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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6955493 | Flexibind books A system for binding books includes a flexible binding material in the form of a stud having top and bottom caps. The stud is inserted into signature staples that protrude from the body of the signature to form stud holes. The binding material can be any material th... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6447231 | Clamping device The subject invention is an improved paper clamping and insertion device. The clamping device comprises of two members connected by an elastic material where each member together with the elastic material can fit through a hole punched by the insertion de... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6409447 | Bookbinding signature comb and spine device A method of binding folded signature sections together into a book comprised of a signature comb element having teeth which are inserted through perforations in the fold of the signatures and the teeth having tabs which secure the signature comb in slots ... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6340178 | Printable kit for making an original holder for flat objects A kit for making an original holder is disclosed. In the kit, a holder 10 of A4 size with a paper fastener 7 is divided into two and provided as two members 11 and 12. The member 11, consisting of a front panel 1 isolated from other portions of the holder... | 01/22/2002 |
| 6210092 | Punch/binding machine A punch and binding machine including a punching mechanism and a binding mechanism for punching and binding a stack of sheets by spreading the curled fingers of an elastic binder. The binding mechanism has a longitudinal extension in parallel to the edge ... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6010157 | Two-piece cover for binding a plurality of sheets A two-piece cover for binding a stack of loose sheets into a booklet or brochure is disclosed. The cover includes a front cover panel and a rear cover panel. The rear cover panel includes a cover portion and a spine portion. The spine portion includes a f... | 01/04/2000 |
| 5649799 | Apparatus for connecting ring-binder with folder An apparatus for securing a binder to the spine of a cover with rivets. A pair of rivet supports holding two rivets in a support position over a pair of anvils is movable between release and support positions with a biasing spring returning the rivet supp... | 07/22/1997 |
| 5542801 | Manual binding apparatus for flexible bookbinding strips A binding apparatus for bookbinding strips with flexible studs. The binding apparatus includes a frame having a recess shaped to receive the female strip and a platen for supporting the sheets to be bound. A compression member on the frame compresses the ... | 08/06/1996 |
| 5366333 | Motorized binding machine Plastic binding strips, one strip having studs which fit through holes in sheets to be bound, the other strip having holes to receive the studs are bound in a machine which compresses the strips toward each other, then cuts of excess stud length and forms... | 11/22/1994 |
| 5308209 | Binding machine with debinder A debinding apparatus for inclusion in a machine adapted to bind together sheets formed with first apertures spaced longitudinally on one edge thereof. The machine uses a first narrow thermoplastic strip which has studs projecting therefrom and spaced com... | 05/03/1994 |
| 5234232 | Bookbinding apparatus and method of binding sheets A bookbinding apparatus for binding together perforated sheets comprises a first strip, spaced-apart studs extending from the first strip, spaced-apart locking caps extending around each stud, a second strip, spaced-apart first openings extending through ... | 08/10/1993 |
| 5123675 | Clamp lock binding A molded plastic binding for positively securing a plurality of sheets of thin material having apertures along one edge, wherein two binding strips are provided, one with projecting fingers which mesh with the apertures of the thin material and apertures ... | 06/23/1992 |
| 5102167 | End-reinforced bookbinding strip for impact resistance A binding system, employing a first plastic elongated strip with spaced integral studs and a second plastic elongated strip having similarly spaced apertures and recesses, is provided which resists impact forces caused by dropping a bound book. A first fi... | 04/07/1992 |
| 5090859 | Automatic binding machine using insertion tools There is provided herein a binding apparatus for use with a cartridge having at least one curled-finger ring-type edge binder, which apparatus is adapted to bind prepunched sheets together and form a booklet. The binding apparatus defines a binding positi... | 02/25/1992 |
| 5087077 | Staple based binding system The system disclosed herein includes a pair of polymeric elongated edge-binding strips, each of which includes upstanding staple-like members extending from the strip adjacent the center and the ends thereof. Staple deforming depressions are positioned ad... | 02/11/1992 |
| 5080398 | Paper sheets binding system with dual orientation binding posts to resist multiple failure modes A paper sheets binder has a pair of elongated strips, one strip mounting a number of spaced integral hinged pawls and the second strip mounting a corresponding number of spaced integral bifurcated ratcheted posts. The strips are mounted on front and back ... | 01/14/1992 |
| 5074696 | Binding fastener assembly A fastener structure for use and securement of sheet stacks is set forth, wherein the fasteners each include a semi-cylindrical shank formed with engagement ribs in confronting relationship relative to securing pairs of the fasteners. The ribs each includ... | 12/24/1991 |
| 5017071 | Machine for automatically binding books with flexible stud binding strips Apparatus is used with two binding strips, the first having at least four studs projecting therefrom which are flexible and the second having holes complementary to the studs and for each hole a groove extending therefrom toward the center of the second s... | 05/21/1991 |
| 5015138 | Machine for bookbinding using flexible strips Supplies used with the machine include sheets with holes at intervals, first plastic strips having flexible studs at the same intervals and second strips having holes at the same intervals. The outside surface of said second strip is formed with grooves t... | 05/14/1991 |
| 4997208 | Security binding A security binder for positively and permanently securing a plurality of sheets of thin material having apertures along one edge, wherein one or more backbone elements are provided with lateral projecting members each having angled projections permitting ... | 03/05/1991 |
