Abstract: New fastening devices and techniques are provided. A new self-ratcheting cord is provided, with unlimited possible divisions and insertion points for self-threading and -ratcheting along its length. In some embodiments, the insertion points have ports through which an end of the cord can be threaded. Ridges perpendicular to the length of the cord line the exterior and have an appropriate size, shape and material permitting the cord to move in the direction of insertion through the ports, but limiting reversal. In some embodiments, ridges also line the inside of each port, parallel to the port, and perpendicular to a length of cord at points threaded through the port. In some embodiments, the ports themselves have an exterior shape to lock the cord. Some embodiments also have periodic scoring and other built-in devices to permit snapping the cord by hand at any desired length.

Abstract: A cover (10) is disclosed for holding objects such as papers and reports. The cover (10) is formed of a member (12) having a front cover (14), a spine (16) and a back cover (18), a ring binder (22) and a paper surround (24). The paper surround (24) encapsulates the ring binder (22) and secures it to the member (12). The cover can be either a top bound or side bound cover.

Abstract: A prong style file fastener, and method of manufacturer, is disclosed which has a protective element to prevent damage to paper documents and personal injury. In one embodiment, the prongs of the fastener is covered with a heat shrinkable sheath. In another, the prongs are overcoated with a powder coating which is melted thereon.

Abstract: A binder unit, for binding a sheet stack having a mounting hole, includes an elongated binding body and two fastening arms. The binding body has a first binding portion biasing against a top side of the sheet stack at an edge portion thereof, a second binding portion biasing against a bottom side of the sheet stack, and a guiding slot aligning with the mounting hole. The fastening arms are extended from a first edge of the binding body to detachably engage with the second binding portion of the binding body at a position that the fastening arms are slidably coupled within the guiding slot through the mounting hole, wherein the fastening arms are bent for resting on the bottom side of the sheet stack to reinforce the edge portion of the sheet stack being securely sandwiched between the first and second binding portions of the binding body.

Abstract: A binder for filing tools which binds sheets having a plurality of sheet hole parts aligned in the center includes a locking bar which corresponds to a front cover wherein two front cover parts formed from flat boards of which one side of each is respectively connected to a back cover part and integrated. The back cover part includes a plurality of key-shaped locking parts erected on the front surface thereof, the key-shaped locking part is penetrated through the sheet hole parts in the sheet, a plurality of tying parts are provided in the locking bar in positions corresponding to the positions of the key-shaped locking parts, and the sheets are held between the locking bar and front cover by each tying part being locked to the key-shaped locking part.

Abstract: Improvements in a paper fastener prong protector are disclosed. The protector works with existing malleable prongs that secure papers that are hole punched. The protector is essentially an elongated plastic part where the prongs are placed through the protects, the prongs are bent over into the protector and the cover of the protector is snapped shut to cover and protect the prongs. One or more tabs are depressed to release the top cover to allow for removal of the protector from the prongs for installing or removing sheets of paper on the prongs. The protector is then re-installed onto the prongs.

Abstract: The present invention provides improvements in paper fastening to enable a user to remove a desired portion of papers from a fastened stack of papers without having to unnecessarily detach unwanted papers in the stack from the prongs of the fastener. The improved paper fastening arrangement is for use with a fastener having a base including two ends each having a leg extended therefrom, the leg foldable relative to the base. The arrangement comprises a sheath including an extension shaped to slideably engage one of the legs, the extension including an opening that defines a cavity to receive the leg, wherein the extension at least partially covers the leg and is operative to engage through sheet materials. At least one guide tab depends from the extension downward from the opening, the guide tab being foldable.

Abstract: A ring binder having flexible straps for lacing through holes in loose-leaf items having being bound, each strap having a clasp for clasping the strap to form it into rings of different size.

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 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: A paper fastener includes a base having two end legs for engaging through sheet materials to be clamped and having two side panels bent relative to the base and two outer flanges folded relative to the side panels and shielded by the side panels. A bar includes two end orifices for receiving the legs of the base, and includes two side flaps bent relative to the bar and two outer flanges folded relative to the side flaps and shielded by the side flaps of the bar. Two retainers are slidably engaged on the bar for securing the paper sheets between the base and the bar.

Abstract: A method of binding folded signature sections together into a book comprised of a signature comb element having teeth which are inserted through perforations in the fold of the signatures and the teeth having tabs which secure the signature comb in slots between two or more spine tapes. The spine tapes adjustably lock into the hinge of the covers by a tooth and pawl mechanism, further interlocking one or more signatures to the spine of the book and securely fasten together the signatures and book cover.

Abstract: A paper binder includes a binding plate formed with two portions which are bent inwardly into a bottom side of the binding plate for obviating sharp edge which could injure a user, a central portion of the binding plate being pressed to form a recessed portion to reinforce whole structure, the binding plate having two slots at two ends thereof, an inserting member having two shoulder portions which are bent inwardly on a top side of the inserting member to obviate sharp edges, the inserting member being a U-shaped member having two upwardly extending legs, a pair of sliding positioners which are U-shaped members slidably mounted on the binding plate, whereby when in use, papers having two holes punched therein are placed on the two legs of the inserting member by means of the holes, and then the two legs are placed in the slots of the binding plate, and the two legs can be flattened along the binding plate and the sliding positioners will then engage the legs thereby enabling all papers on the legs to be kept

Abstract: A storage device for a plurality of generally planar storage members for compact discs or other flat articles comprises a base member formed from synthetic plastics material and having integral upstanding locating members disposed at spaced locations adjacent an edge of the base member, the locating members being adapted for engagement by complementary apertures formed adjacent an edge of each of the storage members, whereby to retain the storage members on the base member in a manner in which they may pivot about an axis generally parallel to the said edge of the base member, each locating member including a stalk or body portion defined by forming spaced cuts in the base member extending generally parallel to the said edge of the base member, the cut closer to the edge being shorter than the cut remote from the edge whereby to facilitate twisting movement of the locating members relative to the base member on pivotal movement of compact disc holders located in the device about an axis essentially parallel t

Abstract: A storage device for a plurality of storage members each adapted to accommodate at least one compact disc comprises a base member formed from synthetic plastics material and incorporating integral locating prongs formed by cutting and deforming a portion of the base member. The locating prongs are adapted for engagement with complimentary apertures in each of the storage members and are resiliently deformable so that they may be deformed to pass through the apertures in the storage members and then resiliently expand so that portions thereof extend beyond the apertures to retain the storage members in position on the base member.

Abstract: A filing arrangement includes a folder. A pair of filing prongs are fixed to the folder to be received through openings defined in sheets to be filed in the folder. A base member is fastened to an inner surface of the folder. A pair of flexible, elongate elements are arranged on, and extend from, the base member. The elongate elements are displaceable between a first position in which the elongate elements extend upwardly from the base member and a second position in which the elongate elements are substantially parallel to the inner surface of the folder. One engaging member is arranged on a free end of each elongate element and is engageable with a free end of each filing prong. When the elongate elements are in their first position, one engaging member is releasably engageable with the free end of each filing prong.

Abstract: A fastener for binding documents having binding holes includes a fastening band and a back cover having binding holes. A layer of adhesive on one surface of the back cover is covered with a peel-off paper. The fastening band is inserted through the binding holes of the documents and the back cover. According to one embodiment, the fastening band includes a flat board part that holds the documents down and first and second clasp parts having engagement crenelations connected to both ends of the flat board part. The documents are securely bound by bending the first and second clasp parts to lock the engagement crenelations. Then, the peel-off paper is removed and the back cover is folded to conform to the documents and glued to the documents. According to another embodiment, the fastening band includes a flat board part having a narrow clasp part. The flat board part includes multiple spaced clamp holes. The clasp part is inserted into one of the clamp holes to bind the documents.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fastener for the resilent fillets or strips which are used to hold fast various kinds of papers in a folder or file. The fastener (10) has the shape of a bar (12) of plastics or sheet metal, at each end provided with a first notch (14) in one side of the bar and, closer to the end of the bar, a second notch (18) narrower than the first notch (14) and extending from the opposite side of the bar to form a cantilevered end portion or first tongue (15) substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the bar, whereas a longitudinal groove (22) extends from the inner end of said second notch (18) in a direction away from the end of the bar, to form a second cantilevered tongue (25). The strips (20) are inserted into the first notches (14), bent down and clamped between the tongues (15 and 25) at the ends of the bar (12) by being pushed underneath the first tongues (15) and above the second tongues (25).

