Loose leaf binder

A loose leaf binder for holding loose leaf papers and writing supplies comprising, in combination:

• a generally rectangular and planar top cover having an exterior surface and an interior surface;
• a generally rectangular and planar bottom cover having an exterior surface and an interior surface;
• a generally rectangular and planar spine having an exterior surface and an interior surface;
• hinge means connecting the spine at one edge to the top cover and the spine at an opposed edge to the bottom cover;
• a ring assembly having a base with a plurality of spaced rings formed thereon and coupled to the interior surface of the spine for holding loose leaf papers;
• a storage compartment for holding writing supplies further comprising a container having a central opening and a space therein, the container further having a plurality of apertures disposed thereon with transparent film disposed therein thus creating windows for allowing the space to be viewed;
• a lid coupled to the exterior surface of the spine for sealing the central opening of the container;
• a hinge rotatably coupling the container with the lid;
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• a latch coupled to the container and extending therefrom for enabling the lid to be secured over the central opening, the latch having a button formed thereon extending through the container, thus allowing the latch to be released for opening the storage compartment when the button is pushed inwards.