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Binder with expandable pocket

US6431779B1 · kind B1 · utility

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36Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 17, 2000
Grant dateAug 13, 2002
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Expiry dateMar 17, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA45C3/02
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A binder for receiving loose leaf papers including an upper panel and a binding mechanism coupled to the upper panel. The binder further includes a lower panel coupled to the upper panel such that a pocket is formed between the lower panel and the upper panel. In another embodiment, the invention is a binder for receiving loose leaf papers including an outer cover, a panel, and a binding mechanism coupled to the panel. The panel is coupled to the outer cover such that a pocket is formed between the panel and cover, wherein the cover foldable about the binding mechanism to lie on top of the pocket.

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