Abstract: An assembly of a carrier and an information storage unit for attachment to a publication. The assembly includes a support panel and a cover secured thereto and forming a pouch for receipt of a storage unit therein. The assembly is adapted for securement in a publication.

Abstract: The cover of a binder or album is provided with a coating which is receptive to inks which are water based, solvent based or gel based, and which is substantially water-fast after the ink has dried. A coated transparent or translucent sheet may be provided on the front cover of the binder to form a pocket so that visual material inserted in the pocket may be traced, and so that the cover may be personalized. The coating may include finely divided porous particulates and a binder which includes as a component a water soluble polymer. The coating may be applied to backpacks, zippered binders, and pencil pouches, and to the transparent sheet material overlying photographs mounted in a photo album. Personalized writing or designs may be written or drawn onto the coated products using ink pens of virtually any type.

Abstract: A report cover (10) is disclosed which can be used with a report (12) bound by a flexible comb binding (14). An insert (20) is bound with the report (12) in the flexible comb binding (14). The insert (20) is then fit within a pocket (38) in the back cover (28) of the cover (26). The spine or side cover (30) and front cover (32) of the cover (26) then encloses the report (12) and spiral binding (14) to provide an attractive final report appearance. The report cover can be used with a report that is bound with a spiral, wire loop or three ring binding also.

Abstract: A device that aids in the holding of a book or binder is fully adjustable to the hand size of the holder by parting and remating of hook and loop fastening strips attached to U-shaped clips, the U-shaped clips being placed at the top and bottom of the outside surface of the backbone or spine of a book or binder.

Abstract: A flexible, preferably elastic empanelled book cover has pocket portions to receive the covers of a book in inserted relation therein. The cover consists of a unitary hexagonal sheet of pliable material such as spandex, with extended upper and lower edges, each bisected by a slot of predetermined depth extending orthogonally. Fold lines that form a laterally extended rectangle include side fold lines forming with the lateral apices of the hexagon two triangular flap portions of the cover pockets. The in-folded upper and lower flap portions of the hexagon are attached to each other and to the triangular side flap portions, to form the pocket portions, with lockstitiching at the innermost juncture by the spine opening. A central top and bottom fold-over engages the spine of the book in stabilizing relation. The unitary hexagonal blanks can be economically mass produced from roll material.

Abstract: Use of plastic laminate on both sides of book covers made of paper to render them stiffer and more durable and a method for attachment of the laminated book covers when hot glue is used in the book binding process. Hot glue used in book binding will not bond with the plastic laminate. Bonding of the book laminated covers can be achieved by bonding a paper strip to the spine area of the laminated covers. The hot glue will then bond to the paper strip in the book binding process.

Abstract: A memorabilia album useful for storing and displaying memorabilia items such as photographs, autographs, sports and entertainment cards, tickets, stamps, coins and other collectible items. The album has a flat rectangular case support structure, an internal clam shell box structure, and a means for securing the memorabilia items to the case support structure inside the clam shell box structure. The album has sufficient lateral stability to stand upright when placed on a piece of furniture such as a desk or bookshelf where it is readily accessible.

Abstract: A rectangular opening/closing bar is formed, which is inserted in the curl ring of the ring binder to bind papers. The tip end of the opening/closing bar 28A is provided with an instruction portion 28a to raise and open ring pieces in turn while inserting the opening/closing bar 28A. Further, the opening/closing bar may have swollen portions on both ends of the opening/closing bar 28A to enable the bar slide smoothly in the curl ring. And it may be provided with a guide plate 28D perpendicular to the side wall 28b of the opening/closing bar 28A of the swollen portions side. In order to enhance the workability of the opening/closing bar, it may be preferable to use an auxiliary device for positioning the ring binder.

Abstract: An index system using single axis or multiple axes with single and multiple leaves turning around this axis (axes). All leaves or groups of leaves present an exposed marginal portion obtained by relative extension of leaves and/or partial removal of a portion of the marginal portion (s), which provides an overview of the content, which is indexed in groups and subgroups. Use is made of brief descriptions, capital letters, numbers, arrows and distinctive background color for facilitating the use of the index system.

Abstract: A part recycle device of a document file includes two spaced first through holes formed in a clamping member, two spaced second through holes formed in a side wall of an outer plate, two screw members, a press plate, and two nuts. Each of the two screw members extends through one of the two spaced first through holes and one of the two spaced second through holes. The press plate has a first end face formed with two spaced third through holes, and a second end face provided with two spaced protruding rings each formed with a polygonal recess aligning with one of the two spaced third through holes. Each of the two nuts is received in the polygonal recess of one of the two spaced protruding rings of the press plate, and may be engaged with one of the two screw members.

Abstract: The invention is an integrated shopping list and coupon folder, formed from a single shopping list sheet. Major food and non-food category listings are provided on the shopping list sheet, as well as blank lines for listing individual items, sizes, brands, and the like. Coupon reminders are also located proximate to each blank line. A bottom tacky strip is located across the bottom edge of the shopping list sheet, and two side tacky strips are located at opposing side edges of shopping list sheet. To convert the shopping list sheet into an integrated shopping list and coupon folder, the completed shopping list sheet is peeled from a pad of such sheets and folded along a central fold line, such that the bottom tacky strip seals against itself and the side tacky strips seal against each other. The integrated shopping list and coupon folder is thus formed.

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: This invention relates to children's sound books and in particular to books having a fabric covering with sound chips positioned therein and an overlapping cover which closes and locks due to hook and loop fasteners. This invention involves a folding cloth covered book that is appealing to children, pleasant to touch and stretches out into an elongated representation of the book subject matter. Sound chips and a controller are mounted between cloth layers and are coupled to a controller similarly mounted to emit sounds when a particular representation is contacted. The books are intended for children 6 months old and above.

Abstract: A procedure for the covering of editorial items foresees at least the following steps: the positioning of an editorial object (10) to be covered, on a thermoplastic film (11), fitted with folds (12, 13, 31, 32) on its sides, so that the editorial object (10), open on the folded film indicated, has the sides (14, 15) of its cover tucked within the folds (12, 13, 31, 32); to bring the editorial object (10) in contact with the head weld (30) of the film so that it is in a suitable position for the cutting of the excess film and for the welds required to trim the sides of the editorial object (10), where the cutting and trimming operations are carried out through the use of a lever (17, 22, 24), fitted with hot resistances (18, 23, 25). The invention comprise also a device (110) for the covering of editorial objects.

Abstract: A scrapbook includes a spine adapted to bind a variable plurality of binder inserts; includes a substantially rectangular and planar front cover coupled to the spine, where the front cover includes a co-planar storage area, a window in its front surface opening onto the co-planar storage area and an opening into the co-planar storage area; and includes a substantially rectangular and planar, bag-like display sheet that has a substantially transparent front wall and a back wall, and is adapted to receive contents for display therein, and is also adapted to be inserted through the opening of the front cover and into the co-planar storage area of the front cover such that the contents for display may be seen through the window and the transparent front wall.

Abstract: An expandable outside pocket is provided on one panel of a binder. This pocket includes a releasable closure to control expansion of the pocket. In one configuration, the outside pocket includes a zippered gusset, where the zipper can be closed to prevent expansion of the pocket capacity. The gusset and zipper configuration enables the pocket to be expanded when it is desired to increase the size of the pocket in order to accommodate larger items such as books, but also enables the gusset to be held in a non-extendable position when the pocket does not need to be expanded, such as when the pocket is only used to carry papers or slim folders. A second zipper is preferably also provided in order to control access to the pocket. In another configuration, the outside pocket includes gussets along its sides which facilitate expansion of the pocket, and a single zipper provides access to the pocket interior when unzipped and also enables the pocket to expand when unzipped.

Abstract: A binder, such as a three ring binder, is provided with a magnetizable panel on the front cover of the binder and with a stylus and a permanent magnet erasing device mounted onto the binder. The magnetizable panel may be inset into the cover of the binder, or it may constitute substantially the entire front cover of the binder, or it may be inserted into a transparent pocket on the front cover of the binder. The eraser may be of a broad area permanent magnet type which may be brought into engagement with the entire magnetizable panel; or a smaller linear permanently magnetized eraser may be employed.

Abstract: This invention relates to children's sound books and in particular to books having a fabric covering with sound chips positioned therein and an overlapping cover which closes and locks due to hook and loop fasteners. This invention involves a folding cloth covered book that is appealing to children, pleasant to touch and stretches out into an elongated representation of the book subject matter. Sound chips and a controller are mounted between cloth layers and are coupled to a controller similarly mounted to emit sounds when a particular representation is contacted.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of a composite laminate which includes a thermoplastic film laminated to a substrate. The front surface of the film has a regular embossed pattern of protrusions which have a height in the range of 0.5 to 10 microns and a separation in the range 20 to 400 microns. The rear surface of the film confronts and is bonded to the substrate. The manufacturing process of the composite includes the steps of applying a layer of a melt adhesive between the rear surface of the film having a regular embossed pattern on its front surface and the substrate to form a composite, and running the composite of the film, the layer and the substrate between nip rollers to apply pressure to the composite whilst the adhesive is in a heated condition, so as to effect thermal lamination of the film to the substrate.

Abstract: An item, such as a folder, binder or book is converted into a presentation or display device by affixing thereto a display stand, which when not being used as display stand nests about the outside of the covers of the item whose contents are to be displayed. Also included are holders for the corners of the pages to be displayed. When the covers of the item are fully opened at 180° so that the contents thereof can be displayed page at a time, the stand folds into a supporting structure of generally triangular cross-section with an upper edge thereof engaged with tabs extending outwardly from the covers of the item. At the same time, the corners of the displayed pages can be placed in the holders to assure that the pages are displayed flat and do not sag under the influence of gravity.

Abstract: A book that is capable of displaying one or more coins related to its theme, including a front cover and a back cover. At least one book cover defines one or more apertures that are capable of receiving coins. The book theme is displayed on at least one of the book covers. The book may optionally include one or more caps that may be inserted into and removed from the coin-receivable apertures. These caps will preferably display images that are related to the theme of the book. The invention provides a coin specific display that stores and displays one or more coins in an appealing manner, and that also conveys or provides additional information about the theme displayed on the coin.

Abstract: A photo album includes front and rear covers, a volume of pages bound between the covers, each page for holding at least one photograph, and an audio recorder for recording an audio message and playing back a recorded message. The recorder includes an electronic control circuit mounted on a printed circuit board affixed to one of the covers, and includes a memory device for storing recorded messages. The recorder includes a microphone and a speaker connected to the control circuit, the microphone and speaker inputting and outputting a message respectively, and at least one electrical switch supported by each separate page. The switch is associated with at least one photograph held by the same page and is connected to the control circuit for triggering the audio recorder to record or play back a message associated with the at least one photograph.

Abstract: An assembly of a carrier and an information storage unit for attachment to a publication. The assembly includes a support panel and a cover secured thereto and forming a pouch for receipt of a storage unit therein. The assembly is adapted for securement in a publication.

Abstract: A thin, flat device (10) for enclosing photo pages (16), artwork, die cuts, papers (22) for quick application of page protecting products (20), photo sleeves, pockets, view binders etc. The device is made of a flexible material, with a spine (12) so it can be repeatedly bent, without fracturing, tearing or cracking. In addition it provides a fast, easy and hassles free approach to applying page protector products (20). Not only does it provide a quick method it also protects photo pages (16), artwork, die cuts and papers (22) during the application of page protector products (20).