Abstract: An improved sheet binding device for fastening together a plurality of sheets having prepunched, spaced apart openings, comprises a plurality of locking members for each pre-punched hole, either with an individual restraining element or connected with a backing member extending between them, each comprising a connecting portion for insertion through the openings and a series of interlocking elements or teeth extending along the length of the locking member and a receiving member with an opening to receive the length of the locking member and a series of compatible interlocking elements or teeth, shaped to receive the interlocking elements of the locking member, so that when the locking element is in the (1) locked position, the interlocking elements or teeth are engaged and immovable relative to each other and when the locking element is in the (2) unlocked position, the interlocking elements or teeth are disengaged to allow removal of the receiving element and insertion of sheets of paper.

Abstract: An apparatus for viewing and removing selected documents retained in file folders having a flat metallic fastening member. An element (40) is formed comprised of a first arm (50), a second arm (52) and a connecting section (54). Each arm is a solid, cylindrical member which is essentially U-shaped and with a vertical slot (60) in the unconnected end of the arm, which slot is capable of receiving and holding the extended prong (26, 28) of the fastening member (24) of the file folder (20). The upper end of each slot has an inverted syncline cut (72) to hold the tapered end of the extended prong. This apparatus facilitates the viewing of a selected document, the removal of a selected document or documents, or the insertion of an additional document or documents after the overlying documents have been removed and placed onto the apparatus. This apparatus further facilitates the replacement of the removed overlying documents back onto the metallic fastening member.

Abstract: A paper retaining means is disclosed which can be used to clamp loose-leaf stationery. The invention consists of a base from which extends two fingers spaced apart a selected distance and a clamping member having two apertures spaced apart the same distance as the respective said two fingers. Adjacent to an upper part of the clamping member are two clips adapted to grip a respective part of a finger.

Abstract: A prong-type stacked paper fastener comprises a staple component having perforated prongs and a compressor component having tang means designed in the operative position of the fastener assembly to enter selected ones of the prong perforations in order to maintain the compressor mounted snugly to the paper stack. Slide locks mounted on the compressor releasably lock the prongs in a folded-over, operative position. Detents on the slide locks engage selected perforations of the staple prongs, preventing inadvertent slippage of the slide locks.

Abstract: A paper handling device for use with sheets of paper fastened together in a stack by two fastening posts to enable transfer of the sheets from the posts to the handling device. The paper handling device preferably has a U-shaped body with two finger portions that extend outwardly from a manually grippable handle portion. The finger portions have extensions or ends with a length dimensioned to extend along a substantial distance of the posts and a thickness dimension enabling positioning of the finger ends next to the posts for sliding of the paper over a combination of the posts and the finger ends. A structure for alignment of the posts with the fingers is provided.

Abstract: A film stacker clip arrangement (10) for a stack (100) of sheets of film (101) or flats having aligned apertures (102) wherein the arrangement (10) includes a plurality of clip units (11) having a male member (15) and a female member (12) connected by a flexible strap element (21) so as to captively engage the stack (100) of film along at least one edge.

Abstract: A paper binding fastener for use with a conventional prong type fastener includes a rectangular strip of a deformable material which has elongated tab portions at opposite sides thereof. The rectangular strip has a pair of parallel fold lines which allow the rectangular strip member to be folded into a five sided rectangular channel shape. Each of the tab members have a pair of folded lines which are adapted to be folded laterally to form sidewall portions of the five sided rectangular channel. A pair of holes in the top and bottom edges of the rectangular strip member and an additional hole in each of the tab members are in axial alignment at each side of the folded channel member. This allows insertion of a conventional prong type paper fastener. In a modified form, the holes in the tab members are replaced by a plurality of spaced slits to allow a range of adjustment for different paper sizes.

Abstract: Retainer element for releasably inhibiting movement of a restraining clip along a clinched blade end of a staple used to bind one or more pieces of sheet material. The element is wedge-shaped, inexpensively formed and inserted between the clinched blade end and a yoke or between the blade end and its restraining clip to frictionally prevent movement of the clip during transport and storage of the bound sheets.

Abstract: A sliding clamp for fastening the binding prongs of a binder having flexible binding prongs, which is adapted to slide in a rail-shaped member of substantially U-shaped cross-section, which is fitted with openings for the passage of the binding prongs, wherein the sliding clamp comprises a first elongate portion adapted to slide in the rail-shaped member and which is provided with a passage for a binding prong; and a second portion pivotally connected to the first portion, the second portion being adapted for pivotal movement in a pivoting line extending transversely to the longitudinal direction of the first portion, and that there are provided cam means for being locked in a position wherein the binding prong is bent and clamped.

