Window pocket insertion and removal device and method
OwnerJames E. Hendersoninventor
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Abstract
A thin window pocket insertion and removal device comprising an elongated body (12) having a first end (11) and a second end (13), a frictional element (19) adhered to one side of the elongated body (12), and a lip portion (18) protruding from the second end (13) of the elongated body (12). In some preferred embodiments, the device (10) further includes a handle portion (14) and a stop portion (30) protruding from the handle (14). The elongated body (12) is made of a flexible but sufficiently rigid material so as to resist warping and breakage during use or when not in use. Further, in some embodiments, the elongated body (12) includes one or more apertures (16), (17) all of which act to facilitate storage.
Claims25
A method for removing sheet material having a top end and a bottom end in a window pocket, wherein the window pocket comprises an outer overlay surface and an inner surface, each having longitudinal edges, a bottom end and a top end, wherein the surfaces are substantially sealed together along the longitudinal edges and bottom end, and wherein the window pocket has an opening at the top end, comprising the steps of:
- providing a sheet material insertion and removal device having a bottom end, wherein the device is sufficiently thin and rigid to be easily inserted into and pulled from the window pocket;
- forming a fold parallel with the bottom end of the sheet material at a desired distance from the sheet material;
- placing the device within the fold in the sheet material;
- inserting the sheet material and the device into the opening of the window pocket;
- applying an inward force relative to the window pocket onto the device until the sheet material is inserted within the window pocket to desired position;
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- removing the device from the window pocket.
A device for inserting and removing sheet material having a top end and a bottom end from a window pocket, wherein the window pocket comprises an outer overlay surface and an inner surface, each having longitudinal edges, a bottom end and a top end, wherein the surfaces are substantially sealed together along the longitudinal edges and bottom end, and wherein the window pocket has an opening at the top end, comprising:
- an elongated body having a first end and a second end, a lip portion, wherein the lip portion protrudes outwardly from the second end, and being sufficiently thin as to be easily inserted into and removed from the window pocket, wherein the elongated body is formed from a material providing sufficiently low friction as to prevent adherence to the outer overlay surface, the sheet material and the inner surface, the material further providing sufficient rigidity and flexibility to facilitate use and resist permanent warping and breakage.
A device for inserting and removing sheet material having a top end and a bottom end in a window pocket, wherein the window pocket comprises an outer overlay surface and an inner surface, each having longitudinal edges, a bottom end and a top end, wherein the surfaces are sealed together along the longitudinal edges and bottom end, and wherein the window pocket has an opening at the top end, comprising:
- an elongated body having a first end and a second end, a frictional element, wherein the frictional element is disposed on the elongated body between the first and second end, and being sufficiently thin as to be easily inserted into and removed from the window pocket, wherein the elongated body is formed from a material providing sufficiently low friction to prevent adherence to the outer overlay surface, the sheet material and the inner surface, the material further providing sufficient rigidity and flexibility to facilitate use and resist permanent warping and breakage.
A tool for inserting and removing labels from retainers comprising:
- an elongated body having a first end and a second end;
- an frictional element coupled to the elongated body;
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- a flange disposed at the second end of the body wherein the flange protrudes outward from the plane of the body.
A device for inserting and removing sheet material having a top end, a bottom end, and edges, in a window pocket, wherein the window pocket comprises an outer overlay surface and an inner surface, each having longitudinal edges, a bottom end and a top end, wherein the surfaces are sealed together along the longitudinal edges and bottom end, and wherein the window pocket has an opening at the top end, comprising:
- an elongated body having a first end and a second end, a front surface and a back surface, wherein the front surface facilitates adherence of the sheet material to the device and wherein the back surface is formed from a material providing sufficiently low friction to prevent adherence to the outer overlay surface, the sheet material and the inner surface;
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- a lip portion, wherein the lip portion is smaller than the elongated body and is configured to catch an edge of the sheet material.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.