Binding apparatus

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a binding apparatus showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view thereof; and

FIG. 6 is a perspective view thereof, in an opened position.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D255038 May 20, 1980 Itakura
D277418 January 29, 1985 Henrick
D283950 May 27, 1986 Markowitz
D287169 December 9, 1986 Trabattoni
D294774 March 22, 1988 Kitada
4204704 May 27, 1980 Staats
Foreign Patent Documents
416071 September 1924 DE2
Patent History
Patent number: D311549
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 22, 1988
Date of Patent: Oct 23, 1990
Assignee: General Binding Corporation (Northbrook, IL)
Inventor: Thomas T. Battisti (Buffalo Grove, IL)
Primary Examiner: James M. Gandy
Assistant Examiner: Pamela J. Schmidt
Law Firm: Hill, Van Santen, Steadman & Simpson
Application Number: 7/171,535
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Book, Album Or Cover (D19/26)