Abstract: The present invention is directed to an item holding assembly that may include a binder and portfolio with one releasably attached to the other enabling quick and easy separation for use of one independent of the other. In a preferred embodiment, binder and portfolio panels can overlie one another, particularly when releasably engaged in a manner that releasably attaches them. A flap, such as part of the panel or the panel of one is received in a pocket formed in the panel of the other to facilitate and preferably provide releasable attachment.

Abstract: A binding cover having a transparent overlay cover disposed over and around the spine of the binding is configured to provide a label pocket on the spine portion of the binding cover wherein a label may be inserted easily without tools or rigid label material. In several embodiments the label pocket provides a fixed label space. In another embodiment the label pocket opens along the spine when the binding cover is opened, and returns to a closed position when closed, thereby retaining a label inserted therein. In another embodiment a method for forming the label pocket is provided.

Abstract: A cover (10) is disclosed for holding objects such as papers and reports. The cover (10) is formed of a member (20) having a front cover (22), a spine (24) and a back cover (26). A first portion (32) and a second portion (38) are folded over to encapsulate a prong fastener (12). The second portion (38) is then fastened to the back cover (26) with adhesive tape (58). The first and second portions (32, 38) can be part of a fastener assembly (70) having a third portion (72) that is secured to the inner surface (62) of the back cover (26). In a modification, a flap (128) can be hinged to the side of the back cover (126).

Abstract: A movable buckle device of a file box contains a movable buckle device of a file box comprised of an upper cover, a lower cover, a side lid, wherein the side lid includes a groove in which two through holes are defined on an upper end and a lower end of the groove respectively and two orifices are defined on two sides of the groove individually, each orifice is used to insert a hook member, the hook member includes a first stop piece and a second stop piece formed on one side of the first stop piece, the second stop piece includes an elongated aperture 33 formed thereof; the groove is served to receive a binder seat, and the binder seat includes two openings defined on two ends thereof respectively to correspond to the two through holes of the groove individually.

Abstract: A bound component including a first panel and a second panel pivotally coupled together along a hinge. Each panel includes an outer covering and a substrate positioned in the outer covering, wherein the outer covering of the first panel is directly coupled to the outer covering of the second panel to form the hinge. The substrates of the first and second panels are not directly coupled together. The bound component further includes a reinforcement extending over or forming at least part of the hinge.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a multi-purpose, double paneled, convertible apparatus which may be used as a protective holder and/or wall display for a diploma, certificate, photograph or the like. The apparatus may provide a safe and secure manner for receiving, holding, transporting, protecting, and/or storing, for example, the diploma, certificate, photograph or the like and further may quickly be converted to provide an attractive display for hanging the diploma, certificate, photograph or the like on a wall. The apparatus may have a first panel which may be connected to a second panel. Further, the first panel may rotate with respect to the second panel. The second panel may store the diploma, certificate, photograph or the like while the first panel may provide a cover for the diploma, certificate, photograph or the like. The second panel may have at least one strap which may secure the first panel, when rotated behind the second panel.

Abstract: A binder for releasably retaining loose-leaves. The binder has a front cover that lies flatly beneath its back cover when the binder is open 360 degrees. The rings of the binder can rotate around an edge of the flatly-folded cover to enable loose-leaves to lie flat above and below the cover. The binder also has a skeleton with a minimal cross-section spine which may be partially or completely embedded in a cover and rotates in relation to parallel front and back covers when the binder is open 360 degrees. The front cover, middle cover and back cover are connected in a way so that they do not interfere with the rotation of the rings. Mechanisms to open and close the rings of the skeleton to allow addition or removal of loose-leafs, and ring shapes to optimize or stabilize the capacity of the binder during operation are also disclosed.

Abstract: Binders and binder spines are disclosed that provide for easy insertion of labels into binder slots and also easy removal and replacement of labels in the binder slots. One printed material binder according to the present invention comprises a hardcover binder having front and back binder panels that are joined at a binder spine. The spine has a transparent cover and the spine comprises a spine support that is longitudinally foldable to open a space between binder spine and transparent cover. This open space allows for insertion of labels between the binder spine and transparent cover. When the spine support is returned flat, the label is held between the binder spine and transparent cover.

