Joints and connections – Selectively assembled – e.g. – convertible – etc.
Reexamination Certificate
2000-02-18
2001-09-18
Wellington, A. L. (Department: 3722)
Joints and connections
Selectively assembled, e.g., convertible, etc.
C281S029000, C281S031000, C402S070000, C402S073000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06290421
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to a binder which includes a spine having a window portion into which indicia is located to identify the contents of the binder.
It is very desirable to have a binder that can contain different materials and have the immediate availability to change the identity of the materials in the binder by placing a different label on an insert located in a window provided in the spine. Binders can be used for any number of different sets of materials and when it is desired to change the contents of the binder the existing binders in the marketplace are not capable of readily changing the identification of the materials located in the binder. While it is possible, of course, to add labels to the exterior of the binder spine over a period of time does not make for a very attractive binder. It has long been desired to be able to customize the binder spine wherein the indicia identifying the materials in the binder can be readily changed in a quick and efficient manner and still present a very professional appearance.
In an office setting it is particularly important that the binder be usable for different materials and yet be able to provide a ready identification that will present a neat and organized arrangement.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In accordance with the present invention there is provided a binder in which the spine includes a clear window portion. Located within the window portion between the interior of the spine and the ring holder that is secured thereto there is located a readily removable insert. This insert is provided on its exterior surface with a label or other indicia that identifies the materials contained in the binder. The insert can be pivotally mounted relative to a rivet or other fastener connecting the ring holder to the spine at one end and resiliently held in place at its other end. The removable end defines an opening that fits over a rivet holding the ring holder in place. Thus, when it is desired to change the labeling on the exterior of the insert the insert can be pivotally moved away from the spine to facilitate another label being placed thereon. In another embodiment the insert is removably attached in the interior of the spine to several of the fastening means connecting the ring holder to the spine. Essentially, the insert defines keyhole shaped openings that resiliently fit over the rivets connecting the ring holder to the spine adjacent its interior and thus can be readily removed from the spine and another list of the binder contents placed therein.
While the insert can be a separate piece it can also be a scored portion of a single sheet. One side of the sheet will have a longitudinally extending scored portion that defines an insert that can fit into the spine section of the binder. The outer end of the scored portion has key-shaped openings that can fit over rivets securing the ring section to the spine in the manner as described with respect to the fully removable insert described above. Thus, every time you wish to insert new materials into the binder you can readily place the scored section identifying the new materials into the visible spine areas This is done by inserting the outer scored portion into the spine and securing it in place by clicking the keyhole openings around the rivets holding the ring holder in place. The score line readily permits the scored section to be placed in position while permitting the balance of the sheet to be located in its normal position in the binder. In this situation the sheet as well as the spine insert can be provided with indicia to identify the materials in the binder. Thus, the insert will provide a brief description of the binder contents and when the binder is pulled from the shelf the balance of the sheet will describe the contents in more detail such as a table of contents. If desired, the sheet can be provided with a vertical or horizontal pocket, slot portions for business cards, CD ROM, diskette or various other multimedia and computer accessories. The pockets can have flaps that open and close, edge snaps, velcro or any of a variety of closures.
These and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of the several embodiments.
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ACCO Brand, Inc.
Carter Monica S.
Pennie & Edmonds LLP
Wellington A. L.
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