Abstract: A binding system for binding a set of media sheets, including a cylinder having an outer diameter and a length, and a retainer fabricated from a flexible material. The retainer has an arc-shaped cross-section having an inner diameter and an associated arc angle thereby providing an opening slot that extends along a length of the retainer. The binding system is adapted to bind the set of media sheets by wrapping the media sheets around the cylinder and inserting the wrapped cylinder into the retainer with the wrapped media sheets extending out of the opening slot in the retainer. The inner diameter of the retainer is less than the sum of the outer diameter of the cylinder and a total thickness of the wrapped media sheets so that the retainer flexes to provide a clamping force to bind the media sheets.

Abstract: A binding system for binding a set of media sheets, including first and second binder pieces, each including an end cap, a retainer, a cylinder and a connection mechanism. The retainer has an arc-shaped cross-section having an associated arc angle thereby providing an opening slot that extends along a length of the retainer. The retainer and the cylinder are connected to the end cap such that the cylinder is positioned within the retainer. The binder pieces are adapted to bind the set of sheets of media by inserting the set of media sheets into the first and second binder pieces such that the media sheets are wrapped around the cylinders and extend out of the opening slots in the retainers, and engaging the connection mechanisms to connect the first and second binder pieces together.

Abstract: A response form security device is provided for use with a generally planar response form having an answer area bearing answer blanks upon which a respondent makes marks to indicate a plurality of responses. The security device includes a sleeve adapted and constructed to slidably receive and cover the response form. An access window is formed in the sleeve, and permits visual access by the respondent to a number of fewer than all of the answer areas of the response form. The length of the sleeve and the configuration of the answer window are chosen so as to prevent anyone other than the user from seeing a number of marks on the answer area sufficient to observe a repeatable pattern of marks.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for holding sheets in a binder which form a folded stack, comprising a holding element (3) connected to the spine (2) of the binder (1). According to the invention, the holding element (3) engages behind the innermost sheet of the stack (4) at its fold (9).

Abstract: A modular locking binder system is disclosed having a channel is coupled to the binder spine. The channel has an open end and a constricted region. A channel block is located at the open end of said channel and is configured to block and unlock the channel opening. The modular locking binder system is configured to removably hold a document module within the channel. The document module includes a module spine having a widened portion configured to operatively engage and be restrained by the constricted region of the channel. By either obstructing or un-obstructing the channel with the channel block, it is possible to removeably secure the document module within the channel when the widened ends of the document module are operatively engaged and restrained by the constricted portions of the channel.

Abstract: A printing paper includes a sheet having a first surface and a second surface, an adhesive layer formed on the second surface, a release paper attached to the adhesive layer, a plurality of boundary lines including first folding direction boundary lines and second folding direction boundary lines that divide the sheet into page regions, the release paper having a plurality of release-assist formation lines, wherein when folding along the first folding direction boundary line, first partial surfaces of adjacent page regions are brought together and when folding along the second folding direction line, second partial surfaces of adjacent page regions are brought together. When folding along the first folding direction boundary line, at least one tab portion of the release paper detaches from the adhesive layer and extends outward from the second surface, and the at least one tab portion enables removal of the release paper.

Abstract: A book holder for supporting and protecting an article of reading material is provided. The book holder includes a spine, a pair of cover panels, each of the cover panels is hingidly to the spine permitting the pair of cover panels to be rotated into an open position and to be rotated into a closed position. The book holder is adapted to receive and support an article of reading material in an open position when the book holder is open and for enclosing and protecting the reading material when the book holder is closed. A page holder assembly is provided to hold the reading material open and for marking a page. The page holder assembly can also include a line marker for marking a line of text in the reading material. In additional embodiments, an illumination means for illuminating the reading material and a magnify sheet for magnify the reading material may be provided.

Abstract: A removably attachable manual support for a binder, folder or book and adaptable for outwardly extending, one-hand support of a binder and its contents when in use by soloists, choir members or lecturers. The manual support further includes an articulated rest structure for supporting the lower marginal edges of the spine and of each of the laterally extending cover panels of the binder or folder.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sheet-retaining system for securing sheets on a sheet carrier, in particular for securing paper sheets in a cover, having a retaining and connecting device for securing at least one sheet at the sheet edge and for connecting the at least one sheet to the sheet carrier indirectly via the retaining and connecting device. According to the invention, the retaining and connecting device has a retaining bar which is connected to the at least one sheet, may possibly be subdivided into separate sections and extends along the sheet edge which is directed towards the sheet carrier.

