US3663041A
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Binder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-03-16
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Granted: 1972-05-16
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Expires: 1990-03-16
Abstract
Abstract A binder for magazines and the like is extruded from plastic material to include a spine assembly including a main spine strip and at least a bowed inner anchoring strip joined to the spine strip. An outer bowed strip may also be formed opposite the anchoring strip, the outer strip having a window, or outer flanges may be formed along the opposite edges of the anchoring strip, the window or the flanges receiving identification strips. Resilient wire retaining elements are hooked over the upper and lower edges of the anchoring strip to secure a magazine or the like within the binder.
Inventors
- 👤 James C White
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 18:07
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42F; B42F11/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
206 words
A binder for magazines and the like, comprising an intermediate spine strip portion having front and back cover portions extending from the opposite side edges thereof, a bowed anchoring strip having its opposite side edges integrally joined with said spine strip portion adjacent the opposite side edges thereof so as to lie between the cover portions in inwardly spaced relation to said spine strip when the cover portions are folded into operative position, the upper and lower edge portions of said anchoring strip being doubled back and sealed upon themselves to provide reinforced bearing portions, and a second bowed strip, extending from the side of said spine strip portion opposite to the side on which the bowed anchoring strip is located and integrally joined to said spine strip portion adjacent opposite side edges thereof, said second bowed strip being provided with a window opening, said intermediate spine strip portion, front and back cover opening, said intermediate spine strip portion, front and back cover portions, anchoring strip and second bowed strip being a single piece extrusion of synthetic resinous material, and elongated retaining members, each having hooks at opposite ends engaged over the reinforced bearing portions formed on the upper and lower edges of the anchoring strip.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
206 words
A binder for magazines and the like, comprising an intermediate spine strip portion having front and back cover portions extending from the opposite side edges thereof, a bowed anchoring strip having its opposite side edges integrally joined with said spine strip portion adjacent the opposite side edges thereof so as to lie between the cover portions in inwardly spaced relation to said spine strip when the cover portions are folded into operative position, the upper and lower edge portions of said anchoring strip being doubled back and sealed upon themselves to provide reinforced bearing portions, and a second bowed strip, extending from the side of said spine strip portion opposite to the side on which the bowed anchoring strip is located and integrally joined to said spine strip portion adjacent opposite side edges thereof, said second bowed strip being provided with a window opening, said intermediate spine strip portion, front and back cover opening, said intermediate spine strip portion, front and back cover portions, anchoring strip and second bowed strip being a single piece extrusion of synthetic resinous material, and elongated retaining members, each having hooks at opposite ends engaged over the reinforced bearing portions formed on the upper and lower edges of the anchoring strip.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The binder of claim 1, further characterized by the provision of score lines along the portions where the spine strip joins the cover portions, to facilitate folding of the cover portions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
11 words
The binder of claim 1 wherein said retaining members are resilient.
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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) | 1975-05-16 | 1975-11-15 | 1976-05-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-16 | 1979-11-15 | 1980-05-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-16 | 1983-11-15 | 1984-05-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |