Hinge and binding apparatus for displaying cards and papers in the workplace
US7823856B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 13, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 24, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09F1/10
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for displaying cards and papers in the workplace includes a central shaft portion having a pair of ends, with each end including a generally semicircular ring portion adapted to capture the slots of one or more cards. The central shaft portion may be releasably captured in a channel of a universal mount or a single- or double swing arm portion. Removal of the shaft portion from the channel permits the shaft portion to be split open along a break, thereby opening the rings along breaks in the manner of a split-ring binder. Alternatively, the shaft portion may be used alone (without a mount or swing arms) to hold a quantity of cards. The swing arms may be hinged upon a base portion and attached to the chassis or peripheral surface surrounding a computer video monitor, so that the swing arms and shaft portion can swing forward and around to fit the user's viewing preferences. When affixed to a monitor, the semicircular rings facilitate easy installation and flipping of slotted cards and/or papers.
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