Patents by Inventor Norman C. Yamamoto

Norman C. Yamamoto 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).

  • Patent number: 7125050
    Abstract: A sheet divider may include a sheet stock having an edge and a tab. The tab may be disposed at the edge of the sheet stock and have an opening. The opening is configured to enable a label to be inserted into the tab from a direction that is substantially perpendicular to the edge of the sheet stock. For example, a label may be inserted into the tab from a direction of the sheet stock. In other words, a label may be inserted in a direction that is substantially perpendicular to the edge of the sheet stock. The tab may include a projecting portion that extends beyond the edge of the sheet stock and that is free of openings. A pocket may be formed in the projecting portion to receive a label. In addition, the projecting portion may be curvilinear in shape. The labels may be relatively large so that a proximal portion extends out of the tab. The sheet stock may include retaining structure for retaining the corners of the proximal portion of the label against the sheet stock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
    Inventors: Norman C. Yamamoto, Stuart A. Karten, Eric G. Schmid, Ronald Ugolick, Chia-Ee Alice Chou
  • Publication number: 20040164543
    Abstract: Binders disclosed herein include a front cover, a back cover and a spine interconnecting the front cover and the back cover. The spine includes a means for reducing the width of the spine when the front cover is folded back against the back cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2003
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Applicant: Avery Dennison Corporation
    Inventors: Norman C. Yamamoto, Steve Plorek
  • Patent number: 6488433
    Abstract: A covered binder assembly in accordance with one exemplary embodiment of the present inventions includes a front cover, a rear cover, and a spine connecting the front and rear covers. The front cover has a window assembly including a transparent sheet mounted thereto. The front cover may be transparent to allow the user to see through front cover into the interior of the binder. The trasparent sheet spans substantially over the front cover to form a front cover pocket between the cover and the transparent sheet. An opening is extended along a comer between the front cover and the spine to provide access to the front cover pocket. A closure arrangement is provided to facilitate the closing of the opening. A second thin transparent sheet forms a spine pocket between the spine and the second transparent sheet. The opening along the corner between the front cover and the spine also provides access to the spine pocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2002
    Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas Wien, Norman C. Yamamoto
  • Publication number: 20020074791
    Abstract: A covered binder assembly in accordance with one exemplary embodiment of the present inventions includes a front cover, a rear cover, and a spine connecting the front and rear covers. The front cover has a window assembly including a transparent sheet mounted thereto. The front cover may be transparent to allow the user to see through front cover into the interior of the binder. The transparent sheet spans substantially over the front cover to form a front cover pocket between the cover and the transparent sheet. An opening is extended along a corner between the front cover and the spine to provide access to the front cover pocket. A closure arrangement is provided to facilitate the closing of the opening. A second thin transparent sheet forms a spine pocket between the spine and the second transparent sheet. The opening along the corner between the front cover and the spine also provides access to the spine pocket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2002
    Publication date: June 20, 2002
    Inventors: Thomas Wien, Norman C. Yamamoto
  • Patent number: 6367842
    Abstract: A covered binder assembly in accordance with one exemplary embodiment of the present inventions includes a front cover, a rear cover, and a spine connecting the front and rear covers. The front cover has a window assembly including a transparent sheet mounted thereto. The front cover may be transparent to allow the user to see through front cover into the interior of the binder. The transparent sheet spans substantially over the front cover to form a front cover pocket between the cover and the transparent sheet. An opening is extended along a corner between the front cover and the spine to provide access to the front cover pocket. A closure arrangement is provided to facilitate the closing of the opening. A second thin transparent sheet forms a spine pocket between the spine and the second transparent sheet. The opening along the corner between the front cover and the spine also provides access to the spine pocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2002
    Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas Wien, Norman C. Yamamoto
  • Patent number: 6213669
    Abstract: The present invention provides an inflatable binder which has multiple air pockets which can be inflated by one or more air inlets. The binder is secured closed with a zipper or other enclosure. The material of the binder is a plastic sheet material or the like which provides for a water resistant binder. The inflated binder also provides cushioning to protect contents of the binder if dropped. In one embodiment, the front cover of the binder may have a central flat area surrounded by inflatable areas defining a frame, such that visual materials may be displayed from an inner pocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
    Inventor: Norman C. Yamamoto