Abstract: A multipocket document folder may be formed from a primary sheet of stiff, flexible flat stock by die cutting and folding so as to create front and back covers for the folder, each having a separate pocket on its inside surface. The primary sheet of flat stock is die cut to form a rectangular portion on which the front and back covers are delineated, and separate front and back cover pocket flaps projecting from the front and back covers, either from the sides or bottoms thereof. Pocket securing projections are also formed on the primary sheet of flat stock and extending in directions perpendicular to the front and back pocket cover flaps. In this way the front and back cover pocket flaps are foldable in a first direction relative to the spine of the folder into facing relationship to the front and back covers.

Abstract: Methods for producing easily and securely gripped slip-resistant file folders, including file pockets and hanging folders. The methods include providing folder paper stock; conveying the folder paper stock in the process of folder manufacture; providing a curable slip-resistant material in a melt state; applying the slip-resistant material at predetermined areas of the folder paper stock; and curing the slip-resistant material; such that the slip-resistant portion comprises cured slip-resistant material. Another method includes providing folder paper stock; providing embossing dies in spaced, operable, mating relationship; positioning the folder paper stock appropriately in the embossing dies; applying force to at least one of the embossing dies so as to decrease the spaced relationship; and deforming the folder paper stock.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sheet of stock material that is suitable for use in creating personalized pockets and or pockets on demand for presentation folders as well as auxiliary pockets for existing product folders, notebooks and containers. More particularly, the instant invention provides the small office, home office user (“SOHO”), as well as the manufacturer of presentation folders and the presenter of products, services and educational subjects with the ability to create personalized pockets on demand and in limited quantities. The subject pocket of the present specification is provided in sheet form, with one or more strips of adhesives and available removable segments in order to create pockets that can be imprinted or imaged with specific or personalized communications or messages in order to create a significantly greater message transmission vehicle for the advancement of product, services, topics, concepts, theories or ideas.

Abstract: Storage devices in accordance with embodiments of the present invention, and systems utilizing such storage devices, can allow for archival of various articles, particular planar articles such as electronic media, records, papers, etc. Such a storage device can comprise a sleeve having a pocket for receiving said article and one or more tabs connected with the sleeve. In some embodiments, said one or more tabs can be removably connected with the sleeve, while in other embodiments, multiple sleeves can have one or more tabs formed in various shapes, sizes, and/or colors and arranged in varying positions along an edge of the sleeve. A system utilizing such storage devices can allow for archival of various articles such that the location of an article can be readily identified by identifying one or more tabs connected with the corresponding sleeve.

Abstract: An index tab labeling system for use with suspended file folder of the type having vertical slots along an upper margin, the labeling system comprising a flexible index tab having a single layer of flexible material with lugs for insertion into the vertical slots in the file folder. A pad of labels is affixed to the index tab by a releasable adhesive. The pad of labels has multiple labels which are held to each other by releasable adhesive. The user may write index information on the uppermost label and when the index information requires changing, the uppermost label may be peeled off and the next label is made available for index information to be entered thereon. A pad of three labels is considered to be optimum. When all the labels in one pad are used, a new pad of labels may be releasably adhered to the index tab. In an alternative embodiment, each of the labels may be supplied with a portion that does not have a releasable adhesive applied to it.

Abstract: A file folder includes a base sheet having two slits to form two ears, and a flap extended from the base sheet. A clip includes a base plate having two side portions engageable between the ears of the base sheet, and includes a clamping plate and a bow formed between the base plate and the clamping plate. The ears of the base sheet may guide the base plate of the clip to move relative to the base sheet, and to prevent the base plate from being disengaged from the base sheet. The middle portion of the base plate will not be engaged or blocked by the ears of the base sheet, to allow the clip to be easily moved forwardly and rearwardly relative to the base sheet.

Abstract: A folder includes a board with one or more folding marks provided at the central position. The folding mark can separate the board into two folding panel boards. And, a folder body is provided at the inner face of a panel board adjacent to the folding mark, where a folder will take shape to hold the documents. The board is made of multi-layered sheets, with its middle layer including one or more foamed plastic layers. And, two plastic surface layers are attached to the surfaces of both sides of the middle layer. Thereupon, it is possible to enhance the ruggedness of the folder 20, reduce the manufacturing cost and offer more chromatism and diversity.

