US3620440A
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Folder with elastic band
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-06-15
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Granted: 1971-11-16
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Expires: 1990-06-15
Abstract
Abstract The folder has two flaps extending outwardly from a back section disposed at right angles thereto. The back section permits assembly of papers within the folder without undue bulging and provides a support for an elastic band. The band is made from a strip of elastomeric material having its ends secured to a metal clip in T-relation thereto. The clip engages the inside of the back section when the band is drawn through an aperture therethrough to have the clip engage the inner face thereof. The extending band can be drawn over one end of the folder to secure the two flaps and the contents thereof in compact relation.
Inventors
- 👤 Norman J Humphrey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 21:28
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42F; B42F7/00; B42F7/04; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/805
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
In a folder, a sheet of material die cut and scored to provide a pair of flaps extending from a back section which is disposed at right angle thereto when the flaps are folded into adjacent position, pocket means on the inside of said flaps, and an elastic band made from a length of elastomeric material having the ends provided with securing means to form a loop, said back section having an aperture through which the loop of the band is drawn to have the securing means abut the inner face of the back section.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
In a folder, a sheet of material die cut and scored to provide a pair of flaps extending from a back section which is disposed at right angle thereto when the flaps are folded into adjacent position, pocket means on the inside of said flaps, and an elastic band made from a length of elastomeric material having the ends provided with securing means to form a loop, said back section having an aperture through which the loop of the band is drawn to have the securing means abut the inner face of the back section.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
In a folder as recited in claim 1, wherein the pocket means extends across the back section with an aperture therethrough aligned with the aperture in the back section to provide a double thickness of material at the apertures for holding the securing means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
In a folder as recited in claim 1, wherein a metal clip secures the adjacent ends of the elastomeric material together and is positioned relative thereto as to span the aperture in the back section when securing the loop in extended position from the rear face thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
In a folder as reCited in claim 1, wherein the pocket means is formed from an extension of the flaps which is reversely folded into engagement therewith and secured at the outer ends to the outer ends of the flaps.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
In a folder as recited in claim 4, wherein sections are folded inwardly from the outer edges of the flaps to which the outer edges of the pocket means are adherred.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-11-15 | 1975-05-17 | 1975-11-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-15 | 1979-05-17 | 1979-11-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-15 | 1983-05-17 | 1983-11-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |