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US5947522A
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Thematic bound scrapbook
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1998-03-27
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Granted: 1999-09-07
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Expires: 2018-03-27
Abstract
Abstract A theme-based scrapbook includes a plurality of folders bound between a front cover and a back cover. Each of the plurality of folders includes a folder cover comprised of an inner portion and an outer portion. An inner edge of the inner portion of each folder cover is bound to the other folders and the front and back covers. The outer portion of the folder cover folds over the inner portion to form the interior of the folder. Located in the interior of each folder are a plurality of display sheets. Also located in the interior of each folder is a pocket. The pocket is affixed to the inner portion of the folder cover in the interior of the folder. Each scrapbook includes lettering or indicia indicating a specific theme. Each of the plurality of folders may include indicia that indicates a logical sub-categorization of the theme. The plurality of folders and their structure facilitate the collection and organization of memorabilia related to the specified theme.
Inventors
- 👤 Janis Boehm
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 17:24
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42D; B42D1/00; B42D1/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
181 words
A scrapbook for storing memorabilia comprising: a front cover; a rear cover; and a plurality of folders attached between said front cover and said rear cover, wherein each of the plurality of folders comprises: a folder cover formed by an inner portion and an outer portion, wherein said outer portion is connected to said inner portion at a centerfold that forms an outside edge of said folder cover such that said outer portion forms a flap that folds over said inner portion defining an interior of said folder, and wherein said inner portion is connected to the others of the plurality of folders and the front and rear covers at an inside edge thereof, wherein said inside edge of said inner potion is opposite from said centerfold; a plurality of display sheets, wherein each display sheet is attached along an inside edge thereof to the others of said display sheets and to the folder cover of its respective folder; and a pocket located inside said folder cover and attached to said folder cover, said pocket open along a top edge thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
181 words
A scrapbook for storing memorabilia comprising: a front cover; a rear cover; and a plurality of folders attached between said front cover and said rear cover, wherein each of the plurality of folders comprises: a folder cover formed by an inner portion and an outer portion, wherein said outer portion is connected to said inner portion at a centerfold that forms an outside edge of said folder cover such that said outer portion forms a flap that folds over said inner portion defining an interior of said folder, and wherein said inner portion is connected to the others of the plurality of folders and the front and rear covers at an inside edge thereof, wherein said inside edge of said inner potion is opposite from said centerfold; a plurality of display sheets, wherein each display sheet is attached along an inside edge thereof to the others of said display sheets and to the folder cover of its respective folder; and a pocket located inside said folder cover and attached to said folder cover, said pocket open along a top edge thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said folder cover has a display cutout opening located in said outer portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said front cover includes indicia indicating a theme associated with said scrapbook.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The invention of claim 3 wherein each of said plurality of folder covers includes indicia indicating a sub-category of said theme.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
The invention of claim 3 wherein said theme relates to school years.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The invention of claim 4 wherein each sub-category indicates a separate grade of school.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said plurality of folders are removable from said scrapbook.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said plurality of display sheets are removable from said scrapbook.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said pocket is attached to said inner portion of said folder cover.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein each of said plurality of folders is associated with a sub-category of a theme of said scrapbook.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said scrapbook includes indicia indicating a high school years theme.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
15 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said scrapbook includes indicia indicating a college years theme.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
14 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said scrapbook includes indicia indicating a travel theme.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
14 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said scrapbook includes indicia indicating a baby theme.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
14 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said scrapbook includes indicia indicating an athletics theme.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
14 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said scrapbook includes indicia indicating a wedding theme.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
26 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein a legend area is located on an inside surface of the folder cover in each of said plurality of folders.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
14 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said scrapbook includes indicia indicating a birthday theme.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
32 words
The invention of claim 18 wherein each of said plurality of folder covers includes indicia indicating a sub-category of said theme and wherein each sub-category indicates a separate birthday of a child.
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