Abstract: A desktop bible carrying case 10 is provided with an enclosure 12 having a cavity 24 formed therein. A rectangular shaped support ridge 26 is coupled in the cavity 24 to inside portions of the enclosure 12. A flexible lid 28 is provided which is pivotably coupled to a back portion of the enclosure 12. Additionally, a planar shaped desktop member 50 is pivotably coupled to the enclosure adjacent to and between the lid 28 and the support ridge 26. An elevating member 52 is pivotably coupled to an outermost end of the desktop member 50. As a result a desktop bible carrying case 10 is provided to carry a bible 60 and a pad 62 in the open area 24 until they are removed therefrom and positioned on the desktop member 50 for use.

Abstract: A media folder or book binder provided with a rotor having elastic bands stretched between pins on its opposite ends has mounting brackets which are mechanically fastened to the spine of the folder. The brackets have trunnions facing inwardly toward the opposite ends of the rotor to journal the rotor. An important aspect of the invention is that each bracket is provided with a shroud which inhibits or prevents bands from disengaging with their supporting pins as a folded sheet is removed from or installed on the rotor under a strand of the band. In effect, winding-up of the bands during relative lateral movement of a sheet still occurs, but the adverse twisting affect of enabling the bands to slip off pins is prevented. The folder has straps fixed thereto and preferably formed integrally therewith at opposite ends of the folder's spine. These straps interact with latches on the mounting brackets to firmly hold the brackets in place mechanically.

Abstract: An assembly for retaining and displaying a plurality of greeting cards in a space efficient manner is claimed. The assembly includes an album structure that has a front cover and a back cover. Both the front cover and the back cover have interior surfaces that face each other when said album structure is closed. A plurality of elastic cord segments are arranged in parallel lines across the interior surface of at least one of the covers. A plurality of elastic cords can also be present on separate sheets that are bound within the album structure. Greeting cards can be placed around each of the segments of elastic cords. The elastic cords retain the greeting cards in an overlapping pattern in the same plane as the surface that supports the segments of elastic cords. Each segment of elastic cord can engage at least one greeting card. As such, multiple greeting cards can be retained and displayed on each surface that supports the elastic cords.

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: A security hardware device used to hold multi-leafed materials, for example, telephone books, which device has an inner box within an outer sleeve, wherein the inner box has a first end with a toothed grip and a second end with a means for receiving a screw; and the outer sleeve has a first open end for receiving the inner box and second closed end, and wherein the second closed end is provided with a toothed grip and further provided with a hole for passing a screw through the outer sleeve and into the means for receiving a screw so that, as the screw is turned into engagement, the inner box is drawn into the outer sleeve, and a means for attaching the device to a surface.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding, organizing, selectively displaying, and storing greeting cards is generally disclosed. The apparatus provides for securing cards within an album for storage, and yet allows the recipient of the cards to selectively review the interior and exterior portions of the various cards without physically removing the cards from the album. The apparatus includes a binder having a front cover, a rear cover and a spine. The spine includes a plurality of elongated retaining members physically oriented in a parallel, opposing manner to one another, secured to the spine, and generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the spine. The elongated retaining members are individually inserted within the interior spine of individual cards, thereby securing the cards within the binder. This arrangement allows for the selective opening of individual cards to review the interior of the cards without removing the same from the binder. Further, the binder can be closed (e.g.

Abstract: A cover folder having a binder and a cover. The binder includes an elongated channel shaped member having a pair of oppositely facing side walls and a pair of ribs, the side walls converging at a slit and defining an interior slot along the length of the elongated channel shaped member. Each rib protrudes into the slot from the interior side of one of the side walls in a direction away from the slit and at an acute angle with the side wall from which it protrudes. The cover is slidably and removably mounted in the binder and includes a sheet and an elongated strip, the sheet being folded to form a pair of cover sheets having a common folded edge. The elongated strip has a lock portion and a securing portion.

