Metal ring binder with an embossed surface

Description

FIG. 1 is an isometric view of a metal ring binder, showing my new design from above and to one side;

FIG. 2 is an enlarged fragmentary view of the embossed surface as taken from II of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right side view thereof, the left side view being identical; and

FIG. 6 is an end view thereof, both ends being identical.

FIG. 7 is an isometric view of a narrow-width metal ring binder, from above and to one side;

FIG. 8 is an enlarged fragmentary view of the embossed surface as taken from VIII of FIG. 7;

FIG. 9 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 10 is a bottom plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 11 is an end view thereof; both ends being identical.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D389182 January 13, 1998 Law
D392673 March 24, 1998 Whaley
D397146 August 18, 1998 Chan
D405113 February 2, 1999 Ko
D409240 May 4, 1999 Ko
5807006 September 15, 1998 Cheung
5842807 December 1, 1998 To
Other references
  • Letraset Reference Manual--1981, 1983--p.260--pattern #s 10 and 18. Letraset Reference Manual--1981, 1983--p.256--patern #LT397 and LT936.
Patent History
Patent number: D420700
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 10, 1998
Date of Patent: Feb 15, 2000
Assignee: Hong Kong Stationery Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Kowloon)
Inventor: Chung Nin Ko (Kowloon)
Primary Examiner: Nelson C. Holtje
Law Firm: Shoemaker and Mattare, Ltd
Application Number: 0/96,333
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Element Or Attachment (D19/32)
International Classification: 1904;