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Binding system using binder pieces with concentric cylinders

US8857855B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 19, 2013
Grant dateOct 14, 2014
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Expiry dateMar 28, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB42F15/0035
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A binding system for binding a set of media sheets, including first and second binder pieces, each including an end cap, a retainer, a cylinder and a connection mechanism. The retainer has an arc-shaped cross-section having an associated arc angle thereby providing an opening slot that extends along a length of the retainer. The retainer and the cylinder are connected to the end cap such that the cylinder is positioned within the retainer. The binder pieces are adapted to bind the set of sheets of media by inserting the set of media sheets into the first and second binder pieces such that the media sheets are wrapped around the cylinders and extend out of the opening slots in the retainers, and engaging the connection mechanisms to connect the first and second binder pieces together.

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