Abstract: An erasably markable article formed of a coated substrate that is markable with dry wipe inks without causing permanent discernible distortion of the substrate. The surface after marking is substantially fully erasable. The surface is provided by a smooth coating of cured lacquer preferably a radiation cured lacquer, for example, electron beam radiation cured urethane acrylate. The substrate may be flexible, for example, a biaxially oriented polypropylene multilayer film having a closed cell foam-like core wherein the substrate exhibits electrostatic cling properties. The substrate may also be adhesive coated paper or may be relatively inflexible pressboard.

Abstract: Low cost index media for use with loose-leaf binders and wirebound notebooks. An index tab includes a base portion having a plurality of apertures engagable by rings of a ring binder, and an index portion which projects beyond documents within the notebook in order to display index indicia. The index portion is integral with but offset from the base portion to define a clearance region which prevents interference between the index tab and an actuator lever for the loose-leaf binder. A second indexing article consists of an index sheet having a base portion and index portion, the base portion being of comparable dimensions to the documents within the notebook, and being bindable within the notebook. The index portion is foldable relative to the base portion, and may include preprinted index indicia as well as an area for inscribing merge information associated with respective indices.

Abstract: An erasably markable luminescent article formed of a coated substrate that is markable with dry wipe inks without causing permanent discernible distortion of the substrate. The surface after marking is substantially fully erasable. The surface is provided by a smooth coating of cured lacquer perferably a radiation cured lacquer, for example, electron beam radiation cured urethane acrylate. The luminescent appearance results from a phosphorescent layer between the substrate and an unpigmented cured lacquer coating.

Abstract: A file folder capable of being suspended from a hanging storage rack, having first and second straight shank ordinary fasteners for mounting first and second hanger members upon the file folder and whereby terminal portions of the hanger members are selectively positioned inside of the file folder or outside of the folder to enable the folder to be hung within an ordinary hanging storage rack. The fasteners also bind papers to the folder at the same time.

Abstract: A tab for adhesively securing and binding articles within looseleaf binders and like devices, where such articles cannot be conveniently provided with apparatus for engagement by the binder rings. The tab includes a central, apertured portion advantageously comprising bilaterally symmetric apertured sections separated by a central fold line, and wing portions, all adhesive-coated. The tab is prepared for use by folding the respective halves of the central tab portion against each other with apertures aligned. The tab may then be inserted in a binder ring, and the wings of the tab adhesively secured to the article to be bound. Advantageously a plurallity of such tabs are included in a tab stock, such tab stock including an adhesive coated tab substrate (preferably transparent) and backing sheet.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for protecting an object against adverse electric effects which comprises:applying a continuous multiplicity of layers of a light weight protective continuous wrapper which is metallized on opposite sides and wider than the object, thereby to control the extent of the anti-electric protection.

Abstract: Looseleaf notebooks, presentation devices and similar stationery items incorporating a binder mechanism attached to the side of the rear cover. Three slots are present along the side of the front cover positioned so as to fit into the ring binder mechanism to lock the notebook and secure all contents. The ring binder itself may contain a stiff paper or plastic insert for providing additional support for use as a presentation device. Such insert may includes three projections along the bottom manufactured to fit into the front cover slots to convert the notebook into an easel stand. The stiff insert additionally may function as the third side during vertical positioning of the notebook thereby allowing for a stable free standing presentation device.

Abstract: Two methods for mounting index tabs to coiled wire bound stenographic notebooks are disclosed. The first method involves providing one or more elongated transparent plastic envelopes having a plurality of aligned apertures adjacent a lower envelope edge, the apertures surrounding turns of the coled wire, the envelopes also having two open side portions and an upper closed envelope edge portion, and inserting index tabs through the open side portions until the tabs are contained within the envelopes. A "snap-on" version, marketed apart from the notebook, is disclosed in addition to tabs which are affixed to the coiled wire during manufacture.

Abstract: An adjustable folder is disclosed with an overlap to accomodate variable contents. As the quantity of filed paper exceeds the current size of the folder, the overlap is moved to provide additional capacity.

