Binding element for binding a stack of documents comprised of loose sheets
US6422797B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 15, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/205
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present invention relates to a binding element for binding a stack of documents comprised of loose sheets, having a spine piece and two side pieces, the side pieces being arranged essentially perpendicular to the spine piece. The binding element is made of a shape memory material or has at least part of the binding element made of a shape memory material.
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