Abstract: A prong or tang-type paper sheets binding system includes a cover marginal edge on which or over which the connector base and the prongs or tangs are abutted or bent with respect to the edge. An integral imperforate edge extension is provided which is foldable over the bent prongs and any keeper and foldable over the prong base or head to cover the exposed unattractive metal components of the connector including the prongs or tangs. In a preferred embodiment a second integral edge extension which contains a slot sized to encompass the bent prongs and a keeper if employed, or the prong base is foldable over the imperforate extension so that a planar smooth-finished surface of the imperforate extension covers the otherwise exposed metal components of the connector.

Abstract: A book cover which can be adapted to fit a wide range of sizes of books comprises a cover material adapted to be placed over the front and rear covers and the binding of the book to protect the book. Connectors are provided at two opposite ends of the cover material for connecting opposing sides of the cover material to one another to form sleeve-like configurations with the cover material adjacent the opposite ends which respectively receive the front and rear covers of the book in telescoping relationship. The portion of the cover material intermediate the opposite ends which are telescoped over the book covers is folded back and extends over the front and rear book covers and the book binding. A plurality of strips of material encircle each of the book covers to secure the portion of the cover material which is folded back and extends over the front and rear covers of the book to the adjacent covers.

Abstract: A binder strip for binding loose leaves having perforations therein through which flexible wires can be inserted. The binder strip comprises a substantially U-shaped rail having holes in its bottom surface for the passage of said wires, and the rail is provided at least at one end with a clamping member pivotally connected to the rail and in operative position accommodated by the rail for the clamping down a wire, said clamping member being formed in one integral part with said rail and with a flexible bridge member joining said rail and said clamping member and providing for pivoting action.

Abstract: A document holder for an assembly of loose leaf sheets, such as computer printouts, including a channel member provided with a slot defining a track for slidably and separably receiving at least one binder element secured to the sheet assembly, wherein the binder element is detachably snapfitted to the sheet assembly through aligned apertures formed in corresponding perforated margin portions of the sheets.

Abstract: The invention refers to a loose-leaf binder for a stack of paper sheets, comprising a cord or twine adapted to be passed through a perforation in a stack of sheets and comprising a clamping means for the cord or twine formed by a plate member having a first slot extending from the edge of the plate member in an approximately perpendicular direction relative to said edge to approximately the center of the plate member and adapted to receive the cord or twine, and a second slot extending from the edge of the plate member located opposite the mouth of the first slot at an acute angle relative to a tangent line to said edge at that location to form an acute-angled portion delimited by the second slot and the edge of the plate member, the acute-angled portion obliquely upwardly bent to one side of the surface of the plate member.

Abstract: A low profile notebook for holding looseleaf style prepunched notebook paper of the inexpensive lined or blank type commonly used in schools of all levels by students for note taking purposes, in which the notebook comprises front and rear panels articulated to a back panel, with a one piece all plastic notebook paper binder being anchored to the rear panel adjacent and parallel to the back panel and comprising a back piece having a pair of spaced upstanding rectilinear posts adjacent either end of same that are positioned as applied to the notebook to be received in several of the prepunched holes in the paper, and an end flange upstanding from each end of the back piece, with each end flange having a flap articulated to same that is adapted to swing substantially in coplanar relation with the plane of the paper mounting posts to move toward and away from the post adjacent same and each having a snap fit locking means for snap fit locking engagement with the respective posts to releasably bind the paper in t

Abstract: A loose leaf presentation folder which has an outer cover with front and rear panels pivotable about a hinge line and an inner binder strip, which may either be a discrete component or part of the cover, includes a pair of narrow panels pivotable about a fold line. If discrete, the strip is affixed within the outer cover with its fold line superimposed on the hinge line of the cover. The opposed outer edge portions of the binder strip are provided with a plurality of transversely-spaced, metallic tabs. The binder strip and the tabs, disposed along one edge thereof, are each provided with a hole therethrough and along the other edge of the binder strip, each of the tabs includes elongated prongs which are bendable to fit through the hole in the opposite edge of the binder strip.

Abstract: A looseleaf binder assembly for securing and storing business forms such as computer printout business forms wherein apertures are usually provided in the forms. The assembly includes top and bottom cover members and a pair of elongated flexible securing members which are removably received by the cover members. The cover members and the securing members are constructed and arranged to removably secure the business forms in position between the cover members. The flexible elongated securing members pass through the apertures in the business forms. The cover members are both of the same structure and each is unitarily formed and includes a cover portion that covers and is superimposed over the stored business forms. Each of the cover members also includes a contiguous marginal edge portion which is unitary with the cover portion. Spaced openings are provided in each edge portion and each of the openings is in line with the apertures that are provided in the forms.

Abstract: The invention relates to a securing device conventionally used in conjunction with a sheet material binder system for securing one or more binder strap relative to the securing device, to secure a number of sheets of material together. The securing device has a channel section body portion in which a binder strap is receivable via an aperture in the securing device and a clamp member extending integrally from the body portion and being pivotally displaceable to clamp the binder strap in position within the body portion, a locking means being provided to lock the clamping member relative to the body portion. The securing means may be a double securing means having a single body portion and two clamping members extending integrally therefrom at opposite ends and two apertures through which binder straps can pass to be secured within the body portion by the clamping members.

Abstract: A ring binder comprising a pair of covers connected by a flexible back portion consisting of a flexible back strip which separates the inner edges of the cover and strip portions which overlap portions of the covers near the inner edges. The overlapping portions of the covers are provided with pairs of holes for receiving flexible binder prong means having a free end which extends through an eye at another end to form a loop.

Abstract: An adjustable looseleaf binder is provided for the accumulation of sheets of hole punched paper and the like. This binder has an elongated base plate to which are attached one end of a plurality of flexible binding posts. The second ends of the binding posts are releasably held in the base plate by various clamping mechanisms thereby providing an adjustable loop of any desired size. This loop threads through the hole, or selected holes, of material to be held in the binder. A foldable sheet provides for the top, edge and bottom cover of the binder. This sheet has prescored lines therein to permit folding to achieve the desired dimensions of the binder and holes to accept the binding posts. As the contents of the binder are changed, the cover may be folded at other prescored lines to accommodate this change. The components of the binder may be readily shipped in a compact manner and assembled by the user to achieve a binder of desired size.

Abstract: A file, consisting of a cover and at least two securing members, each securing member consisting of an oblong, narrow lacing portion, pointed at one end and connected at its other end to a foot portion which is short and wide with respect to the lacing portion; said cover being connected to a support sheet, wherein at least two inserting openings, which are wide with respect to the foot, and pertaining to each inserting opening, at least one protruding opening and one securing opening are provided; said protruding openings and securing openings being narrower than the foot of the securing member so that the securing member is insertable and lacable with its point through the inserting opening and subsequently through the protruding opening resulting in that the foot will be hooked on the support sheet at the protruding opening, whereas after possibly lacing the lacing portion through sheet material to be filed in the file, the point of the lacing portion is insertable through the securing opening; the distanc

Abstract: A paper compressor including an elongated plastic body portion having a pair of opposite sides and a pair of opposite ends and a longitudinal axis, a slot extending inwardly from each of the ends, a hole spaced inwardly from each of the slots, a pair of ribs molded integrally with the plastic body portion and extending along the opposite sides, a central rib molded integrally with the body portion and extending along the longitudinal axis, the body portion being curved so that its undersurface is convex and its upper surface is concave. A steel paper compressor which is the same as the plastic compressor except that it does not have ribs.

Abstract: An improved book binding for heavy or bulky pages includes a binding member having a base strip and perpendicularly extending flexible fingers. The base strip and opposite finger ends are secured to the book near the flexible spine while the fingers provide flexible page holding portions which can flex with the spine to expand and contract in accommodating varying numbers of pages. Flexible binding flanges in several embodiments serve to connect the binding element to the book so the covers can be opened and closed independent of the flanges and the binding member.

Abstract: The file fastener of this invention consists of a presser member having an elongated cavity, opposed transverse slots at the ends of said cavity and means provided in said elongated cavity and on the opposed outer portions of the male member, which means causes the locking of said outer portions in the cavity when said opposed outer end portions are fitted horizontally and on top of each other within the cavity of the presser member. A cover is slidably fitted on the upper side of the presser member to retain the opposed outer portions of the male strap within the cavity of the presser member.

