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: This invention is a nautical chart intended primarily for small craft navigation. The nautical chart includes a representation of a shoreline on at least one side of a single sheet of flexible material. The representation of the shoreline includes at least one small scale chart and a plurality of large scale charts. Both large scale and small scale charts are suitable for piloting. A substantially continuous shoreline is represented by a combination of the plurality of large scale charts. The large scale charts can be an extension of the shoreline of the small scale chart, overlap the shoreline of the small scale charts, or both.

Abstract: The invention provides an indexed reference book for rapidly locating words or material arranged in an alphabetical order in the pages of the book comprising a front cover having a plurality of vertical and horizontal lines creating an array of index zones forming rows and columns, each of the index zones bearing indicia corresponding to indicia appearing on different pages of the book, the fore-edge of the pages of the book being marked by tab means, the tab means being arranged along the fore-edge of the book in rows and columns, whereby the tab means of a page bearing specific indicia corresponds in its horizontal positioning on its fore-edge of the book to the index zone bearing the indicica, and the number of tabs in each row corresponds to the number of zones in the same row.

Abstract: An indexing system made of a plurality of arranged index sheets, each provided with indicia such as a letter, color, or symbol on an extended area thereof and a plurality of holes so that when the sheets are arranged one on the other, a viewer can see the specific indicia through the holes.

Abstract: A system for indexing releasably bound numerically categorized textual material provides a high degree of convenience. A plurality of dividers is provided each of which corresponds to and separates alpha numerical categories and each divider has a tab associated therewith. Each tab includes means for displaying indicia which include at least the last digit of the respective alpha numerical category. The releasably bound assembly of textual material has an edge-face portion which is divided into a number of fields equal to the number of possible last character of alpha numerical categories. Each field corresponds to the last character of a numerical category and contains a bank of tabs arranged sequentially in superposed relationship. Each tab in a respective bank of tabs has the same last character, e.g., digit.

Abstract: A method of and apparatus for printing on corresponding edges of a plurality of flexible sheets maintained in assembled relationship are disclosed. The method includes the steps of printing on the edges of non-contact fashion, controlling the printing with a font programmable to represent indicia to be printed on the edges, dividing the edges into a grid defined by a network of evenly distributed horizontal and vertical spaces, selecting a position on the edges for printing the indicia, indentifying the spaces on the grid for receive portions of the indicia to be printed thereon, determining the portions of the indicia to be printed in each of the spaces in the grid so identified, and programming the font to cause the printing means to print the portions of the indicia so determined in the spaces of the grid so identified after the position for printing of the indicia has been selected.

Abstract: A method for checking the integrity of a series of printed sheets of the type in which a consecutive series of codes is printed on the sheets is provided which reduces significantly the time necessary for checking after collation of the sheets and significantly reduces the possibility of error in collation. The method includes printing on an extreme edge of each of the sheets a mark which is positioned on the edge in dependence upon the code printed on the sheet. Thus when the sheets are collated and fanned so that the extreme edges are exposed, the marks can be observed in a stairstep pattern so that any omitted marks or improperly positioned marks can readily be observed indicating an incorrect positioning of a sheet or the omission or addition of sheets.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an Information Reference Book and Indexing System and is specifically concerned with providing a loose-leaf binder, having a plurality of alphabetical sections and a supply of preprinted abstract pages in a separate appendix section of the binder individually providing titled spaces for conveniently recording the most pertinent information concerning the material selected for storing and ready retrieval. Prior art devices and systems have required hand copying of the entire article or recipe with opportunity for mistakes to be carried forward to subsequent copies thereof. With the present invention a particular recipe or article which is only hazily remembered can be dependable and quickly located and retrieved with a minumum of searching time required.

Abstract: A novel agenda system unrestricted by a specified year is provided herein. It includes a cover and a plurality of index-tabbed sections assembled in a book-like form within the cover. The sections include a primary divider index sheet section, each sheet of which is of a selected first wide width, and all tabs of the divider sheet section are visible when the front cover is opened. The sections also include a secondary index section, each sheet of which is narrower than the sheets of the primary divider index. Such secondary section comprises a twelve-index-sheet combination (for months) and a thirty-one-index sheet combination (for days). Selected sheets from the primary divider index sheet section, i.e. a "THIS MONTH" sheet, a "NEXT MONTH" sheet, and a "TODAY" sheet are selectively insertable at particularly specified locations within the secondary section. A plurality of selectively-movable, blank and/or pre-printed inscribable sheets are provided, each sheet being smaller in size than the base sheet.

Abstract: This invention is for a publication, loose leaf card file or the like, embodying an improved manual sheet separation format, wherein each aligned single sheet of the stack of flexible sheets has a notch (for thumb insertion) in a free edge of said sheet, the notch centers of adjacent sheets being displaced from each other so that an area of each sheet's individual notch superimposes (and exposes) a portion of the adjacent sheet's face edge; one improvement being the placement of an identification notch marker on each sheet's face edge adjacent to the rim of said notch at an area where each stacked sheet's face edge overlies (and conceals from view) the marker on the underlying adjacent sheet; another improvement being the provision of a recessed thumb pivot area along a common side of said stacked sheets, the pivot area being the area of partial overlap of notches in the free edges of the uppermost adjacent stacked sheets; the pivot area serving as an efficient location for one to grip the stacked sheets and

Abstract: Low cost, easily updated information retrieval apparatus is provided that will provide rapid access to information relating to the probable cause of an apparent or actual process or other machine malfunction signalled by an indicating device, and a recommended action to correct such malfunction.