Abstract: A sleeve for holding papers or other material may be provided with an outer corner tab. The sleeve may be formed of a single die-cut sheet of plastic or other material, or from two or more sheets that are attached together. A first sheet may include score lines along two adjacent edges that enable an extended portion of the first sheet to be folded over a second sheet. The second sheet may include score lines that enable an outer corner tab to be formed thereon. The corner tab enables a portion of the papers or other material stored in the sleeve to be inserted into an insert space of the tab. The tab may then be used to retain papers in a secure manner, such that they will not fall out of the sleeve should the sleeve or folder be inverted.

Abstract: An expanding file portfolio that comprises a front panel member, a rear panel member and a spine member, all of which are made from a substantially rigid plastic material. The spine member has a base portion, a front section and a rear section. The front section of the spine member overlaps and is attached to a portion of the front panel member and the rear section of the spine member overlaps and is attached to a portion of the rear panel member. A divider insert member extends between the front panel member and the rear panel member.

Abstract: A portable, expandable file section case is equipped with file section dividers, at least some of which are provided with pockets. The file section dividers of the invention are formed of a laterally expansive partition with a pocket attached thereto. The pocket may be formed either from the same sheet of material as the file section divider partition, or from a second sheet of material. For example, the pocket may be formed by an extension of the same sheet of material that projects from the lower edge of the partition and is folded back up into contact with the divider partition. The opposing pocket panel side edges may be secured to the file section divider partition by sonic welding or some other means. Alternatively, the pocket may be formed from a second sheet of material having a generally rectilinear configuration and formed in the manner of a patch on the divider partition. The pocket is secured along its bottom edge and its opposing side edges to the divider partition.

Abstract: This invention relates to pockets for holding a single or a small batch of sheets of paper, and particularly to the construction of an enclosure which provides “direct write” storage and access for a top leaf enclosed therein, where one entry lip of the pocket is on a border of one edge of the pocket forming a “book edge” for retaining the margin side of a leaf, and dual corner tab pockets are on the opposing edge's corners for retaining one or both corners opposing the margin edge of said leaf, thereby allowing the secure entry of one or more leaves therein, allowing the encoding of the sequence position of the leaf when placed therein as to a place in either “last in first seen” or “last in last seen” position, offering secure sequential viewing along the book edge when the ends secured under the corner tabs are both free, and providing for direct writing on the surface of the top leaf when the pocket is laid face up.

Abstract: The specification discloses a method for making a paper material having a reduced tendency to cut human skin. The method includes providing a papermaking furnish containing cellulosic fibers and from about 0.5 to about 5.0 wt % by weight dry basis expandable microspheres, forming a paperboard web from the papermaking furnish, drying the web, and calendaring the web to a caliper of from about 11.0 to about 18.0 mils and a density ranging from about 7.0 to about 12.0 lb/3000 ft2/mil. Papers formed according to the method and articles formed therefrom are also disclosed.

Abstract: A document holder includes rectangular first and second sheets having first and second sides connected together to define a document-receiving space between the first and second sheets. A pocket is formed on a corner of the first sheet within the document-receiving space, and defines a pocket space that is in spatial communication with the document-receiving space and that is adapted to receive a corner of a document which is received in the document-receiving space.

Abstract: A file folder includes a base sheet having two slits to form two ears, and a flap extended from the base sheet. A clip includes a base plate having two side portions engageable between the ears of the base sheet, and includes a clamping plate and a bow formed between the base plate and the clamping plate. The ears of the base sheet may guide the base plate of the clip to move relative to the base sheet, and to prevent the base plate from being disengaged from the base sheet. The middle portion of the base plate will not be engaged or blocked by the ears of the base sheet, to allow the clip to be easily moved forwardly and rearwardly relative to the base sheet.

Abstract: A file folder (1) including a first (2) and second (3) rectangular panel, said panels (2, 3) joined along a common first edge defining a folding line (4), a projecting portion (7) integral with the first panel (2) and proximate a second edge (5) of the first panel, said projecting portion (7) oriented relative to a plane defined by the first panel so as to display a viewing face (8) of the projecting portion at an angle of at least 20 degrees to the first panel, said projecting panel having a complementary shape so as to permit interleaving of a plurality of the file folders.

Abstract: An integral frame and mailer formed from a single blank is disclosed. The blank includes a frame having a frame front panel and a frame rear panel, the frame rear panel being connected to a mailer rear panel along a fold line. A mailer front panel is foldably connected to the mailer front panel, wherein the mailer front panel and mailer rear panel effectively sandwich the frame front panel and frame rear panel therebetween.

