Abstract: An image forming method comprises stretching a pixel row to a height greater than that of the pixel row to generate a barcode image. The barcode image is formed on a face of a media page at an edge such that the imaging material forming the barcode image forms the pixel row on the edge of the media sheet.

Abstract: An improved learning aid in the form of a book, the book includes a front cover, a back cover, and a plurality of pages intermediate the front cover and the back cover. The plurality of pages, front cover, and back cover are conventionally bound together along one longitudinal side by a binding means. The back cover includes an outer side disposed with a plurality of sections. Each of the sections printed text framed by a text identification and sequence indicator, wherein the printed text is a complete reproduction of the text printed on a particular numbered page of the plurality of pages of the book.

Abstract: An omniview contents display system which is a quick, at-a-glance system for locating sections of any book or magazine, providing the chapter and range of pages, as well as having an indicator line that visually guides the user-reader's eye to a chapter bar. The chapter bar is a block style marking on the edge of the pages opposite the binding that designates the exact location of the chapter or section within the book. The exact location of a chapter can be easily located despite the book or type of printed and bound media being in a closed condition. The chapters, page ranges, and indicator lines may be printed on the covers as well as on the inside pages at the outside margins and allows the reader-user to quickly locate any section of the book from an open or closed book condition.

Abstract: A set of sheet dividers comprises a first plurality of sheet dividers, each divider comprising a sheet with a tab extending therefrom at a different location and for a first length along the same side as all other dividers in the first plurality; and a second plurality of sheet dividers, each divider comprising a sheet with a tab extending therefrom at a different location and for a second length along the same side as all other dividers in the second plurality, the second length being shorter than the first length, the second plurality being divided into subsets of dividers having their tabs adjacent one another and overlaid by the tab of a corresponding one of the first plurality of sheet dividers when the subset and corresponding one of the first plurality of sheet dividers are stacked together.

Abstract: A sticky note pad includes at least two stacks of sticky note sheets. Each sticky note sheet has a note-writing region, an index tab region projecting from a right lateral edge thereof, and a removable pressure sensitive adhesive layer provided on a bottom face thereof in proximity to a left lateral edge thereof. The index tab regions of the sticky note sheets of one of the stacks are staggered with respect to the index tab regions of the sticky note sheets of the other stack in a top-to-bottom direction, and are aligned to the same in a direction parallel to the lateral edges of the sticky note sheets. A glue layer binds the left lateral edges of the sticky note sheets of all the stacks. A partition sheet is adhered to the bottom face of a lowermost sticky note sheet of an upper stack.

Abstract: An improved pocket-sized book capable of one-handed manipulation. The book has informational pages among which a user may navigate by using only the hand holding the book. The book has finger slots for receiving the fingers of a user and a thumb restraint for securing the thumb and thumb mass to prevent both from interfering with either the turning of the pages or the user's view of the information printed thereon. By placing his or her finger on one of the tabs and providing an upward rotational force on the book, a user is able to open the book to the desired section and view the information printed on the pages therein. A guard attached to the side of the book blocks the lateral movement of the pages so that the pages do not become askew.

Abstract: A method for branding a multi-page document includes receiving a branding image, dividing the branding image into a plurality of sub-images, and distributing the plurality of sub-images over a respective plurality of pages of a multi-page document. The sub-images are distributed at or adjacent an edge of the prospective pages whereby when the respective pages of the multi-page document are bent in preparation to be flipped the sub-images appear as a reconstructed version of the branding image. A system for branding a document is also provided.

Abstract: An optical storage media management system and process for storing and organizing a relatively large collection of optical discs in the form of a display binder with a plurality of display sheets including associated indicia matching a positional identifier indicating the location of the disc. In one embodiment, the binder is used in conjunction with a table of contents indicating the position of individual optical discs in relation to the binder contents and a centralized database for storing optical disc information in a categorized format in cooperation with a computerized table of contents generator for generating the table of contents for the binder.

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: A folder, binder or book includes envelope pages with slits in the outer edges thereof so that the tabs of tabbed index cards, sized to fit snugly in the envelope pages can retain their tabs extending out through the slits. The index cards have cut off inner corners to allow easy insertion and removal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an educational planner for providing a cooperative system of planning books and folders that promote socially beneficial aims while providing assistance and organization of course materials.

Abstract: A Bible topic referencing system and method using adhesive-backed tabs to locate Bible verses corresponding to various pre-selected topics found in the Bible. The tabs are arranged in linear rows corresponding to a topic and picture icons are contained on the tabs and correspond to the various pre-selected topics.

Abstract: A holder assembly has a holder having at least a plurality of pockets. The pockets each have a transparent wall. A plurality of printed sheets are disposed in the pockets. Each sheet faces a respective wall. One or more inserts are disposed in the pockets between respective printed sheets and walls. The inserts each have an ink receptive layer and a support layer. The layers are transparent to visible light. The ink receptive layer can have a deposit of invisible ink that is an encodement of information that, preferably, relates to the respective printed sheet. Two or more holders assemblies can be bound together to provide an album.

Abstract: A system for identifying characteristics of objects on which they are positioned and tracking the identified objects when sold. The system includes a master tracking sheet and a plurality of identification sheets. Each of the identification sheets includes a plurality of removable self adhesive labels positioned therein. Each label has indicia identifying a particular characteristic of a respective one of the objects printed thereon and a code separating the labels into groups. Each group identifies an owner of the objects on which the labels of that group are adhered. The master tracking sheet includes a plurality of columns, each column being associated with a respective group of labels. The indicia relates to at least one of price, condition, inventory codes and conditions for sale of the object on which the labels are adhered. When an object is sold, the monetary value on a label adhered thereto is inserted in the correct column on the tracking sheet.

Abstract: An index divider sheet assembly adapted for feeding into ink jet printers and the like for a printing operation on the sheet body and/or the index tab of the assembly. The assembly includes a divider sheet having a tab extending out of one edge and a reinforced binding edge flap. The divider sheet can be manufactured from ink jet receptive top-coated white cardstock. A guide strip along the tab edge assists the assembly being fed and passing through the printer despite the presence of the tab. The binding edge flap is folded over onto the body of the sheet and held thereon to reduce the width dimension of the assembly so that it can be fed into and passed through the printer. After passing through the printer, the guide strip is removed and the flap is unfolded. To improve feed of the assembly from a printer feed tray having corner guides, the flap is manufactured to have notches cut out of both ends thereof to define thin legs along the flap fold line and at both corner ends of the flap.

Abstract: A method of providing at least one indicia on the edges of a plurality of stacked leaves assembled one on top of the other to form a book or pamphlet, each respective leaf having marks thereon on at least one face of the leaf adjacent said edge, the assemblage of the marks on the individual leaves forming said indicia on the edge. The indicia or indicia are broken down into elements and each element is assigned Cartesian coordinates according to the X and Y coordinate system with the y-coordinates corresponding to the pagination of a respective leaf, and the x-coordinates for each respective leaf corresponding to individual mark elements on the face of the leaf.

Abstract: A method of systematizing a process for a user, in which the process has steps. Each step has a corresponding tab. The user sequentially performs the steps of the process in a sequence defined by an order of tabs. One step is linked to a subsequent step. Performing the step will affect the subsequent step.

Abstract: A method and system for generating, inventorying, storing and managing records and record forms is disclosed. The record management system and method utilizes a system record generator which generates a plurality of policies, record forms and the like in response to a questionnaire record. Customized record forms and policies are generated and stored in a unique record receiver having indicia for clearly identifying forms therein. A record holder is also provided for storing, inventorying, and managing the record forms used. The method and system are particularly useful for managing and insuring that record forms are completed for employees in a company by providing convenient means for visually identifying record forms, such as employment applications and the like, for ascertaining when one or more forms is missing by the presence of an empty compartment in the record holder.

Abstract: An improved index divider label application kit that includes at least one set of divider sheets and at least one set of precut labels removably attached to carrier strips which are removably secured to a backing sheet. The divider sheets have outwardly extending tabs vertically offset from one another for receiving the precut labels. The precut labels are spaced apart on the carrier strips to align substantially with the tabs on the divider sheets. A user may (1) separate a carrier strip and precut labels affixed to that carrier strip from the backing sheet, (2) place and align the carrier strip across the divider sheets such that the precut labels are placed on the tabs of the divider sheets, and (3) pull the carrier strip upwardly and away from the divider sheets such that the precut labels separate from the carrier strip and remain on the divider tabs.

Abstract: A binder labeling assembly used with a report binder having sheets retained by binder posts for facilitating quick and easy identification of the report binder. The binder labeling assembly comprises a front cover having a cutout window, a cover label for the rear edge, and a tab label for the rear edge, to permit instant identification in situations such as the following: when the report binders are lying in it horizontal position, when the report binders are arranged in the upright position on the bookshelves, or when the report binders are stacked on top of each other in storage boxes or in mailing packages.

