Flexible Binding Mechanism

A binding mechanism including a body portion having a flange opening extending therethrough. The body portion further includes or at least partially defines a body portion opening positioned adjacent a base end of the flange. The binding mechanism has a manually deflectable flange coupled to the body portion. At least part of the flange is insertable through the flange opening from a first side of the body portion to at least partially form a loop on the first side of the body portion. The at least part of the flange is alternatively insertable through the flange opening from a second side of the body portion opposite the first side to at least partially form a loop on the second side of the body portion. The body portion opening is configured to receive the flange therethrough to enable the flange to be positioned on either the first side or the second side of the body portion.

Expandable Capacity Pocket Device

A pocket device including a major panel and a pocket panel coupled to the major panel and defining a pocket with the major panel. The pocket panel has a lateral dimension greater than a lateral dimension of the major panel at at least one position to thereby define a laterally-extending gap therebetween, which enables expansion of the pocket. 1. A pocket device comprising:a major panel; anda pocket panel having a front pocket panel and a back pocket panel, said front pocket panel coupled to said major panel and defining a front pocket with said major panel, said back pocket panel being coupled to said major panel and defining a back pocket with said major panel, wherein said pocket panel includes a fold line extending between said front pocket panel and said back pocket panel that is positioned along an outermost edge of said pocket device, wherein a lateral dimension of said pocket panel is greater than a corresponding lateral dimension of said major panel to define a laterally-extending gap therebetween that extends along an entire height of said pocket panel along said outermost edge of said pocket device, said laterally-extending gap being positioned relative to said fold line such that said fold line is movable inwardly to enable expansion of at least one of said pockets when content is placed within one of said pockets, said height of said pocket panel being generally perpendicular to said lateral dimension.2. The pocket device of wherein said pocket panel is oriented generally parallel with and facing said major panel to define said pockets claim 1 , each pocket having a mouth claim 1 , and wherein said gap extends in a lateral direction generally parallel to both mouths.3. The pocket device of wherein said major panel and said pocket panel are coupled together along a binding edge claim 1 , and wherein said gap is positioned on an opposite side of said pocket device relative to said binding edge.4. The pocket device of wherein said pocket device is ...

Multi-pocket folder

A folder including a main panel having an inner face and an outer face, and a slash panel having an inner face and an outer face. The slash panel is coupled to the main panel such that the inner face of the main panel and the inner face of the slash panel form a first pocket therebetween. The folder further includes a first outer panel coupled to the main panel and forming a second pocket with the outer face of the main panel. The folder has a second outer panel coupled to the slash panel and forming a third pocket with the outer face of the slash panel. The main panel, the slash panel, the first outer panel and the second outer panel are all made of a single unitary piece of material.

Hole shape for sheet item

Expandable capacity pocket divider

A pocket divider including a major panel including a plurality of binding holes formed therein and a pocket panel coupled to the major panel and defining a pocket therewith. The pocket panel includes at least one binding hole formed therein. The pocket divider further includes a binding mechanism extending through the binding holes of the major panel and the at least one binding hole of the pocket panel. The at least one binding hole of the pocket panel is elongated to provide expansion capacity to the pocket.

Binding system for retaining bound components

A binding apparatus including a plurality of generally coaxially arranged binding coils. Each binding coil includes a pair of generally parallel wires terminating in a tip. Each binding coil is coupled to an adjacent binding coil by a connection portion extending generally parallel to an axis of the binding apparatus. At least one binding coil is directly circumferentially attached to itself, or to a connection portion.

Calendar with removable portions

The present invention provides a calendar desk pad, comprising a base member, a plurality of monthly calendar pages bound to the base member, wherein the calendar pages have at least one perforation or fold line located between the days or weeks on the calendar.

Bound component with selectively deployable tabs

A bound system including a plurality of pages and a cover/divider bound to the plurality of pages and having at least one free edge. The cover/divider includes a tab secured to a body of the cover/divider such that the tab is movable between an extended position wherein at least part of the tab protrudes beyond the free edge and a refracted position wherein the at least part of the tab does not protrude beyond the free edge. The cover/divider has a slit/opening formed or pre-formed therein and positioned adjacent to the tab and spaced away from the free edge. The slit/opening is positioned such that at least part of the tab is receivable through the slit/opening when the tab is in the extended position.

Expandable capacity pocket device

A pocket device including a major panel and a pocket panel coupled to the major panel and defining a pocket with the major panel. The pocket panel has a lateral dimension greater than a lateral dimension of the major panel at at least one position to thereby define a laterally-extending gap therebetween, which enables expansion of the pocket.

PROJECT PLANNER

A project planning system, including a first document and at least one date-range document. The first document may be a worksheet and the date-range document may be a planner, calendar, or both. Project planning is facilitated by the use of removably adhesive labels that may be transferred between the documents and between dates on the documents. 1. A project planning system comprising:A first document with a list area for at least two phases of a project, the list area receiving for each phase a description and at least one of a time interval or a finish date;a date-range document with an information area to receive information related to at least one phase of the project, the second document corresponding to a date range covering at least a portion of at least one phase of the project.2. The project planning system of claim 1 , wherein the first document comprises a worksheet.3. The project planning system of claiml claim 1 , wherein the date-range document comprises a planner.4. The project planning system of claim 1 , wherein the date-range document comprises a calendar.5. The project planning system of claim 1 , wherein the first document comprises indicia providing step-by-step instructions for planning a project.6. The project planning system of claim 1 , further comprising adhesive labels with project related indicia thereon.7. The project planning system of claim 6 , wherein the project related indicia are preprinted by a machine.8. The project planning system of claim 6 , wherein the project related indicia are hand written by a user.9. The project planning system of claim 6 , wherein the project related indicia are defined by the user and are either reproduced by machine printing or machine copying.10. The project planning system of claim 6 , wherein the adhesive labels can be repositioned multiple times.11. The project planning system of claim 6 , wherein said adhesive labels have at least two plies and writing project related indicia on an upper ply ...

Pocket with secure dividers

A pocket assembly includes a major panel and a pocket panel coupled together to define a pocket between the panels. A divider is placed in the pocket to partition the pocket into two or more compartments. The divider comprises a securing element secured to at least one of the major and pocket panels.

CONTINUOUS DESK PAD

The present invention provides a calendar desk pad, comprising a base member, a plurality of monthly calendar pages bound to the base member, wherein the calendar pages have at least one perforation or fold line located between the days or weeks on the calendar. 1. A calendar desk pad comprising:a base;a plurality of pages removably attached to the base, wherein the plurality of pages comprise two or more calendar pages;a binding mechanism, which binds the plurality of pages together, wherein the binding mechanism is located at the bottom of the desk pad; andwherein the one or more calendar pages has one or more perforations.2. The calendar desk pad of wherein the calendar page displays a traditional calendar month.3. The calendar desk pad of wherein one or more perforations is located underneath the first full week of the traditional month calendar.4. The calendar desk pad of wherein one or more perforations is located underneath the second full week of the traditional month calendar.5. (canceled)6. The calendar desk pad of wherein the binding means is located at two or more corners.7. The calendar desk pad of wherein the binding means is triangular.8. The calendar desk pad of wherein the binding means is plastic.9. The calendar desk pad of wherein there are two perforations on the calendar pages.10. The calendar desk pad of wherein one perforation is in the top third of the calendar furthest from the binding mechanism and the other perforation is in the bottom third closest to the binding mechanism.11. The calendar desk pad of wherein one perforation is in the top third of the calendar furthest from to the binding mechanism and the other perforation is in the bottom half closest to the binding mechanism.12. A calendar desk pad comprising:a base;a plurality of pages removably attached to the base, wherein the plurality of pages comprise two or more calendar pages;a binding mechanism, which binds the plurality of pages together, wherein the binding mechanism is ...

MOVEABLE TAB

A tab system including a tab for attachment to a component, the tab having a display portion proximate to a first edge of the tab and a pair of attachment portions. Each attachment portion is located on a corner of the tab along a second edge opposite from the first edge. Each attachment portion includes curved or angled, generally parallel upper and lower edges, or, alternately each attachment portion includes a pair of generally parallel, spaced-apart outwardly-extending legs. 1. A tab for attachment to a component through a pair of slots in the component , the slots having a slot height extending in a first direction , and a slot spacing between slots extending in a second direction the tab comprising:a display portion proximate to a first edge of the tab; anda pair of attachment portions that extend in a lateral direction perpendicular to the first direction, each attachment portion being located on a side of the tab or on a corner of the tab along a second edge opposite from the first edge, wherein each attachment portion includes curved or angled, generally parallel upper and lower edges, or each attachment portion includes a pair of generally parallel, spaced-apart outwardly-extending legs.2. The tab of claim 1 , wherein each attachment portion extends laterally by about 10% to 50% of the slot spacing.3. The tab of wherein each attachment portion includes curved or angled claim 1 , generally parallel upper and lower edges.4. The tab of claim 3 , wherein at least one of said upper and lower edges is curved and is concave in a direction away from the display portion.5. The tab of claim 3 , wherein each attachment portion at its juncture with the tab has a neck portion with a neck height approximately equal to the slot height claim 3 , and the tab has an installed position wherein the neck portion is received into the slot.6. The tab of claim 5 , wherein each attachment portion has a shoulder portion slightly outside its juncture with the tab claim 5 , and the ...

SELECTIVELY DEPLOYABLE TAB INDICATORS

A tab status indicator system including a generally planar body portion and a tab coupled to the body portion and protruding generally outwardly therefrom. The system further includes an indicator movable between a deployed position, in which the indicator generally overlaps with the tab in a direction generally perpendicular to a plane of the body portion, and a retracted position, in which the indicator does not overlap with the tab or overlaps with the tab less than when the indicator is in the deployed position. 1. A tab status indicator system including:a generally planar body portion;a tab coupled to said body portion and protruding generally outwardly therefrom; andan indicator movable between a deployed position, in which the indicator generally overlaps with said tab in a direction generally perpendicular to a plane of said body portion, and a retracted position, in which the indicator does not overlap with said tab or overlaps with said tab less than when said indicator is in said deployed position.2. The tab status indicator system of wherein said indicator is slidably coupled to said body portion.3. The tab status indicator system of wherein the body portion includes a plurality of slits formed therein claim 2 , and wherein said tab is passed through said slits to slidably couple the tab to the body portion.4. The tab status indicator system of wherein said indicator includes a body and a pair of legs extending therefrom claim 3 , each leg having at least one notch positioned thereon claim 3 , each notch being configured to receive an end of a slit therein to retain each indicator in place until sufficient force is applied thereto.5. The tab status indicator system of further comprising a generally planar cover panel coupled to said body portion and generally parallel therewith claim 1 , wherein said indicator is slidably coupled to said cover panel.6. The tab status indicator system of further comprising a retaining panel coupled to said cover panel ...

Ergonomic backpack

A backpack including a backpack body having an inner cavity therein. The backpack body includes a releasable closure configured to provide access to the inner cavity and a back surface configured to be positioned adjacent a back of a wearer when the backpack is worn. The backpack further includes a shoulder strap assembly coupled to the backpack body and configured to be positioned about a shoulder of the wearer when the backpack is worn. The shoulder strap assembly is coupled to an upper portion of the backpack body only at an attachment location that is located on an opposite side of the releasable closure relative to the back surface.

