Binder

- ACCO Brands, Inc.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a binder embodying the present invention.

FIG. 2 is front view of the binder.

FIG. 3 is a left side view of the binder.

FIG. 4 is a top view of the binder.

FIG. 5 is a bottom view of the binder.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the binder in the open position; and,

FIG. 7 is an enlarged partial view of the left side of the binder, with the binder shown in the open position.

The portions of the binder in broken lines are shown as environment or for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

We claim the ornamental design for a binder, as shown and described.

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  • Photographs of STOREX Dura Tech Binder, date unknown.
Patent History
Patent number: D476682
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 9, 2001
Date of Patent: Jul 1, 2003
Assignee: ACCO Brands, Inc. (Lincolnshire, IL)
Inventors: Stephen D. Berry (Plainfield, IL), John C. Olson (Chicago, IL), Earle Cramer (Chicago, IL), Scott Kouri (Chicago, IL), Eric B. Heitmann (Kenosha, WI), Stephen P. Corr (Gurnee, IL), Josh P. Goldfarb (Newport Beach, CA)
Primary Examiner: Martie K. Holtje
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Application Number: 29/152,897
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Ring Bound Or Looseleaf Type (D19/27); Book, Album Or Cover (D19/26)
International Classification: 1904;