Sealed Patents (Class 281/18)
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Patent number: 10046591Abstract: A pamphlet with a plurality of pages with a placard attached to the fold line of the pamphlet at a plurality of connection points by, staples. The placard attached to the fold line can be pivoted about the fold line to a position perpendicular or parallel to the pamphlet.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2017Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Inventor: Rodney I. Smith
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Patent number: 9707798Abstract: A pamphlet with a plurality of pages with a placard attached to the fold line of the pamphlet at a plurality of connection points by, staples. The placard attached to the fold line can be pivoted about the fold line to a position perpendicular or parallel to the pamphlet.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2016Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Inventor: Rodney I. Smith
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Patent number: 8555938Abstract: A personal storage device particularly well adapted to be carried in a foldable wallet or checkbook to occupy heretofore wasted space, providing a secure receptacle selectively closeable and extending parallel to and adjacent the fold line.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2008Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Inventor: Jeffrey P. Costello
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Publication number: 20080238079Abstract: A memory book or diary intended for recording pleasant memories for sharing in the future. This book may include dedications, suggestions, encouragement, guidance, advice, and storage pouches to promote and support relationships. The book may also include clinical or problem solving tools or techniques to improve a relationship. The book is for immortalizing pleasant memories, sentiments, events, gifts exchanged or memories shared. The book can be shared by partners, siblings, parents, pet owners, and are ideally suited to document the beginning of relationships, marriages, pet owners or parenthood. The book can be shared in the future to relive the memories captured in the book.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2007Publication date: October 2, 2008Inventor: Ricardo J. Whyte
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Patent number: 7422435Abstract: A book is disclosed for facilitating experiential learning. The book includes a first task packet that includes a collection of preview material that introduces a task without revealing what the task is. The first task packet also includes a collection of description material that identifies what the task is. Finally, the first task packet includes a commitment mechanism configured to discourage a reader from proceeding from the collection of preview material to the collection of description material until the reader is committed to performing the task.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2004Date of Patent: September 9, 2008Inventors: Christopher L. Holt, Christopher R. Christenson
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Patent number: 6983932Abstract: A booklet has front and back protective covers between which is sandwiched a printed folded sheet. The folded sheet consists of a series of panels that are folded one over another in turn and are then folded together in half about at least one fold line orthogonal to the folding of the individual panels. With this booklet, its overall dimensions when folded can be kept small, for example, credit card size whereas the printable area of the inner folded sheet is much larger. Moreover, the structure of the booklet is one suitable for in-line production.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2001Date of Patent: January 10, 2006Assignee: Denny Bros. Ltd.Inventor: Barry Denny
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Patent number: 6479126Abstract: Reactive hot melt polyurethane adhesives are useful in the graphic arts area, and in particular, for bookbinding applications such as casemaking, casing-in, gluing-off or thread-securing, facing, slip cases, lining-up, tightbacking, and bonding sides and joints; and for puzzle and gameboard lamination.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2000Date of Patent: November 12, 2002Assignee: H. B. Fuller Licensing & Financing Inc.Inventors: Kang Yang, David B. Malcolm, Michelle B. Acquaye, Kevin J. Reid, John M. Zimmel, Merilee M. Reski
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Patent number: 6207248Abstract: Reactive hot melt polyurethane adhesives are useful in the graphic arts area, and in particular, for bookbinding applications such as casemaking, casing-in, gluing-off or thread-securing, facing, slip cases, lining-up, tightbacking, and bonding sides and joints; and for puzzle and gameboard lamination.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 1997Date of Patent: March 27, 2001Assignee: H. B. Fuller Licensing & Financing, Inc.Inventors: Kang Yang, David B. Malcolm, Michelle B. Acquaye, Kevin J. Reid, John M. Zimmel
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Patent number: 6174120Abstract: An apparatus and method for affixing book pages to a book cover is disclosed having a sheet of paper with at least one waxy side and two stickers, each having a first side, the first side being sticky and removably affixed to the waxy side of the sheet of paper. In the preferred embodiment, the two stickers are separated by a distance to accommodate the thickness of pages of a book. The apparatus also has a means for easy removal of the stickers from said sheet and is preferably done by having the sheet of paper extending beyond each of the stickers to allow for easy separation of the stickers from the sheet of paper. The stickers may be attached to the book pages by a variety of means such as staples, channel binding, or otherwise.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 1997Date of Patent: January 16, 2001Inventor: Yaakov Kalisher
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Patent number: 6045880Abstract: A three-dimensional relief plastic sheet for use on articles such as binders comprises a decorative overlay sheet made of a plastics material and at least one three-dimensional relief representation integrally formed on the overlay sheet, for instance, by vacuum forming. The overlay sheet is adapted to be mounted to various articles, preferably made of plastics materials, by way of adhesives, heat-sealing, high-frequency welding, etc. The overlay is preferably made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyethylene or styrene (e.g. polystyrene) and thus can be secured, for example along the periphery thereof, to the vinyl covering of loose-leaf binders and other document carrying folders respectively using high-frequency welding and glues. The three-dimensional representation and the overlay sheet typically include colored sections and possibly transparent sections. A mirror-like backing sheet is provided behind the overlay sheet when there are such transparent sections.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 1997Date of Patent: April 4, 2000Assignee: Creations Executive - 153291 Canada Inc.Inventor: Nick Minichiello
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Patent number: 6030140Abstract: An improved binder formed of two cover portions made of rigid material joined together with a living hinge. A closure flap with a second living hinge joins the free ends of the cover opposite the binder spine. An improved method of attaching a pocket to the binder is also disclosed. The use of such a technique on rigid polypropylene material allows roll feeding of materials, eliminates the need for a chipboard, allows existing printing and sealing machinery to be employed in the manufacture of the binder, and provides improved durability and aesthetics at a low cost.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 1998Date of Patent: February 29, 2000Assignee: Avery Dennison CorporationInventors: Stuart Karten, Paul Kirley, Dennis Schroeder
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Patent number: 5607246Abstract: A ring binder which is easy to grasp at the spine and is capable of accommodating a great number of loose-leaf sheet. According to one embodiment, such a ring binder comprises a stiffener assembly, the stiffener assembly having an interior surface and an exterior surface and comprising a front cover stiffener panel, a rear cover stiffener panel and a flexible backing. The front and rear cover stiffener panels are spaced apart from one another and are interconnected by the flexible backing, the stiffener assembly being devoid of any stiffeners disposed between the front and rear cover stiffener panels. An interior surface sheet, preferably of canvas material, is secured to the interior surface of the stiffener assembly, and an exterior surface sheet, preferably of canvas material, is secured to the exterior surface of the stiffener assembly. A ring assembly is secured to the rear cover stiffener panel.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 1994Date of Patent: March 4, 1997Assignee: Avery Dennison CorporationInventor: Edward Podosek
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Patent number: 5213368Abstract: A binder comprises front and rear rectangular cover panels, a sheet retaining assembly, and a spine sheet. The rear cover panel has a width between its first and second opposite side margins. The retaining assembly is mounted on the rear cover panel adjacent to the first side margin of the rear panel and extends along the first side margin. The front cover panel has a width between its first and second opposite side margins. The first side margin of the front panel is disposed parallel to the first side margin of the rear panel. The front panel is less in width than the rear panel, and the difference in width between the front and rear panels is greater than the transverse dimension of the sheet retaining assembly. The spine sheet extends between and foldably joined along fold lines to the first side margins of the front and rear panels, and has a width between the first side margins of the front and rear panels.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 1992Date of Patent: May 25, 1993Assignee: The Mead CorporationInventor: Jon R. Wyant
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Patent number: 5110232Abstract: The instant invention features a novel binder having opposing panels, with a first panel having a binding strap gripping means at an edge of a first end of the panel and a binding strap extending from a second end of the panel such that the binding strap can be extended from the second end of the panel, around and/or through the second panel back to the first end of the gripping means of the first panel. Such arrangement allows securing of the second panel in adjustable, opposing juxtaposition to the first panel, thereby securing loose papers between the panels.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 1991Date of Patent: May 5, 1992Inventor: Peter D. Jermann
