US5664724A
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Compartmentized file folder apparatus
Assignee: HONN HSIN ENTERPRISES Co Ltd
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Filing: 1996-02-08
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Granted: 1997-09-09
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Expires: 2016-02-08
Abstract
Abstract A file folder includes a plate having a front panel, two side panels, a bottom panel, a rear panel, a top panel and a cover coupled together and folded relative to each other. A board has two side strips secured to the side panels so as to separate the file folder into a chamber and a room. Two expandable members are secured between the board and the rear panel such that the upper portion of the room can be opened. A number of partitions are secured to the expandable members so as to separate the room into a number of spaces for receiving various kinds of documents.
Inventors
- 👤 I-Jong Ho
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 21:18
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42F; B42F7/00; B42F7/06; B42F7/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
232 words
A file folder comprising: a plate including a front panel which has two side panels folded from two opposite sides of said front panel and arranged in perpendicular to said front panel, a bottom panel folded from said front panel and perpendicular to said front panel, a rear panel folded from said bottom panel and arranged in parallel to said front panel, a top panel folded from said rear panel and arranged in parallel to said bottom panel, a cover folded from said top panel for engaging with said front panel, a board having two strips folded from two opposite sides thereof and said strips being arranged in perpendicular to said board for securing to said side panels so as to form a chamber between said board and said front panel and so as to form a room between said board and said rear panel, a pair of expandable members provided in said room and secured between said board and said rear panel so as to allow an upper portion of said room to be opened, at least one partition disposed in said room and arranged in parallel to said rear panel, said partition including side portions secured to said expandable members so as to separate said room into at least two spaces, and means for securing said cover to said front panel so as to enclose said chamber and said room.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
232 words
A file folder comprising: a plate including a front panel which has two side panels folded from two opposite sides of said front panel and arranged in perpendicular to said front panel, a bottom panel folded from said front panel and perpendicular to said front panel, a rear panel folded from said bottom panel and arranged in parallel to said front panel, a top panel folded from said rear panel and arranged in parallel to said bottom panel, a cover folded from said top panel for engaging with said front panel, a board having two strips folded from two opposite sides thereof and said strips being arranged in perpendicular to said board for securing to said side panels so as to form a chamber between said board and said front panel and so as to form a room between said board and said rear panel, a pair of expandable members provided in said room and secured between said board and said rear panel so as to allow an upper portion of said room to be opened, at least one partition disposed in said room and arranged in parallel to said rear panel, said partition including side portions secured to said expandable members so as to separate said room into at least two spaces, and means for securing said cover to said front panel so as to enclose said chamber and said room.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A file folder according to claim 1, wherein said front panel includes an upper portion having a notch formed therein.
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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) | 2000-09-08 | 2001-03-10 | 2001-09-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2004-09-08 | 2005-03-10 | 2005-09-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2008-09-08 | 2009-03-10 | 2009-09-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |