CA1101751A
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File folder assembly
Assignee: Acco World Corp
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Filing: 1979-03-30
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Granted: 1981-05-26
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Expires: 1999-03-30
Abstract
Abstract ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE This invention relates to a novel reinforcing bar for a suspension file folder assembly, a novel index tab adapted therefore and a new glide insert for use therewith. The reinforcing bar comprises an elongated bar with depending legs which embrace the top portion of the folder and has a reinforcing rib formed therein. The bottom edge of one of the legs has at least one indexing notch cut therefrom. The index tab is adapted to fit on the top of the bar and engages the reinforcing bar (and the notches) to provide a positive lock thereto, but may be adjusted easily and simply to any desired position on the bar. The tab has a top loading feature which provides a further improvement over the prior art. The bar has a glide insert at each terminal end which allows for easy and free movement of the bar along rails which support the file folders with a substantial reduction of noise and friction when the bars are moved along the rails in filing cabinets, drawers, stands or the like.
Inventors
- 👤 Archibald Porteous
- 👤 David C. Moore
- 👤 Edward W. Cooper
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
CA
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 01:16
CPC Classifications
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Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A reinforcing hanger bar for a suspension file folder having a top edge portion, said bar comprising an elongated inverted U-shaped body portion providing depending legs which embrace said top portion between them, said depending legs having formed therein a longitudinal rib, of which the rib of one leg extends into the recess defined by the rib of the other leg, whereby the ribs of the legs coact with one another to secure the top edge portion of the folder between them, and the bottom edge of at least one depending leg having at least one indexing notch cut out therefrom.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
A reinforcing hanger bar for a suspension file folder having a top edge portion, said bar comprising an elongated inverted U-shaped body portion providing depending legs which embrace said top portion between them, said depending legs having formed therein a longitudinal rib, of which the rib of one leg extends into the recess defined by the rib of the other leg, whereby the ribs of the legs coact with one another to secure the top edge portion of the folder between them, and the bottom edge of at least one depending leg having at least one indexing notch cut out therefrom.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
132 words
A hanger bar as claimed in claim 1 further character-ized by an index tab slidably mounted on said hanger bar, said tab having spaced-apart depending legs fitted to said hanger bar and receiving same therebetween, at least one of the index tab legs terminating along its lower edge in an inturned flange engaging against the lower edge of one of the hanger bar legs thereby to prevent unintentional separation of the index tab from the hanger bar, and at least one of said index tab legs having an inwardly projecting teat, said teat being dimensioned to coact with said at least one notch of said bottom edge of said at least one hanger bar leg whereby said index tab is held in a selected position along the length of the hanger bar.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A hanger bar as claimed in claim 2 wherein said index tab comprises an envelope-like structure having two sides, a bottom, two ends, and an open top edge.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
217 words
A suspension file folder assembly comprising a file folder having a top edge portion, an elongated inverted U-shaped hanger bar providing depending legs which embrace said top edge portion between them, each said depending leg having formed therein a longitudinal rib, wherein the rib of one leg extends into the recess defined by the rib of the other leg, whereby the ribs of the legs coact with one another to secure the top edge portion of the folder between them, the bottom edge of at least one of said legs providing at least one notch, an index tab slidably mounted on said hanger bar, said index tab having spaced-apart depending legs fitted to said hanger bar and receiving same therebetween, at least one of the index tab legs terminating along its lower edge in an inturned flange engaging against the lower edge of one of the hanger bar legs thereby to prevent unintentional separation of the index tab from the hanger bar, and at least one of said index tab legs having an inwardly projecting teat, said teat being dimensioned to coact with said at least one notch of said bottom edge of said at least one hanger bar leg whereby said index tab is held in a selected position along the length of the hanger bar.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
217 words
A suspension file folder assembly comprising a file folder having a top edge portion, an elongated inverted U-shaped hanger bar providing depending legs which embrace said top edge portion between them, each said depending leg having formed therein a longitudinal rib, wherein the rib of one leg extends into the recess defined by the rib of the other leg, whereby the ribs of the legs coact with one another to secure the top edge portion of the folder between them, the bottom edge of at least one of said legs providing at least one notch, an index tab slidably mounted on said hanger bar, said index tab having spaced-apart depending legs fitted to said hanger bar and receiving same therebetween, at least one of the index tab legs terminating along its lower edge in an inturned flange engaging against the lower edge of one of the hanger bar legs thereby to prevent unintentional separation of the index tab from the hanger bar, and at least one of said index tab legs having an inwardly projecting teat, said teat being dimensioned to coact with said at least one notch of said bottom edge of said at least one hanger bar leg whereby said index tab is held in a selected position along the length of the hanger bar.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
83 words
A hanger bar as claimed in claim 1 wherein said hanger bar is of a length greater than the width of the file folder to provide projecting terminal portions, a notch formed on the free edges of the hanger bar legs one in each terminal portion, an aperture in each said notch at the top of said U-shaped body portion, and an insert in each of said apertures, said inserts projecting through said aperture and projecting below the bottom edge of said notch.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
82 words
An assembly as claimed in claim 4 wherein said hanger bar is of a length greater than the width of the file folder to provide projecting terminal portions, a notch formed on the free edges of the hanger bar less one in each terminal portion, an aperture in each said notch at the top of said U-shaped body portion, and an insert in each of said apertures, said inserts projecting through said aperture and projecting below the bottom edge of said notch.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
83 words
A hanger bar as claimed in claim 3 wherein said hanger bar is of a length greater than the width of the file folder to provide projecting terminal portions, a notch formed on the free edges of the hanger bar legs one in each terminal portion, an aperture in each said notch at the top of said U-shaped body portion, and an insert in each of said apertures, said inserts projecting through said aperture and projecting below the bottom edge of said notch.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
151 words
A hanger bar as claimed in claim 5 wherein said insert comprises a plate-like disc having a generally inverted U-shape, said inverted U-shaped disc having an upper base portion and two downwardly projecting leg portions, the edges of said disc having thickening ridges around both sides of said disc and around the periphery of said U-shape, a leg projecting upwardly from substantially the center of said upper base portion, said upwardly projecting leg terminating in a crown with said crown having pointed projections at each side of said leg, and said pointed projections having bottom edges parallel to said base portion. 9. A hanger bar as claimed in claim 8 wherein said upwardly projecting leg of said insert comprises two spaced-apart half-legs, each half-leg having an inside edge and an outside edge and terminating in a half-crown, each half-crown having as an inside edge an extension of the inside edge of
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
29 words
Claim 9 continued ...... said leg, and each half-crown having as an outside edge a pointed projection, said pointed projection having a bottom edge parallel to said base portion.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
103 words
A suspension file folder assembly as claimed in claim 6 wherein said insert comprises a plate-like disc having a generally inverted U-shape, said inverted U-shaped disc having an upper base portion and two downwardly projecting leg portions, the edges of said disc having thickening ridges around both sides of said disc and around the periphery of said U-shaped a leg projecting upwardly from substantially the center of said upper base portion, said upwardly projecting leg terminating in a crown with said crown having pointed projections at each side of said leg, and said pointed pro-jections having bottom edges parallel to said base portion.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
76 words
A suspension file folder assembly as claimed in claim 10 wherein said upwardly projecting leg of said insert comprises two spaced-apart half-legs, each half-leg having an inside edge and an outside edge and terminating in a half-crown, each half-crown having as an inside edge an extension of the inside edge of said leg, and each half-crown having as an outside edge a pointed projection, said pointed projection having a bottom edge parallel to said base portion.
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