Removable insert for a binder
AssigneeRoca Productions, Inc.
InventorRobert John Roca
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Abstract
A removable insert adapted for use with a spiral or other ring-type binder includes a thin body member, a hooking element connected to, or integral with, the body member which defines a longitudinally extending recess configured to receive at least a first page retaining member, and a fastener connected to, or integral with, the body member configured to detachably secure the body member to a second page retaining member. The hooking element includes a journal bearing about which the first page retaining member may be rotated. The fastener includes a constricted channel adjacent to the edge of the insert and an enlarged portion disposed inwardly from the edge.
Claims23
A removable insert adapted for use with a spiral or other ring-type binder having a plurality of page retaining members positioned longitudinally between opposing ends of said binder, comprising:
- a thin body member having first and second opposing ends corresponding to said first and second opposing ends of said binder and an edge extending between said first and second ends of said body member;
- a hooking element connected to, or integral with, said body member, said hooking element defining a longitudinally extending recess configured to receive at least a first page retaining member in loose fitting relation;
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- a fastener connected to, or integral with, said body member for detachably securing said body member to a second page retaining member, said fastener defining a recess including an enlarged portion for receiving said second page retaining member in a loose fitting relation and a constricted channel through which said second page retaining member may only pass by flexion of said fastener or said second page retaining member.
A removable insert adapted for use with a spiral or other ring-type binder having a plurality of page retaining members positioned longitudinally between opposing ends of said binder, comprising:
- a body member;
- a hooking element connected to, or integral with, said body member, said hooking element defining a longitudinally extending recess configured to receive at least a first page retaining member;
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- a fastener connected to, or integral with, said body member configured to detachably secure said body member to a second page retaining member.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.