Abstract: An embedded recycled container sheet binder includes a front cover and a back cover, the front cover and the back cover being connected to one another for opening and closing, at least one of the front cover and the back cover being, at least in part, a plurality of flattened recycled containers embedded in a plastic base, and each of the plurality of flattened recycled containers being visibly recognizable. The plurality of flattened recycled containers is preferably embedded between a base substrate of plastic and a top layer of plastic. The base substrate is a recycled plastic base substrate selected from the group consisting of clear plastic, opaque plastic, colored plastic and combinations thereof. In some preferred embodiments, the embedded recycled container sheet binder the top layer is a recycled plastic selected from the group consisting of clear plastic, opaque plastic and combinations thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a folder binding device including a binding device main body part in which insertion holes are formed into which binding legs are inserted, operating parts which are attached to the binding device main body part in such a manner as to rotate on rotating projections at end portions thereof as fulcrums, and sliding parts adapted to slide on the binding device main body part, wherein the sliding parts are connected to the operating parts via hinge parts in such a manner as to be activated by rotary operations of the operating parts to slide on the binding device main body part, whereby both fastening and unfastening operations of binding legs are made simple and a stable fastening of the binding legs is enabled.

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 double hinged binder includes a binder spine, a front flange, a front cover, a rear cover, each having a first and a second longitudinal edge, a label holder means provided on said binder spine and front flange and a plurality of rings disposed on the internal surface of the rear cover. The first longitudinal edge of the front flange is attached to the first longitudinal edge of the binder spine. The first longitudinal edge of the rear cover is attached to the second longitudinal edge of the binder spine. The first longitudinal edge of the front cover is attached to the second longitudinal edge of the front flange while the second longitudinal edge of the front cover is rotatably free. While the second longitudinal edge of the rear cover is rotatably free.

Abstract: A binder for releasably retaining loose-leaves. The binder has a front cover that lies flatly beneath its back cover when the binder is open 360 degrees. The rings of the binder can rotate around an edge of the flatly-folded cover to enable loose-leaves to lie flat above and below the cover. The binder also has a skeleton with a minimal cross-section spine which may be partially or completely embedded in a cover and rotates in relation to parallel front and back covers when the binder is open 360 degrees. The front cover, middle cover and back cover are connected in a way so that they do not interfere with the rotation of the rings. Mechanisms to open and close the rings of the skeleton to allow addition or removal of loose-leafs, and ring shapes to optimize or stabilize the capacity of the binder during operation are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention generally provides a document tray to retain a writing surface and provide for annotation over a majority of the writing surface. The document tray generally combines a generally planar rigid backer member and a frame holder connected to the backer member. The frame holder has a plurality of side components positioned in a plane generally parallel to and spaced from the backer member to define a document recess. The document is thus retained in the document recess.

Abstract: A binder for releasably retaining loose-leaves. The binder has a front cover that lies flatly beneath its back cover when the binder is open 360 degrees. The rings of the binder can rotate around an edge of the flatly-folded cover to enable loose-leaves to lie flat above and below the cover. The binder also has a skeleton with a minimal cross-section spine which may be partially or completely embedded in a cover and rotates in relation to parallel front and back covers when the binder is open 360 degrees. The front cover, middle cover and back cover are connected in a way so that they do not interfere with the rotation of the rings. Mechanisms to open and close the rings of the skeleton to allow addition or removal of loose-leafs, and ring shapes to optimize or stabilize the capacity of the binder during operation are also disclosed.

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 wrap-around notebook or binder includes a ring assembly with a shield and a pair of frames forming a bistable construction, and a hinge plate pivotally coupled to the shield with the outer surface of the hinge plate aligned with the outer extent of the shield/frame assembly when the hinge plate is parallel to the plane of the shield. The exposed frame member may be convex, recessed to receive rivet heads, and may be plated. The hinge plate(s) may have curls which interfit with alternate curls from the shield to provide a hinge. The ring assembly may be mounted in the notebook or binder so that the shield side of the ring assembly faces the front cover of the binder. The pivot line between the shield and the hinge plate may be spaced from the shield by a clearance distance. The notebook or binder lies flat on an underlying surface with either the front cover of the rear cover folded under the assembly.

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: This invention provides for a wire bound journal with a partially concealed spine. This invention offers a casebound journal cover having flexible hinges for forming the partially concealed spine portions. This invention provides for the formation of a hybrid cover hinge section for completely retaining the wire ring mechanism and works in concert with the spine and rear cover to entirely conceal the entire bottom portion of the wire and the entire orthogonally adjacent spine portion of the wire of such a semi-concealed wire spine journal. This invention offers such a semi-concealed construction where the front cover may be folded back into a substantially coincident position with the rear cover with zero hinge resistance from any of the hinge joints forming the spine and hybrid hinged cover portions.

Abstract: An improved binder formed of two cover portions made of rigid material joined together with a living hinge is disclosed. A closure flap with a second living hinge joins the free ends of the cover opposite the binder spine. An improved method of attaching a pocket to the binder is also disclosed. The use of such a technique on rigid polypropylene material allows roll feeding of materials, eliminates the need for a chipboard, allows existing printing and sealing machinery to be employed in the manufacture of the binder, and provides improved durability and aesthetics at a low cost. One cover portion may be adapted with number design features to properly align one cover portion relative to the other cover portion. A pocket formed of rigid material may also be coupled to one of the cover portions.

Abstract: A folder having spine and two lateral faces provided on either side of the spine. At least one of the lateral faces has, at its distal end, a turned edge directed toward the other lateral face so as to ensure the stability of the folder when placed in a vertical position. The folder also has a closer which integrates easily and aesthetically with the folder.

Abstract: A ring binder notebook is described which utilizes readily openable and closable snap rings and one or more covers that, unlike standard ring binder notebooks, are not restricted to either a closed (0°) or a half-open (180°) position—but may be fully opened (360°) back to front. This flexibility, previously possible only with standard spiral bound notebooks, is now achieved while still retaining the ability to readily add, remove, or rearrange the contents of the notebook. A notebook ring assembly is also described. The ring assembly has a shell, a pair of back plates, and one or more sets of longitudinally aligned binder ring members. Each binder ring member attached to the first back plate is transversely aligned with an opposing binder ring member attached to the second back plate. Each binder ring member attached to the first back plate is attached so that it extends away from the upper surface of the first back plate.

Abstract: An improved binder formed of two cover portions made of rigid material joined together with a living hinge. A closure flap with a second living hinge joins the free ends of the cover opposite the binder spine. An improved method of attaching a pocket to the binder is also disclosed. The use of such a technique on rigid polypropylene material allows roll feeding of materials, eliminates the need for a chipboard, allows existing printing and sealing machinery to be employed in the manufacture of the binder, and provides improved durability and aesthetics at a low cost.

Abstract: A filing device for documents having a panel of material with a spine and first and second lateral faces extending therefrom. The panel is a planiform hollow shell construction. Flaps are formed on the distal edges of the lateral faces. One of the flaps has a hook member formed within cut-out portion. The other flap has a cut-out portion with a slit formed at bottom thereof. The slit is suitable for receiving the hook member. The hook member is hingedly connected to the flap at the bottom of the cut-out portion.

Abstract: A variable volume file for documents, includes a folder, constituted by two flat parts and by a back, and a box, corresponding in shape and volume to the folder, having two larger bases and by three lateral surface faces. The folder and the box are made individually in two separate parts, which can be partly overlapped on one another in the width direction of the back. Each folder part includes a flat and a back wing; each box part includes one of the bases and lateral surface wings. Provided in the back wings of the folder and in the lateral surface wings of the box are structures for sliding engagement which interact with one another for the relative movement of one part in relation to the other and structures for mutual locking of the respective parts in prefixed positions.

Abstract: An exercise boot comprises a foot receiving member and a spring member positioned under the foot receiving member. The foot receiving member is formed of a unitary flexible piece of material which has integrally joined left and right symmetrical portions and which has been brought together. The spring member comprises identical top and bottom arcuate layers connected in an opposed relationship by a resilient strap and each defining a central slot. The symmetrical portions are provided with base portions which form a sole in the foot receiving member for supporting a wearer's foot and provided with hooks for engaging the slot of the top arcuate layer and thus secure the foot receiving member to the spring member while retaining the left and right symmetrical portions together in a boot configuration and in a way that most of the springiness of the top arcuate member is retained where it is connected to the foot receiving member.

Abstract: A clip binder for holding paper which does not require damaging the material to be held within the clips. The clip binder has a front cover, a binder spine, a back cover and a pair of clips mounted on each end of the binder spine. The clips have a clip spine and two retainer walls which together define the jaws within which the paper is inserted. The clips are positioned perpendicularly to the binder spine such that the jaws face each other and are at right angles to the binder spine. The height of the retainer walls are constructed low so that the papers can be easily leafed through and without and fold back problems. In an alternative embodiment, the clips are slidably mounted to the binder spine. In yet another embodiment, the clips are rotatably mounted to the binder spine.

Abstract: A file folder improved in stiffness otherwise to fall down or deform when the S-binding file folder is placed in the E-type storage mode comprises a pair of foldable front and rear covers 4 and 5, a back cover 6 integrally located between and connected to them, and a binding fastener 3 fixedly attached on the inner face of the back cover 6 or the inner face of one of the foldable covers 4 and 5 near the back cover 6. A top wall section 8 and a tip wall section 9 are provided along the top and tip edges of one of the covers 4 and which detachably engage with the another cover 5.

Abstract: Disclosed is a binder for loose-leaf notebook mainly including a hollow middle connector having two side axes and a label recess formed at a ridge portion thereof, two loose covers, two pivotal connectors having axis grooves and loose cover grooves to respectively engage with the side axes of the middle connector and two inner edges of two loose covers, two end insertions inserted into two end openings of the hollow middle connector, and two closing members disposed between the two loose covers. The binder can be easily produced and assembled to form a loose-leaf notebook while the loose covers thereof can be locked up.

Abstract: A file folder which remains neatly open and neatly closed is comprised of a front, a back cover and a spine made in one piece and connected along two folds, and a groove milled along at least one of these folds.

Abstract: The improved notebook and notebook cover assembly of the present invention includes a notebook, preferably of a loose-leaf type, and a sub-assembly which includes front and rear notebook covers, an edge binder interconnecting the two covers and foldable back upon itself, and a notebook connector releasably interconnecting the notebook only to the covers. Due to the edge binder the covers are movable between a first position wherein the front cover overlies and protects the notebook and a second position wherein the front cover is behind and flat against the rear cover, thus fully exposing the notebook and supporting it in a flat position for easy viewing and writing therein. The edge binder can have a longitudinal fold line along the length of the center line of the central portion thereof, or can be divided along that center line into two halves joined together by a hinge, such as a piano hinge or a flexible strip of plastic, cloth, paper or rubber.

Abstract: An upwardly opening, generally rectangular tray for receiving and stacking therein at least one set of generally rectangular disc holders that define formations for receiving and releasably supporting compact discs. Cooperatively interactive guide formations are defined by the tray and by the disc holders 1) for permitting the disc holders to be moved relative to each other so that compact discs can be positioned in and selectively removed from the disc receiving formations of the holders, and 2 for facilitating the orderly stacking of the disc holders so that, when stacked, the disc holders extend juxtaposed one atop another with each disc holder extending substantially parallel to a bottom wall of the tray. An optional cover may be positioned atop an individual tray, or atop the uppermost of a set of stacked trays. Alternatively, a cover that is hinge-connected to the tray may be provided. Label mounting surfaces preferably are provided on the trays, on the disc holders and on the optional cover.

