the base. Biasing members are provided adjacent the clamping member which urged the clamping member to alternatively pivot toward the base or move horizontally with respect to the base. In addition, a separate ejector mechanism is located underneath the clamping member for ejecting sheets positioned on the base and for further spacing sheets on the base vertically so that an additional sheet can be inserted thereinbetween.

Abstract: A wallet-sized checkbook particularly suited for use in conjunction with a one-write check record keeping system wherein an entry is made on a journal page simultaneously with the writing of a check. The checkbook enables records of checks written in the field to be subsequently transferred directly on to a one-write journal page. The book comprises a cover having an interior pocket and a writing surface fastened at one end to the inside of the cover. A data sheet of coated release paper overlies the writing surface and releasably carries a series of ink-receptive strips adapted to receive ink from a carbon strip extending along the reverse side of a one-write check. A check is positioned on top of a selected strip on the data sheet by a series of pins which project through pre-punched holes in a widthwise margin of the check. Indicia on the opposite margin of the release paper cooperate with the pins to assist in the check-positioning function.