Abstract: A food/drink tab/check holder for making it easier for the customer to be able to read one's tab/check upon the receipt thereof. The food/drink tab/check holder includes a book having a front cover and a back cover being pivotally connected to the front cover and closable upon said front cover with the front cover having a side facing the back cover upon the book being closed and with the back cover having a side facing the front cover upon the book being closed; and also includes a tab/check member including a piece of paper being removably held within the book and having indicia displayed thereupon; and further includes an elongate magnifying member being movably attached to the book for enlarging the indicia for a user to easily view without having to use eyeglasses; and also includes a light-emitting assembly being attached to the book for providing light between the front and back covers upon the book being opened; and further includes a writing utensil being removably supported upon the book.

Abstract: A subfolder insert, or otherwise short-termed a “subfolder” for depicting its sub-file contents, for holding related papers of its conventional file folder, and as such, the subfolder is inserted within the file folder, for separation of designated papers from other papers within the file folder. To avoid the subfolder causing the file folder from being bulky and obscuring the “sub-held” papers, its surface area is effectively less than the surface area of the sub-held papers of a respectively standard size, such as a U.S. letter size and legal size; this, too, allows visual, physical exposure of the sub-held papers for easy reference and manual retrieval from within the subfolder. The front and back panels of the subfolder are integrated along multiple adjacent edges, as ideally a vertical edge and the bottom horizontal edge.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a folder index pocket structure, comprising a main body for being used in a folder having a plurality of loose-leaf pages, and such main body is a thin plastic transparent plate using a front cover sheet and a back cover sheet on one side of the main body to define an index pocket for holding an index card; a folded edge is disposed at the bottom of the index pocket to receive the index card; and a through hole is disposed on the back cover sheet for letting a user push the index card into and out of the index card pocket by finger. By means of the marked numbers on the index card corresponding to the page number, we can attain the purposes of turning the page and search the content quickly. Furthermore, the index pocket is used to protect the index card, so that the index card has the functions of resisting water and dirt, preventing damages, and saving materials.

Abstract: An indexing system with a label display configured for connection to a stack holder for placement adjacent a stack of sheets held in the stack holder. The display has a label portion disposed in a viewing position beyond the stack and is configured for displaying label indicia thereon for identifying a section of the stack. A divider is configured for dividing the section of the stack from other sections and for mounting in the stack holder within the stack. A tab connected to the divider and positionable extending beyond the stack and over the label portion is configured to permit viewing of the indicia therethrough with the divider held in the stack holder. An indexing system package and a system for displaying indexing system packages is also disclosed.

Abstract: A document or manuscript cover and/or holder has an extension above the document inserted into the cover so that, if it is in a file without other documents on top, it can be read like a book without removing it from the file. Even if there are other documents filed on top of the document in the cover, the documents on top need only be rolled back because space provided between the file clips that hold the documents in the file, on the one hand, and the document to be read, on the other hand, permits the documents on top to be rolled back so that the document in the cover can be read without removing it from the file and without the other documents being in the way. This is particularly important when the document within the cover is printed on both sides of the page because it can still be read like a book.

Abstract: A binder, notebook or portfolio including a body having a front cover and a rear cover pivotally joined together and a retaining mechanism located on an outer surface of the body. The retaining mechanism includes a pair of panels coupled to the body, the panels being releasably attachable together. In another embodiment, the invention is a binder, notebook or portfolio including a body having a front cover and a rear cover pivotally joined together and a retaining mechanism located on an outer surface the body. The retaining mechanism includes a pair of panels pivotally coupled to the body such that loose components can be located between the panels and the outer surface.

Abstract: An expanding file portfolio that comprises a front panel member, a rear panel member and a spine member, all of which are made from a substantially rigid plastic material. The spine member has a base portion, a front section and a rear section. The front section of the spine member overlaps and is attached to a portion of the front panel member and the rear section of the spine member overlaps and is attached to a portion of the rear panel member. A divider insert member extends between the front panel member and the rear panel member.

Abstract: A sleeve for holding papers or other material may be provided with an outer corner tab. The sleeve may be formed of a single die-cut sheet of plastic or other material, or from two or more sheets that are attached together. A first sheet may include score lines along two adjacent edges that enable an extended portion of the first sheet to be folded over a second sheet. The second sheet may include score lines that enable an outer corner tab to be formed thereon. The corner tab enables a portion of the papers or other material stored in the sleeve to be inserted into an insert space of the tab. The tab may then be used to retain papers in a secure manner, such that they will not fall out of the sleeve should the sleeve or folder be inverted.

Abstract: A printable sheet including one or more envelope assemblies formed thereon, each having a central body panel, an end flap, a pair of opposing top and bottom panels, a business card removably attached and incorporated into the bottom panel, and a retaining flap. The sheet is capable of being placed in a printer to have images and/or indicia printed on the envelope assemblies. Each envelope assembly is capable can be removed from the printable sheet and folded along weakened lines, and adhered to itself to form a secure sleeve or envelope for holding various items. Each envelope has a retaining flap on the open end that can be tucked into the envelope after insertion of its contents in order to retain the contents, which could either be used or removed if desired. The envelope could be designed to readily hold business card compact discs. The business card can be subsequently separated by the user from the formed envelope.

Abstract: A folder for receiving papers including a first side panel including a recess formed in an edge thereof, and a first lower panel facing the side panel. The first side panel and the first lower panel are joined to form a pocket therebetween, and the recess is located adjacent an open end of the pocket to enable the pocket to expand without tearing the first side panel.

Abstract: A horizontally extendable and contractible container for handling relatively flat objects. The container comprises a plurality of receptacles interconnected in series. A single receptacle has the capacity to store a relatively flat object or a plurality of flat objects. The receptacles are formed as open sided pockets, allowing for a wide range of object thicknesses to be contained. The facing walls of the receptacles are absent of any protrusions or holes that could inhibit an object during the insertion of the object. When transportation of the container is desired, a flap on the back most panel is wrapped over the top of the container and an elastic strap secures the container and the contained objects for transportation. A sliding mechanism, substantially isolated from the contained objects is fully integrated into the design of the receptacles and provides the necessary functionality to horizontally extend and contract the container.

Abstract: A document folder has a cover formed of relatively flexible sheet material with a back and front panels, and a spine hingedly connecting the panels so that they may be disposed in an overlying position and provide an enclosure for documents therebetween. The panels are movable relative to each other about the spine, and disposed therebetween is a relatively rigid stiffener dimensioned cooperatively with the back panel to rigidify the folder when stored vertically. A document holder is engaged with the stiffener for securing a multiplicity of documents between the stiffener and the front panel. The cover may be integrally formed or assembled from separate panels, one of which provides the spine. At least a portion of the cover is formed from a material which may be imprinted in a computer printer.

Abstract: This invention relates to a file structure in which the inclination angle thereof is adjustable. The structure comprises (a) an inner covering board having a rear center; (b) an outer covering board mounted to the upper section of the inner covering board at one surface thereof and a scored line being formed across the outer covering board so that the outer covering board can be inclined at an angle with respect to the inner covering board, the bottom edge of the outer covering board being provided with a plurality of fixing holes; (c) a pair of chains having a stop at both ends and one of the stops being fastened to the lower section of the inner covering board and the other stop being mounted to the fixing holes at the lower section of the outer covering board, thereby when the outer covering board is extended with an inclination angle, the chain is touted by the weight of the file and the file is stood in a stable inclined position.

Abstract: An expandable folder is disclosed including a front panel member having an outer surface, an inner surface, and at least one first gripping member; a rear panel member having an outer surface, an inner surface, and at least one second gripping member; an attachment member connecting a portion of the front panel member to the rear panel member so as to form a containment area; and wherein the first gripping member and the second gripping member are aligned in parallel planes to one another.

Abstract: A data disk container has a hollow file, a retainer device, and a movable plate. The retainer device has a positioning plate and a flap plate connected to the positioning plate. The positioning plate has a bottom notch and an adhered periphery. The flap plate has an adhered bottom edge. The movable plate has a top handle bar and a bottom slide plate having a slot. The flap plate is inserted through the slot of the bottom slide plate. The retainer device is disposed in the hollow file. The adhered periphery of the positioning plate and the adhered bottom edge of the flap plate are adhered on the hollow file.

Abstract: A specially constructed retainer sleeve used to store one or more records, paper files, CDs, DVDs, planar objects, electronic disc media which is enclosed on three sides to form a pocket accompanied by an array of removable protruding tabs that extend beyond the edges of the sleeve to aid in indexing, identifying and retrieving the sleeve and contents therein. The sides of the pocket are adhered with an adhesive or thermo heat weld whose body substrate is made of either plastic, vinyl, synthetic resin, a pressed material or preferrably paper pulp. The tabs are formed out of the same substrate as the body sleeve container itself and extend beyond the edges of the pocket. The tabs make this invention unique, inasmuch as these tabs can be used for archiving, indexing, referencing and retrieving when the desired sleeve and contents thereof are referenced. These tabs have an ink receiving surface which can be scribed upon to identify the sleeve and contents therein.

