Books – strips – and leaves – Book – element thereof – or accessory therefor – Covers
Reexamination Certificate
2009-02-25
2010-10-26
Ross, Dana (Department: 3725)
Books, strips, and leaves
Book, element thereof, or accessory therefor
Covers
C283S036000, C281S021100, C281S051000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07819432
ABSTRACT:
A bound system including a plurality of pages and a cover/divider including a bound outer edge and a plurality of free outer edges. The cover/divider is bound to the plurality of pages along the bound edge. The cover/divider includes one or more discrete tabs extending generally outwardly relative to one of the free edges. Each tab is integrally formed from a single piece of material with the rest of the cover/divider. Each tab further has an opening formed therethrough and is configured to receive at least part of a binding device therethrough to thereby couple the cover/divider to the binding device.
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Busam Edward P.
Rowe Michael D.
Battula Pradeep C
MeadWestvaco Corporation
MWV Intellectual Property Group
Ross Dana
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