Abstract: An actuating lever for a binding mechanism includes a body formed of a first molded material. The body defines oppositely-facing surfaces, with at least one of the surfaces having a recess formed therein. The actuating lever further includes a grip member formed of a second molded material that is different from the first molded material. The grip member is molded at least partially into the recess.

Abstract: An actuating lever for a binding mechanism includes a body formed of a first molded material. The body defines oppositely-facing surfaces, with at least one of the surfaces having a recess formed therein. The actuating lever further includes a grip member formed of a second molded material that is different from the first molded material. The grip member is molded at least partially into the recess.

Abstract: A document storage device is configured to receive a spine label. The document storage device includes a spine, a spine cover cooperating with the spine to define a pocket, and a sleeve member operable to at least partially surround the spine label to define a removable spine insert that is inserted into the pocket. The sleeve member remains in the pocket with the spine label and is removable from the pocket to remove the spine label.

Abstract: A sheet protector for use with a binder including a ring. The sheet protector includes a first cover having a hole configured to receive the ring, a second cover coupled to the first cover along a first edge and a second edge and uncoupled to the first cover along at least a portion of a third edge and at least a portion of a fourth edge, and a tab coupled to the second cover proximate to the third edge. The tab is configured to engage the ring.

Abstract: A document storage device configured to receive a title sheet. The document storage device including a cover having a cover lip and a cover sheet coupled to the cover. The cover sheet is movable between an open position and a closed position such that when the cover sheet is in the closed position, at least a portion of a first edge engages the cover lip and defines a title sheet space between the cover and the cover sheet that is configured to receive the title sheet.

Abstract: A binder including a flat and a ring mechanism coupled to a mounting surface of the flat. The ring mechanism includes a chassis and a hinge blade coupled to the chassis. The hinge blade is movable between a first and a second position. A ring half is coupled to the hinge blade, the ring half movable between a closed position, when the hinge blade is in the first position, and an open position, when the hinge blade is in the second position. A sound deadening mechanism in the form of a dampening member is positioned at least partially between the chassis and the mounting surface to prevent the hinge blade from directly engaging the inner surface of the chassis.

Abstract: An inkable sheet, especially suitable for use with aqueous based inks, having an ink-absorbent later substrate which, on depositing an aqueous droplet thereon, exhibits an advancing contact angle not exceeding 100.degree. and has an ink absorption capacity not exceeding 35 grams of water per gram of the ink-absorbent layer. The contact angle of the sheet may be modified by the presence of a supercoat. This sheet has an excellent combination of characteristics even at high ink loadings, for example 300 dpi.