Abstract: A cover folder which includes a binding bar and a cover, the binding bar being slidably and removably mounted on the cover. The binding bar includes a pair of oppositely facing sidewalls which define the sides of an interior slot. Each sidewall includes an angled barb which projects out in a direction towards its opposing sidewall. The cover comprises a sheet folded over on itself to form a pair of panels having a common folded edge, the body of each of the pair of panels being separable from one another. A plurality of semicircular cutouts are formed on each panel. In use, the cover is inserted into the interior slot of the binding bar such that at least some of the cutouts on each panel engage the barbs so that the binding bar will not slip off the cover when the cover is opened to insert sheets or examine sheets already inserted.

Abstract: A modular binder system that includes modular binder backing section that may be interlocked in the lateral direction and in receipt of various item holders. Numerous types and designs of item holders coact with the backing sections to form a book-like binder system.

Abstract: A greeting card holding and displaying apparatus (10) including a folder (11) having a front panel (12), a rear panel (13), and a central spine (14) foldably joining the front panel (12) to the rear panel (13). An inner lining (15) mounted to interior surfaces (21, 22) of the folder (11) is included formed from a single continuous piece of material having a front section (16), a rear section (17) and central section (20) of the foldably joining the front section (16) to the rear section (17) in a spaced apart manner. A plurality of side-by-side strands (25) each continuously extending from a backside surface (26) of the central section (20) over a central section upper edge (23), across an opposite frontside surface (27) of the central section (20) and over a central section lower edge (24) back to the backside surface (26). A method of forming the apparatus (10) is also provided.

Abstract: A filing binder comprising a plurality of elongated binding members made of a resilient material. Each of the binding members has a groove extending along the length of the binding member and formed with a slit opening opened at one side of the binding member. The groove is of a cross-sectional configuration which is enlarged from the slit opening toward transverse inward direction. The binding members are arranged in side-by-side relationship with the slit openings directed to the same orientation and connected together by flexible or hinge connection. A file sheet is provided for engagement with the slit opening in the binding member. The file sheet is provided with a dust cover of a transparent material which covers the opposite sides of the file sheet.

Abstract: A portfolio binder has a jacket including a front panel, and a rear panel foldably joined to the front panel along a jacket fold line. A front flap is foldably joined to the rear panel and secured with a fastening means to the front panel for maintaining the portfolio binder in a closed condition. A plurality of portfolios are individually retained in the jacket, each by an elastic band encircling the jacket fold line and extending between the front and rear covers of the associated portfolio and along a fold line joining the front and rear covers.

Abstract: Folder for replaceable sheet music has an integral elastomeric band consisting of a plurality of stretchable or elastic strands hooked at its ends over outwardly-directed band holders attached to a back panel of the folder. Each strand may be provided with a pull tab for laterally stretching individual strands to accommodtae edgewise insertion and withdrawal of sheet music.

Abstract: A spine assembly (1) for a binder (20, 21, 22) comprises a base portion (2) and a lid portion (6) releasably fixable to the base portion (2), the lid (6) and base (2) portions forming a tubular spine structure when fixed together, and a plurality of elongate loops (13), each loop having two substantially parallel longer sides and two shorter ends (12, 12a), the loops (13) being positionable about the lid portion (6) of the spine so that one of the longer sides extends longitudinally within the tubular spine structure when the lid (6) is fixed to the base and the other longer side extends longitudinally of the spine and adjacent the outer surface of the lid portion (6). A slot (16) may be provided in the lid (6) to allow loops (13, 5) of different sizes (M1, M2, M3) to be simultaneously accommodated in the spine.

Abstract: A telephone directory holder and binder spine is designed for use with telephone enclosures. The directory holder comprises a separable directory holder unit which may be inserted in a directory at a site distant from the binder spine which is fixed to the telephone enclosure. The holder unit further comprises cables spanning first and second cable holders. The cable is releasable at one end from a holder to permit individual cable placement within the directory. Engagement of the first and second cable holders with the binder spine secures the holder unit with directory to the binder spine. Pre-placement of the directory holder unit within the directory at an off-site location is thus provided to enhance directory replacement.

