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Assignee: Smead Manufacturing Company


Location: Hastings, MN
No. of patents: 26

NumberTitleIssue Date
8176822Hole punch and compressor with alignment member
Disclosed is a multi-function paper handling device primarily for use on pronged papers holders, typically two-pronged, which normally employ a compressor plate to hold papers which are spindled on the prongs. Instead of a compressor plate, the device replaces that ...
05/15/2012
8104669Strengthened folder with inserted elements and system for element interchangeability
A folder system with an accordion spine 16, and a method of making same is disclosed. The folder may have a plurality of insert elements 52, 60 either at manufacture or by a stub system which are bound into the spine at the valleys 32 of the web...
01/31/2012
8079127Slip resistant file folders
A folder made from a roll of folder material stock. The folder has a front flap having a first top edge and a first width, and a rear flap connected to said front flap by a folder bottom, the rear flap having a second top edge and a second width. A slip-resistant po...
12/20/2011
7980014Three dimensional tab system
A system for a 3-D tab for a folder, a retrofit for existing folders to have a 3-D tab and a method of making same is disclosed. The 3-D tab is created by an extension or attachable element which can be folded onto itself so that one edge surface is at an angle rela...
07/19/2011
D637229Organizer
05/03/2011
7900813Visually enhanced tab file system
A tab system for a folder (10a), and a method of making same is disclosed. The tab is enlarged to carry more information/indicia. The visual indicia space (16a), i.e. the viewable space on the front (32a, 36a) ...
03/08/2011
7850062Integrated tab file system
An integral tab 2-D or 3-D tab for a folder, and a method of making same is disclosed. The integral 2-D (flat) tab 300 is provided near the apex of the folder by cutting free/lose a portion of the existing flap material 14 of the hanging folder itself ...
12/14/2010
7794812Label form having a transparent laminate
A label form which includes a backing member having a label member removably attached to the backing member and a transparent laminate removably attached to the backing member. The backing member can include a split-line crack for allowing the label member and the t...
09/14/2010
7699349Label having folding feature
A label including a first layer having a first surface adapted to being printed on and a second layer proximate to a second surface of the first layer. The second layer includes two or more sections having a gap therebetween. Each gap in the second layer defines a f...
04/20/2010
7647685Method of making slip resistant file folders
A folder made from a roll of folder material stock. The folder has a front flap having a first top edge and a first width, and a rear flap connected to said front flap by a folder bottom, the rear flap having a second top edge and a second width. A slip-resistant po...
01/19/2010
D601189Travel expense organizer with index and flap
09/29/2009
7536812Three dimensional tab system
A system for a 3-D tab for a folder, a retrofit for existing folders to have a 3-D tab and a method of making same is disclosed. The 3-D tab is created by an extension or attachable element which can be folded onto itself so that one edge surface is at an angle rela...
05/26/2009
7305784Attachable adapter for mounting index tabs
An index tab adapter, suitable for retrofitting an existing file folder for use with a particular index tab style. The adapter has adhesive portions, located on either side of a non-adhesive portion. The non-adhesive portion is slotted and is spaced apart from the f...
12/11/2007
7232537Methods for making slip resistant file folders
Methods for producing easily and securely gripped slip-resistant file folders, including file pockets and hanging folders. The methods include providing folder paper stock; conveying the folder paper stock in the process of folder manufacture; providing a curable sl...
06/19/2007
7182330Intelligent autonomous sheet feeder for the infeed of a printer
Disclosed herein is a sheet feeder for a printer. The sheet feeding device feeds a single sheet into an infeeder of a printer without communicating with the printer. The sheet feeder is equipped with a sensor for detecting when the printer is able to accept a sheet....
02/27/2007
D518526Hanging file folder container
04/04/2006
6969092Desktop printable file folder blank and filing system
A file folder blank can be folded to form a file folder. The file folder blank is designed for single side printing. The file folder blank can be folded to reveal printed indicia to two directions of a single panel. The printed indicia can be printed by a standard d...
11/29/2005
D510600Letter file
10/11/2005
6938549Methods for making slip resistant file folders
Methods for producing easily and securely gripped slip-resistant file folders, including file pockets and hanging folders. The methods include providing folder paper stock; conveying the folder paper stock in the process of folder manufacture; providing a curable sl...
09/06/2005
6918584Intelligent autonomous sheet feeder for the infeed of a printer
Disclosed herein is a sheet feeder for a printer. The sheet feeding device feeds a single sheet into an infeeder of a printer without communicating with the printer. The sheet feeder is equipped with a sensor for detecting when the printer is able to accept a sheet....
07/19/2005
6764101File folder and method
An improved file folder specially adapted to conventional printers and optical scanners and a system and method for printing and using the improved folder. The improved folder has an enclosure for holding documents and printable panels with an integrated tab and int...
07/20/2004
6385860Label and method for applying
A method and means for consistently applying and aligning labels is provided. A label form includes a label section having at least one tactile alignment guidance feature and a backing member removably attached to the label section. In one embodiment, the...
05/14/2002
6082612Integrated folder and retaining pocket
An integrated pocket folder for holding an article, such as a computer diskette or the like, where the article is held in a secondary pocket created by an opening in the cover of the pocket. In one embodiment of the invention, a folder has a rear pocket c...
07/04/2000
6027013Integrated folder and retaining pocket
A slash jacket for holding an article on the front cover is provided, where the article is held in a retaining pocket in a lower portion of the front cover. The retaining pocket is formed by a single cut on the front cover and communicates to the inside o...
02/22/2000
5713682Paper handling device
A paper handling device comprises a flexible, substantially U-shaped handle portion having first and second side members, the first and second side members terminating at first and second ends respectively; first and second arms are respectively disposed ...
02/03/1998
5711750Reinforced expandable folders
An expandable folder is provided which includes a front panel member, a rear panel member, and an expandable gusset which connects the panel members and forms the bottom and sides of the folder. Reinforcing means are provided upon critical or highly stres...
01/27/1998
 
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