US4232918A
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Support system for filing computer paper
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-03-05
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Granted: 1980-11-11
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Expires: 1999-03-05
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to an improved suspension system for filing computer paper vertically in a file drawer or cabinet. A bundle of a desired number of sheets of paper may be filed using a system having a pair of assemblies, each of which has two members to engage the upper corners of the sheets of paper. The first member of each assembly has a flat panel-like portion which extends at an upper corner thereof to define a downwardly open hook and three vertically spaced horizontally extending prongs. The second member is flat and rectangular shaped and has three vertically spaced apertures which mate to receive the three prongs therethrough. The prongs of each first member are inserted through the upper three holes along one side of the computer paper, and the second member is then located on the prongs. This is repeated on the other side with the other assembly to hold the sheets of paper in a single bundle. The bundle is then located in the filing drawer and the outwardly projecting hook portions engage horizontal support bars to suspend the sheets of paper in the storage space. Sheets of paper may be added to or taken from any bundle in the drawer merely by easily manually removing the second member from each assembly and then replacing them after the sheets have been added or taken away. This system is very easy to use and extremely inexpensive to manufacture and the components are standard and interchangeable. In one embodiment, additional second members may be used to add more sheets to any bundle without separating the original members.
Inventors
- 👤 Karl Leber
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 10:36
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42F; B42F15/00; B42F15/0011; B42F15/0052; B42F15/0058; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/34; Y10T24/3427; Y10T24/3449; Y10T24/3451
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
A stationery suspension system for filing a desired number of sheets of stationery having aligned holes vertically spaced along at least an upper portion of both sides thereof in a filing space having a pair of parallel spaced horizontally extending support bars, the suspension system comprising: a pair of stationery engaging assemblies, each assembly having a first member with a plurality of vertically spaced parallel prongs extending therefrom, and a second member with a corresponding number of vertically spaced apertures therethrough, the prongs of the first member being adapted to be respectively received through a corresponding number of the holes along one side of the sheets of stationery, the apertures of the second member being adapted to respectively removably receive the prongs therethrough to retainably secure said one side of the sheets of stationery between the first and second members, one of the members of each assembly having a hook portion to engage a respective one of the support bars whereby the sheets of stationery may be vertically suspended together in the filing space.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
A stationery suspension system for filing a desired number of sheets of stationery having aligned holes vertically spaced along at least an upper portion of both sides thereof in a filing space having a pair of parallel spaced horizontally extending support bars, the suspension system comprising: a pair of stationery engaging assemblies, each assembly having a first member with a plurality of vertically spaced parallel prongs extending therefrom, and a second member with a corresponding number of vertically spaced apertures therethrough, the prongs of the first member being adapted to be respectively received through a corresponding number of the holes along one side of the sheets of stationery, the apertures of the second member being adapted to respectively removably receive the prongs therethrough to retainably secure said one side of the sheets of stationery between the first and second members, one of the members of each assembly having a hook portion to engage a respective one of the support bars whereby the sheets of stationery may be vertically suspended together in the filing space.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
74 words
A stationery suspension system as claimed in claim 1 wherein the first member has a flat portion with the prongs extending horizontally from one side surface thereof, and the second member is flat with the matching apertures therethrough, the flat portion of the first member and the second member being drawn towards each other in a parallel relationship when the prongs of the first member are received in the apertures of the second member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
A stationery suspension system as claimed in claim 2 wherein one of the second member and the flat portion of the first member extends at an upper corner thereof to define the hook portion with a downwardly open recess to receive the respective one of the support bars.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A stationery suspension system as claimed in claim 3 wherein the hook portion extends from the flat portion of the first member, and the second member is rectangular shaped.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
51 words
A stationery suspension system as claimed in claim 3 wherein each assembly further includes a third member identical to the second member which may be located on the prongs of the first member to retain additional sheets of holed stationery with out disassembling the first and second members of each assembly.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
A stationery suspension system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first member has three prongs and the second member has three apertures.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
A stationery suspension system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the prongs of the first member are frictionally engaged in the apertures of the second member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
A stationery suspension system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the prongs are substantially cylindrically shaped.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
250 words
A suspension system for filing computer paper having vertically spaced holes along both sides thereof in a filing drawer having a pair of upper parallel spaced horizontally extending support bars, the suspension system comprising: a pair of paper engaging assemblies, each assembly having a first member with a flat panel-like portion which extends at an upper corner thereof to define a downwardly opening hook to engage a respective one of the support bars and three vertically spaced substantially cylindrical prongs extending horizontally therefrom; and a second flat rectangular member with three vertically spaced apertures therethrough, the second member mating the first member whereby the prongs of the first member may be respectively inserted through the apertures of the second member to frictionally removably secure the flat panel-like portion of the first member in a parallel relationship with the second member, whereby the prongs of the first member of each assembly may be first inserted through the three upper holes on a respective side of a desired number of sheets of computer paper, the second member of each assembly then manually located on the prongs of the respective first member to secure each upper corner of the sheets of computer paper between the first and second members of one of the assemblies to form a bundle of paper, and the bundle positioned in the drawer with the hooks of the first members of each assembly positioned over a respective one of the bars to vertically suspend the bundle in the drawer.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
250 words
A suspension system for filing computer paper having vertically spaced holes along both sides thereof in a filing drawer having a pair of upper parallel spaced horizontally extending support bars, the suspension system comprising: a pair of paper engaging assemblies, each assembly having a first member with a flat panel-like portion which extends at an upper corner thereof to define a downwardly opening hook to engage a respective one of the support bars and three vertically spaced substantially cylindrical prongs extending horizontally therefrom; and a second flat rectangular member with three vertically spaced apertures therethrough, the second member mating the first member whereby the prongs of the first member may be respectively inserted through the apertures of the second member to frictionally removably secure the flat panel-like portion of the first member in a parallel relationship with the second member, whereby the prongs of the first member of each assembly may be first inserted through the three upper holes on a respective side of a desired number of sheets of computer paper, the second member of each assembly then manually located on the prongs of the respective first member to secure each upper corner of the sheets of computer paper between the first and second members of one of the assemblies to form a bundle of paper, and the bundle positioned in the drawer with the hooks of the first members of each assembly positioned over a respective one of the bars to vertically suspend the bundle in the drawer.
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) | 1983-11-11 | 1984-05-12 | 1984-11-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-11-11 | 1988-05-12 | 1988-11-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-11-11 | 1992-05-12 | 1992-11-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |