IP Library Patent Application 12125114
Patent Application
App. No. 12/125,114

SHEET PROTECTOR

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App. No.
12/125,114
Abstract

A sheet protector for use with a binder including a ring. The sheet protector includes a first cover having a hole configured to receive the ring, a second cover coupled to the first cover along a first edge and a second edge and uncoupled to the first cover along at least a portion of a third edge and at least a portion of a fourth edge, and a tab coupled to the second cover proximate to the third edge. The tab is configured to engage the ring.

Claims (30)

1 . A sheet protector for use with a binder including a ring, the sheet protector comprising:

a first cover including a hole configured to receive the ring;

a second cover coupled to the first cover along a first edge and a second edge and uncoupled to the first cover along at least a portion of a third edge and at least a portion of a fourth edge; and

a tab coupled to the second cover proximate to the third edge, the tab configured to engage the ring.

2 . The sheet protector of claim 1 , wherein the tab includes a hole configured to receive the ring.

3 . The sheet protector of claim 2 , wherein the tab includes a slit extending between the hole of the tab and an edge of the tab.

4 . The sheet protector of claim 2 , wherein the hole of the first cover and the hole of the tab are substantially aligned when the second cover is in a closed position relative to the first cover.

5 . The sheet protector of claim 1 , wherein the tab releasably secures the second cover in a closed position relative to the first cover when the tab engages the ring.

6 . The sheet protector of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first cover and the second cover is composed of a substantially transparent material.

7 . The sheet protector of claim 1 , wherein the second cover is welded to the first cover along at least one of the first edge and the second edge.

8 . The sheet protector of claim 1 , wherein the tab is welded to the second cover.

9 . A sheet protector for use with a binder including a ring, the sheet protector comprising:

a first cover including a hole configured to receive the ring;

a second cover coupled to the first cover, the second cover movable relative to the first cover between a first position, whereby the first cover and the second cover are configured to receive a sheet, and a second position, whereby the sheet is substantially enclosed within the first cover and the second cover; and

a tab coupled to the second cover to facilitate movement between the first position and the second position, the tab configured to engage the ring when in the second position.

10 . The sheet protector of claim 9 , wherein the tab includes a hole configured to receive the ring.

11 . The sheet protector of claim 10 , wherein the tab includes a slit extending between the hole of the tab and an edge of the tab.

12 . The sheet protector of claim 10 , wherein the hole of the first cover and the hole of the tab are substantially aligned when the second cover is in the second position.

13 . The sheet protector of claim 9 , wherein the tab releasably secures the second cover in the second position when the tab engages the ring.

14 . The sheet protector of claim 9 , wherein at least one of the first cover and the second cover is composed of a substantially transparent material.

15 . The sheet protector of claim 9 , wherein the second cover is welded to the first cover along a first edge and a second edge and is uncoupled to the first cover along at least a portion of a third edge and at least a portion of a fourth edge, and wherein the tab is coupled proximate to the third edge of the second cover.

16 . The sheet protector of claim 15 , wherein the tab is welded proximate to the third edge of the second cover.

17 . A method of enclosing a sheet within a sheet protector for use with a binder including a ring, the sheet protector including a first cover having a hole configured to receive the ring, a second cover coupled to the first cover along a first edge and a second edge and uncoupled to the first cover along at least a portion of a third edge and at least a portion of a fourth edge, and a tab coupled to the second cover proximate to the third edge, the method comprising:

opening the second cover along at least a portion of the third edge and at least a portion of the fourth edge relative to the first cover;

inserting the sheet between the first cover and the second cover;

closing the second cover relative to the first cover; and

engaging the ring with the tab.

18 . The method of claim 17 , wherein the tab includes a hole, and wherein engaging the ring with the tab includes receiving the ring in the hole of the tab.

19 . The method of claim 18 , wherein the tab includes a slit extending between the hole of the tab and an edge of the tab, and wherein engaging the ring with the tab includes passing the ring through the slit to receive the ring in the hole of the tab.

20 . The method of claim 18 , wherein closing the second cover relative to the first cover includes substantially aligning the hole of the tab with the hole of the first cover.

Assignments (11)
ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY AGREEMENT RECORDED AT R/F 028217/0360 Recorded May 17, 2013
From: BARCLAYS BANK PLC, AS EXISTING ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT, EXISTING SWING LINE LENDER AND EXISTING L/C ISSUER
To: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS NEW ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT, SWING LINE LENDER AND L/C ISSUER
Reel/Frame 030427/0574 →
CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE MISSING ASSIGNEES ON THE RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON REEL 028168 FRAME 0738. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE ASSIGNEES ACCO BRANDS USA LLC, AND GENERAL BINDING CORPORATION ARE ADDITIONAL ASIGNEES. Recorded Jul 3, 2012
From: DEUTSCHE BANK AG NEW YORK BRANK, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
To: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION; ACCO BRANDS USA LLC; GENERAL BINDING CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 028488/0056 →
CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE THE MISSING ASSIGNEES ON THE RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON REEL 028168 FRAME 0713. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE ASSIGNEES ACCO BRANDS USA LLC AND GENERAL BINDING CORPORATION ARE ADDITIONAL ASSIGNEES. Recorded Jul 3, 2012
From: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS COLLATERAL TRUSTEE
To: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION; ACCO BRANDS USA LLC; GENERAL BINDING CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 028487/0671 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded May 16, 2012
From: ACCO BRANDS USA LLC
To: BARCLAYS BANK PLC, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 028217/0360 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded May 7, 2012
From: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS COLLATERAL TRUSTEE
To: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 028168/0713 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded May 7, 2012
From: DEUTSCHE BANK AG NEW YORK BRANCH, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
To: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 028168/0738 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Oct 30, 2009
From: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION; ACCO BRANDS USA LLC; DAY-TIMERS INC.; GENERAL BINDING CORPORATION; ACCO INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC.; GBC INTERNATIONAL, INC.; ACCO BRANDS INTERNATIONAL, INC.; ACCO EUROPE FINANCE HOLDINGS, LLC; ACCO EUROPE INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LLC; BOONE INTERNATIONAL, INC.; POLYBLEND CORPORATION; SWINGLINE, INC.
To: DEUTSCHE BANK AG NEW YORK BRANCH
Reel/Frame 023449/0180 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Oct 2, 2009
From: CITICORP NORTH AMERICA, INC.
To: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION; ACCO BRANDS USA LLC; BOONE INTERNATIONAL, INC.; GENERAL BINDING CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 023312/0784 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Oct 2, 2009
From: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION; ACCO BRANDS USA LLC; DAY-TIMERS INC.; GENERAL BINDING CORPORATION; ACCO INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC.; GBC INTERNATIONAL, INC.; ACCO BRANDS INTERNATIONAL, INC.; ACCO EUROPE FINANCE HOLDINGS, LLC; ACCO EUROPE INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LLC; BOONE INTERNATIONAL, INC.; POLYBLEND CORPORATION; SWINGLINE, INC.
To: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Reel/Frame 023312/0902 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Feb 5, 2009
From: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION; ACCO BRANDS USA LLC; GENERAL BINDING CORPORATION
To: CITIBANK NORTH AMERICA, INC., AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 022203/0848 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded May 22, 2008
From: RODRIGUEZ, JOSEPH L., JR.; CORR, STEPHEN P.; DORTCH, JENNIFER J.
To: ACCO BRANDS USA LLC
Reel/Frame 020982/0494 →