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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7393017 | Pocket-sized travel book An improved pocket-sized book capable of one-handed manipulation. The book has informational pages among which a user may navigate by using only the hand holding the book. The book has finger slots for receiving the fingers of a user and a thumb restraint for securi... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7114301 | Flashing for inclined roof and method for installing the same Disclosed is a flashing for weatherproofing an aperture made in an inclined roof to allow passage of a vertical member such as chimney through the inclined roof. This flashing has a base member adapted to be mounted over the aperture and a surrounding member that is... | 10/03/2006 |
| 6851718 | Printed sheet protector system and method In addition to a set of dividers having staggered tabs and binder holes, the retail packaging includes a sheet protector pocket having a front sheet and a back sheet and binder holes. The user removes the dividers and pocket from the packaging and custom designs and... | 02/08/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6758498 | 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... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6659506 | Index system An index system using single axis or multiple axes with single and multiple leaves turning around this axis (axes). All leaves or groups of leaves present an exposed marginal portion obtained by relative extension of leaves and/or partial removal of a por... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6648374 | Presentation devices with indexed holders A folder, binder or book includes envelope pages with slits in the outer edges thereof so that the tabs of tabbed index cards, sized to fit snugly in the envelope pages can retain their tabs extending out through the slits. The index cards have cut off in... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6632042 | Printed sheet protector system and method In addition to a set of dividers having staggered tabs and binder holes, the retail packaging includes a sheet protector pocket having a front sheet and a back sheet and binder holes. The user removes the dividers and pocket from the packaging and custom ... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6511246 | 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 di... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6478337 | Book with indexing means A book with an indexing means is disclosed, wherein by printing plural external letters created by splitting a desired character or graphic evenly onto each of adjacent odd number pages or even number pages on the edge of the book continuously in successi... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6364362 | Organizational apparatus The present invention relates to an educational planner for providing a cooperative system of planning books and folders that promote socially beneficial aims while providing assistance and organization of course materials.... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6347811 | Structure of a diary of high practicality of use Structure of diary of high practicality of use, characterized by the fact of comprising weekly modules, bound together, each one constituted of a page; sub-divided into two parts, which have note space structured in a weekly and daily manner; in addition,... | 02/19/2002 |
| 6328338 | Page marking system and method A publication having a separation line indicated on at least one of the pages of the publication. The separation line has a first endpoint and a second endpoint. The first endpoint is located on or adjacent to a first edge of the page and a distance away ... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6257623 | Printed publication having integrated bookmarks and method of manufacturing same A printed publication having integrated labels or bookmarks, as well as a method for manufacturing same are disclosed. The printed publication includes a plurality of pages and a cover, at least one of which includes a plurality of bookmarks releasably ad... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6244628 | Text tabbing system and method A Bible topic referencing system and method using adhesive-backed tabs to locate Bible verses corresponding to various pre-selected topics found in the Bible. The tabs are arranged in linear rows corresponding to a topic and picture icons are contained on... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6149202 | Page marker carrier assembly and production thereof The present invention is directed to a page marker carrier assembly which is a unit for transporting a page marker which allows a consumer to open the assembly and remove the page marker and position the marker onto a page of a catalogue. The page marker ... | 11/21/2000 |
| 6139210 | Photographic holder assembly and album A holder assembly has a holder having at least a plurality of pockets. The pockets each have a transparent wall. A plurality of printed sheets are disposed in the pockets. Each sheet faces a respective wall. One or more inserts are disposed in the pockets... | 10/31/2000 |
| 6127013 | System and device for identifying characteristics of objects A system for identifying characteristics of objects on which they are positioned and tracking the identified objects when sold. The system includes a master tracking sheet and a plurality of identification sheets. Each of the identification sheets include... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6099189 | Index divider sheet assembly An index divider sheet assembly adapted for feeding into ink jet printers and the like for a printing operation on the sheet body and/or the index tab of the assembly. The assembly includes a divider sheet having a tab extending out of one edge and a rein... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6012740 | Combination sample medication payment check and medication prescription device A combination preselected medication sample prescription form, sample payment check, and medication sample regulating device includes a support panel having an obverse or front facing surface which defines a first and second portion thereof. An area for r... | 01/11/2000 |