Abstract: A label dispensing sheet for incorporation within a book such as a telephone directory, dictionary or the like, includes a facing sheet of heavy paper stock releasably secured to a relatively thin backing sheet or liner by a pressure sensitive adhesive and containing a series of indicia bearing labels or tabs adapted to be applied to the pages of the book to designate the various alphabetical headings, sub-headings, categories or divisions thereof. The facing sheet and liner have overlying, extended edges for binding the label dispensing sheet proper within the book with corresponding portions of these extended edges being die cut and perforated, respectively, to form a lock and release construction holding the sheet securely in place in the book while permitting its ready removal therefrom during tab assembly to the book pages.

Abstract: A transparent overlay device for placement over printed material wherein notations can be made on the transparent overlay device over the printed material without leaving permanent markings on the printed material is disclosed. The transparent overlay device comprises:(a) a transparent sheet for substantially covering and protecting the printed material, the transparent sheet being capable of receiving notations thereon;(b) attachment means for removably attaching the transparent overlay device to the printed material without damaging the printed material; and(c) a notation border attached to the transparent sheet along at least one edge of the transparent sheet, the notation border being capable of receiving notations thereon without substantially blocking any of the printed material underlying the transparent sheet.

Abstract: A pad assembly comprising a multiplicity of flexible sheets each having (1) a similarly sized body portion that has pressure sensitive adhesive on its rear surface and is sized and adapted so that its front surface can be written on, and (2) a smaller tab projecting beyond an edge of the body portion that can be positioned to project from the edge of a sheet to which the sheet is adhered.

Abstract: A group of cards containing printed information on one or more selected topics and interconnected to form a deck of such cards. The deck may include a title card bearing indicia denoting a particular topic of information on other cards in the deck, and also may include one or more cards containing general information on the topic, as well as subject cards containing information on one or more specific items relating to the topic. The subject cards include indicia, preferably along a marginal portion of the card, denoting the particular subject for which that card, or the facing surface of the card, contains information.

Abstract: The invention relates to security means for securing the sequential order of the pages of a book such as a passport, or other such security document, by enabling the convenient detection of any removed pages through a visual inspection of the book. Specifically, the invention provides a means of marking the unbound edges of the pages of a book whereby any subsequently missing page(s) may be detected upon a visual review of the unbound side of the book. The tamper-proof comprises a plurality of pages, a spine at a first side of the pages and a visually detectable marking on each one of successive ones of the pages at the outer edge of the side which is opposite the first side. The markings collectively depict a visual image across the outer edges of the opposite sides of the pages such that the absence of any one of the successive pages is identifiable upon viewing the image. Preferably, the markings are printed by means of invisible fluorescent ink.

Abstract: An exemplary book indexing system according to the invention includes an index table (10 or 12) which has thereon a first series (23) comprising names in alphabetical order of book chapters or similar parts to be indexed, and a second series (24) comprising numbers in non-numerical order, one number of the second series being aligned with each word of the first series. A plurality of tabs (13) each bearing one of the numbers in the second series (24) may be attached to appropriate pages of a book (10) so that the chapters thereof may be quickly referenced. A tab layout strip (14) aids in placing tabs (13) manually on book (10.) The indexing system according to the invention is especially useful for books such as the bible which are frequently cited by the name of the biblical book in which a passage appears.

Abstract: A records management kit for use in setting up and maintaining a cross-referenced, easily enterable, file folder--based document filing and retrieval system comprises a file guide book, an index sheet, a series of file folders, and a series of file folder labels. The file guide book has a series of tabbed page sets each including a main category page and subsequent subcategory pages. Each main category page has subcategory headings and associated file indicia marks printed thereon which correspond to similar information printed on the associated subcategory pages. The pages of the file guide book are color and indicia--keyed to the file folder labels and are also keyed to category, subcategory and file indicia information printed on the file index sheet together with an expanded listing of specific document types relating generally to the various categories and subcatergories.

Abstract: An indexing system for a reference book which is printed on the edge of the pages opposite to the binding so as to be visual when the book is closed; the system including primary, secondary, and further subdivided portions of the book identified by large letters, succeedingly smaller letters, and color coded marks to represent respective portions of the book where the contents relate to words having a first letter corresponding to the large letters, a second letter corresponding to the next smaller letter, and a third and succeeding letters represented by still smaller letters or a color coded mark.

Abstract: A waiters'/waitresses' wallet for holding order checks while a customer's order is taken, the wallet comprising a left and right hand cover, the left hand cover having a multi page pad thereon, and a plurality of clear plastic envelopes secured to the right hand cover, the envelopes having diagonal corner pockets for holding the checks while the order is taken, the envelopes holding the miniature menus or the checks after the order is taken. The multi page pad having perforated tabs which are removable and attachable to respective envelopes to identify particular tables/customers.

