Books – strips – and leaves – Book – element thereof – or accessory therefor – Covers
Patent
1998-07-29
1999-10-05
Fridie, Jr., Willmon
Books, strips, and leaves
Book, element thereof, or accessory therefor
Covers
281 29, B42D 300
Patent
active
059611502
ABSTRACT:
A portfolio, folder or wallet is formed from a flexible leather or synthetic leatherlike cover member forming front and back covers with one of the covers having a window formed therein and a fabric inlay secured to the cover member around the periphery of the window. The inlay includes a multicolor image formed thereon by transferring the image from an image source, preferably by a transfer sheet using a multicolor photocopier, and thermally transferring the image on the transfer sheet to the inlay. The cover member may be preformed to include flap parts which are folded over to form pockets for various types of folders and wallets. Portfolios or desk folders are formed by including an interior liner and, preferably, stiffening elements in the form of flat rectangular sheets which may include a layer of resilient foam formed thereon and engageable with the backside of the inlay. The cover member and liner may be sewn or bonded together around the periphery of the portfolio or folder to secure the stiffening members spaced apart from each other with a spine or living hinge formed therebetween. Portfolios or folders with a wide variety of ornamental images in the folder window may be fabricated.
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Kogutt Michael A.
Kogutt Randy A.
Dart Manufacturing Company
Fridie Jr. Willmon
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