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US4848798A
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Perforated interior binder pocket
Assignee: WestRock MWV LLC
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Filing: 1988-09-23
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Granted: 1989-07-18
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Expires: 2008-09-23
Abstract
Abstract A perforated interior binder pocket is provided for use in conjunction with binders having hingedly connected covers. The perforated interior binder pocket is located on at least one cover of the binder. The pocket has first and second walls which are molded together on three sides. The first wall includes a plurality of apertures arranged in a geometric pattern, with the pattern being separated from the plastic cover which forms the inner surface of the binder cover by a border portion. A vertical opening is provided adjacent the border with this opening extending from the top to the bottom of the binder cover.
Inventors
- 👤 Marc L. Moor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 16:51
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42F; B42F13/00; B42F13/0006; B42F13/0033; B42F13/0013
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A binder comprising front and rear hingedly connected covers wherein at least one of said covers comprises: a relatively stiff panel, a first plastic cover overlaying the inner surface of said panel, a second plastic cover overlaying a portion of said first plastic cover, said second plastic cover secured to said first plastic cover along three sides thereof for forming a first wall of a binder pocket, said overlaid portion of said first plastic cover forming a second wall of said binder pocket, said first wall having a plurality of apertures therein arranged in geometric pattern comprises of staggered rows of said apertures such that portions of said second wall are visible therethrough.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A binder comprising front and rear hingedly connected covers wherein at least one of said covers comprises: a relatively stiff panel, a first plastic cover overlaying the inner surface of said panel, a second plastic cover overlaying a portion of said first plastic cover, said second plastic cover secured to said first plastic cover along three sides thereof for forming a first wall of a binder pocket, said overlaid portion of said first plastic cover forming a second wall of said binder pocket, said first wall having a plurality of apertures therein arranged in geometric pattern comprises of staggered rows of said apertures such that portions of said second wall are visible therethrough.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
A binder as claimed in claim wherein said binder pocket has a vertical opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A binder as claimed in claim 2 wherein said opening extends approximately from the top to the bottom of said panel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A binder as claimed in claim 2 wherein said second plastic cover overlays more than one-half of said first plastic cover.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A binder as claimed in claim 1 wherein said first wall includes a first solid border section between said vertical opening and said geometric pattern.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
A binder as claimed in claim 5 wherein said first wall includes a second solid border section adjacent said geometric pattern.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
A binder as claimed in claim 1 wherein said first plastic cover being of a first color and said second plastic cover being of a second color.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
141 words
A binder comprising front and rear hingedly connected covers, both of which are connected to an intermediary panel, said intermediary panel having a paper retaining means secured thereto, wherein at least one of said covers comprises: a relatively stiff panel, a first plastic cover overlaying the inner surface of said panel, a second plastic cover overlaying a portion of said first plastic cover, said second plastic cover secured to said first plastic cover along three sides thereof for forming a first wall of a binder pocket, said overlaid portion of said first plastic cover forming a second wall of said binder pocket, said first wall having a plurality of apertures therein arranged in geometric pattern comprised of staggered rows of said apertures such that portions of said second wall are visible therethrough, said second plastic cover extending across said intermediary panel.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
141 words
A binder comprising front and rear hingedly connected covers, both of which are connected to an intermediary panel, said intermediary panel having a paper retaining means secured thereto, wherein at least one of said covers comprises: a relatively stiff panel, a first plastic cover overlaying the inner surface of said panel, a second plastic cover overlaying a portion of said first plastic cover, said second plastic cover secured to said first plastic cover along three sides thereof for forming a first wall of a binder pocket, said overlaid portion of said first plastic cover forming a second wall of said binder pocket, said first wall having a plurality of apertures therein arranged in geometric pattern comprised of staggered rows of said apertures such that portions of said second wall are visible therethrough, said second plastic cover extending across said intermediary panel.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
A binder as claimed in claim 8 wherein said binder pocket has a vertical opening.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
A binder as claimed in claim 9 wherein said opening extends approximately from the top to the bottom of said panel.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
21 words
A binder as claimed in claim 9 wherein said second plastic cover overlays more than one-half of said first plastic cover.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
25 words
A binder as claimed in claim 8 wherein said first wall includes a first solid border section between said vertical opening and said geometric pattern.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
21 words
A binder as claimed in claim 12 wherein said first wall includes a second solid border section adjacent said geometric pattern.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
18 words
A binder as claimed in claim 8 wherein said second plastic cover extends completely across said intermediary panel.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
27 words
A binder as claimed in claim 8 wherein said first plastic cover being of a first color and said second plastic cover being of a second color.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
130 words
A binder comprising front and rear hingedly connected covers wherein at least one of said covers comprises: a relatively stiff panel, a first plastic cover overlaying the inner surface of said panel, a second plastic cover overlaying a portion of said first plastic cover, said plastic cover secured to said first plastic cover along three sides thereof for forming a first wall of a binder pocket, said overlaid portion of said first plastic cover forming a second wall of said binder pocket, said unsecured side of said second plastic cover forming an opening the height of said opening extending approximately from the top to the bottom of said panel, said first wall having a plurality of vertically spaced apertures therein such that portions of said second wall are visible therethrough.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
130 words
A binder comprising front and rear hingedly connected covers wherein at least one of said covers comprises: a relatively stiff panel, a first plastic cover overlaying the inner surface of said panel, a second plastic cover overlaying a portion of said first plastic cover, said plastic cover secured to said first plastic cover along three sides thereof for forming a first wall of a binder pocket, said overlaid portion of said first plastic cover forming a second wall of said binder pocket, said unsecured side of said second plastic cover forming an opening the height of said opening extending approximately from the top to the bottom of said panel, said first wall having a plurality of vertically spaced apertures therein such that portions of said second wall are visible therethrough.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
15 words
A binder as claimed in claim 16 wherein said apertures are arranged in geometric pattern.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
24 words
A binder as claimed in claim 16 wherein said first wall includes a first solid border section between said opening and said geometric pattern.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
21 words
A binder as claimed in claim 18 wherein said first wall includes a second solid border section adjacent said geometric pattern.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
25 words
A binder as claimed in claim 16 wherein said first plastic cover being a first color and said second plastic cover being a second color.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-07-17 | 1993-01-16 | 1993-07-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-07-17 | 1997-01-16 | 1997-07-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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