US5186497A
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Rapid change directory holder
Assignee: FINOVA CAPITAL Corp
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Filing: 1991-10-15
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Granted: 1993-02-16
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Expires: 2011-10-15
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 Van Pinkerton, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 19:09
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42D; B42D17/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
254 words
An apparatus for removably securing a book within a book binder comprising: a spine having a first spine end and a second spine end, said spine mounted within said book binder; at least one cable having a first cable end and a second cable end, said cable being adapted for longitudinal placement between pages of the book; a first cable holder to which said first cable end is attached, said first cable holder having means for releasably engaging said first cable end; a second cable holder having said second cable end attached thereto; bracket means at said first spine end for releasably engaging said first cable holder with said first spine end, said bracket means comprising: a vertical wall extending from said first spine end; a flange atop said vertical wall and extending beyond said first spine end; at least one slot extending through said wall and flange for extension of a portion of said at least one cable therethrough upon placement of said first cable holder underneath said flange and against said wall; and fastener means at said second spine end for connecting said second cable holder to support means at said second spine end and spanning said at least one cable in tension between said bracket means and support means, said tensioned cable precluding displacement of said first cable holder from said bracket means prior to disengagement of said second cable holder fastener means from said support means, whereupon said at least one tensioned cable traverses said spine with the book therebetween.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
254 words
An apparatus for removably securing a book within a book binder comprising: a spine having a first spine end and a second spine end, said spine mounted within said book binder; at least one cable having a first cable end and a second cable end, said cable being adapted for longitudinal placement between pages of the book; a first cable holder to which said first cable end is attached, said first cable holder having means for releasably engaging said first cable end; a second cable holder having said second cable end attached thereto; bracket means at said first spine end for releasably engaging said first cable holder with said first spine end, said bracket means comprising: a vertical wall extending from said first spine end; a flange atop said vertical wall and extending beyond said first spine end; at least one slot extending through said wall and flange for extension of a portion of said at least one cable therethrough upon placement of said first cable holder underneath said flange and against said wall; and fastener means at said second spine end for connecting said second cable holder to support means at said second spine end and spanning said at least one cable in tension between said bracket means and support means, said tensioned cable precluding displacement of said first cable holder from said bracket means prior to disengagement of said second cable holder fastener means from said support means, whereupon said at least one tensioned cable traverses said spine with the book therebetween.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
87 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 1, wherein said means for releasably engaging said first cable end comprises: a first aperture within said first cable holder; a slot in communication with said first aperture, said slot having a width sufficient for extension of a portion of said first cable end therethrough; a ball shaped fastener fixed to said first cable end, said ball having a configuration for passage through said first aperture into said first cable holder and capture within said first cable holder by said slot.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 2, further comprising means for maintaining said ball within said cable holder.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
55 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 3, wherein said means for maintaining said ball within said cable holder comprises: a keeper pin; a second aperture in said first cable holder for insertion of said keeper pin within said holder adjacent said first aperture, whereupon said pin precludes passage of said ball through said first aperture.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
53 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 1, wherein said fastener means comprises: at least one aperture through said second cable holder; said support means comprising at least one post projecting from said second spine end for extension through said second cable holder aperture; means for securing said second cable holder to said post.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 5, wherein said means for securing said holder to said post is a screw.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
268 words
An apparatus for removably securing a book within a book binder comprising: a spine having a first spine end and a second spine end, said spine mounted within said book binder; at least one cable having a first cable end and a second cable end, said cable being adapted for longitudinal placement between pages of the book; a first cable holder to which said first cable end of each cable is attached, said first cable holder having means for releasably engaging said first cable end with each cable extending therefrom, said means comprising: a fastener fixed to said first cable end of each cable; an aperture in said first cable holder for each cable, said aperture having a configuration allowing for passage of said fastener of each cable in and out of said first cable holder; a slot in said first cable holder in communication with each aperture, said slot having a configuration precluding passage of said fastener of each cable therethrough; means insertable within said first cable holder for closing each aperture to preclude passage of said fastener and end of each cable from said first cable holder; a second cable holder having said second cable end of each cable attached thereto; bracket means on said first spine end, said bracket means including structure for releasably engaging said first cable holder thereto with each cable extending through said bracket means and towards said second spine end; and fastener means on said second spine end for connecting said second cable holder to said second spine end, whereupon each cable traverses said spine in tension with the book therebetween.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
268 words
An apparatus for removably securing a book within a book binder comprising: a spine having a first spine end and a second spine end, said spine mounted within said book binder; at least one cable having a first cable end and a second cable end, said cable being adapted for longitudinal placement between pages of the book; a first cable holder to which said first cable end of each cable is attached, said first cable holder having means for releasably engaging said first cable end with each cable extending therefrom, said means comprising: a fastener fixed to said first cable end of each cable; an aperture in said first cable holder for each cable, said aperture having a configuration allowing for passage of said fastener of each cable in and out of said first cable holder; a slot in said first cable holder in communication with each aperture, said slot having a configuration precluding passage of said fastener of each cable therethrough; means insertable within said first cable holder for closing each aperture to preclude passage of said fastener and end of each cable from said first cable holder; a second cable holder having said second cable end of each cable attached thereto; bracket means on said first spine end, said bracket means including structure for releasably engaging said first cable holder thereto with each cable extending through said bracket means and towards said second spine end; and fastener means on said second spine end for connecting said second cable holder to said second spine end, whereupon each cable traverses said spine in tension with the book therebetween.
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