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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8152050 | Pocket with secure dividers A pocket assembly includes a major panel and a pocket panel coupled together to define a pocket between the panels. A divider is placed in the pocket to partition the pocket into two or more compartments. The divider comprises a securing element secured to at least ... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8104669 | Strengthened 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 |
| 7850062 | Integrated 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 |
| 7789290 | Portfolio A portfolio includes a body having a receiving space therein, a backside of the body having at least one sliding groove, an upper cover being a foldable sheet for sealing the receiving space; and a connecting unit passing through the sliding groove of the body and t... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7735719 | Pocketed business communication assembly having resiliently biased attention direction piece imaged with matching indicia The present invention is related to a pocketed business communication construction, such as a presentation folder, that includes at least one independently, automatically erectable piece for displaying promotion of marketing, advertising or contact information. The ... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7458501 | Document case with resilient expanding flap A document case includes an expandable file module between two side panels. A flap may be coupled to a first side panel by a top panel. The top panel is resilient such that the top panel urges a second side panel toward the first side panel when the flap is secured ... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7354273 | Dry erasable board A dry erase board is provided having a body having dry erase characteristics. The body has at least one bent end. A sheet having indicia can be secured between the body and the bent end. A user can then write on the body in correlation to the indicia on the sheet. | 04/08/2008 |
| 7334363 | Index tab holder Index tab holders are movably mounted on top portions of file folders or data separation sheets to locate the tab holders in selected lateral locations without removing the tab holders from the file folders. Linear rails associated with the top portions of the file ... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7316344 | Divided storage system A divided storage system is formed of a collapsible container and a collapsible divided file assembly. The container includes a planar blank having a centrally-located bottom panel with four side portions, four side panels each foldably attached to a respective one ... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7306134 | Multipocket folder A multipocket document folder may be formed from a primary sheet of stiff, flexible flat stock by die cutting and folding so as to create front and back covers for the folder, each having a separate pocket on its inside surface. The primary sheet of flat stock is di... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7290953 | Pocketable note holder with writing instrument A pocketable device includes a body preferably made from a single piece of thin material which holds a notepad 48 and writing instrument 46. Slits or cutouts at appropriate locations on the body create a writing instrument receptacle 32 and tabs... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7275769 | Organizational system for removably mounting or permanently mounting on a surface The present invention is an organizational system, which includes filing pockets and writing surfaces and is designed to be either removably mounted on a surface using magnets or permanently attached to a surface via nails or tacks or otherwise. The invention allows... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7264691 | Fibrous substrates A fibrous security substrate for use in producing documents includes at least one aperture extending therethrough and contains an elongate impermeable element at least partially embedded therein such that at least one edge thereof is exposed in the aperture. ... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7232537 | Methods 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 |
| 7222446 | Greeting card with gift holder Certain embodiments of the invention provide a greeting card having a holder element on the front surface of the greeting card. The holder element is capable of retaining a prepaid gift card or the like. One such embodiment provides the gift-giver with an opportunit... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7217098 | Tower fan assembly A fan assembly has a base portion having a fixed base, a blower portion that includes an oscillating blower mount that is operably coupled to the fixed base, and a blower that is coupled to the blower mount and which oscillates when the blower mount oscillates. The ... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7165713 | Formable pocket for presentation folders The present invention relates to a sheet of stock material that is suitable for use in creating personalized pockets and or pockets on demand for presentation folders as well as auxiliary pockets for existing product folders, notebooks and containers. More particula... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7153254 | Presentation folder with attachable pockets and method of making same A method of making a presentation folder with attached pockets comprising forming the pockets from a cardboard or multi-ply sheet and attaching the formed pockets to a scored generally rectangular folder sheet of cardboard or multi-ply sheet wherein the scored fold ... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7108169 | Tabbed storage sleeve and retrieval system for planar objects and disc media Storage devices in accordance with embodiments of the present invention, and systems utilizing such storage devices, can allow for archival of various articles, particular planar articles such as electronic media, records, papers, etc. Such a storage device can comp... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7051474 | Insect monitor and method An invention is disclosed whereby an assurance agreement with a building owner is made for annual or other periodic insect inspections. Monitors are placed within the treatment zone and annual or other required inspections are thereafter made to determine insect act... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7025382 | Index tab labeling system for suspended file folder An index tab labeling system for use with suspended file folder of the type having vertical slots along an upper margin, the labeling system comprising a flexible index tab having a single layer of flexible material with lugs for insertion into the vertical slots in... | 04/11/2006 |
| 6986455 | File folder A file folder includes a base sheet having two slits to form two ears, and a flap extended from the base sheet. A clip includes a base plate having two side portions engageable between the ears of the base sheet, and includes a clamping plate and a bow formed betwee... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6976523 | Collapsible auto shade A foldable automobile shade for use in an automobile prevents sunlight from entering the automobile. The shade comprises a storage accessory having at least one a pocket or chamber, at least one mounting strap used to mount said storage accessory to a visor of said ... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6951432 | Folder A folder includes a board with one or more folding marks provided at the central position. The folding mark can separate the board into two folding panel boards. And, a folder body is provided at the inner face of a panel board adjacent to the folding mark, where a ... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6945564 | Expense receipt diary with adhesive strip An expense receipt diary of a notebook-type (10) consisting of a front cover (12), a back cover (14), and a plurality of interior pages (16), secured together by binding (18) on one side. The front of each interior page (16)... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6938759 | Package for storing discs A package for storing discs includes at least one section having a first panel and a second panel together forming a dual disc storage area, the first and second panels each including at least one disc receiving opening in communication with the dual disc storage ar... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6926158 | Suspension system for file folders A hanging file system composed of one or more file support members effectively attached to one cross-support member and spanning a pocket area before being effectively attached to a subsequent cross-support member thereby creating a pocket area of which the sides ar... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6913188 | Sleeve with corner tabs A sleeve for holding papers or other material may be provided with an outer corner tab. The sleeve may be formed of a single die-cut sheet of plastic or other material, or from two or more sheets that are attached together. A first sheet may include score lines alon... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6910621 | Expanding file portfolio An expanding file portfolio that comprises a front panel member, a rear panel member and a spine member, all of which are made from a substantially rigid plastic material. The spine member has a base portion, a front section and a rear section. The front section of ... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6905064 | Expanding file with pocket divider A portable, expandable file section case is equipped with file section dividers, at least some of which are provided with pockets. The file section dividers of the invention are formed of a laterally expansive partition with a pocket attached thereto. The pocket may... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6874968 | Binder view pocket This invention relates to pockets for holding a single or a small batch of sheets of paper, and particularly to the construction of an enclosure which provides “direct write” storage and access for a top leaf enclosed therein, where one entry lip of the pocket i... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6866906 | Cut resistant paper and paper articles and method for making same The specification discloses a method for making a paper material having a reduced tendency to cut human skin. The method includes providing a papermaking furnish containing cellulosic fibers and from about 0.5 to about 5.0 wt % by weight dry basis expandable microsp... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6814278 | Combined integral picture frame and mailer An integral frame and mailer formed from a single blank is disclosed. The blank includes a frame having a frame front panel and a frame rear panel, the frame rear panel being connected to a mailer rear panel along a fold line. A mailer front panel is foldably connec... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6808104 | Subfolder insert for file folders A subfolder insert, or otherwise short-termed a “subfolder” for depicting its sub-file contents, for holding related papers of its conventional file folder, and as such, the subfolder is inserted within the file folder, for separation of designated papers from o... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6808208 | Food/drink tab/check holder A food/drink tab/check holder for making it easier for the customer to be able to read one's tab/check upon the receipt thereof. The food/drink tab/check holder includes a book having a front cover and a back cover being pivotally connected to the front cover and cl... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6776437 | Folder index pocket structure The present invention discloses a folder index pocket structure, comprising a main body for being used in a folder having a plurality of loose-leaf pages, and such main body is a thin plastic transparent plate using a front cover sheet and a back cover sheet on one ... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6752428 | Indexing system package and display system An indexing system with a label display configured for connection to a stack holder for placement adjacent a stack of sheets held in the stack holder. The display has a label portion disposed in a viewing position beyond the stack and is configured for displaying la... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6742810 | Document or manuscript cover and/or holder A document or manuscript cover and/or holder has an extension above the document inserted into the cover so that, if it is in a file without other documents on top, it can be read like a book without removing it from the file. Even if there are other documents filed... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6739784 | Binder, notebook or portfolio with cover retaining mechanism A binder, notebook or portfolio including a body having a front cover and a rear cover pivotally joined together and a retaining mechanism located on an outer surface of the body. The retaining mechanism includes a pair of panels coupled to the body, the panels bein... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6666610 | Folder A folder for receiving papers including a first side panel including a recess formed in an edge thereof, and a first lower panel facing the side panel. The first side panel and the first lower panel are joined to form a pocket therebetween, and the recess... | 12/23/2003 |
