Fastener for a folder

US6394684B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• ACCO Brands Corporation · US

Inventors

• Sumir Kapur · Oak Park, US
• Scott Kouri · Long Grove, US
• Alvin Skat · Elmhurst, US
• Joshua Paul Goldfarb · Chicago, US
• Scott S. Wolff · Evanston, US
• Stephan Peter James Pfanner · Chicago, US
• James Caruso · Evanston, US
• Bart Johannes Massee · Kirkland, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jan 16, 2001
• Grant date: May 28, 2002
• Expiry date: Jan 16, 2021

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B42F13/20
• WIPO field: Other consumer goods
• WIPO sector: Other fields

Abstract

A binder, with a first panel and at least one fastener. The fastener has a base attached to the panel and a binding member positionable in a closed position defining a closed loop, and in an open position in which the loop is open for mounting and dismounting sheets thereto. A lock is disposed in close proximity with the base and in releasable locking association with the binding member in the closed position. A lever is operatively connected with the lock such that depressing the lever in an unlocking direction causes the lock to release the binding member from the closed position.