Abstract: A covered binder assembly in accordance with one exemplary embodiment of the present inventions includes a front cover, a rear cover, and a spine connecting the front and rear covers. The front cover has a window assembly including a transparent sheet mounted thereto. The front cover may be transparent to allow the user to see through front cover into the interior of the binder. The trasparent sheet spans substantially over the front cover to form a front cover pocket between the cover and the transparent sheet. An opening is extended along a comer between the front cover and the spine to provide access to the front cover pocket. A closure arrangement is provided to facilitate the closing of the opening. A second thin transparent sheet forms a spine pocket between the spine and the second transparent sheet. The opening along the corner between the front cover and the spine also provides access to the spine pocket.

Abstract: A fluid display cover assembly comprising a sealed container coupled to a cover such as a notebook cover. The container has a light-transmissive front, and encloses a fluid comprising a gas, a liquid, or a plurality of gases and/or liquids. There also can be solid objects within the container. The cover can include a cutaway section replaced by the container. Displays within the container, on the cover, or below the cover can be visible through the front of the container.

Abstract: A plastic folder, for holding sheets of paper, which includes a front cover and a back cover connected by a hinge. The hinge includes a first fold line adjacent to the front cover, and a second fold line adjacent to the back cover, and a third fold line intermediate the first and second fold lines, thereby dividing the hinge into a first portion adjacent to the front cover and a second portion adjacent to the back cover. A pair of weld areas are disposed in the hinge so as to connect the first hinge portion to the second hinge portion. The weld areas are spaced from one another so as to produce a holding force on the paper inserted into the plastic folder. The first and second fold lines, together with the welded areas, produce a plastic folder that more securely, and durably, holds paper therein.

Abstract: A smart bag includes two pocket portions and a perforated portion between the two pocket portions, the perforated portion including a single-layered sheet formed with two rows of holes, the pocket portion having two single-layered sheets, the perforated portion having a folding line at a central portion thereof so that the smart bag can be folded into two leaves each having a pocket which is open at the inner side but closed at the outer side.

Abstract: A shallow box binder cover is provided for a binder containing a plurality of pages. The cover has a stiff, opaque core through which a plurality of display openings are defined. These display openings are surrounded by the structure of the cover core. A separate transparent plastic blister or box is located in each of the display openings. Each transparent box has a raised interior bubble surrounded by a base having mounting flanges projecting laterally from opposite sides of the periphery of the base. These mounting flanges are held against the inside surface of the front cover core so that the raised interior bubbles project into the display openings and into close proximity to the outer surface of the cover core. A front cover liner is disposed across the bases of the boxes to define separate, hollow enclosed cavities within the interior portions of each of the bubbles. Selected three-dimensional objects are placed within the bubbles before the front cover liner is disposed across the bases of the boxes.

Abstract: An editorial and stationery article, such as a diary, exercise-book, book, magazine, newspaper, file-holder, etc., having particular ergonomic features, characterized in that it has a structure that can be opened as a book, with sheets or pages of quadrilateral shape, with the back or spine side oblique to the upper and lower sides, so that in the open position at least the lower sides converge towards the opening central axis, with convergence according to the obliquity angle of the spine side with respect to said upper and lower sides, so as to have a substantially user-enveloping configuration.

Abstract: An item, such as a folder, binder or book is converted into a presentation or display device by affixing thereto a display stand, which when not being used as display stand nests about the outside of the covers of the item whose contents are to be displayed. Also included are holders for the corners of the pages to be displayed. When the covers of the item are fully opened at 180° so that the contents thereof can be displayed page at a time, the stand folds into a supporting structure of generally triangular cross-section with an upper edge thereof engaged with tabs extending outwardly from the covers of the item. At the same time, the corners of the displayed pages can be placed in the holders to assure that the pages are displayed flat and do not sag under the influence of gravity.

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 novel file folder, box and panel designed with pre-perforated holes, grooves and slots where the file folder at least comprises two pieces of panel, on which a plurality of holes, grooves, slots, and border indentations are pre-perforated. The file folder panel has at least a flap on its periphery. The pre-perforated holes, grooves and slots are fit for installing a variety of file clips. The pre-perforated holes and slots also permit fixing and winding the elastic trap. The flap, after being erected up in place, allows the file clip and elastic trap to band together. The invention provides a separate design of file folder panels and file clips to form varying combinations, functions and economical benefits as the end-user desires.

Abstract: An adjustable book jacket and book cover combination for a book comprising a book jacket for covering said book cover wherein the book jacket contains printed indicia of the subject matter of said book, and the jacket indicia, by reason of graphics, color or text is susceptible to easy perception and identification when said book containing said book jacket is arranged in partial overlapping sequence from east to west. The book cover similarly contains printed indicia of the subject matter of the book and said cover indicia by reason of graphics, color or text being susceptible is also easy perceived and identified when said book containing said book cover is arranged in partial overlapping sequence from north to south.

Abstract: A binder for receiving loose leaf papers including an upper panel and a binding mechanism coupled to the upper panel. The binder further includes a lower panel coupled to the upper panel such that a pocket is formed between the lower panel and the upper panel. In another embodiment, the invention is a binder for receiving loose leaf papers including an outer cover, a panel, and a binding mechanism coupled to the panel. The panel is coupled to the outer cover such that a pocket is formed between the panel and cover, wherein the cover foldable about the binding mechanism to lie on top of the pocket.

Abstract: A packaging blank capable of forming a sleeve having at least one internal cavity comprises in one embodiment a substantially rectangular bottom panel, a substantially rectangular top panel connected to the bottom panel along a fold line, and a perforated retaining wall formed in the top panel, wherein the top panel includes at least one display window. Upon construction the packaging blank provides a sleeve having at least one internal cavity that is viewable through at least one display window. A method of packaging an article comprises in one embodiment the steps of providing a blank, placing an article to be packaged on the blank, folding the top panel over the bottom panel, and binding the sleeve formed by the blank into a publication.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a binding element for binding a stack of documents comprised of loose sheets, having a spine piece and two side pieces, the side pieces being arranged essentially perpendicular to the spine piece. The binding element is made of a shape memory material or has at least part of the binding element made of a shape memory material.

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: A three-dimensional surface treatment which can be applied to or supported by a substrate is provided for covering a book. The surface treatment comprises at least one three-dimensional member made from plastic having an outer surface, an inner surface and a border. The outer surface is sculpturally molded into a three-dimensional sculpture-in-the-round, having peaks, impressions, relieved areas and undercuts in all axes to increase the overall dimensionality and detail of the surface treatment. In the preferred embodiment, multiple three-dimensional members may be used, wherein each three-dimensional member serves as a separate layer that forms part of the overall three-dimensional appearance of the surface treatment. In addition, interactive devices may be embedded in the three-dimensional members in order to make the surface treatment interactive.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a filing element such as a suspended file or file folder for the introduction of documents and an identification strip, characterized in that the identification strip exhibits at least one series of sites, each of which is identified by an alphanumeric labeling that is permanent and invariable for the totality of the elements of a filing system, with one of the sites of the series also having at least one colored identification labeling, with the choice of the labeling colors and the labeling site being specific to the given filing element.

Abstract: A book cover for binding a book block includes a cover blank, a cover image provided on the cover blank, and an alignment feature associated with the cover blank. The cover image defines an image field of the cover blank and the alignment feature is registered to a center line of the image field. As such, the cover blank can be aligned in a book binder when the book block is bound with the book cover by the book binder.

Abstract: A cover for a binding which comprises at least one looped formation to enable it to hold together a plurality of sheets of paper and which is held on or adjacent to the inside of a spine of the cover when the latter is in use. The cover has at least one tab on or adjacent to the spine of the cover, the tab having an aperture into which such a looped formation can be inserted when the cover is in use.

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 tissue box cover having a top with a tissue access opening defined therethrough and flat, surrounding depending side walls provided to house a conventional cardboard box of facial tissue. A display opening is defined in at least one of the side walls of the tissue box cover. A blister formed of stiff, resilient, transparent material having a base, a raised interior bubble portion projecting outwardly from the base, and flat base flanges projecting in opposing lateral directions from the bubble portion is mounted in each display opening. The bubble portion of the blister projects into the display opening from the inside surface of the tissue box cover side walls. An ornamental object is positioned in the enclosure defined by the bubble portion of the blister. This enclosure is closed from the inside by a backing plate panel, and preferably also a decorative support panel sandwiched in between the backing plate panel and the base of the blister.

Abstract: A document holder includes a casing and a lid for covering an opening of the casing. A quick-release device includes a strap engaging member fixed on the lid to define a strap engagement space with an entrance for access thereinto. A non-elastic strap has a fixing section fixed to the lid, a pulling section, and a middle section which spans a distal free end of the strap engaging member. A stop member prevents movement of the pulling section into the strap engagement space. An elastic strap is mounted on the casing, and is elastically stretchable to pull the lid to a closed position. Under this condition, the elastic strap passes through the strap engaging member and pulls the middle section into the strap engagement space such that the middle section defines an inverted U-shaped portion that straddles over a portion of the elastic strap in the strap engagement space and a U-shaped portion that inversely straddles over the distal free end of the strap engaging member.

Abstract: The invention includes novel unibody binder constructions and the process of making same. The binder is composed of two plastic sheets comprising such material as polyvinyl chloride, polyolefin, polypropylene, polyvinyl acetate or other similar plastics. An uncompromised single piece of board or similar rigid material, such as chipboard, microflute board, corrugated board, fiberboard, etc., or a synthetic substrate, is then coated with a glue such as a resin glue, a U.V. adhesive, etc., on both sides and sandwiched between the plastic sheets. This sandwich is then formed into the unibody construction by welding the entire outer perimeter. At the time of welding, the air between the plastic sheets and the board is pressed or vacuumed out. To create the hinges on the binder, the unibody construction is then hydraulically creased to the extent necessary by using three moving blades to provide living hinges.

Abstract: A planning system which provides individuals the ability to combine the time saving advantages of mobil phones and personal planning systems. The planning system (Airtimer) incorporates a mobil phone to compliment the planning and execution of goals, tasks and activities in a convenient manner. The Airtimer includes a phone mounting system to provide simple, convenient access to a mobil phone at all times. The Airtimer also includes a metal ring binder for daily planner sheets, a loose paper pocket, a checkbook pocket, credit/business card pockets and pen/pencil holders. The Airtimer, when closed, may be secured by a zipper while allowing plug-in access to the mobil phone for recharging purposes, and is composed of an outer sheet for durability and a thinner inner sheet which provides the basic form of the planner. Both the inner and outer sheets are covered with material such as leather, cloth, vinyl, etc.

Abstract: A ring binder-type notebook for holding both loose leaf pages and at least one compact disk. The notebook includes a cover and a ring binder mechanism having a plurality of ring members for holding the loose leaf pages. A compact disk holder releasably holds the compact disk. The holder may be secured to the cover or secured to a loose leaf page. A metallic fastener having at least one securing member secures the holder, or alternatively an adhesive secures the holder. The holder has a mounting portion configured for releasably attaching engagement with the compact disk. The mounting portion is made of a plastic material.

Abstract: This is to provide a cover suitable to hollow-backed binding and provide a binding method for an album and the like for obtaining a well-bound appearance using the cover at low cost and easy to turn over. A cover is composed of a decoration cloth, a pair of substratum paper and a spine affiche adhered on required positions on the back of the decoration cloth, an interconnected reinforcement paper adhered to substratum paper to create a space between a spine affiche and a reverse paper.

Abstract: A binder apparatus for holding materials and media in a binder, having a plurality of binders in opposing relation. The binders are positioned approximately parallel to and near opposing sides of a notebook constructed according to the invention and provide for a space-saving arrangement when mounted in shelves, and a stable configuration when stacked vertically in a pile.