Abstract: A combination mailer and a pocket file is disclosed. The combination includes a first file panel and a second file panel foldably connected together along a first fold line. The second file panel is foldably connected to a first mailer panel along a second fold line. The second file panel includes a separation line intermediate the first fold line and the second fold line. A second mailer panel is foldably connected to the first mailer panel along a third fold line, whereon a closure flap is foldably connected to the second mailer panel along a closure fold line.

Abstract: A document folder has a cover formed of relatively flexible sheet material with a back and front panels, and a spine hingedly connecting the panels so that they may be disposed in an overlying position and provide an enclosure for documents therebetween. The panels are movable relative to each other about the spine, and disposed therebetween is a relatively rigid stiffener dimensioned cooperatively with the back panel to rigidify the folder when stored vertically. A document holder is engaged with the stiffener for securing a multiplicity of documents between the stiffener and the front panel. The cover may be integrally formed or assembled from separate panels, one of which provides the spine. At least a portion of the cover is formed from a material which may be imprinted in a computer printer.

Abstract: This invention provides for an essentially open file folder construction where the containment means allows for use of the file folder in an open style as featured in all file folders, while at the same time providing for a box like closure structure that allows for closure along the spine and orthogonal bottom edge of the file folder, which locking closure has the additional feature of showing a substantial portion of the contents, enabling a self typing categorization of the folder by way of the meaning first member contained therein, which member is partially viewable when said file folder is set into its locked configuration.

Abstract: A combination mailer and a pocket file is disclosed. The combination includes a first file panel and a second file panel foldably connected together along a first fold line. The second file panel is foldably connected to a first mailer panel along a second fold line. The second file panel includes a separation line intermediate the first fold line and the second fold line. A second mailer panel is foldably connected to the first mailer panel along a third fold line, whereon a closure flap is foldably connected to the second mailer panel along a closure fold line.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a apparatus which includes a left front panel and a left back panel which together form a first pocket and a right front panel and a right back panel which together form a second pocket. The apparatus also includes a left closing flap which is connected to the left back panel, a middle closing flap which is connected to the right back panel, a right closing flap which is connected to the middle closing flap. An item or items, such as a keepsake, can be inserted into the first and/or second pocket. The keepsake may be a greeting card and a portion or panel of the greeting card may be inserted into the first pocket while another portion or panel may be inserted into the second pocket. The first and second pockets are preferably virtually completely or completely sealed so that no the inserted keepsake can not be damaged. The left closing flap, the middle closing flap, and the right closing flap may each have a set of a plurality of holes.

Abstract: A foldable paper sheet is formed having a sheet body portion, a sheet lower side flap extending out from a lower side edge of the sheet body portion, a pocket panel extending out from a bottom edge of the sheet body portion, and a pocket side flap extending out from a side edge of the pocket panel. The pocket side flap is folded in towards the pocket panel, the pocket panel is folded up and the pocket side flap is glued to the back face of the sheet body portion. The sheet lower side flap is folded and glued to the pocket panel. The pocket panel is thereby secured along both side edges to the sheet body portion, has an open top and thus defines a pocket on the back of the sheet body portion. The pocket panel can have a finger notch at the center of its top edge. A tab is cut out of the edge portion of the sheet body portion to form a tabbed divider sheet. The tab advantageously can be formed at any location along the edge portion including at a lower location directly adjacent to the pocket.

Abstract: A folder for receiving papers or other loose articles comprising a side panel and a retaining tab made of a generally flexible material and mounted onto the side panel. The retaining tab has a pair of openings formed therein, the openings being shaped and located such that a writing instrument may be received therethrough such that the writing instrument is securely received in the retaining tab.

Abstract: An envelope, or envelope assembly, having a removable panel. The removable panel can be printed upon simultaneously while the envelope, or envelope assembly, is being printed upon. The removable panel can be removed from the envelope, or envelope assembly, and adhered to another surface. A protective panel and an adhesive coating partially or totally cover one side of the removable panel. Furthermore, the protective panel and the adhesive coating can partially or totally cover one side of the envelope assembly. The protective panel is preferably transparent or translucent, thereby enabling inspection of the contents of the envelope from outside the envelope once the removable panel is removed. Additionally, a tab can extend from a surface of the envelope for ease of identification and organization.