Binder with Reinforced Spine

A bound component including a first panel and a second panel pivotally coupled together along a hinge. Each panel includes an outer covering and a substrate positioned in the outer covering, wherein the outer covering of the first panel is directly coupled to the outer covering of the second panel to form the hinge. The substrates of the first and second panels are not directly coupled together. The bound component further includes a reinforcement extending over or forming at least part of the hinge.

BINDING SYSTEM FOR RETAINING BOUND COMPONENTS

A binding apparatus including a plurality of generally coaxially arranged binding coils. Each binding coil includes a pair of generally parallel wires terminating in a tip. Each binding coil is coupled to an adjacent binding coil by a connection portion extending generally parallel to an axis of the binding apparatus. At least one binding coil is directly circumferentially attached to itself, or to a connection portion. 114-. (canceled)15. A binding apparatus system comprising:a binding apparatus including a plurality of generally coaxially arranged binding coils, each binding coil including a pair of generally parallel wires terminating in a tip, each binding coil being coupled to an adjacent binding coil by a connection portion extending generally parallel to an axis of the binding apparatus; anda locking device generally circumferentially coupling portions of the binding apparatus.16. The binding apparatus system of wherein the binding apparatus includes a generally axially-extending gap claim 15 , and wherein said locking device generally circumferentially extends across said gap.17. The binding apparatus system of wherein the binding apparatus is made of a single continuous wire claim 15 , and wherein the locking device is made of a different piece of material than the binding apparatus.18. The binding apparatus system of wherein the binding apparatus includes a generally axially-extending gap claim 15 , and wherein said locking device generally circumferentially extends across said gap claim 15 , and wherein the locking device is coupled to the binding apparatus on both sides of the gap.19. The binding apparatus system of wherein the locking device includes a spine generally aligned with the axis of the binding apparatus claim 15 , and includes at least two hook portions coupled to the spine on opposite sides thereof claim 15 , each hook portion being configured to lockingly engage a portion the binding apparatus.20. The binding apparatus system of wherein the ...

Reinforced Pocket Device

A pocket device including a first major panel and a second major panel coupled together along a major fold line. The pocket device includes a first pocket panel coupled to the first major panel and defining a first pocket with the first major panel, the first pocket panel having an edge positioned adjacent to a mouth of the first pocket. The pocket device further includes a second pocket panel coupled to the second major panel line and defining a second pocket with the second major panel, the second pocket panel having an edge positioned adjacent to a mouth of the second pocket. The pocket device has a first reinforcing material positioned on the first pocket panel adjacent to the mouth of the first pocket, wherein the first reinforcing material is spaced apart from the edge of the first pocket panel. The pocket device further has a second reinforcing material positioned on the second pocket panel adjacent to the mouth of the second pocket, wherein the second reinforcing material is spaced apart from the edge of the second pocket panel.

CONTINUOUS DESK PAD

The present invention provides a calendar desk pad, comprising a base member, a plurality of monthly calendar pages bound to the base member, wherein the calendar pages have at least one perforation or fold line located between the days or weeks on the calendar. 1. A calendar desk pad comprising:a base;a plurality of pages removably attached to the base, wherein the plurality of pages comprise two or more calendar pages;a binding mechanism, which binds the plurality of pages together, wherein the binding mechanism is located at the bottom of the desk pad; andwherein the two or more calendar pages each have at least a first and second perforation.2. The calendar desk pad of wherein the calendar page displays a traditional calendar month.3. The calendar desk pad of wherein one or more perforations is located underneath the first full week of the traditional month calendar.4. The calendar desk pad of wherein one or more perforations is located underneath the second full week of the traditional month calendar.5. The calendar desk pad of wherein the binding means is located at two or more corners.6. The calendar desk pad of wherein the binding means is triangular.7. The calendar desk pad of wherein the binding means is plastic.8. The calendar desk pad of wherein there are two perforations on the calendar pages.9. The calendar desk pad of wherein one perforation is in the top third of the calendar furthest from the binding mechanism and the other perforation is in the bottom third closest to the binding mechanism.10. The calendar desk pad of wherein on perforation is in the top third of the calendar furthest from the binding mechanism and the other perforation is in the bottom half closest to the binding mechanism.11. A calendar desk pad comprising:a base;a plurality of pages removably attached to the base, wherein the plurality of pages comprise two or more calendar pages;a binding mechanism, which binds the plurality of pages, wherein the binding mechanism is located at ...

Multi-Pocket Folder

A folder including a main panel having an inner face and an outer face, and a slash panel having an inner face and an outer face. The slash panel is coupled to the main panel such that the inner face of the main panel and the inner face of the slash panel form a first pocket therebetween. The folder further includes a first outer panel coupled to the main panel and forming a second pocket with the outer face of the main panel. The folder has a second outer panel coupled to the slash panel and forming a third pocket with the outer face of the slash panel. The main panel, the slash panel, the first outer panel and the second outer panel are all made of a single unitary piece of material. 1. A folder comprising:a main panel having an inner face and an outer face;a slash panel having an inner face and an outer face, said slash panel being coupled to said main panel such that said inner face of said main panel and said inner face of said slash panel form a first pocket therebetween;a first outer panel coupled to said main panel and forming a second pocket with said outer face of said main panel; anda second outer panel coupled to said slash panel and forming a third pocket with said outer face of said slash panel, wherein said main panel, said slash panel, said first outer panel and said second outer panel are all made of a single unitary piece of material.2. The folder of said slash panel has a surface area less than a surface area of said main panel to provide access to said first pocket.3. The folder of wherein said main panel claim 1 , said first outer panel and said second outer panel are all generally rectangular claim 1 , and wherein said slash panel is not generally rectangular.4. The folder of wherein said slash panel has a bottom edge claim 1 , a pair of opposed parallel side edges oriented perpendicular to said bottom edge claim 1 , and an upper edge claim 1 , at least part of which is oriented in a non-parallel manner relative to said bottom edge.5. The ...

MOVABLE TAB

A tab system including a tab for attachment to a component, the tab having a display portion proximate to a first edge of the tab and a pair of attachment portions. Each attachment portion is located on a corner of the tab along a second edge opposite from the first edge. Each attachment portion includes curved or angled, generally parallel upper and lower edges, or, alternately each attachment portion includes a pair of generally parallel, spaced-apart outwardly-extending legs. 125-. (canceled)26. A tab-supplying page system comprising:a sheet of material having a plurality of edges;at least one hole proximate one of the plurality of edges for receiving a portion of a binding device therethrough; and a display portion proximate to a first edge of the tab; and', 'a pair of attachment portions, each attachment portion being located along a side of the tab or on a corner of the tab., 'at least one tab formed in said sheet and cut only partially from said sheet, the tab comprising27. The system of further comprising said binding device including a three-ringer binder or a coil binder.28. The system of wherein the sheet of material is a divider configured to be secured to the binding device.29. The system of wherein the sheet of material further comprises a pair of spaced claim 28 , parallel slots claim 28 , wherein each attachment portion is configured to be received in one of said slots to removably couple said tab to said divider.30. The system of wherein the sheet of material further comprises a plurality of partially cut elements.31. The system of wherein each attachment portion includes curved claim 26 , generally parallel upper and lower edges having a spacing therebetween about equal to the height of an associated slot such that each attachment portion may be pivoted to introduce said attachment portion into claim 26 , or remove each attachment portion from claim 26 , an associated slot.32. The system of wherein each attachment portion includes a pair of ...

Folder with movable divider

A folder including a main panel, a pocket panel coupled to the main panel and defining a pocket therebetween, and a divider coupled to the main panel. The divider is movable between an inserted position wherein at least part of the divider is positioned in the pocket, and a retracted position wherein the at least part of the divider is not positioned in the pocket. The divider includes at least one of a slit or a notch to provide ease of movement of the divider in moving between the inserted position and the retracted position.

