Abstract: A ring binder adapted to be secured to an article by at least one integral rivet, the ring binder comprising a substantially rigid integral upper plate supporting a pair of pivotable lower plates to which a plurality of ring members are mounted, the rivet comprising (1) a barrel that is in direct engagement with the upper plate and (2) a plurality of claws for securing the article, wherein at least 75% of said claws extend away from a longitudinal axis of the barrel. Also disclosed is a rivet adapted to secure a ring binder to an article, the rivet comprising (1) a barrel for engaging the ring binder and (2) a plurality of claws for securing the article, wherein at least a majority of the claws generally extend away from a longitudinal axis of the barrel.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 4, 1996
Date of Patent:
December 1, 1998
Assignee:
World Wide Stationery Manufacturing Company Limited
Abstract: A frontcover mountable with a photo for books is made of two layers of hard board, having an opening in an outer layer. A cover paper having an opening corresponding to the opening of the outer layer of the hard board is adhered on an outer surface of the outer layer, with one side unadhered to allow a photo inserted through a gap between the both to expose out of the opening. Its manufacturing method includes eight steps.