Abstract: A workbook is provided for the organization of projects and for the maintaining of informational data regarding individuals in a readily available form. A plurality of alphabetically-ordered information cards are releasably attached to the workbook and are adapted to record the names and general long-term data regarding the individuals, and a plurality of pockets are adapted to retain identification cards which identify certain of the individuals, such as by serving as a prompt regarding specific occurrences or allowing the recordation of specific data regarding short-term projects. The data may then be summarized and retained on the information cards to provide both short- and long-term records.

Abstract: A ring binder-based filing system including enhanced prime storage areas for storing content or information records such as an index, table of contents, glossary, or the like. The two prime storage areas in a ring binder, the Home location inside the front cover and the End location inside the rear cover, are fully exploited by providing means for displaying and protecting the underlying information records while facilitating easy replacement or updating of information records, and by providing a means for rapid access to these prime locations. Two transparent windows are provided at each prime location, one hinged to the respective cover and retained by a magnetic latch system, and the other secured to the binder rings. A Homing Tab extends from an edge of the windows secured to the binder rings and facilitates return from any internal storage location back to either one of the prime locations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of office file labeling and discloses a label which is less expensive to manufacture and to apply to a normal numeric filing system. The label employs a color-coding system and includes perforations which permit unwanted portions of the label to be removed prior to application. The label is for numeric end-tab filing and is reversible about its central fold-line. Individual digits are rotated 180 degrees with respect to corresponding digits on the opposite side of the fold-line so that the digits are in readable orientation in either the reversed or non-reversed condition.

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.

Abstract: An optically scannable answer sheet booklet is comprised of a plurality of signatures which are folded to provide the various sheets or leaves of the booklet. The opposite sides of each sheet or leaf constitutes a page of the booklet and has printed thereon certain instructions or questions as well as so-called response areas or bubbles which are to be marked by the examinee. The various signatures are each printed with a sequence bar which collectively, if the correct number of signatures are properly inserted, form a recognizable pattern. If a signature is incorrectly inserted, duplicated or omitted, the pattern will be broken or will contain an extra sequence bar which apprises the inspector of faulty booklets.

Abstract: We provide an indexed book such as a dictionary, divided up into different alphabetical sections, the pages of each section having a cut-out for viewing the initial letter of all the words in that section and an elongate slot above which is printed the second and third letters of the words printed on that page. The height of the slots are arranged so that the second and third letters printed on one page appear just below the upper edge of the slot in the previous page.

Abstract: An integral page and tab for magazines, trade journals, catalogs, books and other publications, in which one or more pages include an outline of a pretab configuration which can be partially severed from the page and folded to form a tab projecting beyond the edge of the page, and which can be unfolded to permit the printed matter on the page to be read in the normal manner, without interference from the pretab configuration or from the tabs formed from the page. The tab formed on the pages may be located along the side or top or bottom edges, or at the corner or corners of the pages.

Abstract: The specification discloses a book index which has an index page adapted for permanent attachment to the body of a page of a selected book, color indicia carried by the page, subject identification means associated with the color indicia, transparent colored sheets keyed to the colors of the color indicia and adapted to self-adhere to the pages of the book selected for marking and to cover the pertinent subject matter desired to be marked extending to the margin of the page whereby the color indicia is visible when the book to which the sheets are applied is closed. The marking and indexing of passages of selected subject matter is done by affixing the index page to the forepart of the book, writing in the title of the subject in association with the color indicia and affixing the colored sheets to selected passages in the book and extending the colored sheets to the edge of the page whereby they are visible when the book is closed.

Abstract: For use in a multi-page book, an index system comprising elongated flat transparent plastic index tabs each affixed by a strip of transparent adhesive tape. The tab overlies one edge of an associated page, projecting slightly outward therefrom so as to present an indicia bearing end and projecting a substantially greater distance inwardly thereof, terminating in an inner end. The transparent adhesive tape overlies the inner end, overlapping both the adjacent inner portion of the tab and the page face, providing a point of attachment substantially inward of the page edge. Removal of the tab for reuse is effected by a rotation of the tab about the adhesively secured inner edge, partially peeling the tape back so as to enable a complete exposure of the tab and a twisting removal thereof from the tape, the tape subsequently being reapplied to the page.

Abstract: A reference system index system for locating information compiled and arranged in alphabetical sequence such as dictionaries is disclosed. Key numbers are assigned to individual letters of the alphabet or to combinations of letters and appear on a guide page. Indicia are carried at a prominent location such as on the page edge of the dictionary so that a person can quickly locate the desired section by use of the key reference numerals.

Abstract: In a marking apparatus and method for books, double sided tabs have adhesive so that the tabs may be adhered to pages of books, with a number-bearing portion of the tab extending from the page. Adhesive occupies one-half of one side of the tab, and numbers are written in opposite directions on opposite sides of the tab so that the tab may be affixed to a left or right page of a book to clearly mark the page and the point on the page to which it refers. Learning key cards have numbers corresponding to the tabs. Brief notes are written on the lines, and the cards are attached to the front leaf of a book. The tabs are attached directly to the learning key, or they are attached on the inside of a cover or opposite leaf of the book. An envelope or jacket-type holder is adhesive-backed for fastening to an inside of the book, and the tabs are mounted on a release coating on the outside of the envelope-pocket.