Abstract: A book structure includes: at least a page defining a first layer (10) provided with at least a drawing or a detachable three-dimensional element (11); a second layer (20) overlappable to the first layer (10) and provided with one or more elements (21) to be associated to the at least element (11) of the first layer (10) to complete the same element; and a third layer (30) overlappable to the second layer (20) and provided with one or more elements (31) to be associated to the elements (11, 21) provided on the first layer (10) and second layer (20) to complete the same elements.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide an innovative double-page spread structure of extremely high product utility. The invention comprises a plurality of double-page spread parts 1, each of which double-page spread parts 1 having a configuration in which side margin parts of opposing page faces 1A are serially linked so that page leafs 1A can be spread out and layered in a folded-over manner, and adjacent double-page spread parts 1 having a configuration in which the side margin parts are serially linked and the double-page spread parts 1 can be spread out and layered in a folded-over manner.

Abstract: [Subject] To make carrying and reading information including each member's position and action are easy about the performance and acting of marching bands, and to raise the completeness of the performance and acting of the marching band. [Means for Solution] a notebook for the marching bands which consists of a plurality of separately refills 210 printed same entry columns, and the holder 30 for holding refill 20 of several sheets collectively, wherein a musical piece entry column 211 for writing the musical piece, and a action entry column 212 for writing the shift of the action according to the musical piece written in the musical piece entry column 211 are printed on the separately refill 210.

Abstract: A multileaf back loading and back unloading binder for menus, photos, cards and the like which includes front and back covers and a series of transparent interconnected pockets between the front and back covers and a removable and replaceable binder backing for providing ready access from the rear to the pockets.

Abstract: Recording materials for electrophotographic methods, comprising a raw paper coated on both sides with a synthetic resin and a toner-sensitive layer, wherein the synthetic resin-coated paper has a specific surface topography, expressed as a roughness Rz of 1.5 to 13 ?m, and an average Ra value of 0.05 to 2 ?m, the toner-absorbing layer comprises a polymer combination of a toner-absorbing ethylene-acrylic acid copolymer (A), a carboxylated acrylic acid ester copolymer (B) and a polymer (C), and polymer (C) has an average particle size d50% of 5 to 20 ?m and a melting point that is higher than the melting range of copolymer (A) and lower than the melting range of copolymer (B).

Abstract: Collectible artistic renderings are integrated with an article of clothing or other clothing articles wherein the clothing article serves as a display for the collectible artistic renderings and the collectible artistic renderings serve to enhance and alter the look and design of the clothing article. The clothing articles themselves can include an image or pictorial representation serving as a backdrop. The collectible artistic renderings include a fastener for affixing such collectible artistic renderings to said clothing articles. The collectible artistic renderings can be collected, traded, and stored in a storage medium when not in use on a clothing article.

Abstract: A book having at least one bound-in removable interactive element is described. The book is constructed from material having sufficient rigidity and structural integrity to maintain the shape of the cover and each page while still facilitating efficient removal and insertion of individual removable interactive elements. The removable interactive elements are preferably formed by die-cutting a cover or page of the book such that the desired shape and its corresponding outline are formed. No backing material is provided on either side of the cover or page such that each removable interactive element may be inserted or removed from either side. This facilitates greater interactivity and flexibility in its use. The removable interactive element may be used as an object of play, as a puzzle piece, in a game, as part of a story, or in any other activity either within or outside the book.

Abstract: A page display and organizer is comprised of a page protector, at least one tab adjoined to the page protector, and a binding member. The transparent page protector includes a first edge attached to the binding member, second edge, third edge, fourth edge and a first layer and second layer that is connected to one another along the first edge, third edge, and fourth edge. The first layer and second layer form an opening along the second edge for page insertion. The at least one tab is attached to the second edge and/or to the third edge of the page protector and may include adhesive, magnet, or VELCRO®. The user displays a page by inserting a page into the page protector opening and attaching the tab to a surface The user can later store the page while still inside the page protector by binding it into a suitable storage unit.

Abstract: The present invention is a method and system for creating a memo pad with customizable images utilizing templates, padding compound, a specially adapted pressurizing component, and an economical paper having a weight, size and finish suitable for use with a photo printing tray.

Abstract: A book includes a book body and at least one leaf. The book body is provided with two spaced folding lines to divide an outer side of the book body into a front face, a back face, and a spine interconnecting the front and the back face, and an inner side of the book body into a first and a second inner surface corresponding to the front and the back face, respectively, and a connecting surface corresponding to the spine and interconnecting the first and the second inner surface. The leaf is attached to one of the first and the second inner surface, and includes an illustration printed on a top surface of the leaf, a first embossed portion corresponding to the illustration, and at least one second embossed portion spaced from and higher than the first embossed portion to protect the latter against collapse by external pressure.

Abstract: A book structure, or other publishing product consisting of a plurality of pages (31, 32, 33, 34) joined together and having a portion provided with an aperture with shaped profile (310, 320, 330, 340), the portions with holes of said pages being disposed for being superimposed when the corresponding pages (31, 32, 33, 34) of the book are overlapped; the size of the portion with aperture of each page (31, 32, 33, 34) is not lower than the size of the corresponding portion with aperture of the previous page and not greater than the size of the corresponding portion of the subsequent page,—furthermore, the structure is provided with a page (2), disposed on the bottom or subsequently in respect to the pages of said plurality; on said page (2) being disposed a plurality of superimposed flat elements (21, 22, 23, 24), the number of said flat elements corresponding to the number of the relevant pages (31, 32, 33, 34) which are superimposed to said lower page (2) and the thickness of said elements being substantiall

Abstract: A book product is described comprising a plurality of sheets. Each sheet is provided with at least one binding preweakening pattern along at least one side parallel to the edge between straight lateral edges of the sheet. The binding preweakening patterns of sheets lying on top of one another are aligned with one another. An elastic binding device is arranged in the area of the binding preweakening patterns, the elastic binding device holding the sheets together. Further, a sheet for insertion into the book product is described. The sheets can be easily inserted into and removed from the book product.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to dividers with tabs adjustable along at least two edges of the binder. One embodiment is directed to a divider for use in a binder. The divider comprises a panel, the panel comprising a binding edge and a plurality of non-binding edges, and a tab. The panel comprises at least one binding feature adjacent the binding edge and at least one tab mating feature adjacent at least first and second edges of the plurality of non-binding edges. The tab is configured to mate with the at least one tab mating feature. The at least one tab mating feature is configured such that the tab is positionable in at least two longitudinal positions along the first non-binding edge and in at least two longitudinal positions along the second non-binding edge.

Abstract: The invention provides a loose leaf page for use in a binder such as an album, scrap book, and the like. The loose leaf page of the invention has a display panel and a binding panel. The binding panel is spaced apart from the display panel. The display panel and the binding panel are coated with a substantially transparent sheet that maintains the integrity of the page despite the space between the display and binding panels, and protects graphical content on the page from being scratched and other types of damage. The invention also provides a method for making the loose leaf page of the invention as well as an album, scrapbook and the like comprising the loose leaf pages of the invention.

Abstract: A book includes a model assembly made from a plurality of model components attached to respective pages. The model can be a human body or anything desired. When the book is closed, the model components combine to form a completely assembled model assembly. When the book is open, and as a reader turns each page, the model components attached to the respective page separate from the model assembly revealing other components that remain combined to form a partially assembled model assembly. The components can be fixedly or hingedly attached to respective pages with connectors. If hingedly attached, the model components can be separated from the model assembly without turning a respective page.

Abstract: Disclosed is an address book for storing and retrieving information related to one or more websites. The address book includes a plurality of address book leaves and a binding mechanism to removably secure the plurality of address book leaves together. Each of the plurality of address book leaves includes at least one information template configured thereon for storing the information related to the one or more websites.

Abstract: A paper receiving assembly and method provide immediate paper mounting, by presenting an uncovered contact adhesive for engaging a paper.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention provide a style guide, formatting methods, and electronic/digital versions for quick reference handbooks (QRH) for mobile platforms. Using one or more of the style guide and formatting methods to create quick reference handbooks can provide improvements in safety through error and workload reduction during non-normal situations, improvements in operator understanding of checklists and information contained in the checklists, reduced customer changes needed to create an airline quick reference handbook, reduced documentation maintenance costs, and/or reduced training costs through standardized format and content.

Abstract: A book is disclosed with light sources embedded in the pages, thereby providing substantially uniform illumination that eliminates any need for external lighting. Visual interest is increased by providing switchability between a plurality of illumination modes, such as Flicker, Flash, On, and Off, each mode causing all of the light sources in at least one page to behave in a substantially identical manner. The light sources can be LED lights embedded in a regular array within translucent sheets that improve the illumination uniformity. An illumination control, on/off switch, and/or power source such as exchangeable or rechargeable batteries can be included in the spine of the book, or in a separate housing in wired communication with the book. Illumination modes can be switched by moving a magnetic and/or conductive portion of a wand near sensors in the pages. Indicia can be printed directly on the translucent sheets, and/or on overlay sheets.

Abstract: A kit is provided that assists a customer to produce a pocket-sized, disposable photo album. The kit generally has some paper that has been perforated and scored into a grid of wallet-sized rectangles, some adhesives, and instructions for use. A customer prints wallet-sized photos onto the paper within the wallet-sized rectangles. The customer then tears along the perforation lines to create strips of rectangles, and tapes the strips together end-to-end. Lastly, the customer folds the rectangles along the score lines in an accordion-like fashion to create an expandable album that is easily shared. The resulting “album” can be carried in most any pocket and displayed at a moment's notice. This type of album is particularly useful to people who carry wallets instead of purses, but would otherwise like to share photos.

Abstract: A book, for use in creating a mosaic, is provided. The book can comprise a plurality of pages depicting individual and distinct artistic images that, when arranged in abutting relationship, combine to form a large unitary mosaic image.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for binding a stack of sheets. The stack may form a book and may have a binding region about which a binder can be clamped.

Abstract: An album system and components thereof. The system is an improved book-like system for use as a photo album, scrapbook or the like. Embodiments include leaves and covers which can be reversibly attached by a hook and loop attachment system and leaves that significantly reduce the accidental spilling of the contents stored for display in such albums. In some embodiments, each rectangular leaf is made from two sheets of polypropylene sealed together on all four edges, there is slit in a single sheet, near (but not at) one edge, and the opposite a region near the opposite edge is surfaced with one component of a hook and loop attachment system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to photoalbums. In particular, the present invention relates to photoalbums designed for receiving, securing, and displaying printed images and digital images.

Abstract: Leaf for composing a photo album, comprising a support (2) provided with a layer of glue (4) on either side, which the layers of glue (4) include at least a mix of a self-adhesive glue and a hotmelt.

Abstract: An insert is provided for detachable coupling to a plurality of spaces binding guides holding a stack of sheet material. The insert comprises a flexible body and a hook comprising a finger portion extending substantially parallel to a side of the flexible body to form an elongates slit with the flexible body. The finger portion extends from near an end portion of the side of the flexible body in a direction away from said end portion such that the opening of the elongates slit faces away from said end portion. The elongated slit is configured for slidably receiving a binding guide through an opening of the elongated slit whereby to engage the binding guide in a position along the elongated slit. A second hook binding guide to couple the insert to the binding guides.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a sheet comprising: a first section on one side of the sheet; and a second section on the other side of the sheet and parallel to the first section; wherein the distance between the tip of the first section and the tip of the second section being substantially greater than zero, thereby upon applying a force along the tips, detaching the sheet between the tips. In another aspect, the present invention is directed to a sheet comprising: a section on one side of the sheet in which the shortest distance between the tip of the section and the un-sectioned edge of the sheet is substantially greater than zero, thereby upon applying a force along the section, detaching the sheet between the tip and the edge.

Abstract: A review notebook and a learning method using the same, the review notebook including a plurality of note pages arranged in repeating groupings of a predetermined number of note pages as well as a plurality of review pages occurring in bundles of at least one review page, the bundles of review pages being located between each of the groupings of note pages, and the learning method including the steps of recording information pertaining to a particular subject matter on the note pages of the review notebook and selectively transcribing the recorded information onto the review pages of the review notebook in order to summarize the recorded information.

Abstract: An improved music holder (12) enabling the user to view more than two sheets of music (or other printed material) at a given time. A front cover (14), a back cover (16), a plurality of display boards-A (24) and a plurality of display boards-B (28) are bound together with a wire spiral (18). Light-weight chain (20) (or similar non-stretching material) attaches to chain anchors (32) to support the front cover (14) in an open position. Paper clamp tabs (26) affix paper clamps (22) to the top edge of each display board (24)(28). Music sheets are inserted by sliding the top or bottom edge of each sheet between the display board (24)(28) and the paper clamp (22). Display boards (24)(28) may be turned in either direction to access another set of music sheets. Hanging brackets (30) secure the music holder (12) to a standard music stand (or similar device).

Abstract: An album includes a front cover panel, a back cover panel, and a spine panel extending between the front and the back cover panels edge-to-edge. A folding arrangement, which couples between a last album page and the back cover panel, includes a flexible sheet having two longitudinal edges coupling at an outer side of last album page and an inner side of the back cover panel to retain the last album page being overlapped on the back cover panel in a slidably movable manner. When the album is folded at an opened position, the front cover panel, the spine panel, and the back cover panel are aligned to form a planer backing for providing a completely plane on the surface of the album.

Abstract: Provided is a notepad assembly comprising a rigid backing and at least one sheet layer which is configured to be connectable to a badge member which may be formed as an employee identification badge. The sheet layers are preferably formed as a stack of sheet layers attachable to the rigid backing and which may be sandwiched between the rigid backing and the badge member. A connecting device such as a strap may be threaded through openings formed in the badge member and the rigid backing to allow pivoting of the badge member to expose the sheet layer such that a user may record notes thereon.

Abstract: A book comprising a plurality of sheets, which sheets are mutually-connected on a spine side and which are provided at least substantially with text on both pages within predetermined margins, which text consists of lines with words which can be read by a reader in a reading direction, wherein at least almost all lines on at least almost all pages of the book extend parallel to the spine of the book, and that the lines on two adjoining pages of two adjoining sheets are arranged in the same reading direction in the opened position of the book such that the reader can read the text on both adjoining pages in the same reading direction without rotating the book.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a book, comprising a first page, a last page, and a plurality of pages therebetween; a front channel between the first page and the plurality of pages; and a back channel between the last page and the plurality of pages; methods of producing the same; and methods of producing stacks of paper to be used in the book. Also disclosed herein is a stacker, comprising a baseboard; a plurality of page-positioning means; and an adjustable bar.

Abstract: An apparatus for securely holding and protecting a layout of elements for a page of a scrapbook includes a portfolio having first and second covers, each cover having a width and height each of which exceeds the width and height of a scrapbooking page; and a first overlay having a width and height each of which exceeds the width and height of a scrapbooking page. The first overlay and the first cover are releasably cohered together, preferably utilizing magnetic forces. A scrapbooking page and loose elements arranged thereof thereby may be secured between the overlay and the cover for safe storage and transport between scrapbooking sessions.

Abstract: An expandable file folder with a closable pocket has a body, two accordion sides, multiple partitions and at least one closable pocket. A chamber is formed in the body between the accordion sides. The closable pocket is mounted in the chamber and each closable pocket has a front panel a rear panel and a fastener. The front panel is mounted on the rear panel by bonding along sides of the front and rear panels. The fastener is attached to the front and rear panels to selectively close the pocket and may be a resealable zipper, a leaf with a button, hook and loop fasteners or the like. Therefore, the closable pocket may be used conveniently to store non-paper items such as stationary, name cards or the like.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus having a function for binding a plurality of sheets, both sides of each of which have been printed, and outputting a booklet-shaped print, the image forming apparatus including: a shifting section which shifts drawing information to be printed on each page of at least one set of spread two pages of the booklet-shaped print so that the drawing information is separated from a bound position; and a synthesizing section which synthesizes drawing information near a bound side of one page of the two pages, information based on the drawing information, or predetermined background information, in a blank portion formed by a shift on a bound side of an other page of the two pages.

Abstract: A book includes a book body and at least one leaf. The book body is provided with two spaced folding lines to divide an outer side of the book body into a front face, a back face, and a spine interconnecting the front and the back face, and an inner side of the book body into a first and a second inner surface corresponding to the front and the back face, respectively, and a connecting surface corresponding to the spine and interconnecting the first and the second inner surface. The leaf is attached to one of the first and the second inner surface, and includes an illustration printed on a top surface of the leaf, a first embossed portion corresponding to the illustration, and at least one second embossed portion spaced from and higher than the first embossed portion to protect the latter against collapse by external pressure.

Abstract: A children's book may have a cover page, a non-cover page, a back cover page, and a binding portion. The cover page and the non-cover page may be made of a foam material and the back cover page may be made of a material other than foam. The binding portion may serve to bind all of the pages of the children's book together and allow for the opening and closing of the pages with respect to each other.

Abstract: An improved album leaf and system for displaying, storing and retrieving images. The album leaf comprises a first side and a second side, the first side having a plurality of images formed thereon, and an icon for identifying the images on the first side and the source from which the images originated. A binder may include a plurality of the album leaves having a plurality of retaining means, for example, pockets for holding items containing the original source from which the images displayed in the album leaf originated. A separate source retaining leaf may be provided having holding means for retaining the original source from which the images displayed on the album leaf originated.

Abstract: A pop-up card stored in the album, the pop-up card having a pair of leaves joined by a vertical hinge and each leaf of the card has an outside edge, and each outside edge of each leaf is either inserted into the pocket in the outside edge of a page or a cover of the album, with the pockets receiving the leaves of the cards being on facing page sides of pages in the album or a page and an inside cover of the cover, and each pop-up card stored in the album has an element attached to or connected to one or more of the leaves of the card that moves or can be moved by the user and that movement is in addition to the swinging action of the opening of the leaves of the card on the hinge between the leaves.