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Patent number: 5108130Abstract: Brace for supporting a soft-covered book so that it can stand in an upright position without collapsing. The brace includes a pair of support flaps which are attached to the covers of the book along the edges opposite the binding and are adapted to overlie each other when the book is closed. A fastener releasably secures the support flaps together to hold the covers in a spaced parallel relation when the book is closed.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 1990Date of Patent: April 28, 1992Inventor: Robert S. Hansen
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Patent number: 5020829Abstract: The invention relates to a two-way communication sheet in the form of double post card, double letter sheet, or the like for use in communicating under cover written information and the like which should be protected from disclosure. The two-way communication sheet is so arranged that a sheet portion on which information is written is bonded to other sheet portion or portions when the communication sheet is initially forwarded as well as when it is sent in reply, so that the information is prevented from being exposed outside. The communication sheet is quite novel in that it enables information to be communicated in secret condition.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 1990Date of Patent: June 4, 1991Assignees: Kabushiki Kaisha Challenge Five, Evercoat Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Kenji Shibahara, Norio Houchin
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Patent number: 5015011Abstract: A binder having an observation window characterized by a bubble structure. The window is constructed inside an aperture which is die cut into a support board. Transparent cover sheets are depressed into the aperture and heat-sealed together along a relatively narrow track adjacent the edge of the panel aperture. A bubble is defined by an air pocket formed interiorly of the sealing boundary.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 1990Date of Patent: May 14, 1991Assignee: The Mead CorporationInventor: Brian K. York
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Patent number: 4997207Abstract: A notebook cover restraining system and method of use is disclosed. The system provides that a short extension be attached to a notebook cover by means which have a natural tendency to assume a flat shape. The system also provides that complimentary hook structures be placed on the edge of the short extension, and on the edge of the notebook cover which does not have the short extension attached thereto. In the preferred embodiment both hook structure equipped edges are distal to the notebook back binder. In use one can very easily cause the short extension to rotate around the attachment point locus between the short extension and the notebook cover to which it is attached, to a position at which the hook structures can be caused to mesh and secure the notebook in a closed position with the top and bottom covers oriented parallel with respect to one another.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 1989Date of Patent: March 5, 1991Inventor: Richard L. Feldman
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Patent number: 4932679Abstract: A book having two bindings with multiple pages and two covers comprises a single sheet which is folded in an accordion fashion. The bindings are located at the leftmost and rightmost sides of the book while fasteners associated with each binding allow the book to be opened from either side.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 1989Date of Patent: June 12, 1990Assignee: Becker-Mayer AssociatesInventors: Andrew S. Mayer, James F. Becker, Richard H. Witt
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Patent number: 4832369Abstract: A clipboard/padholder for holding, reading or writing on paper or a tablet while in a wind and to store and/or protect the paper from damage during heavy use or abuse of the clipboard. A frame having an opening holds the tablet or paper securely in place on all four sides. The frame is hinged to allow quick and easy access to changing the paper or turning pages. A cover that is hinged to the backboard and frame allows the paper to be protected from rain or snow when not in use or when laid down temporarily and allows for preserving confidentiality.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 1987Date of Patent: May 23, 1989Inventors: Gary W. Johnson, Brad W. Johnson
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Patent number: 4817931Abstract: A folded closed instructional leaflet has exterior edges and is formed from an integral sheet having a pair of first fold lines formed in the sheet and extending parallel and dividing the sheet into superimposed panels. A first cross fold is normal to the fold lines and divides the superimposed panels into a first short leg and a second long leg, with each of said leg having superimposed panels therein. A lip portion is formed on the long leg. A sdcond cross fold in the short leg forms a short interior section in the short leg disposed within the interior of the leaflet and a leg section with a third cross fold in the long leg forming a leg section having superimposed panels with the lip portion on the leg section. The second and third cross folds form substantially equal halves for the leaflet with short interior section between the halves. Adhesive interior of the leaflet join the halves together at the lip portion to form a closed leaflet with fold lines and cross folds along its exterior edges.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 1987Date of Patent: April 4, 1989Assignee: Vijuk Equipment, Inc.Inventor: Robert Vijuk
