Binding device for holding sheet materials or sleeves for compact discs

A method for selectively securing sheet materials in a notebook binding device, comprising the steps of:

• providing a substantially planar top plate positionally interconnected to a substantially planar bottom plate, said top plate comprising at least one strap extending therefrom having a first end and a second end, said second end interconnected to said substantially planar top plate;
• providing a window aperture positioned near said first end of said at least one strap;
• providing a strap slit operably positioned in said top plate substantially opposite said strap and sized to receive said first end of said at least one strap;
• providing a latch tab positioned on said top plate between said strap slit and said at least one strap and deflectable to extend downward toward said bottom plate;
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• providing a cutout portion in said bottom plate which operatively receives said latch tab when said latch tab is deflected downward;
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• guiding said first end of said at least one strap through a slit aperture positioned along a lateral edge of the sheet material;
• inserting said first end of said at least one strap through said strap slit positioned in said substantially planar top plate;
• engaging said guide tab with said window aperture, wherein said window aperture becomes releasably interconnected to said guide tab to secure the sheet materials in the notebook binding device.

A binding apparatus adapted for securing sheet materials in a flexible wallet, comprising:

• a substantially planar top plate having a top edge, a bottom edge, a left lateral edge and a right lateral edge;
• at least one strap interconnected on a second end to said right lateral edge of said substantially planar top plate;
• a strap aperture positioned on a first end of said at least one strap;
• a strap slot aperture positioned proximate to a said left edge of said substantially planar top plate and positioned substantially opposite said at least one strap;
• a latch tab positioned between said strap slit and said second end of said at least one strap and deflectable downward, wherein when said first end of said at least one strap is inserted through said strap slit said strap aperture is positioned to engage said latch tab, wherein said at least one strap is secured to said latch tab.

A binding apparatus adapted for securing sheet materials in a notebook, comprising:

• a substantially planar top plate having a top edge, a bottom edge, a left lateral edge and a right lateral edge;
• a substantially planar bottom plate positioned below said top plate;
• at least one strap having a first end and a second end, said second end interconnected to said right lateral edge of said substantially planar top plate;
• a substantially planar bottom plate interconnected to a lower surface of said substantially planar top plate and comprising an aperture positioned opposite said slot aperture to allow clearance of said stud;
• a stud interconnected to said at least one strap proximate to said first end and extending outwardly therefrom, said stud having a head with a first diameter and a shaft interconnected to said head with a second diameter which is less than said first diameter;
• a strap slit positioned proximate to said left edge of said substantially planar top plate and opposite said at least one strap;
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• a latch aperture positioned between said slot aperture and said second end of said at least one strap and sized to receive said stud in locking engagement.