Abstract: The inventions include an embodiment to give a design a 3-D characteristic. A board has an indicator for positioning a middle piece on the board. The board includes at least a first element of the design. The middle piece is shaped substantially as the indicator and substantially covers it when the middle piece is placed over the indicator. The middle piece has a positioning aid for placing a top piece on the middle piece. The middle piece includes at least a second element of the design. The top piece is shaped substantially as the positioning aid and substantially covers it when the top piece is placed over the positioning aid. The top piece includes at least a third element of the design. Positioning the middle piece on the board and placing the top piece on the middle piece gives the design the 3-D characteristic. The embodiment may be decorated.

Abstract: A waterproof book is disclosed. The book has a plurality of synthetic paper pages. The synthetic paper pages are substantially waterproof and tear-resistant. The book includes a pressure binding configured to bind the pages into book form while preserving structural integrity of the pages, and without piercing the pages.

Abstract: The booklet comprises a number of sheets between a cover, and each sheet has a front side and a rear side. At least one data page is provided that is joined to the cover in a fixed manner. The data page comprises a flexible layer and this flexible layer projects with an area out of a data carrier. On this area, the data page is joined to the cover and to the remaining sheets. The flexible layer is flatly joined to at least one other layer, for example, by welding or bonding and is thus inseparably bound without a mechanical joining part.

Abstract: Writing and composition paper that is functional in helping students to write legibly and teachers to easily read their writing, thus helping teachers make more efficient use of their time. “Skip-A-Space Writing and Composition Paper” is a step above traditional writing paper because it allows students to produce legible handwriting and gives them a “built-in handwriting guide on each sheet of paper”. “Skip-A-Space Writing and Composition Paper” may contain a vertical line approximately one inch from the right and/or left sides of the edge of the paper and may be used for margin guides. A sheet of “Skip-A-Space Writing and Composition Paper” may be wide-ruled or college-ruled. It may also be available in loose leaf or composition notebook form and may contain holes on one side to allow insertion into a binder.

Abstract: A book with markable pages constructed of washable material and removably disposed between two pillow-like covers, namely, a first pillow and a second pillow. The first pillow includes a first edge and a first periphery and the second pillow includes a second edge and a second periphery. The second edge is hingedly connected to the first edge. The book further includes a fastener positioned along and between the first periphery and the second periphery. The book is closeable and lockable. One or more of the markable pages defines a pocket for accepting a support sheet. The book further includes, disposed between the first pillow and the second pillow, one or more display pages each having a plurality of display pockets, and one or more pouch pages each defining an openably closeable storage pouch.

Abstract: In an application to organize and store decals, an apparatus includes a back portion, a spine, and a cover. A first end of the spine is attached to the back portion. A set of sheets is attached between the back portion and the spine. Each of the sheets is cut to include strips that extend out from the spine. A set of decals is contained on each of the sheets. A first edge of the cover is attached to the back portion. The second edge of the cover is capable of engaging a second end of the spine. The cover is sized to cover the sheets and engage the spine in a closed position and is capable of rotating into an open position to reveal the sheets.

Abstract: The invention relates to a personal document in the form of a book, comprising a book cover, a multi-layered personalised side which contains personalised data, in addition to inner pages. The personalised side and the inner pages are secured by means of a seam to the book cover. The multi-layered personalizing side is provided with a central area which is made of a textile layer which is joined on both sides to a thermoplastic layer which covers the central area until the projecting end. A RFID element comprising an IC element is integrated into the central area for the contactless transfer of biometric data of the personal document owner. The personalised side is sewn by means of a seam in the region of the projecting end.

Abstract: A binding system (1) comprising a stack of sheet (2), each with a binding side (3) with attachment means for the connection of the sheets. The binding side of a sheet possesses an alternating sequence of tabs and notches. One sheet can be attached to an adjacent sheet by interlocking its tab (4) into the notches between the corresponding tabs of the adjacent sheet. The tabs fit exactly into these notches to provide a seamless connection between these sheets. Thus this binding system provides for a quick, user-friendly binding system without requiring separate and cumbersome attachment means.

Abstract: A personalized photo book kit includes a personalized photo book including one or more book pages and a book cover, and a book accessory configured to be assembled with the personalized photo book. Each of the book cover, the book accessory, and at least one of the book pages can include an image formed using image data provided by a user.

Abstract: A plastic or metal substrate is included in a publication.