US4157875A
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Binder for computer printout
Assignee: Devoke Co
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Filing: 1977-11-16
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Granted: 1979-06-12
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Expires: 1997-11-16
Abstract
Abstract A binder for computer printout sheets is provided, said binder having front and back covers for the computer printout sheets which can be folded over into a compact form. Preferably the binder has hooks extending at each end thereof to enable the binder to be hooked over a file drawer or the like.
Inventors
- 👤 Gertrude Smith
- 👤 Joe D. Giulie
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 11:20
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42D; B42D17/00; B42F; B42F15/00; B42F15/0011; B42F15/0052; B42F15/0064
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
189 words
A binder for computer printout sheets or the like comprising in combination: a. a spine having a length approximately equal to the height of a sheet, b. retaining means mounted on said spine adapted to engage mating holes in said sheets, c. front and back cover members attached to and extending outwardly from said spine, each cover having a flexible center portion, d. said front cover member being about the width of a sheet and said back cover member extending beyond the width of a sheet, e. a notch in said front cover, f. a first piece of Velcro on the outside surface of the front cover adjacent to the spine, said Velcro being located opposite said notch whereby when said front cover is folded back upon itself, said Velcro will extend through the notch, g. a complementary piece of Velcro on the inner surface of the back cover, said Velcro on the back cover being positioned in line with said notch on the front cover, whereby h. said back cover can be folded over said sheets and said front cover folded back to engage the two Velcro pieces.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
189 words
A binder for computer printout sheets or the like comprising in combination: a. a spine having a length approximately equal to the height of a sheet, b. retaining means mounted on said spine adapted to engage mating holes in said sheets, c. front and back cover members attached to and extending outwardly from said spine, each cover having a flexible center portion, d. said front cover member being about the width of a sheet and said back cover member extending beyond the width of a sheet, e. a notch in said front cover, f. a first piece of Velcro on the outside surface of the front cover adjacent to the spine, said Velcro being located opposite said notch whereby when said front cover is folded back upon itself, said Velcro will extend through the notch, g. a complementary piece of Velcro on the inner surface of the back cover, said Velcro on the back cover being positioned in line with said notch on the front cover, whereby h. said back cover can be folded over said sheets and said front cover folded back to engage the two Velcro pieces.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The binder of claim 1 wherein said front and back covers each have a single piece of Velcro near the center thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The binder of claim 1 having hooks extending on each end of the spine whereby the binder can be hooked over the edges of a file drawer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The binder of claim 1 wherein the retaining means comprises a plurality of binder rings.
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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) | 1982-06-11 | 1982-12-11 | 1983-06-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-06-11 | 1986-12-11 | 1987-06-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-06-11 | 1990-12-11 | 1991-06-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |