US3801175A
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Hanger and binder unit
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-09-21
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Granted: 1974-04-02
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Expires: 1992-09-21
Abstract
Abstract A combination hanger and binder unit is provided wherein a sheaf of paper or the like can be bound together in a neat, permanent binder and wherein hangers are provided at the spine of the binder so that if one desires, the bound volume can be hung in an ordinary file drawer. The hangers can easily be added to existing plastic bindings and when not in use retract so that they do not interfere with normal use or storage of the volume.
Inventors
- 👤 J Giulie
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 21:49
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42F; B42F15/00; B42F15/0011; B42F15/0052; B42F15/0064
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
235 words
A combined hanger and binder unit for a sheaf of papers wherein the binder unit comprises a plastic member having a spine adapted to lie along one side of a sheaf of paper and side members extending from said spine on each side thereof and at right angles thereto and extending over the edges of said sheaf of papers with holding pins extending from one side member to the other and through holes in said sheaf of papers, holding them in bound relationship and grooves extending the length of said binder unit between said spine and each of said side members, said side member extending a short distance beyond the edges of the sheaf of papers, wherein the improvement comprises a sliding member having a flat portion lying between the edge of said sheaf of papers and said spine and having edge members extending outwardly from said flat portion at angles of about 45*, said edge members riding in said grooves, single thin end tab on said sliding member, said tab normally lying between said edge members, said sliding member being slideably moveable from a first position wherein said tab lies between said end members and does not extend substantially beyond the edge of said sheaf of papers and a second position wherein said hanger is slid outwardly whereby the bound volume can be hung over the edge of a file drawer or the like.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
235 words
A combined hanger and binder unit for a sheaf of papers wherein the binder unit comprises a plastic member having a spine adapted to lie along one side of a sheaf of paper and side members extending from said spine on each side thereof and at right angles thereto and extending over the edges of said sheaf of papers with holding pins extending from one side member to the other and through holes in said sheaf of papers, holding them in bound relationship and grooves extending the length of said binder unit between said spine and each of said side members, said side member extending a short distance beyond the edges of the sheaf of papers, wherein the improvement comprises a sliding member having a flat portion lying between the edge of said sheaf of papers and said spine and having edge members extending outwardly from said flat portion at angles of about 45*, said edge members riding in said grooves, single thin end tab on said sliding member, said tab normally lying between said edge members, said sliding member being slideably moveable from a first position wherein said tab lies between said end members and does not extend substantially beyond the edge of said sheaf of papers and a second position wherein said hanger is slid outwardly whereby the bound volume can be hung over the edge of a file drawer or the like.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
73 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein the hanger has a side tab extending along one of the side members, said side tab being adapted to engage one of said pins when the tab is extended to prevent the hanger from being pulled completely out of the hanger, said side tab extending beyond the edge of one of said side members whereby the tab can be engaged by a finger to extend the hanger.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-04-01 | 1977-10-01 | 1978-04-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-04-01 | 1981-10-01 | 1982-04-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-04-01 | 1985-10-01 | 1986-04-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |