Binder with pencil pocket

Abstract

A pencil storage pocket for a binder is formed as an integral extension of a plastic covering of at least one cover of the binder by extending the plastic cover to define a flap which extends beyond the cover. A second plastic sheet substantially the same size as the flap is secured thereto along three sides to form a second wall of the pencil pocket, with the fourth wall being releasably secured by means of a pressure lock zipper to define a reclosable entryway for the pencil pocket. The base of the flap serves as a hinged mounting for the pencil pocket such that it can be selectively placed within the binder. The flap preferably extends from the outer end of a panel defining the binder cover such that the pocket is positioned adjacent the outer end of the panel. In this way, the pocket, which preferably extends approximately 40-50% of the width of the cover, and its contents are retained along approximately the outer half of the cover where there tends to be more room for storage.

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