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US 2026/0192590 A1Published application
Filing Placeholder Device
OwnerCharlotte Scottinventor
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A placeholder device for marking the position of a removed item, such as a file or folder, within an organized storage system (i.e., filing cabinet/drawer) is disclosed. The device includes an elongated body configured for vertical insertion into the space vacated by the removed item and a head portion positioned at one end of the body to remain visible above adjacent items. The device further includes an attachment mechanism, such as a magnetic strip, enabling the device to be stored on an exterior surface of the storage system when not in use. The head portion includes a receiving surface for removably attachable overlay identification members bearing visual indicia, such as color patterns or writable surfaces, for aiding in item identification and organization. The device provides a simple, reusable solution for tracking the temporary removal and accurate reinsertion of stored items (i.e., files or folders).
A filing placeholder device comprising:
A filing placeholder device comprising:
A method of placeholding a file folder, the method comprising the steps of:
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.