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US 2008/0089737 A1Published application
Binder
AssigneeStaples The Office Superstore, LLC
InventorsKenneth Zins, Aidan Petrie, Daniel Nelsen
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Abstract
A binder for holding papers or other objects is described. The binder comprises a window which enables a user to identify the contents of the binder. The outer surface of the window may be substantially flush with the outer surface of the binder. At least one tab may be located behind the window which enables a user to load a label and holds the label such that it is viewable through the window.
Claims20
A binder for retaining an item, comprising:
- a first and second panel;
- a spine connecting the first panel to the second panel and defining a spine outer surface and a cutout;
- a window substantially in the cutout and defining a window outer surface, wherein the window outer surface is substantially flush with the spine outer surface;
- and
- a first flexible tab connected to the spine and extending at least partially in back of the window.
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A binder for retaining an item, comprising:
- a first and second panel, each having an outer surface;
- a spine connecting the first panel to the second panel and having an outer surface;
- a cutout disposed in at least one of the first and second panels and the spine;
- and
- a window substantially placed in the cutout and defining a window outer surface, wherein the window outer surface is substantially flush with the spine outer surface of at least one of the first and second panels and the spine.
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A binder for retaining an item, comprising:
- first and second panels;
- a spine connecting the first and second panels;
- a cutout disposed in at least one of the first and second panels and the spine;
- a first flexible tab connected to the at least one of the first and second panels and the spine and extending into the cutout;
- and
- a window substantially placed in the cutout and at least partially in front of the tab.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.