Binder device releasably engaging aperture or notch of sheet – Coiled spring type sheet retainer
Reexamination Certificate
2000-11-13
2002-05-21
Fridie, Jr., Willmon (Department: 3722)
Binder device releasably engaging aperture or notch of sheet
Coiled spring type sheet retainer
C402S079000, C281S021100, C281S015100
Reexamination Certificate
active
06390713
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to an adapter for a coil bound notebook, and more particularly, to an adapter that can receive loose leaf papers and couple the papers to a coil bound notebook.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Coil bound notebooks are often used by students, professionals and other users to provide paper and writing surfaces for notes, homework assignments, sketches and the like. The papers bound in the notebooks may be used as part of the notebook, or removed for standalone use. The notebook may also include a plurality of tab dividers, pockets, pouches, or other organizational features for receiving loose papers or other items, and typically include a wire or plastic coil that binds the papers, covers, pockets, dividers, and other components of the notebook together. In this manner, a coil bound notebook is a versatile, flexible tool which can serve as an organizer, storage device, paper dispenser and writing tablet.
In a typical coil bound notebook, the various components are permanently bound together by the binding coil. The notebook provides an efficient paper source, and papers are removed from the coil binding component throughout the life of the notebook. However, with most existing coil bound notebook, once the papers are removed from the coil binding component, the useful life of the notebook is exhausted, as there is no easy, effective way to add paper to the coil binding mechanism. Accordingly, there is a need for a adapter that can quickly and easily couple loose leaf paper to the binding coil of a coil bound notebook.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is an adapter that can quickly and easily couple loose leaf papers to the binding coil of a coil bound notebook. In one embodiment, the invention is an adapter for coupling a piece of paper having a plurality of holes to a binding coil, the adapter comprising a strip of material having a plurality of attachment components. Each attachment component is shaped to be passed through one of the plurality of holes of the paper to couple the paper to the strip. The strip of material further has a quick attachment feature for releasably coupling the strip to the coil.
Other objects and advantages of the present invention will be apparent from the following description and the accompanying drawings.
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Attachment A, European sample with three snap-in tabs and divider tabs; date unknow; admitted to be prior art for the limited purpose of consideration of this reference as prior art in the prosecution of this application; applicant reserves the right to challenge the status of this reference as prior art.
Attachment B, bound-in kraft paper pocket dividers; date unknown; admitted to be prior art for the limited purpose of consideration of this reference as prior art in the prosecution of this application; applicant reserves the right to challenge the status of this reference as prior art.
Attachment C, Snap-in planner ruler from DayRunner; date unknown; admitted to be prior art for the limited purpose of consideration of this reference as prior art in the prosecution of this application; applicant reserves the right to challenge the status of this reference as prior art.
DeBlasis Thomas
James, Jr. Bobby G.
Moor Marc L.
O'Hara Kate M.
Fridie Jr. Willmon
The Mead Corporation
Thompson Hine LLP
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