Abstract: Loose leaf retention mechanism, having a ring position shift mechanism, an elongated housing for containing the shift mechanism, coupling means for coupling first terminal portions of one or more continuous unitary (non-split) rings to the shift mechanism, and actuation means, coupled to the shift mechanism, for causing the shift mechanism to selectively assume a first position wherein second terminal portions of the continuous rings, widely separated from the first terminal portions, are positioned within the housing, or a second position wherein second terminal portions of the rings are separated from the housing to enable punched loose leaf sheets to be coupled to the rings.

Abstract: Marking of edges and sides adjacent edges by a fibrous, porous member having a transverse slit. A barrel houses one or more fibrous, porous members which serve as reservoirs for a marking fluid. Openings in the barrel permit the passage of a sheet between the slits.

Abstract: Method of binding loose leaf sheets together having multiple superposed punched holes while reinforcing the holes including providing a binding element having a tab portion and an elongated strip portion, affixing the tab portion to a face portion of one of the sheets and passing the strip portion through superposed holes within the sheets to be bonded at least once to bind the sheets together, and repeating the process for the remaining holes.

Abstract: A lightweight anti-static panel electrically connected to a satellite pad. The panel comprises a cellulosic material impregnated with a conductive material. A grounding wire with a serial resistor connects the panel to an earth ground. The satellite pad is positioned at a convenient accessible location, for electrostatic discharge of a person or items.

Abstract: Retainer for convenient storage of writing implements or the like upon a clipboard having a movable clip member with an upper circular catch member aperture, and an elongated lower edge portion; an elastic band member for retaining the implements against the clip member, having an upper hook grasping the upper apreture, and a lower hook for grasping a lower edge portion of the movable clip member.

Abstract: A marking implement in which an antistatic material is incorporated in the housing of the implement. The antistatic material is a nonionic fatty acid ester and the housing is of plastic. The antistatic material effects a significant reduction in surface resistivity of the polyethylene.

Abstract: Looseleaf notebooks, report folders, and similar stationary items incorporating a deep pocket extending over the length of the item. A flexible transparent notebook of this design incorporates a pair of thermoplastic sheets which are cut to the appropriate dimensions and heat-sealed to form a pocket which is coextensive with the outer notebook cover. A ring binder support is fastened to the center of one of the plastic sheets. Such notebooks, report folders, or the like may advantageously incorporate an auxiliary pocket affixed at one of the outer edges to permit folding along this edge. The notebook may be provided with an opaque cover by inserting one or more opaque sheets within the large outer pocket.

Abstract: An electrosensitive security laminate including a magnetic layer providing a magnetically encodable substrate. The laminate includes a base layer such as paper, a magnetic layer deposited on the base layer, and a vapor deposited metallic layer either over the magnetic layer or the opposite face of the base layer. Additional security may be achieved by including a decorative intermediate layer having a visibly nonuniform pattern. The user may detect a magnetically encoded pattern using a device which forms a visible pattern in accordance with any magnetic field adjacent the laminate. The patterned intermediate layer where included may be selectively exposed by electrically imprinting the metallized layer, thereby exposing a background pattern within any inscribed indicia.

Abstract: Antistatic floormats having superior mechanical properties and charge dissipating characteristics. The floormats consist of flexible laminations of a semiconductive material, which resist fracture due to local stresses. The laminations include one or more conductive edge clips or other ion collectors in order to provide efficient charge dissipation paths. A preferred design includes a base construction configured to provide structural support with reduced stress concentrations. An alternative base construction incorporates an array of edge supports with an unbroken central area. The floormats are generally characterized by a transparent or translucent appearance, optionally overlaid with a decorative pattern of semiconductive resin having anti-skid characteristics.

Abstract: A two-sided insert for transparent identification tabs. The insert has lateral side-by-side panels. This permits collinear entry of information on the panels. The adjoining panels are then folded back to back and inserted into an identification tab holder.

Abstract: Apparatus for the integral imprinting of indicia on electrosensitive substrates, including substrates subdivided into electrically discontinuous regions such as die cut labels. A negative voltage is supplied to a print electrode configured in the shape of a given character or symbol, and the print electrode is disposed over the metalized surface of an electrosensitive substrate while a grounding member contacts the surface nearby. Preferably, the printer includes a grounding member or plurality of grounding members which are arrayed to assure continuous current flow between the print and ground electrodes.