Abstract: A kit for making an original holder is disclosed. In the kit, a holder 10 of A4 size with a paper fastener 7 is divided into two and provided as two members 11 and 12. The member 11, consisting of a front panel 1 isolated from other portions of the holder cover, is a substantially flat paper sheet and generally rectangular in standardized lengthwise A4 size which is adapted to be passed through common personal printers easily. The member 12 consists of the rest of the holder cover and a paper fastener 7. The rest of the cover is made with a single paper sheet in which a back panel 2, a spine panel 3, a pleat 4 and a joint portion 5 are defined by folding the sheet, and the paper fastener 7 is secured on the pleat 4. A double-coated adhesive tape 6 is adhesively bonded on the outside surface of the joint portion 5 along a line a—a. Upon making the holder 10 with this kit, the member 11 is fed through a printer and any desired designs are printed thereon.

Abstract: A plastic tab for indexing or marking a folder or an edge portion of an article such as an organizer or storage system. The lower portion of the tab has two downwardly extending walls, between which an edge of the folder or other article may be placed. The downwardly extending walls are configured and adapted to create an interference fit when the folder or other article is inserted between the walls of the tab. The interference fit enables the tab to remain securely in the desired position along the edge portion. The tab is made of a flexible polymeric material so that it may be mounted, re-positioned or removed easily. Removal of the tab from a wall edge causes the walls to flex apart and thereby eliminate or minimize the interference fit between the tab lower walls and the article on which the tab is mounted. Removal of the tab is therefore a smooth and simple operation that minimizes breakage of the tab or damage to the folder, organizer or storage medium.

Abstract: A flat transparent envelope has a rectangular, transparent cover sheet and a rectangular, preferably transparent backsheet. The cover sheet and backsheet are preferably flexible films that are joined together along at least two but no more than three of the sheet edges so that the envelope is open along at least one of the sheet edges and the edges of the joined sheets are situated in the envelope plane. The transparent cover sheet and backsheet may advantageously be entirely formed of a magnifying material.

Abstract: A flat transparent envelope has a rectangular, transparent cover sheet and a rectangular, preferably transparent backsheet. The cover sheet and backsheet are preferably flexible films that are joined together along at least two but no more than three of the sheet edges so that the envelope is open along at least one of the sheet edges and the edges of the joined sheets are situated in the envelope plane. The transparent cover sheet and backsheet may advantageously be entirely formed of a magnifying material.

Abstract: A folder for papers (S), comprising a cover (1) and a base (2) operatively joined together by a back (3), wherein the back (3) is adjustable in width (y) to accommodate a height of a stack of papers, wherein the back (3) extends on a base side into a tongue (4} said tongue being insertable and movable in a pocket (5), said tongue constituting an insertable tongue said pocket_being joined to the base (2), and movement of the insertable tongue (4) in the pocket (5) being limited by a stop.

Abstract: Easily and securely gripped slip-resistant file folders including file pockets and hanging folders. The folders comprise a front flap having a top edge, a rear flap connected to the front flap by a folder bottom, the rear flap also having a top edge. A slip-resistant portion is disposed on at least one of the flaps near the top edge. Methods for producing the folders are also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to the method of producing a laminated vinyl thermoplastic stationery article from thermoplastic film material which simultaneously seals and tear/cuts the material leaving the article with a finished edge running parallel and adjacent to the seal applied to the margin of the article; and this invention also includes the article manufactured by the method set out.

Abstract: A document folder has a cover formed of relatively flexible sheet material with a back and front panels, and a spine hingedly connecting the panels so that they may be disposed in an overlying position and provide an enclosure for documents therebetween. The panels are movable relative to each other about the spine, and disposed therebetween is a relatively rigid stiffener dimensioned cooperatively with the back panel to rigidify the folder when stored vertically. A document holder is engaged with the stiffener for securing a multiplicity of documents between the stiffener and the front panel. The cover may be integrally formed or assembled from separate panels, one of which provides the spine. At least a portion of the cover is formed from a material which may be imprinted in a computer printer.

Abstract: A file that has a back panel and a front panel. A retractable member is associated with the front and back panels. The retractable member is retractable to between sides of the panels and is extendable beyond edges of the panels. The retractable member is preferably attachable to a binder, and expandable gussets connect the front and back panels.

Abstract: A compartmented file includes an outer file jacket having a front panel and a rear panel coupled together at a bottom coupling member, and one or more envelopes received in the outer file jacket and each having a front wall and a rear wall coupled together at a bottom coupling member which is secured to the coupling member of the outer file jacket. The coupling members of the envelopes and of the outer file jacket have different sizes for forming a flat bottom for each of the compartments formed between the panels and the walls of the outer file jacket and of the envelopes.