BINDER
A binder for retaining an item is provided. The binder includes a first panel, a second panel and a spine coupling the first panel to the second panel. The binder also includes a first hinge assembly connecting the first panel to the spine, where the first hinge assembly includes a first hinge and a second hinge, and the second hinge is less flexible than the first hinge.
1 . A binder for retaining an item, comprising:
a first panel;
a second panel;
a spine coupling the first panel to the second panel; and
a first hinge assembly connecting the first panel to the spine, wherein the first hinge assembly includes at least a first hinge and a second hinge, and wherein the second hinge is less flexible than the first hinge.
2 . The binder of claim 1 , wherein the first hinge assembly is configured such that the first hinge is positioned proximate the spine and the second hinge is positioned proximate the first panel.
3 . The binder of claim 1 , wherein the first hinge has a first thickness and the second hinge has a second thickness, wherein the second thickness is greater than the first thickness.
4 . The binder of claim 1 , wherein the first hinge is made from a first material and the second hinge is made from a second different material.
5 . The binder of claim 1 , wherein the first and second hinges are made from the same material.
6 . The binder of claim 1 , wherein the first hinge is integrally molded with the second hinge.
7 . The binder of claim 1 , wherein the first hinge assembly is integrally molded with the first panel and the spine.
8 . The binder of claim 1 , further comprising a second hinge assembly connecting the second panel to the spine, wherein the second hinge assembly includes a first hinge and a second hinge, and wherein the second hinge is less flexible than the first hinge.
9 . The binder of claim 8 , wherein the second hinge assembly is configured such that the first hinge is positioned proximate the spine and the second hinge is positioned proximate the second panel.
10 . The binder of claim 8 , wherein the first hinge has a first thickness and the second hinge has a second thickness, wherein the second thickness is greater than the first thickness.
11 . The binder of claim 8 , wherein the first hinge is made from a first material and the second hinge is made from a second different material.
12 . The binder of claim 8 , wherein the first and second hinges are made from the same material.
13 . The binder of claim 8 , wherein the first hinge is integrally molded with the second hinge.
14 . The binder of claim 8 , wherein the second hinge assembly is integrally molded with the second panel and the spine.
15 . The binder of claim 1 , wherein the first hinge assembly includes a third hinge positioned between the first hinge and the second hinge.
16 . The binder of claim 15 , wherein the first hinge assembly includes a fourth hinge positioned between the first hinge and the second hinge.