Abstract: A board book for preschool children comprising a plurality of generally quadrilateral panels in side-by-side, congruent, stacked, relation, to define the book top edging, outside edging, bottom edging, and inside edging, with the panels being bound together at their inside edges to form the book spine, and for connecting consecutive of the book panels to the book spine for, when the book lies flat, approximate 180 degree free swinging movement relation relative to the book spine from positioning at one side of the book spine to the other side of the book spine, in paging the consecutive panels through the book, with the book front and rear panels being similar in fabrication to the book intermediate panels, and with those of the book panels following the book front panel, at their respective outside edges, being consecutively progressively indented toward the book spine, through the book rear panel, for, when the book lies flat, as on its rear panel, permitting a preschooler to readily page through the book u

Abstract: An improved dictionary index that allows a person to open a dictionary often just a few pages from where his word is located. Given the word "ran," r, a, and n are #1, #2, and #3 letters respectively. This index allows a person to open to where the #2 letter begins, and if set up for it, in many cases to open to where the #3 letter begins, so that in this case the person is shown where to open the dictionary to have "ran" on that open page. This is accomplished partly by subdividing the words beginning with #1 letters into lesser categories--26 if each of the letters is to be presented as a #2 letter, and perhaps 40 or more if some #2 letters are further subdivided into #3 letters--for instance such #2 letters as A, E, I, O, U, H, L, N, R. A chart of these perhaps 40 letters is placed for instance on the inside back book cover where the cover extends past the pages.

Abstract: A reading system and method of printing reading material for faster reading are provided in which a plurality of printed sheets are provided with each having at least one vertically extending scan bar. A plurality of short printed lines of indicia are printed perpindicular to the scan bar, with certain lines having scan words therein in a bolder or different colored type font. A plurality of scan line indicators are placed adjacent to the scan bar adjacent each scan line having scan words. A method of printing sheet material for fast reading includes selecting the paper for printing and arranging material to be printed in short lines of indicia having selected scanned words in selected lines in a bolder or different colored font adjacent a vertical scan bar, then placing scan line indication marks adjacent to the vertical scan bar and adjacent each line of font having scanned words therein. Then printing the selected paper with the prearranged printed material thereon.

Abstract: A sheet protector formed of upper and lower layers of substantially transparent plastic material. A pair of complementary tabs each laterally extending from the edges of the respective layers are integrally formed therewith. Heat sealing is utilized for securing together at least some of the peripheries of the layers as well as the matching tabs. An opening is provided to define in combination with the layers a receiving pocket whereby a sheet may be inserted in the pocket. A looseleaf type binder is provided for holding a plurality of the sheet protectors. The tab positions of the respective sheet protectors in the binder are sequentially indexed with respect to each other to provide a set of position selectable sheet protectors.

Abstract: Serially reproduced copies from a copy machine are edge printed with successive raster lines, preferably with alpha-numeric data to form a visible title. The title information is first loaded in a memory, preferably of the alpha-numeric digital variety. The title information is then sequentially scanned synchronously as each page of the collated copy is conventionally reproduced in a copier. As the copier reproduces copy, raster lines are serially imprinted at pixel locations on each edge of the pages being reproduced, each raster line being preferably and serially imprinted in groups of three pages. Serial scanning is preferably shown by a variable light sourch such as a liquid crystal or light emitting diode located at the page edge; alternately an optical scan for such serial scanning is shown. When sufficient copy has been run and collated, the collated paper when registered at the edges of each page displays printed information in the manner of title label found on the bindings of books.

Abstract: This book is made in sections with blank pages of each section divided from those of other sections by separators that are made of heavier paper than the blank pages of the sections. The separators have tabs extending from the vertical edges of the separators and for limited portions of the height of the vertical edges of each of the separators at the upper portions of the vertical edges. Pockets are formed by panels of the separators, the pockets preferably being formed on opposite sides of each separator. The pockets are wider than the horizontal width of the pages so that pages torn from the book between separators can be placed in the pockets, preferably without folding the pages.

Abstract: The record indexing system includes a substrate sheet with a plurality of removable labels adhered on one surface of that sheet. The labels are substantially uniform in size and each extends along an associated longitudinal axis. Each label includes three zones on its top surface. The first zone extends from one end of the label along its longitudinal axis, the second zone extends from the other end of the label along that axis and the third zone separates the first and second zones and has a predetermined length in the direction of the axis. The first and second zones are characterized by one optical absorption spectrum and the third zone is characterized by another optical absorption spectrum. The separator zones for the labels are offset from one end of the labels by a different distance for each label.