| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 402070000 | SHEET RETAINER WITH BASE OR DEPOSITORY | 22 |
| 20080292388 | Method and apparatus for recording, filing, indexing, & organizing print media - A new method and apparatus for recording, filing, indexing, & organizing print media that generally comprises a main print media storage binder having a multitude of binder rings, a multitude of sheet protectors, and a multitude of topic specific pre-printed indexing tabs which when compiled into a single system will allow a user to record, file, index, organize and otherwise manage print media such as magazine or newspaper articles or clippings in a secure, protective and easy to use system. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20080298883 | Ring Binder Kit and Fastening System - A fastening system for securing a ring mechanism on a substrate has a tubular support post, an expansible retainer, and a generally pin-shaped expansion member. The tubular support post has a sidewall with an inner surface defining a central passage through the support post. The expansible retainer has a head portion with a hole therethrough, and at least two flexible fingers extending longitudinally from the head portion. The flexible fingers collectively have an inner surface that together with the hole defines a central passage extending through the expansible retainer and have a cross-sectional dimension. The expansion member has a cross-section that is greater than the cross-sectional dimension of at least a portion of the central passage of the expansible retainer to urge and retain the flexible fingers transversely outward from a relaxed condition to a deflected condition in engagement with the sidewall of the support post. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20090269126 | BINDING DEVICE - A binding device includes a first main body and a second main body made of a synthetic resin and provided so as to be openable and closable. A synthetic resin locking member having two hook portions is integrally provided with the first main body, and a first prong member made of, for example, a metal is mounted to the first main body. A second prong member made of, for example, a metal is mounted to the second main body. In addition, a lever member made of a synthetic resin is slidably provided in the second main body | 10-29-2009 |
| 20100226708 | NOTEBOOK - A notebook consists of a notebook of or for sheet material, such as paper, notes, preprinted sheets or forms, and the like. A whiteboard is formed in a base, and an engagement element is formed in the base. A detachably engagable complemental engagement element is formed in the notebook to detachably secure the base, and the whiteboard carried by the base, to the notebook leaving the whiteboard available for use in accepting writing from a whiteboard marker. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100247227 | MODULAR LOCKING BINDER SYSTEM - A modular locking binder system is disclosed having a channel is coupled to the binder spine. The channel has an open end and a constricted region. A channel block is located at the open end of said channel and is configured to block and unlock the channel opening. The modular locking binder system is configured to removably hold a document module within the channel. The document module includes a module spine having a widened portion configured to operatively engage and be restrained by the constricted region of the channel. By either obstructing or un-obstructing the channel with the channel block, it is possible to removeably secure the document module within the channel when the widened ends of the document module are operatively engaged and restrained by the constricted portions of the channel. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100260535 | Vertical Doucment Holder - The present invention comprises a document holder for placement on a vertical surface, comprising a backplate and a ring binder mechanism anchored to the backplate using standard anchoring means, the backplate having a surface area at least twice the size of the ring binder mechanism to provide sufficient leverage for the document holder to be placed on a vertical surface utilizing means other than nails or screws, and that do not damage the vertical surface, including by means of tacks or pushpins, adhesive strips, magnetic backing, or hook and loop-type fasteners (Velco®). | 10-14-2010 |
| 20110038662 | Report cover | 02-17-2011 |
| 20110052311 | Binder with Binder Ring and Hold Down Pages - The present invention provides a binder arrangement comprising a pair of binder covers pivotable about a single axis into an opposed orientation, a single set of binder rings attached to said binder covers, a pair of hinges for pivoting the pair of covers into an opposed orientation; and a hold down page of multifunction construction. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20120057925 | FILE BINDER AND DOCUMENT ORGANIZER - Disclosed herein is an organizer comprising a unique structural configuration to house and store both non-perforated documents and perforated documents. The organizer comprises a ring binder that is associated with an expandable compartment that is arranged peripheral to the ring binder. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120063837 | BINDER WITH CARRYING STRAP ATTACHMENTS - A binder arrangement comprising a pair of covers hingably carried by a spine and containing at least one binder carried by one of the covers further comprising a case that encompasses the binder arrangement that includes flexible sidewalls that each comprise a skirt that extends along the side edges of each cover with one of the skirts releasably attached to the other one of the skirts by a fastening arrangement that is elastically anchored to the spine by a stretchable gather, and further including a material loop on the interior surface of said spine for slidably retaining d-ring attachment loops. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120087713 | BINDER WITH A LATTERALLY EXTENDABLE SPINE - A binder arrangement comprising, a pair of binder covers pivotable about an axis into an opposed orientation, a single set of binder rings attached to said binder covers, a pair of hinges for pivoting said pair of covers into an opposed orientation; and a spine for separating said pair of binder covers, wherein said binder covers have a slot for slidably attaching said binder covers to said spine. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120099921 | FOLDER NOTEBOOKS - A bound component has a front cover attached to a spine attached to a rear cover, a binding mechanism, and a binder extension attached to either cover. The binder extension folds inwardly in its closed position and has pockets. Also disclosed is a bound component having a front cover attached to a spine attached to a rear cover, a binding mechanism and one or more pockets attached to either cover. The pocket may have one or more closure flaps and may be expandable. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120237282 | LOOSE LEAF AND BINDER ASSEMBLY - A loose leaf and binder assembly includes a binder that includes a plurality of spaced apart closed rings extending around a common line, and a connecting rod connected integrally to all of the closed rings at one side of the common line. The closed rings are free of radial slits and are non-openable at junctions of the closed rings and the connecting rod. The binder has a robust reinforced structure and can be manufactured at reduced costs. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20130058705 | FILE BINDER AND DOCUMENT ORGANIZER - Disclosed herein is an organizer comprising a unique structural configuration to house and store both non-perforated documents and perforated documents. The organizer comprises a ring binder that is associated with an expandable compartment that is arranged peripheral to the ring binder. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130129404 | Two-way moving structure of a file folder - A two-way moving structure of a file folder contains a base including two grooves defined on two sides thereof respectively, one stopping portion fixed in each groove, two limiting orifices in the two grooves respectively, and four recesses disposed on four corners thereof individually, each recess of the base includes a hook; two retaining members, and each including two ribs, a resilient extension, a hooking extension, a receiving slot, an anti-slip segment, and a defining element; two moving members, each including a side plate and two connecting posts, the side plate including a slip proof area formed on an outer surface thereof, two axial rotating sections disposed on a bottom end thereof and formed in a semi circle shape, a locking shaft defined between the two axial rotating sections, and a hollow zone fixed on a top end of the locking shaft. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130136524 | Loose Leaf Retaining Device - In one aspect, a loose leaf retaining device includes a first panel and a second panel opposing the first panel. A hinged portion connects the first panel to the second panel, such that in a closed state, the first panel is disposed at a non-zero angle relative to the second panel. A frictional engagement member is disposed on an outside of at least one of the first panel and the second panel. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20130251441 | Compact Binder for Storing File Sheet - A paper binder includes a front cover, a rear cover, a backbone, paper holding rings that pivotally hold sheet protectors, and a strip pivot that supports the paper holding rings. The strip pivot can pivot around the center of the paper holding rings. The strip pivot is provided between the front cover and the backbone, has a shape of a thin plate, and comprises a plurality of holes that engage with the rings. The strip pivot makes an acute angle with the backbone when the paper binder is in closed state, and is substantially perpendicular to the backbone when the paper binder is in open state. The strip pivot and the protective cover are made from a single cover sheet of a predetermined material. The strip pivot is made by folding the sheet and bonding the two plies of the folded portion of the cover sheet. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20140126950 | BINDER - A binder including a front cover including a front cover exterior layer, a front cover interior layer, a front cover base plate between the front cover exterior layer and the front cover interior layer, an exterior pocket formed between the front cover exterior layer and the front cover base plate, and an interior opening formed through the front cover interior layer and the front cover base plate to the exterior pocket. Methods of manufacturing the binder are also disclosed. | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140212201 | Storage System - The present invention is directed to a storage system for storing documents. The storage system comprises securing means for securing the documents, a carriage for carrying the securing means, the carriage having location means for locating the securing means, and a support structure from which the carriage can be extended so that a face of the secured documents can be viewed. | 07-31-2014 |
| 20150056000 | DOCUMENT BINDER - A document binder is provided which includes a plate body including two side plates and a bridging plate connected between the two side plates, an engaging mechanism, and a fixture unit fixed to the engaging mechanism. The engaging mechanism includes a rail, two slidable shafts and at least one gear. The side plate has a coupling portion which has two protrusions. Each protrusion has an engaging slot. The two slidable shafts are slidably disposed in the rail and each slidable shaft has a pivotable portion. Each slidable shaft has a gear strip. The gear is pivotally disposed in the rail. The gear and the two gear strips are engaged. Each slidable shaft has an engaging body which is selectively coupled to the engaging slot. Thus, by pushing one end of the pivotable portion, convenient separation and combination of the fixture unit and the platy body are provided. | 02-26-2015 |
| 20160059613 | Items for Stationary from Eco Friendly Materials and Resins - Items for stationary from eco friendly materials and resins include a ring binder having a cover that includes ring binder having a cover that includes cardboard; and one or two bioplastic sheet that entirely covers the cardboard, the bioplastic including at least one of: polylactic acid (PLA), cellulose based PH, polycaprolate (PCL), polybutyleneadipatetetephathalate (PBT), polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), green polyethylene (GPE), or green polyethylene terephthalate (GPET). The inner sheet may be colored or opaque and the outer sheet may be translucent. The ring mechanism may be on the spine or on the inner back cover. Methods include laying the bioplastic sheet over the cover so that the sheet cover the cardboard. | 03-03-2016 |
| 402071000 | With sheet retainer guard | 1 |
| 20100196083 | CLIP REPORT COVER HAVING A CLIP EDGE THAT CAN BE LOWERED INTO A GROOVE OR A SLIT - A clip report cover for unpunched documents ( | 08-05-2010 |