Abstract: A file, formed by a rear panel, a spine part and a front panel, interconnected by means of flexible strips (live hinges), a file mechanism being disposed on the rear panel, near the spine part. According to the invention the rear panel, the spine and the front panel are designed as a case made of plastic, provided with raised edges closing against each other, with a grip formed by two grip parts on the (long) side of the front and the rear panel facing away from the spine. A case for storing documents, made up of two shell parts of plastic which are both hingedly connected to a spine part, and which are provided with raised edges closing against each other, with a grip formed by two grip parts on the (long) side of each of the shell parts facing away from the spine. According to the invention a file mechanism is provided on one of the shell parts, near the spine part, while the width of the shell parts corresponds essentially to the width of A4 format plus the width of the file mechanism.

Abstract: A storage device and organizer is provided for card collections. The interior of the storage device is divided into a right, central and left zone by dividing slats permanently affixed to the case. The right and left zones are dimensioned in such a fashion to receive collectible cards in either a case or in a loose condition. The central region has a three-ring binding device included for the storage of cards placed in a transparent storage page. One may flip the pages or display a favorite page. The case has a handle for carrying and a latch for securing. A lock may be provided for security.

Abstract: A detachable photoalbum, which comprises two opposite casings, covered by related covers with folding lines; a side casing connected between the opposite casings, a binder means with at least two sticks, and a plurality of loose bags. Each bag has inserted therein a sheet to divide the bag into two halves and has formed thereon at least two holes so as to be hanged on the sticks.The combinations of opposite casings and side casing, and the binder means and the side casing are finished by the technique of pins and holes. And above casings and binder means are made of elastic material, such as plastic or acryl resin, therefore the photoalbum is easily detached and assembled as an ordinary cassette.

Abstract: A sheet retaining binder is described for detachably holding perforated sheets, the binder comprising a front cover, a rear cover, and a spine, a plurality of sheet retaining rings each ring comprising two portions detachably engaging at one end and hinged at the other; the hinge projecting beyond the sides of the ring and passing through a plate attached solidly to the rear cover such that the hinge axis lies just inside the cover edge and approximately at the middle of the cover thickness dimension. The cover and spine assembly are slotted to allow the rings to pass through. The connections of the covers to the spine and the center-line of the spine are hinged to allow for complete 360 degree rotation of the front cover and any number of contained sheets relative to the rear cover.

Abstract: An apparatus for pivotally connecting a binder to a support surface, to enable the binder to be moved between stored and accessed positions relative to the support surface. The apparatus is adapted to protect a book enclosed in the binder in stored position. The apparatus includes a link, secured to the support surface, and a yoke, pivotally interconnected between the binder and link. The yoke is adapted to press hingedly-mounted opposed covers of the binder together, upon movement to the stored position, so as to firmly enclose the book mounted in the binder, to effectively protect such book from damage thereto when so stored. The yoke is further adapted to enable pivoted movement of the binder, limited to prevent overtravel, for efficient access to the book mounted in the binder.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein hardware for securing and supporting a telephone directory or the like within a protective cover. The hardware includes a support assembly to be secured to the protective cover and for supporting the directory. The assembly includes an elongated backing support having spaced first and second supports. Each support includes an upstanding flange which carries inwardly-extending, book-engaging tines. Each of the tines includes an inner shaped or curved end and has rounded edges, at least along the inner end. In one embodiment one support is integral with the backing support and the other is removably secured thereto.

Abstract: A paperback-hard cover conversion insert and a method for using same. The insert is usable with a hard book cover having two spaced-apart stiff panel portions and a flexible hinge portion therebetween. The insert includes a flexible sheet attachable to the panel portions; a narrow, stiff piece of material with a configuration typical of that of a spine of a book, having a first side which is convex and a second side which is concave; and a compressible resilient material having in cross-section a generally elliptical configuration. The narrow, stiff piece of material has its first side attached to the flexible sheet between said panel portions, and its second side attached to a first convex side of the compressible, resilient material. The second convex side of the compressible resilient material is attachable to the spine of a book to position the book between the panel portions.