Abstract: The invention relates to a support device conventionally used in conjunction with binder systems to support binder strap securing means for securing binder straps in such binder systems, to thereby secure a number of sheets of material together. The support device comprises an elongate member having an elongate channel section body portion and a clamping flange extending from the body portion along the length thereof, whereby an edge portion of a cover sheet or the like can be located and secured between the body portion and the clamping flange. The invention therefore also extends to a binder system including such a support device and to a cover sheet having such a support device secured thereto. By providing two such support devices a number of sheets of material can be bound between two cover sheets secured to the devices.

Abstract: A folder and fastener for retaining perforated sheets are provided with a fastener travel limiter secured on the inner surface of the upper flap of the folder. The fastener comprises a flexible tubular member attached to the inner surface of the lower flap of the folder and providing two ends extending through the sheet perforations, and a stiff closure element having ends releasably engaging the flexible member ends. The travel limiter engages the closure element and defines a travel space for it, permitting free travel of the closure element parallel with the upper flap inner surface during opening and closing of the folder.

Abstract: An improved binder, of one step construction manufactured from a single sheet of material comprising front and back covers, a backing disposed therebetween joining the covers and forming a continuation of the plane of the adjacent covers a plurality of fastening means, each fastening means formed integrally from one portion of one of said covers and forming a continuation of the plane of said cover at the juncture of the fastening means and the cover thereby presenting a cut-out portion in the cover corresponding to the shape of the fastening means when a part of the fastening means is lifted from the plane of the binder cover, each of said fastening means comprising a strap and tab, the strap forming a continuation of the plane of the cover at one end, the tab being disposed at the other end of the strap and forming a continuation of the plane thereof and of a width at the juncture with the strap to define therewith at least one locking shoulder, a plurality of slots disposed in said binder, one slot for eac

Abstract: A document file is disclosed having a quick release clamping mechanism. The mechanism includes a tube of resilient and flexible plastic having a central portion anchored in the file and two end portions onto which documents with punched holes can be threaded. The mechanism includes a clamping plate also to be threaded onto the two end portions and having clamping tongues under which the free end portions of the tube can be wedged after passing through holes in the clamping plate. Each clamping tongue has a cam surface to improve the wedging action it imparts to the end portions of the tube.

Abstract: A device for binding a stack of sheets including a binding strip (support member) to which the sheets are secured by an elongated, flexible, radially deformable filament. At least one end of the filament is attached to the binding strip by a serpentine locking channel recessed in the binding strip. The locking channel is adapted to engage and deform a length of the filament when that length is inserted into the serpentine channel. In a preferred embodiment, such engagement and deformation occur at alternating areas on opposite sides of the filament and prevent longitudinal displacement of the filament; and thus the device forms a tight binding.

Abstract: A binder for removably retaining perforated leaves is disclosed. A relatively flat binder or folder is provided with at least one holder for retaining perforated leaves. The holder includes an actuating member having a first end mounted to one of the covers of the binder for pivotal movement about a cover axis which is parallel to the spine of the binder and spaced therefrom. The second end of the actuating member is mounted to the other cover of the binder for sliding movement along its inner surface. The holder also includes a flexing member which extends through one set of perforations in the leaves in order to retain them in the binder. The flexing member has a first end which is secure to the binder at a point between the cover axis and the second end of the actuating member. The second end of the flexing member is secured near the second end of the actuating member.

Abstract: A clip is provided for maintaining sheets in bundle form, the sheets having holes formed therein, and includes a resilient member and an opening formed adjacent each end of the resilient member. A shoulder member extends from the outer periphery of the openings and is adapted to engage the outer periphery of the holes of the sheets. An end lug is connected to each of the shoulder members and extends in a plane parallel to the resilient member. In this manner, to insert the clip within the holes of the sheets, the resilient member is flexed so that the end lugs may be inserted into the holes of the sheets for maintaining the sheets in bundle form.

Abstract: A flexible paper fastener of the type having a flexible plastic tubular member flattened at its midportion, a stiff keeper having friction locks engaging opposite end portions of the tubular member, and a stiff U-shaped bridge releasably engaged in the ends of the tubular member is heat sealed along its midportion to a plastic laminated pressure sensitive adhesive sheet for mounting on a support.