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Patent number: 4699833Abstract: A label for attachment to a product, the label including an integral sheet and envelope having a sheet portion such as a sheet of printed instructions, and an envelope portion for removably carrying the sheet portion, the sheet portion and envelope portion being both formed from a common single folded sheet. The sheet is divided into at least first and second parallel rows of three rectilinear panels each. The panels of the first row are separated from the corresponding panels of the second row by a fold line which extends transversely relative to side edges of the sheet, and a line of perforations which extends between and transversely relative to the side edges of the sheet across the second row of panels so as to separate the envelope portion and the sheet portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 1986Date of Patent: October 13, 1987Inventor: David J. Instance
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Patent number: 4576399Abstract: A three panel format and method useful to (a) office, (b) clinical research and (c) statistical personnel in connection with the preparation, identification and statistical evaluation of controlled, blinded code designated samples are provided. The format comprises a write-on panel (A) for mounting code designations, and test substance identities arranged so that the code designations will be transferred through panel (A), and a second, removable panel (B) having rows of writing transference substance thereon to a third panel (C), without transferring the test substance to said panel (C), when panel (A) is folded into an in-line writing relationship with said panels (B) and (C). Thereafter, panels (A) and (C) are folded 360.degree. and sealed in an in-line relationship for use thereafter by clinical and statistical personnel.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 1983Date of Patent: March 18, 1986Assignee: The Upjohn CompanyInventors: Cathleen A. White, Richard K. Senne, Harry Rutherford
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Patent number: 4534582Abstract: An adhesive label for a container includes an instruction pamphlet 10 enclosed in a cover 11 adhesively secured by its rear face to the front face of a backing sheet 12, the rear face of which is coated with a pressure sensitive adhesive and carries a removable protective sheet. The cover 11 includes a first flap 19 which initially overlies a second flap 20 and which has its end edge glued by adhesive 25 to the backing sheet 12. Two lines 26, 27 of perforations adjacent the line of adhesive 25 define between them a strip which can be torn out to provide access to the pamphlet 10. The pamphlet 10 can subsequently be re-enclosed by inserting a tongue 24 on the second flap 20 into a slit 30 in the first flap 19.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 1983Date of Patent: August 13, 1985Assignee: Denny Bros. PrintingInventor: Robin G. Howard
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Patent number: 4453743Abstract: A combination-controlled lock assembly for use with a journal or book, such as a diary, which comprises a lock housing, a first cover clamp securing the housing to one book cover, a second cover clamp affixed to the other book cover and having a latch element thereon which is intermateable with said housing, a latching plate slidably disposed within said housing, said plate having an open hook-shaped receptacle aligned for intermating with said latch element and slidable with said plate between a latching position and a retracted position, and combination-controlled means for selectively enabling the latching plate to slide within said housing between said positions.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 1981Date of Patent: June 12, 1984Assignee: Hallmark Cards, IncorporatedInventors: Robert E. Sanders, Bernard P. Seibolt
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Patent number: 4306737Abstract: Looseleaf notebooks having an integrally molded spine and front and rear cover panels with living hinge connections to the spine, the inside faces of said covers having a shallow, rectangular cavity for holding instructions, labels, decals, cards, etc., one or more snap-on pockets for holding a variety of articles, and pairs of snap-in ribs to hold pencils, rulers, etc.; the spine-remote edges of said panels optionally having integrally molded handles for carrying the notebooks, and page marker strips hingedly mounted on the rear cover panel.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 1979Date of Patent: December 22, 1981Inventor: Dominic R. Errichiello
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Patent number: 3940904Abstract: A method for manufacturing a book having a security cover comprises the steps of: (a) aligning a stack of sheets to provide an edge surface; (b) locating a first kraft paper sheet adjacent the first sheet of the stack; (c) locating a second kraft paper sheet adjacent the last sheet of the stack; (d) fixing an adhesive binding strip to the sheets along said edge surface and to the outside of the protective sheets; and (e) fixing the first protective sheet to the second protective sheet with an adhesive.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 1975Date of Patent: March 2, 1976Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: John V. McGuire, Robert L. Mitchell