Snap binder

- Acco Brands, Inc.
Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a snap binder showing my new design in a closed position;

FIG. 2 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is an elevational view of the left end thereof;

FIG. 7 is an elevational view of the right end thereof;

FIG. 8 is a top view with the snap binder in an open position;

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the snap binder showing my design with end pieces extended;

FIG. 10 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 11 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 12 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 13 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 14 is a top view with the snap binder in an open position and the end pieces extended;

FIG. 15 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of my new design;

FIG. 16 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 17 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 18 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 19 is an elevational view of the left end thereof;

FIG. 20 is an elevational view of the right end thereof; and,

FIG. 21 is a top elevational view with the snap binder in an open position.

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Patent History
Patent number: D413924
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 28, 1997
Date of Patent: Sep 14, 1999
Assignee: Acco Brands, Inc. (Lincolnshire, IL)
Inventor: Fred Bould (Palo Alto, CA)
Primary Examiner: Martie K. Holtje
Law Firm: Pennie & Edmonds, LLP
Application Number: 0/75,323
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