Abstract: A combination holder/enclosure for a multi-leaf folded article is disclosed, and includes a front cover, a back cover hinged to the front cover, and means for retaining a portion of the leaves against the inside surface of the front cover and the remaining portion of the leaves against the inside surface of the back cover when the holder/enclosure is open. The front and back covers have raised edges extending from their inside surfaces, and the means for retaining the leaves is clips on the edges and bands extending from the clip on a bottom raised edge to the clip on a top raised edge of the respective cover. The hinge is an elongated member, and the means for retaining the article includes at least one band extending the length of the hinge, and holding the fold portion of the multi-leaf article against the inside surface of the hinge. When the holder/enclosure is closed, a carrying case is formed, and the multi-leaf article can be stored within the enclosure, along with other items.

Abstract: A filing binder comprises a plurality of elongated binding members made of a resilient material. Each of the binding members has a groove extending along the length of the binding member and formed with a slit opening opened at one side of the binding member. The groove is of a cross-sectional configuration which is enlarged from the slit opening toward transverse inward direction. The binding members are arranged in side-by-side relationship with the slit openings directed to the same orientation and connected together by flexible or hinge connection.

Abstract: The binding for a book of samples, such as carpets or floor coverings, comprises a succession of adjacent binding elements (1 to 5) with an elongated shape and each equipped with sample-retaining means. The spine (11) of each retention element is provided on the one hand with an elongated tongue (12) with a flange (13), situated in the extension of the plane of the spine of the upper side of the element, and on the other hand with a longitudinal groove having an inclined narrow zone (14) adapted to interact with a portion of an elongated tongue.

Abstract: A page holder for a photo album is described wherein photo pages can be conveniently entered or removed from a photo album. Hinge retainers are placed on lower and upper ends of the spine of the photo album. In the preferred embodiment, each hinge retainer is formed of a pair of spaced-apart pier segments, an end wall and an overlying bridge segment so as to form a holding space in which the hinge ends of a photo page are retained. The bridge segments have slots that are aligned and oriented generally along the spine so as to freely pass the hinge ends. A closure element laterally slides along the bridge segments so as to cover or open the slots. Several embodiments are described.

Abstract: Cover folders for permanently binding a stack of paper sheets without the use of fasteners. The cover folder has a binder spline which contains a quick drying adhesive which is protected by a removable protective film. The film is removed just prior to use to expose the adhesive. The cover folder allows for quick permanent binding of the stack of paper sheets which are pressed into contact with the adhesive. In alternative embodiments the adhesive may be applied directly to the binder spline from a dispenser and the stack of sheets then inserted in the spline. The dispenser may be in the form of a squeezable tube or pouch positioned in the binder spline. As the tube or pouch is pulled it ruptures, releasing adhesive into the spline channel.

Abstract: Cover folders for permanently binding a stack of paper sheets without the use of fasteners. The cover folder has a binder spline which contains a quick drying adhesive which is protected by a removable protective film. The film is removed just prior to use to expose the adhesive. The cover folder allows for quick permanent binding of the stack of paper sheets which are pressed into contact with the adhesive. In alternative embodiments the adhesive may be applied directly to the binder spline from a dispenser and the stack of sheets then inserted in the spline.

Abstract: A slide file is disclosed, which comprises a file cover, a file board, a slender file base to which the respective one side end of the file cover and the file board are adhered, and an elastic slider with a sideways U-shaped transverse section extrapolated on the file base slidably in the width direction of the base and having upper and lower plates for opening or closing a paper clip portion communicated with a bonded portion of the file cover.

Abstract: A cylindrical array of cables that hold sheets of music in a binder are connected to and stretched along a center post mounted for rotation about an axis parallel to the centerline of the spine of the binder. In use, a first sheet of music is slipped between a cable and the center post and centered behind the cable. A second sheet of music is centered behind the next adjacent cable, and so forth. Successive cables may be exposed by rotating the center post. The cables are preferably formed from elastic bands or loops.

