Patents by Inventor Paul F. Dobson

Paul F. Dobson 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).

  • Lift tab hanging structure
    Patent number: 10160254
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are adjustable tab mechanisms for a hanging folder. An example tab mechanism includes an indexing portion movable between an expanded position and a retracted position. The example tab mechanism also includes a support portion positioned in a pocket formed by a cover panel of the folder. The support portion has a first fold extending over a hanging member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: LSC COMMUNICATIONS US, LLC
    Inventor: Paul F. Dobson
  • LIFT TAB HANGING STRUCTURE
    Publication number: 20180079252
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are adjustable tab mechanisms for a hanging folder. An example tab mechanism includes an indexing portion movable between an expanded position and a retracted position. The example tab mechanism also includes a support portion positioned in a pocket formed by a cover panel of the folder. The support portion has a first fold extending over a hanging member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2017
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Inventor: Paul F. Dobson
  • Lift tab hanging structure
    Patent number: 9855787
    Abstract: A lift tab hanging structure is disclosed. An example apparatus includes a hanging member to hang from a support structure and a tab mechanism. The tab mechanism includes a support portion extending over the hanging member to be supported by the hanging member and an indexing portion extending from the support portion. The example apparatus further includes a cover panel having an edge hanging from the support portion of the tab mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: LSC Communications US, LLC
    Inventor: Paul F. Dobson
  • LIFT TAB HANGING STRUCTURE
    Publication number: 20150321501
    Abstract: A lift tab hanging structure is disclosed. An example apparatus includes a hanging member to hang from a support structure and a tab mechanism. The tab mechanism includes a support portion extending over the hanging member to be supported by the hanging member and an indexing portion extending from the support portion. The example apparatus further includes a cover panel having an edge hanging from the support portion of the tab mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2015
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventor: Paul F. Dobson
  • Lift tab hanging structure
    Patent number: 9114661
    Abstract: A hanging file including a hanging member configured for hanging from a support structure, a tab mechanism including a support portion supported by and extending over the hanging member, and an indexing portion that extends from the support portion, and a file cover including a cover panel having a first folded-over edge portion that is supported in a hanging configuration from the tab mechanism support portion. Also, a hanging file including a hanging member configured for hanging from a support structure, a file cover including a cover panel having a folded-over edge portion that is supported in a hanging configuration from the hanging member, and a support portion supported by and extending over the hanging member, and positioned between the folded-over edge portion and the hanging member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: R.R. DONNELLEY & SONS COMPANY
    Inventor: Paul F. Dobson