| 5975580 | Process management system A method of systematizing a process for a user, in which the process has steps. Each step has a corresponding tab. The user sequentially performs the steps of the process in a sequence defined by an order of tabs. One step is linked to a subsequent step. ... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5947525 | Index divider label application and alignment kit and method of using same An improved index divider label application kit that includes at least one set of divider sheets and at least one set of precut labels removably attached to carrier strips which are removably secured to a backing sheet. The divider sheets have outwardly e... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5924736 | Organizing and planning device for weddings A new Organizing and Planning Device For Weddings for providing a convenient system for organizing the multitude of information associated with planning a wedding. The inventive device includes a binder including a back cover, a front cover, and a spine p... | 07/20/1999 |
| 5911442 | Publication reference-aid system apparatus therefor A modified reference-aid (10) marker member/receptacle (18) issued with a publication vessel and/or for use with at least one publication vessel comprises at least one marker member (18) formed from at least one of the same or different multi-faced substr... | 06/15/1999 |
| 5897143 | Method of indexing a book A new way of citing pages in an alphabetically indexed printed reference material such as dictionaries and thesauruses. It implement a structured method for locating items in those materials and reduces the number of tasks and the frustration involved. Th... | 04/27/1999 |
| 5863072 | Data tag for writing implements A data tag(1) for a writing implement (8) fitted with a clip (7). The clip has a longitudinal recess in its underside facing the writing implement (8). The tag is a strip of material (1) with a tab (2). The tab is insertable into the clearance between the... | 01/26/1999 |
| 5792535 | Pad of wrapping material having alternating sizes of sheets A pad of wrapping material made up of a plurality of sheets, wherein each alternating sheet is staggered in relation to an adjacent sheet for improving the ease with which the sheet is removed from the pad.... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5735625 | Apparatus for matching related consumer electronic products A flip book for displaying electrical connection data for consumer electronic equipment on an arrangement of side-by-side panels includes nine FROM panels each of which is arranged with connection information for three different hook up options. Additiona... | 04/07/1998 |
| 5695219 | Index tab A new and improved index tab for identifying each individual video tape, audio tape, compact disc, or the like in a collection whereby an index tab having identifying indicia is affixed to the outside of the case containing the tape or disc, the tab being... | 12/09/1997 |
| 5628511 | Tabular reference book for playing blackjack An apparatus is provided for recommending plays in the game of blackjack including a sheet having a sheet first face and a sheet second face, a dealer up card symbol printed on the sheet identifying a possible dealer up card, a player hand column of playe... | 05/13/1997 |
| 5624138 | Dictionary provided with letter indexes A dictionary provided on inner pages with letter indexes capable of conveniently and rapidly searching for desired words. The dictionary includes a plurality of first letter index blocks indicative of the same letters being arranged at the same positions ... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5590911 | Event planning system An event planning system of the type having a plurality of index-tabbed planning stage sections containing instruction sheets, preprinted forms and storage containers assembled in a book-like form within a cover is provided. The event planning system comp... | 01/07/1997 |
| 5518273 | Publication reference-aid system apparatus therefor A single or multi-functional reference marker apparatus for paginated and non-paginated publications, portfolios and other supporting substrates. The reference marker apparatus (10) having one or more other applications as receptacle marker, index marker,... | 05/21/1996 |
| 5472241 | Interiorly installable exterior surface mount An exterior surface mount for mounting a member such as a vent or pipe on an inclined roof or a wall of a building in which the member extends through an opening in the wall or roof. The mounting is disposable on the exterior of the wall or roof wholly fr... | 12/05/1995 |
| 5462783 | Label dispensing sheet A label dispensing sheet for incorporation within a book such as a telephone directory, dictionary or the like, includes a facing sheet of heavy paper stock releasably secured to a relatively thin backing sheet or liner by a pressure sensitive adhesive an... | 10/31/1995 |
| 5449202 | Method and apparatus for color coded library and shelved media system The method and apparatus for color coding library books and/or shelved media system that utilizes a plurality of color coded labels. Each label has a number of bands of horizontally disposed colors and each color in the color band is assigned to a unique ... | 09/12/1995 |
| 5358280 | Apparatus for assembling and displaying information A group of cards containing printed information on one or more selected topics and interconnected to form a deck of such cards. The deck may include a title card bearing indicia denoting a particular topic of information on other cards in the deck, and al... | 10/25/1994 |
| 5249827 | Publication reference-aid system apparatus therefor A reference-aid article which can be used as an index marker, game marker, or coupon marker is disclosed. The reference-aid is formed from a multi-faced substrate which is adapted to accept information on at least one of the faces. The substrate also has ... | 10/05/1993 |
| 5178416 | Apparatus for monitoring and modifying the intake of nutrients A method and apparatus for allowing the user to simultaneously monitor and modify the intake of specific nutrients in a graphical manner. A booklet is utilized for simultaneously monitoring two independent nutrients so as to ensure that the total amount o... | 01/12/1993 |
| 5088770 | Record system for books and other loaned articles For keeping a record of books and other articles lent to friends by a lender, a pad or stack of paper sheets or tickets are bound together. Each has a portion to be retained in the bound pad or stack, with provision for entry of information by the owner/l... | 02/18/1992 |
