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Rapid change directory holder
Assignee: FINOVA CAPITAL Corp
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Filing: 1990-08-27
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Granted: 1992-03-17
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Expires: 2010-08-27
Abstract
Abstract A telephone directory holder and binder spine is designed for use with telephone enclosures. The directory holder comprises a separable directory holder unit which may be inserted in a directory at a site distant from the binder spine which is fixed to the telephone enclosure. The holder unit further comprises cables spanning first and second cable holders. The cable is releasable at one end from a holder to permit individual cable placement within the directory. Engagement of the first and second cable holders with the binder spine secures the holder unit with directory to the binder spine. Pre-placement of the directory holder unit within the directory at an off-site location is thus provided to enhance directory replacement.
Inventors
- 👤 Stevens V. Pinkerton, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 03:30
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42D; B42D17/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
268 words
An apparatus for removably securing a book within a book binder comprising: at least one cable having a first cable end and a second cable end, said cable being adapted for longitudinal placement between the pages of the book; a first cable holder having a void therein and a slot in communication with said void, said slot having a width sufficient for extension of a portion of said first cable end therethrough; a fastener fixed to said first cable end, said fastener having a configuration allowing passage through said void in said first cable holder while precluding passage through said slot; means insertable within said first cable holder for maintaining said fastener in said first cable holder at a position adjacent said slot; a spine having a first spine end and a second spine end, said spine mounted within said book binder; an upstanding flange at said first spine end with a portion of said flange displaced from said first spine end to overlie said first cable holder upon placement of said first cable holder between said first spine end and said flange portion while allowing for an extension of said at least one cable through said flange; a second cable holder having said second cable end attached thereto; at least one aperture through said second cable holder; at least one post projecting from said second spine end for extension through said aperture in said second cable holder; and means for securing said second cable holder to said post, whereupon said at least one cable traverses said spine with the book restrained between said cable and said spine.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
268 words
An apparatus for removably securing a book within a book binder comprising: at least one cable having a first cable end and a second cable end, said cable being adapted for longitudinal placement between the pages of the book; a first cable holder having a void therein and a slot in communication with said void, said slot having a width sufficient for extension of a portion of said first cable end therethrough; a fastener fixed to said first cable end, said fastener having a configuration allowing passage through said void in said first cable holder while precluding passage through said slot; means insertable within said first cable holder for maintaining said fastener in said first cable holder at a position adjacent said slot; a spine having a first spine end and a second spine end, said spine mounted within said book binder; an upstanding flange at said first spine end with a portion of said flange displaced from said first spine end to overlie said first cable holder upon placement of said first cable holder between said first spine end and said flange portion while allowing for an extension of said at least one cable through said flange; a second cable holder having said second cable end attached thereto; at least one aperture through said second cable holder; at least one post projecting from said second spine end for extension through said aperture in said second cable holder; and means for securing said second cable holder to said post, whereupon said at least one cable traverses said spine with the book restrained between said cable and said spine.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
66 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 1, wherein said means for maintaining said fastener in said first cable holder comprises: a keeper pin; an aperture in said first cable holder for insertion of said keeper pin within said holder adjacent said void, said pin restraining movement of said fastener to a position adjacent said void whereupon said pin precludes passage of said fastener through said void.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 1, wherein said means for securing said second cable holder to said post is a screw.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 1, wherein said fastener further comprises a ball and shank fitting, said ball having a configuration for said passage through said void while precluding passage through said slot.
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