# US 2014/0151441 A1 · Integrated tab hanging file system

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- Number: US 2014/0151441 A1
- Document ID: US20140151441A1
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A1
- Application number: 14/047,313
- Filed: 2013-10-07
- Published: 2014-06-05
- Earliest claimed: 2006-08-03
- Assignees: Smead Manufacturing Company
- Inventors: Steven Charles Black; Duane Christensen; David Fasbender
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20140151441A1

## CPC

- B42F 7/02: {Filing appliances comprising only one pocket or compartment, e.g.} single gussetted pockets
- B42F 21/025: {for suspension files}
- B42F: SHEETS TEMPORARILY ATTACHED TOGETHER; FILING APPLIANCES; FILE CARDS; INDEXING (reading desks A47B19/00; book rests A47B23/00)

## Abstract

An integral tab system for a 2-D or 3-D tab for a folder, and a method of making same is disclosed. The integral 2-D (flat) tab (20) is provided in the hanging folder itself without the need for additional tabs being affixed. The 3-D tab version (120) is created by an extension which is folded onto itself so that one edge surface is at an angle relative to the panels of the file folder allowing it to be read from the side. These tabs may also be supplied in a detachable form.

## Claims

### Claim at position 1

-6. (canceled)

### Claim 7

An attachable tab for a file folder having at least one panel and having an edge and a pair of support bars, comprising:
a) an extension section capable of affixation to one panel at its edge, said extension section including:
1) a semi rigid section connected to said attachment member having a pair of parallel fold lines on either side of thereof;
2) a second attachment section extending from said rigid section at one of said fold lines; said second attachment member be affixable to said panel.
so that said tab is affixed to said folder it forms an integral three dimensional tab structure formed when affixed to said file folder.

### Claim 8 (depends on 7)

The tab of claim 7 further including affixation means for attaching the tab to the folder.

### Claim 9 (depends on 8)

The tab of claim 8 wherein said tab is convertible by further including a plurality of flanges sized to be received within like mating receiving slots in said folder and wherein the tab may be affixed by said slots or said affixation means.

### Claim 10 (depends on 9)

The tab of claim 9 wherein said flanges extend generally radially away from the extension section.

### Claim 11

(canceled)

### Claim 12

A method making a file folder and an integral tab comprising:
A) providing a extension piece extending beyond the portion extending from an edge of the folder,
b) scoring the piece with two parallel scores, the space between the scores constituting one face of the tab;
c) rigidifying the space between said scores,
d) applying adhesive to portion of the extension on either side of the scores adjacent said space;
so that when said extension piece is folded along said scores, a 3-dimensional tab is formed and is attachable to said folder.

### Claim 13

A file folder having an integral display tab for which the user can select the desired display angle, comprising:
a) first and second panels having top and bottom edges and inner and outer surfaces, said bottom edges being joined to form a folder with inner surfaces facing each other;
b) a three dimensional protruding display tab which extend above said top edge, said display tab comprising:
1. a first extension section of predetermined width dimension, extending from and integral with said top edge of said second panel;
2. an intermediate section connected to said extension section having a pair of parallel fold lines on either side of thereof;
3. an attachment section extending from said intermediate section at one of said fold lines; an adhesive for selective affixation thereof at various angles by affixing said inner surface of said second panel to said attachment section at one of a plurality of user selectable location to create a tab with the intermediate section having a selectable display angle of 0-180 degrees by user selective affixation;
so that said folder includes an integral three dimensional display tab viewable at a selectable angle.

### Claim 14 (depends on 13)

The folder of claim 13 wherein said intermediate section is more rigid than said first extension section.

### Claim 15 (depends on 13)

The folder of claim 13 wherein said intermediate section includes a rigidifying material.

### Claim 16 (depends on 13)

The folder of claim 13 wherein said attachment section includes a hook and loop repositional adhesive which allows selective affixation at various display angles

### Claim 17 (depends on 13)

The folder of claim 13 wherein said folder is a hanging file folder having a pair of support bars to be carried on spaced apart rails and having an integral display tab for which the user can select the desired display angle; and wherein the top edge of said first panel having a foldable portion to maintain a support bar therebetween; the top edge of said second panel having a foldable portion configurable to create a three dimensional protruding display tab which extend above said top edge.