US4830268A
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Adjustable file folder
Assignee: Dennison Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1985-03-04
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Granted: 1989-05-16
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Expires: 2005-03-04
Abstract
Abstract An adjustable folder is disclosed with an overlap to accomodate variable contents. As the quantity of filed paper exceeds the current size of the folder, the overlap is moved to provide additional capacity.
Inventors
- 👤 Warren R. Pitts
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 02:28
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42F; B42F15/00; B42F15/04; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S493/00; Y10S493/947
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
41 words
A folder comprising: a panel with an intermediate overlap on one side; and means for adjusting the overlap, including elimination thereof, said overlap is provided with a plurality of apertures; and said folder further comprising fastening means cooperative with said apertures.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
41 words
A folder comprising: a panel with an intermediate overlap on one side; and means for adjusting the overlap, including elimination thereof, said overlap is provided with a plurality of apertures; and said folder further comprising fastening means cooperative with said apertures.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The folder of claim 1, wherein said panel comprises: a first member provided with a plurality of apertures; and a second member provided with a plurality of apertures alignable with the apertures of said first member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The folder of claim 2, further comprising: a plurality of fasteners cooperative with said apertures to maintain said members in a superposed relationship; wherein apertures may be realigned to alter the relationship of the superposed members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
The folder of claim 3 wherein said fasteners comprise brass paper fasteners.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
11 words
The folder of claim 1 wherein said overlap is a fanfold.
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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) | 1992-05-15 | 1992-11-14 | 1993-05-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-05-15 | 1996-11-14 | 1997-05-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-05-15 | 2000-11-14 | 2001-05-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |