US4019759A
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Indexing system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-01-20
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Granted: 1977-04-26
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Expires: 1996-01-20
Abstract
Abstract For use in a multi-page book, an index system comprising elongated flat transparent plastic index tabs each affixed by a strip of transparent adhesive tape. The tab overlies one edge of an associated page, projecting slightly outward therefrom so as to present an indicia bearing end and projecting a substantially greater distance inwardly thereof, terminating in an inner end. The transparent adhesive tape overlies the inner end, overlapping both the adjacent inner portion of the tab and the page face, providing a point of attachment substantially inward of the page edge. Removal of the tab for reuse is effected by a rotation of the tab about the adhesively secured inner edge, partially peeling the tape back so as to enable a complete exposure of the tab and a twisting removal thereof from the tape, the tape subsequently being reapplied to the page.
Inventors
- 👤 Bernard M. Stanton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 15:52
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42F; B42F21/00; B42F21/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
176 words
In a multiple page book, an index system comprising index tabs associated with selected pages of the book, and mounting means removably securing each tab on the associated page, each of said index tabs comprising a flat strip of transparent material, each tab overlying one edge of the associated page and projecting both outwardly and inwardly of said one edge, said tab terminating in an inner end inwardly spaced from said one edge, said mounting means comprising transparent adhesive tape overlying and affixed to said inner end and the portion of the tab immediately adjacent thereto, said tape projecting inwardly beyond said inner end and being secured to the associated page, thereby fixing said tab to the page in a manner whereby the tab can pivot upwardly away from said page about the inner end for a complete exposure of said tab, without stripping of that portion of the tape inward of the inner edge, to enable a stripping of the tab from the page secured tape and a repositioning of the tape on the page.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
176 words
In a multiple page book, an index system comprising index tabs associated with selected pages of the book, and mounting means removably securing each tab on the associated page, each of said index tabs comprising a flat strip of transparent material, each tab overlying one edge of the associated page and projecting both outwardly and inwardly of said one edge, said tab terminating in an inner end inwardly spaced from said one edge, said mounting means comprising transparent adhesive tape overlying and affixed to said inner end and the portion of the tab immediately adjacent thereto, said tape projecting inwardly beyond said inner end and being secured to the associated page, thereby fixing said tab to the page in a manner whereby the tab can pivot upwardly away from said page about the inner end for a complete exposure of said tab, without stripping of that portion of the tape inward of the inner edge, to enable a stripping of the tab from the page secured tape and a repositioning of the tape on the page.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The index system of claim 1 wherein said tape extends parallel to and along the full length of the inner end of the tab.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The index system of claim 2 wherein said tape extends beyond the opposed sides of the tab adjacent to the inner end thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The index system of claim 3 wherein said tape overlaps approximately equal portions of the tab and the page along the length of the inner end of the tab.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
The index system of claim 4 wherein said tab is of a length whereby the inner end and overlapping tape are positioned a distance inwardly spaced from the page edge substantially greater than the width of the tape.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The index system of claim 5 wherein the portion of the tab outward of the page edge is provided with identifying indicia on the opposed faces thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
The index system of claim 2 wherein said tape overlaps approximately equal portions of the tab and the page along the length of the inner end of the tab.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
The index system of claim 7 wherein said tab is of a length whereby the inner end and overlapping tape are positioned a distance inwardly spaced from the page edge substantially greater than the width of the tape.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
177 words
A method of mounting and removing an index tab on and from a page comprising; in the mounting of the tab, the steps of positioning the tab flat on a page so as to overlie an edge of the page and project both inwardly and outwardly thereof, and applying transparent adhesive tape over the inner end of the tab, the portion of the tab immediately adjoining the inner end, and the portion of the page immediately adjacent and inward of the inner end of the tab; and in the removing of the tab, the steps of inverting the tab and the portion of the tape secured thereto about the inner end of the tab so as to completely expose one face of the tab and a portion of the tape while retaining the portion of the tape over that portion of the page inward of the inner end of the tab, stripping the tab away from the tape, and affixing to the page the portion of the tape exposed by the inverting and removal of the tab.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
177 words
A method of mounting and removing an index tab on and from a page comprising; in the mounting of the tab, the steps of positioning the tab flat on a page so as to overlie an edge of the page and project both inwardly and outwardly thereof, and applying transparent adhesive tape over the inner end of the tab, the portion of the tab immediately adjoining the inner end, and the portion of the page immediately adjacent and inward of the inner end of the tab; and in the removing of the tab, the steps of inverting the tab and the portion of the tape secured thereto about the inner end of the tab so as to completely expose one face of the tab and a portion of the tape while retaining the portion of the tape over that portion of the page inward of the inner end of the tab, stripping the tab away from the tape, and affixing to the page the portion of the tape exposed by the inverting and removal of the tab.
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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) | 1980-04-25 | 1980-10-25 | 1981-04-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-04-25 | 1984-10-25 | 1985-04-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-04-25 | 1988-10-25 | 1989-04-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |