File folders

Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a first embodiment of a file folder showing our new design, the file folder shown in a slightly open state, and the file folder including a front panel, a back panel, a pocket, and a tab;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of the file folder of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a right-side elevational view of the file folder of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a left-side elevational view of the file folder of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view of the file folder of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the file folder of FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of the file folder of FIG. 1;

FIG. 8 is a front perspective view of a second embodiment of a file folder showing our new design, the file folder shown in a slightly open state, and the file folder including a front panel, a back panel, a pocket, and a tab, wherein the tab is in a location that is different from the location of the tab of FIG. 1;

FIG. 9 is a front elevational view of the file folder of FIG. 8;

FIG. 10 is a right-side elevational view of the file folder of FIG. 8;

FIG. 11 is a left-side elevational view of the file folder of FIG. 8;

FIG. 12 is a rear elevational view of the file folder of FIG. 8;

FIG. 13 is a top plan view of the file folder of FIG. 8;

FIG. 14 is a bottom plan view of the file folder of FIG. 8;

FIG. 15 is a front perspective view of a third embodiment of a file folder showing our new design, the file folder shown in a slightly open state, and the file folder including a front panel, a back panel, a pocket, and a tab, wherein the tab is in a location that is different from the locations of the tab of FIGS. 1 and 8;

FIG. 16 is a front elevational view of the file folder of FIG. 15;

FIG. 17 is a right-side elevational view of the file folder of FIG. 15;

FIG. 18 is a left-side elevational view of the file folder of FIG. 15;

FIG. 19 is a rear elevational view of the file folder of FIG. 15;

FIG. 20 is a top plan view of the file folder of FIG. 15; and,

FIG. 21 is a bottom plan view of the file folder of FIG. 15.

The dashed lines that appear at the bottom of the file folders shown in FIGS. 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, and 16 represent fold lines and are not part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM We claim the ornamental design for file folders, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Bowman; Vincent H. (Highland Park, IL), Herz; Jeffrey (Aliso Viejo, CA), Sato; Jay K. (Mission Viejo, CA), Wu; Weiye (Donguan, CN), Li; RunLin (Donguan, CN)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Bowman; Vincent H. Herz; Jeffrey Sato; Jay K. Wu; Weiye Li; RunLin Highland Park Aliso Viejo Mission Viejo Donguan Donguan IL CA CA N/A N/A US US US CN CN
Appl. No.:	D/408,417
Filed:	December 12, 2011

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	29402729	Sep 26, 2011
	13245791	Sep 26, 2011

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Current U.S. Class:	D19/26
Current International Class:	1904
Field of Search:	;D19/26-33,75,86 ;283/36-37,39-41 ;40/359-360,641 ;229/67.1-67.4,72 ;281/31,38,42 ;402/79

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Primary Examiner: Nelson; T. Chase
Assistant Examiner: Sims; Kathleen M
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Christie, Parker & Hale, LLP