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Mobile binding

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-07-16
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Granted: 1986-05-20
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Expires: 2005-07-16
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Abstract

Abstract A mobile binding is provided comprising holding elements or S shaped clips and formed from two sheets of cardboard, or a similar semi rigid material, which extends over the whole length of the binding and which are bonded together, except at least in the end portions of the back, the inner sheet having an opening in which one of the end legs of the S shaped element may be engaged, the other end then being engaged in the middle of a review to be bound. The improvement consists in providing said holding elements with a notch on the inner face of their portion situated opposite said opening when they are in position in the binding; it also comprises a plate which may be engaged in said opening between said two sheets of the back and which is provided with an outwardly turned flange adapted for engagement in the notches of said elements.

Inventors

  • 👤 Francois Balland

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-04 12:31
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42F; B42F11/00; B42F11/02

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim 154 words
In a mobile binding comprising holding elements or S shaped clips and formed from two sheets 1 and 2 made from cardboard, or a similar semi rigid material, which extend over the whole length of the binding and which are bonded together, except at least in the end portions of the back, the inner sheet having an opening 8 in which one of the end legs of the S shaped element may be engaged, the other end being then engaged in the middle of the review to be bound, said holding elements are provided with a notch on the inner face of their part situated opposite the opening when they are in position in the binding, and it further comprises a plate which may be engaged in the opening between the two sheets of the back and which is provided with an outwardly turned flange adapted for engagement in the notches of said elements.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 154 words
In a mobile binding comprising holding elements or S shaped clips and formed from two sheets 1 and 2 made from cardboard, or a similar semi rigid material, which extend over the whole length of the binding and which are bonded together, except at least in the end portions of the back, the inner sheet having an opening 8 in which one of the end legs of the S shaped element may be engaged, the other end being then engaged in the middle of the review to be bound, said holding elements are provided with a notch on the inner face of their part situated opposite the opening when they are in position in the binding, and it further comprises a plate which may be engaged in the opening between the two sheets of the back and which is provided with an outwardly turned flange adapted for engagement in the notches of said elements.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 19 words
The binding as claimed in claim 1, wherein said holding elements 9 are made from a molded plastic material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 18 words
The binding as claimed in claim 1, wherein said holding elements are formed by a bent metal rod.

References Cited (Backward Citations)

FR647198A Cited
DE876390C Cited
US3596928A Cited
GB1249226A Cited
GB1367106A Cited
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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) 1989-05-19 1989-11-18 1990-05-20 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1993-05-19 1993-11-18 1994-05-20 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1997-05-19 1997-11-18 1998-05-20 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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