Flexible binding mechanism
US11433698B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 7, 2021 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB42F13/06
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A binding mechanism including a body portion having a flange opening extending therethrough. The body portion further includes or at least partially defines a body portion opening positioned adjacent a base end of the flange. The binding mechanism has a manually deflectable flange coupled to the body portion. At least part of the flange is insertable through the flange opening from a first side of the body portion to at least partially form a loop on the first side of the body portion. The at least part of the flange is alternatively insertable through the flange opening from a second side of the body portion opposite the first side to at least partially form a loop on the second side of the body portion. The body portion opening is configured to receive the flange therethrough to enable the flange to be positioned on either the first side or the second side of the body portion.
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