Binder stiffener

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1996-12-06

1997-09-23

Howell, Daniel W.

Books, strips, and leaves

Book, element thereof, or accessory therefor

Covers

281 151, 402 4, 206214, 374162, 374142, D19 4, B42D 900

Patent

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056696353

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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