Abstract: A binding mechanism system including a first support portion including a first ring portion located thereon and a second support portion including a second ring portion located thereon. At least one of the first and second support portions is movable relative to the other between a closed position wherein the first and second ring portions contact to form a generally closed ring, and an open position wherein the first and second ring portions are spaced apart from each other. The binding mechanism further includes an indicator that is generally visible when the ring portions are in one of the open or closed position and that is generally not visible when the ring portions are in the other one of the open or closed positions.

Abstract: A pocket system for attachment to a binding mechanism including a body including an inner cavity sized to closely receive a plurality of index cards therein, the index cards having a size of about 3 inches by about 5 inches. The pocket system further includes an attachment structure coupled to the body and including a pair of spaced openings. Each opening is sized and spaced to receive a ring of a binding mechanism therethrough to couple to the body to the binding mechanism.

Abstract: A binder including a front cover, a rear cover directly or indirectly coupled to the front cover, and a gusset extending generally between the front and rear covers. The pocket further includes a pocket located on an outer surface of the binder, the pocket at least partially overlapping with at least part of the gusset.