Abstract: A case having two relatively pivotable, open ended case sections that abut at the open ends when the case is in an open position to form a walled, open-positioned to form a walled, open-topped enclosure, the case having a closed position in which the floors in the two sections are disposed parallel and the walls of the case sections extend about three sides of the region between the floors of the case sections. The case further includes a closure panel having a laminar central portion which is moved into recesses in the floors of the case sections when the case is opened so as to avoid forming a blockage between the floors of the two case sections in the open position and which is moved to a position to close the fourth side of the case in the closed position.

Abstract: The following specification sets forth a magnetic media and program storage case that is formed substantially from a single injection molded container. The injection molded container is formed with two major faces or covers and a binding or spine therebetween having a living hinge holding said major covers. An end closure or flap is hinged to one of the major covers by a living hinge. The flap incorporates tabs having tangs or barbs thereon for insertion within openings within the edge region of one of the covers. One of the major covers has a ring binder connected thereto for receipt of printed documentation in the form of a program, while said magnetic media is stored within a pocket including a pocket flap or cover that is attached to one of said major interior cover surfaces. The attachment can be by means of insertion tabs within an undercut channel or groove of said major cover. The foregoing provides for an entire cover for a printed program or instructions and magnetic media associated therewith.

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 looseleaf ring binder for computer paper having perforate longitudinal margins, the binder rings and paper perforations being arranged for passage of the rings selectively through perforations of opposite margins, or perforations of the same margin.

Abstract: A loose-leaf binder for storing standard loose-leaf pages is described. The binder includes a cover comprising upper and lower cover members which are integrally formed by injection molding of a thermoplastic material. An inner surface of the lower cover member is integrally molded with a plurality of posts which receive and align the pages to be stored. In a preferred embodiment, the pages are retained by means of a plurality of arched members which are mounted on an axle that snap fits into a plurality of axle mounts molded with the inner surface of the lower cover member. The mounting means permit pivoting of the axle between a first position in which each of the arch members engages a corresponding post and a second position in which the arch members are removed from the posts.

Abstract: A directory holder is disclosed. The holder includes a bed with a cover hinged to the bed. The bed and cover each have flanges which cooperate to form a case for the directory. The cover and bed are hinged together with plural pivoting clips and, in addition, a security bar is provided to prevent unwanted removal of the directory from the bed and cover.

Abstract: A one-piece binder blank is die cut from plastic sheet stock and formed with integral straps and strap keepers to fasten loose leaves in the binder. The blank is scored to form one or more fold lines defining a spine between front and back covers. At spaced positions along the spine, the back cover is cut out to form a plurality of binder straps integrally connected at their bases with the cover and having barbed heads at their free ends. At corresponding opposite locations, the front cover is cut to form two spaced slits and the strips of material between the slits are stretched and displaced to form low arched keepers through which the barbed ends are passed to secure the straps to the front cover. The straps are longer than the distance between the strap bases and the keepers when the binder is open flat, and stand arched across the spine so as to allow loose leaves thereon to swing freely from flat against one cover to flat against the other.

Abstract: A visible record loose-leaf binder for pages of strip sheet material arranged in partially overlapped fashion has a hinged cover to which are attached L-shaped members having a plurality of prongs thereon. The prongs extend through perforations in the sheet material to maintain the sheets in the binder. Sets of compensating pads having increasing height from the center of the binder to its upper and lower edges are provided to maintain the overlapped sheet material in substantially flat configuration when the binder is closed, and also provide a flat writing surface when the binder is opened. The L-shaped members are hinged together and held in opposed relation by a band surrounding the members. The band may have an internally or externally accessible locking means for opening and closing thereof.

Abstract: A carrier and storage binder for fabric samples is provided having a structure advantageously designed for convenient display of fabric samples as well as portability and to also be structurally self supporting for storage in an upright position on shelves or other supporting surfaces. This carrier and storage binder is fabricated from a one piece sheet of plastic material having rear and front covers or panels that are integrally hinged through a spine member to provide the necessary thickness for a stack of fabric samples. The back cover is provided with a header support element which is also integrally hinged for relative swinging movement along an axis transverse to the hinge axis of the front and rear cover elements.