Abstract: A binder for multi-leafed devices has a pair of spaced brackets each of which has a plurality of prongs extending toward the other bracket. The prongs of one bracket are longer than those of the other bracket and are spaced so as to permit the prongs to be inserted into a multi-leafed device. A stop member is swingably mounted adjacent the bracket with the longer prongs for engaging the prongs and preventing inadvertent release of the multi-leafed device. The stop member is locked in operative position by a projection thereon snugly received in a recess formed in a portion fixed relative to the binder. A folder is provided with a notch therein permitting one of the shorter prongs to be inserted within the folder even though the folder is of greater length than conventional multi-leafed devices used with the binder. The folder defines a first pair of open-ended pockets, a pair of integral flaps on the folder overlying the open ends of the pocket.

Abstract: An apparatus for clamping a pad of large papers to an upright support includes a back support adapted to mount to the upright support and a clamping member pivotally mounted to the back support and movable with respect to the back support between an open position for insertion of the paper pad between the back support and clamping member, and a closed position in which the clamping member clamps the paper pad against the back support. An elongated, extruded aluminum alloy spring is connected between the clamping member and back support for locking the clamping member in both the open and closed positions.

Abstract: A folded report cover is provided with a lock strip extending along at least one side of the cover parallel and contiguous to the fold and outwardly of the plane of the side. A channel-shaped gripping member is engaged to the cover along the fold and locked in place by a stop which extends from the interior of one leg of the gripping member into resilient engagement with a longitudinal edge of the lock strip and the one side of the cover. The other leg of the gripping member engages the opposite side of the cover. The lock strip is preferably an integral portion of the material of the cover.

Abstract: A device for holding paper sheets, magazines, catalogues and the like is disclosed. The device allows different sized U-shaped holders to be clipped, snapped or slid together to form a stack. The device comprises at least one U-shaped sheet holder formed of resilient material having two arms extending from a base, the arms adapted to grip the paper sheets, a rod member extending from the base of the device behind and at one side of the device, a groove behind and at the other side of the device, the rod member in the device adapted to mate with the groove in a substantially similar adjacent device on the one side of the device to form a tongue and groove pivot means, and the groove in the device adapted to mate with the rod member in a substantially similar adjacent device on the other side of the device to form a tongue and groove pivot means.

Abstract: Cover folders having binders that securely retain the cover and inserted sheets, without the use of external fasteners. The binder is an elongated bar with an interior channel for receiving and holding a folded cover. The bar includes within the channel slanted ribs which engage the folded edge of the cover sheet along an overlapping flap. The overlapping flap of the cover sheet may be made more rigid by heat treatment and/or by a reinforcing coating.

Abstract: A book-type ornament adapted to be suspended from a Christmas tree bough or other like support has a plurality of pliant inner sheets folded on themselves to provide pages. A pliant outer sheet is folded on itself to provide top and bottom cover portions, with the pages being arranged therebetween, and with the fold lines of the inner and outer sheets being parallel and adjacent to one another. A flexible elongated element is received in aligned openings located at the fold lines of the inner and outer sheets. This element extends exteriorly of the fold line of the outer sheet to form a loop for suspending the ornament. Planar outer elements overlie the exterior surfaces of the cover portions. The outer elements, which are dimensioned to expose the fold line of the outer sheet, have inturned peripheral flanges overlapping the edges of the cover portions.

Abstract: A combination elastic bookmark and holder for writing instruments is provided which functions to mark a location in a book and also releasably to secure a pen, pencil or other writing instrument or plurality thereof in a receiving holding means constituting a portion of the bookmark which may be preferably positioned on the exterior side of the book when in use. The portion of the combination bookmark and writing instrument holder which encircles the book is made of an elastic material so that it is adapted to hold securely a portion of the book in a separated position from the remainder of the portion of the book. The portion of the combination bookmark and writing instrument holder which is adapted to receive and hold the writing instrument may likewise be made of an elastic material and consists of two portions, each of which is adapted to receive and releasably hold the writing instrument at spaced positions along its length adjacent to the portion of the device which is used to separate the book pages.

Abstract: A flexible and readily attachable and removable protector for saddle stitched magazines, books, and the like, is formed of an integral, flexible sheet of transparent plastic having a reinforced spine projecting from a central portion. The spine extends from top to bottom of the sheet and is formed with a slot extending for nearly its full length so that the cover sheet and half of the pages of a magazine may be inserted through the spine slot and the magazine cover sheet may be inserted in pockets formed in the protector.