US4973184A
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Writing pad organizer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-04-10
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Granted: 1990-11-27
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Expires: 2009-04-10
Abstract
Abstract A writing pad organizer which comprises a back flap and a front flap which are connected together through a spine. The front flap is capable of being interlocked with the back flap to hold such in a closed position. The front flap is capable of being hingedly moved relative to the back flap to expose an interior compartment located within the inner surface of both the front flap and the back flap. The interior surface of the back flap is to include a plurality of file folders with the interior surface of the front flap including a plurality of separate note pads. The sheets of the note pads are to be removed and adhered to the file folders at designated areas.
Inventors
- 👤 Roger J. La Salle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 17:44
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42D; B42D5/00; B42D5/003; B42D5/005; B42D5/006; B42D5/04; B42D5/043; B42D5/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
213 words
A writing pad organizer comprising: a back flap defining a first enclosing interior compartment, said back flap having a first portion of a locking means; a front flap defining a second enclosing interior compartment, said front flap having a second portion of a locking means, said second portion engageable with said first portion to hold said front flap in juxtaposition with said back flap; a spine connecting said back flap to said front flap, said back flap being hingedly movable relative to said front flap to an open position providing access into both said first and second interior compartments; a plurality of file folders mounted on said back flap and located within said first enclosing interior compartment, each said file folder including day and time designated areas, therebeing a separate single page of said file folders for each said day of the week; and a plurality of pockets mounted on said front flap within said second enclosing interior compartment, each said pocket including a note pad, each said note pad including a plurality of sheets located in a stacked relationship, each said sheet having an adhesive strip, a said sheet to be removed from its respective said note pad and placed on and adhered to a said page at a said designated area.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
213 words
A writing pad organizer comprising: a back flap defining a first enclosing interior compartment, said back flap having a first portion of a locking means; a front flap defining a second enclosing interior compartment, said front flap having a second portion of a locking means, said second portion engageable with said first portion to hold said front flap in juxtaposition with said back flap; a spine connecting said back flap to said front flap, said back flap being hingedly movable relative to said front flap to an open position providing access into both said first and second interior compartments; a plurality of file folders mounted on said back flap and located within said first enclosing interior compartment, each said file folder including day and time designated areas, therebeing a separate single page of said file folders for each said day of the week; and a plurality of pockets mounted on said front flap within said second enclosing interior compartment, each said pocket including a note pad, each said note pad including a plurality of sheets located in a stacked relationship, each said sheet having an adhesive strip, a said sheet to be removed from its respective said note pad and placed on and adhered to a said page at a said designated area.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The writing pad organizer as defined in claim 1 wherein: each said pocket including a notch, said notch facilitating entry of a thumb of a human being to facilitate entry and removal of said sheets of said note pad.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The writing pad organizer as defined in claim 2 wherein: means for retaining each said note pad within its respective said pocket, said means to engage with the edges of said note pad.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The writing pad organizer as defined in claim 3 wherein: said means comprises a plurality of protuberances mounted on the side wall of each said pocket.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
The writing pad organizer as defined in claim 1 including: a separate pocket adapted to receive a calculator, said separate pocket being mounted on said front flap within said second enclosing interior compartment and located directly adjacent said pockets.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
47 words
The writing pad organizer as defined in claim 1 including: file folder mounting means associated with said spine, said file folder mounting means for mounting said file folders between said front flap and said back flap when said front flap is in juxtaposition with said back flap.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The writing pad organizer as defined in claim 1 including: writing instrument chamber receiving mean mounted on said spine.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1993-11-26 | 1994-05-28 | 1994-11-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-11-26 | 1998-05-28 | 1998-11-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-11-26 | 2002-05-28 | 2002-11-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |