U.S. patent application number 11/932375 was filed with the patent office on 2009-04-30 for folder with combined stationery plug-in strip.
Invention is credited to James C. HUANG.
Application Number | 20090107858 11/932375 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 40581427 |
Filed Date | 2009-04-30 |
United States Patent
Application |
20090107858 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
HUANG; James C. |
April 30, 2009 |
FOLDER WITH COMBINED STATIONERY PLUG-IN STRIP
Abstract
The present invention provides a folder with a combined
stationery plug-in strip. The folder structure includes a folder
body and a stationery plug-in strip. The folder body includes at
least two foldable covers, between which a file accommodating
portion is formed. A combined locating portion is assembled at a
preset location of the folder body. The stationery plug-in strip
can be assembled at the combined locating portion of the folder
body and folded into a 3D casing for a positioning purpose via the
help of the locating portion. The stationery plug-in strip is
fitted with a stationery plug-in portion. So the folder can also
accommodate other stationery products, and the stationery plug-in
strip can be taken out and folded into a 3D casing with greater
flexibility, improving functionality and adding value to the folder
with greater applicability.
Inventors: |
HUANG; James C.; (Taichung
City, TW) |
Correspondence
Address: |
EGBERT LAW OFFICES
412 MAIN STREET, 7TH FLOOR
HOUSTON
TX
77002
US
|
Family ID: |
40581427 |
Appl. No.: |
11/932375 |
Filed: |
October 31, 2007 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
206/214 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A45C 9/00 20130101; A45C
13/02 20130101; A45C 2013/026 20130101; A45C 3/02 20130101; A45C
11/36 20130101; B42F 13/406 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
206/214 |
International
Class: |
A45C 11/00 20060101
A45C011/00 |
Claims
1. A folder structure with a combined stationery plug-in strip,
said folder structure comprising: a folder body, comprising at
least two foldable covers, a file accommodating portion defined
between the foldable covers, and a combined locating portion shaped
at a preset location of said folder body; and a stationery plug-in
strip, being assembled onto said combined locating portion of said
folder body and formed by a sheet arranged at intervals with two
foldable portions, said stationery plug-in strip being folded into
a 3D triangular casing and having a locating portion placed at both
ends of said stationery plug-in strip, positioning said triangular
casing, said stationery plug-in strip having a preset quantity of
stationery plug-in portions assembled laterally onto said
stationery plug-in strip.
2. The folder structure defined in claim 1, wherein said combined
locating portion is comprised of a pocket space, adhesive tape,
fastener and magnetic body.
3. The folder structure defined in claim 1, wherein said locating
portion arranged at both ends of the stationery plug-in strip is
coupled with an inserting sheet and a hole, adhesive tape, fastener
and magnetic body.
4. The folder structure defined in claim 1, wherein said stationery
plug-in portion of the stationery plug-in strip is formed by
adapting a flexible strap onto surface of said stationery plug-in
strip in a continuous U-shaped profile.
5. The folder structure defined in claim 1, further comprising: an
extended sheet formed laterally onto a cover of said folder body,
said combined locating portion being assembled onto a surface of
said extended sheet.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED U.S. APPLICATIONS
[0001] Not applicable.
STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT
[0002] Not applicable.
NAMES OF PARTIES TO A JOINT RESEARCH AGREEMENT
[0003] Not applicable.
REFERENCE TO AN APPENDIX SUBMITTED ON COMPACT DISC
[0004] Not applicable.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0005] 1. Field of the Invention
[0006] The present invention relates generally to a folder, and
more particularly to an innovative folder with a combined
stationery plug-in strip.
[0007] 2. Description of Related Art Including Information
Disclosed Under 37 CFR 1.97 and 37 CFR 1.98.
[0008] A folder is a commonly used stationery device for collecting
files, such as sheets, forms, catalogues and business cards.
[0009] A typical folder structure is mainly for accommodating
files, being developed for positioning a wide array of files. From
the perspective of users, the files are often carried together with
other auxiliary tools, such as pens, pencils, erasers, knives and
staplers. These tools have access and placement issues that are not
considered in the design of the folder, or the folder is designed
very simply without flexibility.
[0010] Thus, to overcome the aforementioned problems of the prior
art, it would be an advancement in the art to provide an improved
structure that can significantly improve efficacy.
[0011] Therefore, the inventor has provided the present invention
of practicability after deliberate design and evaluation based on
years of experience in the production, development and design of
related products.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0012] Based upon an innovation that a stationery plug-in strip is
assembled onto the folder body, the folder of the present invention
can also accommodate other stationery products. The stationery
plug-in strip can be taken out and folded into a 3D casing with
greater flexibility. Moreover, the users are allowed convenient
access and placement to the products, thus improving greatly the
functionality and added value of folder with greater
applicability.
[0013] Although the invention has been explained in relation to its
preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other
possible modifications and variations can be made without departing
from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter
claimed.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS
[0014] FIG. 1 shows an assembled perspective view of the folder of
the present invention.
[0015] FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of a stationery plug-in
strip of the present invention, which is taken out of the
folder.
[0016] FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of a stationery plug-in
strip of the present invention, which is folded into a 3D
casing.
[0017] FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of the stationery plug-in
strip of the present invention, referencing accommodation of pens
or pencils.
[0018] FIG. 5 shows another perspective view of the preferred
embodiment of a combined locating portion of the present
invention.
[0019] FIG. 6 shows an elevation view of another preferred
embodiment of the stationery plug-in portion of the present
invention.
[0020] FIG. 7 shows another perspective view of a preferred
embodiment of the combined locating portion of the present
invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0021] The features and the advantages of the present invention
will be more readily understood upon a thoughtful deliberation of
the following detailed description of a preferred embodiment of the
present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0022] FIGS. 1-2 depict preferred embodiments of folder structure
with the combined stationery plug-in strip. The embodiments are
provided for explanatory purposes only for the patent claims.
[0023] The folder 05 comprises a folder body 10, which comprises at
least two foldable covers 11, 12, between which a file
accommodating portion 13 is defined. A combined locating portion 14
is shaped at a preset location of folder body 10. An extended sheet
15 is formed laterally onto cover 11 of the folder body 10, so that
the combined locating portion 14 can be assembled onto the surface
of extended sheet 15.
[0024] A stationery plug-in strip 20 is assembled onto combined
locating portion 14 of the folder body 10. The stationery plug-in
strip 20 shall be a long sheet which is arranged at intervals with
the two foldable portions 21 (straight folding). With the foldable
portion 21, the stationery plug-in strip 20 can be folded into a 3D
triangular casing, as shown in FIG. 3. A locating portion (to be
described hereunder) is placed at both ends of the stationery
plug-in strip 20 to position this triangular casing, and a preset
quantity of stationery plug-in portions 22 are assembled laterally
onto the stationery plug-in strip 20.
[0025] The preferred embodiment of combined locating portion 14 of
said folder body 10 is a pocket space as illustrated in FIG. 2,
wherein the stationery plug-in strip 20 can be positioned securely.
Alternatively, referring to FIG. 5, the combined locating portion
14B is an adhesive tape 23, which is placed at one side of the
stationery plug-in strip 20, thus enabling the stationery plug-in
strip 20 to be assembled and positioned. Moreover, the combined
locating portion 14 has other application mechanisms, such as
fasteners and magnetic bodies.
[0026] The preferred embodiment of the locating portion arranged at
both ends of the stationery plug-in strip 20 is shown in FIG. 2,
wherein an inserting sheet 24 and a hole 25 are oppositely arranged
at both ends of the stationery plug-in strip 20. When the
stationery plug-in strip 20 is folded into a 3D casing, both ends
are adapted and the inserting sheet 24 can be inserted into the
hole 25 for a positioning purpose. Moreover, said locating portion
allows for positioning by coupling the adhesive tape, fasteners and
magnetic bodies.
[0027] The stationery plug-in portion 22 of the stationery plug-in
strip 20 is formed by adapting a flexible strap onto one surface of
stationery plug-in strip 20 in the form of continuous U-shaped
profile. The through-hole location of said U-shaped profile is
shown in FIG. 4, wherein the aperture can fit the existing pens or
pencils or ballpoint pens. Referring also to FIG. 6, the stationery
plug-in portion 22 can also be multiple apertures for accommodating
various stationery products (e.g. pens, pencils, erasers, knives
and staplers).
[0028] Based upon above-specified structures, the present invention
is operated as follows:
[0029] Referring to FIG. 1, the stationery plug-in strip 20 is
placed into the combined locating portion 14 of the folder body 10,
allowing for convenient management and handling of files and
stationery. To use the stationery, users can place the stationery
plug-in strip 20 on the table in an unfolded state or place the
stationery plug-in strip 20 directly on the folder body 10.
Furthermore, referring to FIG. 2, the stationery plug-in strip 20
can be taken out from the folder body 10, and then folded into a 3D
casing (shown in FIG. 3). Thus, the users arrange the stationery
plug-in strip 20 vertically on the table for convenient
application.
[0030] FIG. 7 depicts another preferred embodiment of the combined
locating portion 14, which is assembled at inner side of the cover
11 of folder body 10, thus eliminating the need of the
aforementioned extended sheet 15.
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