Books – strips – and leaves – Book – element thereof – or accessory therefor – Covers
Patent
1997-07-08
1998-09-15
Fridie, Jr., Willmon
Books, strips, and leaves
Book, element thereof, or accessory therefor
Covers
281 151, 402 4, B12D 900
Patent
active
058068937
ABSTRACT:
A loose-leaf binder stiffener, which has a body (20) with an integral U-shaped channel portion (28) that grips the upper edge of a binder for holding it in an open and flat position. The channel portion includes an upper leg (32) with a wedge shaped end (36) that is forced between the binders spine (22) and ring holding rigid strip (38). A C-shaped portion (56) of the body (20) holds and stores pens or pencils and a raised upright member (60) adds stiffness. Three embodiments of the upright member (60) include a card holder (62), a beam (68), and a second C-shaped member (56').
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Tucker Robert V.
Wilson Ronald A.
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