| 4973085 | End-reinforced bookbinding strip for impact resistance A binding system, employing a first plastic elongated strip with spaced integral studs and a second plastic elongated strip having similarly spaced apertures and recesses, is provided which resists impact forces caused by dropping a bound book. A first fi... | 11/27/1990 |
| 4941804 | Plastic multi-ring paper binding system using one piece cover A binder apparatus for use in binding together sheets of paper, each correspondingly pre-apertured with multiple openings along a margin includes a three panel one piece cover with a front and rear cover connected by a smaller cover spine portion with par... | 07/17/1990 |
| 4927310 | Method for automatically justifying, assembling, and binding books Male and female book binding strips are packaged in cassettes and the respective cassettes are stacked in male and female hopper stations. Punched sheets are deposited in a staging station. The components of the book are then assembled in an assembly stat... | 05/22/1990 |
| 4906157 | Bending apparatus for flexible studs of bookbinding strips One type of bookbinding strip consists of a male strip with plural flexible studs projecting therefrom and a female strip with complementary holes and grooves in the outer surface thereof extending from each hole. The studs are inserted through holes in t... | 03/06/1990 |
| 4893836 | Book binding connector and binding-debinding tool A binding member having a pair of spaced ratcheted-surfaced posts which includes a bifurcated rim separated by an open groove, and extending from a binding member head. The binding member head is insertible into a counterbore in a paper sheets stack bindi... | 01/16/1990 |
| 4887925 | Prong and tang binding system A prong or tang-type paper sheets binding system includes a cover marginal edge on which or over which the connector base and the prongs or tangs are abutted or bent with respect to the edge. An integral imperforate edge extension is provided which is fol... | 12/19/1989 |
| 4846616 | Apparatus and method for automatically, justifying, assembling, and binding sheets into books Male and female book binding strips are packaged in cassettes and the respective cassettes are stacked in male and female hopper stations. Punched sheets are deposited in a staging station. The components of the book are then assembled in an assembly stat... | 07/11/1989 |
| 4844674 | Cassette for bookbinding strips For convenient packaging of plastic bookbinding strips, cassettes are provided. The end edges of each strip are received in channels formed in opposed side rails. The rails engage adjacent either end the depending legs of transverse spacer bars. The space... | 07/04/1989 |
| 4813836 | Strip binder A strip binding system is provided wherein the elements to be bound are held in compression by pulling from below so that no binding bar is required. The binding posts are of a thermoplastic material but the binding strips themselves can be of a different... | 03/21/1989 |
| 4730972 | Book binding method, paper sheets binder and adjustable spine A two-part binding system includes one or more bifurcated posts integrally extending from a clamping strip or member. The posts are inserted into one or more apertures in a stack of punched paper or other material and a second clamping strip having one or... | 03/15/1988 |
| 4722626 | Document binding strips and file suspension Binding strips are used to bind punched paper. A first strip has studs fitting through the holes in the paper and in a second strip. In one form of the invention the studs are flexible and are bent over to snap into grooves in the second strip so that the... | 02/02/1988 |
| 4708560 | Bookbinding method using strips A male bookbinding member comprises a relatively thin, narrow strip having studs projecting therefrom at intervals. The ends of the studs are formed as male paper punches. A female paper punch comprises a female bookbinding strip having holes at the same ... | 11/24/1987 |
| 4674906 | Bookbinding strips and method of binding books A first plastic strip has longitudinally spaced studs each of which can be bent over at a 90° angle. A second strip has holes through which the studs fit and grooves which receive and secure the bent over studs. Paper punched to receive the studs is clam... | 06/23/1987 |
| 4656907 | Paper punch A hand-operated punch is formed of molded parts which interfit for easy and rapid assembly and disassembly. This feature is particularly useful if there are paper jams. A handle hooks under a wall of the base. Depressing the handle forces downward a trans... | 04/14/1987 |
| 4625996 | Bookbinding strips and method of binding books employing serrated studs A first plastic strip has longitudinally spaced studs each of which can be bent over at a 90° angle, the studs being serrated. A second strip has holes through which the studs fit and grooves which receive and secure the bent over studs, the grooves bein... | 12/02/1986 |
| 4620724 | Binding strips for rectangular hole punched paper Heretofore, there have been two common systems of strip binding. One uses paper punched with rectangular holes and curled plastic combs having fingers passing through the holes. The other uses round holes in the paper and male and female strips, the studs... | 11/04/1986 |
| 4442743 | Punching machine An improvement on commercial machines which bind documents using plastic strips. The punch mechanism may be automatically actuated when the paper sheets are properly aligned on a punch platen or actuated manually at the user's discretion. Distance of the ... | 04/17/1984 |
| 4369013 | Bookbinding strips A bookbinding is provided by plastic studs which fit through holes vicinal one margin of each sheet and strips which are fixed to the ends of the studs. The studs may be formed integrally with one or, in alternating arrangement, with both strips and compl... | 01/18/1983 |
| 4293366 | Punching and binding machine An improvement on commercial machines which bind documents using plastic strips. The punch mechanism may be automatically actuated when the paper sheets are properly aligned on a punch platen or actuated manually at the user's discretion. Distance of the ... | 10/06/1981 |
| 4281445 | Apparatus and method for replacement of file folders having fasteners Process and apparatus is disclosed for replacing file folders, such as required in the conversion of a filing system. Apparatus comprises a support for supporting fastened file material next its fastener during and after fastener withdrawal and fastener r... | 08/04/1981 |