Project planning method

A method for planning a project including accessing a worksheet with a list area and instruction indicia. The instruction indicia cues a user to write project-related information in the list area for at least two phases of a project, and the project-related information includes at least one of a time interval or a finish date for each project phase. The method includes writing project-related information in the list area of the worksheet and accessing a plurality of labels that each include project-related indicia. A label is selected that pertains to at least one phase of the project, and the label is secured to a date-range document at a location on the date-range document that correlates with the time interval or the finish date of the respective phase of the project.

Coupling device

A device for removably coupling one or more sheets of stationery to a notebook or similar item is provided and a portion of the coupling device, such as one or more arms, may extend through one or more holes in the stationery to retain the stationery to the notebook. Providing a device for removably attaching stationery items to a notebook allows students, planners, professionals, and other users to securely retain items in a notebook at a specific location within the pages thereof. In operation, such a coupling device permits users to keep track of a variety of items in a bound component.

Bound Component with Selectively Deployable Tabs

A bound system including a plurality of pages and a cover/divider bound to the plurality of pages and having at least one free edge. The cover/divider includes a tab secured to a body of the cover/divider such that the tab is movable between an extended position wherein at least part of the tab protrudes beyond the free edge and a refracted position wherein the at least part of the tab does not protrude beyond the free edge. The cover/divider has a slit/opening formed or pre-formed therein and positioned adjacent to the tab and spaced away from the free edge. The slit/opening is positioned such that at least part of the tab is receivable through the slit/opening when the tab is in the extended position. 1. A bound system comprising:a plurality of pages; anda cover/divider bound to said plurality of pages and having at least one free edge, wherein said cover/divider includes a tab secured to a body of said cover/divider such that said tab is movable between an extended position wherein at least part of said tab protrudes beyond said free edge and a retracted position wherein said at least part of said tab does not protrude beyond said free edge, wherein said cover/divider has a slit/opening formed or pre-formed therein and positioned adjacent to said tab and spaced away from said free edge, and wherein said slit/opening is positioned such that at least part of said tab is receivable through said slit/opening when said tab is in said extended position.2. The system of further including a supplemental slit/opening positioned at an outer edge of said cover/divider claim 1 , and positioned such that said tab is receivable through said supplemental slit/opening when said tab is in said extended position.3. The system of wherein said cover/divider is a two ply component claim 2 , said plies being joined at a fold line claim 2 , said fold line defining said outer edge.4. The system of wherein said slit/opening and said supplemental slit/opening are positioned such that at ...

Quick-Mount Folder

A folder system including a folder having a first panel and a second panel pivotally coupled to the first panel along a pivot line. The folder further includes a spine portion positioned between the first and second panels at the pivot line, wherein said spine portion includes a hole formed therethrough. The spine portion further includes a slit extending from an outer edge of the spine portion to the hole to enable a binding device to be passed through the slit into the hole. 1. A folder system including a folder comprising:a first panel;a second panel pivotally coupled to said first panel along a pivot line; anda spine portion positioned between said first and second panels at said pivot line, wherein said spine portion includes a hole formed therethrough, said spine portion further including a slit extending from an outer edge of said spine portion to said hole to enable a binding device to be passed through said slit into said hole.2. The folder system of wherein the first and second panels each include an outer perimeter claim 1 , and wherein when the folder is in a closed position said spine portion is internally positioned in said folder such that the spine portion is generally positioned within each outer perimeter.3. The folder system of wherein the first and second panels each include a cutout generally aligned with the hole.4. The folder system of wherein said folder is movable between a closed position claim 3 , wherein said first and second panels are generally parallel and facing each other claim 3 , and an open position wherein said first and second panels are generally parallel and not facing each other claim 3 , and wherein each cutout provides direct access to the hole when the folder is in the closed position.5. The folder system of wherein each cutout intersects an outer edge of the associated panel.6. The folder system of wherein each cutout provides direct access to the entirety of the slit and hole when the folder is in the closed position ...

Expandable Capacity Pocket Divider

A pocket divider including a major panel including a plurality of binding holes formed therein and a pocket panel coupled to the major panel and defining a pocket therewith. The pocket panel includes at least one binding hole formed therein. The pocket divider further includes a binding mechanism extending through the binding holes of the major panel and the at least one binding hole of the pocket panel. The at least one binding hole of the pocket panel is elongated to provide expansion capacity to the pocket. 1. A pocket divider comprising:a major panel including a plurality of binding holes formed therein;a pocket panel coupled to said major panel and defining a pocket therewith, said pocket panel including at least one binding hole formed therein; anda binding mechanism extending through said binding holes of said major panel and said at least one binding hole of said pocket panel, wherein said at least one binding hole of said pocket panel is elongated to provide expansion capacity to said pocket.2. The divider of wherein said at least one binding hole of said pocket panel has a width extending along its longest dimension that is longer than a height thereof extending generally perpendicular to said longest dimension.3. The divider of wherein the binding mechanism has a central axis and the at least one binding hole of the pocket panel has a width extending along its greatest dimension which is generally perpendicular to said central axis.4. The divider of wherein said at least one binding hole has a greater lateral width compared to a lateral width of at least one of said plurality of binding holes of said major panel.5. The divider of wherein said pocket panel including a plurality of binding holes claim 1 , each receiving part of said binding mechanism therethrough.6. The divider of wherein each binding hole of said pocket panel is elongated.7. The divider of wherein the binding mechanism includes plurality of turns claim 1 , each turn being received through ...

Expandable Capacity Pocket Device

A pocket device including a major panel and a pocket panel coupled to the major panel and defining a pocket with the major panel. The pocket panel has a lateral dimension greater than a lateral dimension of the major panel at at least one position to thereby define a laterally-extending gap therebetween, which enables expansion of the pocket.

RECONFIGURABLE STORAGE DEVICE

A binder device including a body having a first cover and a second cover directly or indirectly pivotally coupled together and at least partially defining an inner compartment therebetween. The body further includes a binding mechanism positioned in the inner compartment, a first body securing device coupled to the body, and a second body securing device coupled to the body. The binder device includes a strap including first and second strap segments. The strap is movable between a first configuration wherein the first and second strap segments are releasably coupled together to form a continuous strap that is wearable over a shoulder of a user, and a second configuration wherein the first strap segment is releasably coupled the first body securing device and the second strap segment is releasably coupled to the second body securing device such that the first and second strap segments each at least partially defines a loop. Each loop is shaped and configured to receive an arm of a user therethrough such that the binder device is wearable on a back of the user in the manner of a backpack. Each strap segment is configured to be releasably coupled to only one of the first or second body securing devices. 1. A binder device comprising:a body having a first cover and a second cover directly or indirectly pivotally coupled together and at least partially defining an inner compartment therebetween, wherein the body further includes a binding mechanism positioned in the inner compartment;a first body securing device coupled to the body;a second body securing device coupled to the body; anda strap including first and second strap segments, the strap being movable between a first configuration wherein the first and second strap segments are releasably coupled together to form a continuous strap that is wearable over a shoulder of a user, and a second configuration wherein the first strap segment is releasably coupled the first body securing device and the second strap segment ...

Component with Selectively Deployable Tabs

A component including a body having an outer edge, a first slit/opening formed or pre-formed therein and a second slit/opening formed or pre-formed therein. The component further includes a tab coupled to the body such that the tab is movable between a retracted position wherein the tab does not protrude beyond the outer edge, and an extended position wherein the tab extends through the first slit/opening, extends through the second slit/opening and protrudes beyond the outer edge. 1. A component comprising:a body having an outer edge, a first slit/opening formed or pre-formed therein and a second slit/opening formed or pre-formed therein; anda tab coupled to said body such that said tab is movable between a retracted position wherein said tab does not protrude beyond said outer edge, and an extended position wherein said tab extends through said first slit/opening, extends through said second slit/opening and protrudes beyond said outer edge.2. The component of wherein said body is generally flat and planar claim 1 , and wherein said tab is generally flat and coplanar with said body when said tab is in said retracted position.3. The component of wherein said tab does not extend through said first slit/opening or said second slit/opening when said tab is in said retracted position.4. The component of wherein said tab is pivotable relative to said body about a pivot line when said tab is moved between said extended position and said retracted position claim 1 , and wherein said pivot line is generally parallel with said first slit/opening.5. The component of wherein said pivot line is a fold line delineating said tab and said body.6. The component of wherein said first slit/opening and said second slit/opening each have a height generally corresponding to a height of said tab.7. The component of wherein said first slit/opening and said second slit/opening both extend generally parallel to said outer edge and are spaced apart in a direction generally perpendicular to ...

Sheet item with non-circular holes

A sheet system including a sheet having an edge and at least one generally triangular hole positioned adjacent to but spaced apart from the edge. A side of the triangle is oriented generally parallel with the edge of the sheet.

Edge tabs for notebook

A tab is provided for notebooks and binders. The tab is placed within the space otherwise occupied by a binding, and thus is protected from wear and does not appreciably increase the overall size of the notebook or binder. The tab may be located at a corner of the binding or at an intermediate point along the binding.

FLEXIBLE BINDING MECHANISM

A binding mechanism including a body portion having a flange opening extending therethrough. The body portion further includes or at least partially defines a body portion opening positioned adjacent a base end of the flange. The binding mechanism has a manually deflectable flange coupled to the body portion. At least part of the flange is insertable through the flange opening from a first side of the body portion to at least partially form a loop on the first side of the body portion. The at least part of the flange is alternatively insertable through the flange opening from a second side of the body portion opposite the first side to at least partially form a loop on the second side of the body portion. The body portion opening is configured to receive the flange therethrough to enable the flange to be positioned on either the first side or the second side of the body portion. 121-. (canceled)22. A binding mechanism comprising:a body portion including a flange opening extending therethrough; anda manually deflectable flange coupled to said body portion, wherein at least part of said flange is insertable through said flange opening from a first side of said body portion to at least partially form a loop on said first side of said body portion, and wherein said at least part of said flange is alternatively insertable through said flange opening from a second side of said body portion opposite said first side to at least partially form a loop on said second side of said body portion, wherein said body portion includes or at least partially defines a body portion opening positioned adjacent a base portion of said flange, wherein said body portion opening is configured to receive said flange therethrough to enable said flange to be positioned on either said first side or said second side of said body portion, wherein said base portion of said flange is positioned between said body portion opening and said flange opening.23. The binding mechanism of wherein said body ...

EDGE TABS FOR NOTEBOOK

A tab is provided for notebooks and binders. The tab is placed within the space otherwise occupied by a binding, and thus is protected from wear and does not appreciably increase the overall size of the notebook or binder. The tab may be located at a corner of the binding or at an intermediate point along the binding. 119-. (canceled)20. A dividing apparatus comprising: a body portion;', 'an attachment portion extending from a first side of the body portion and including plurality of notches to facilitate attachment of the removable tab with a wire binding;', 'a flag portion extending from a second side of the body portion; and', 'a spine tab portion disposed adjacent the attachment portion, wherein the spine tab portion is configured to display information within a cylindrical space defined by the wire binding to which the dividing apparatus is configured to attach., 'a removable tab including21. The dividing apparatus of wherein the spine tab portion is sized to permit a user to handwrite on a surface of the spine tab portion claim 20 ,22. The dividing apparatus of wherein the first side and the second side of the body portion are orthogonal to one another.23. The dividing apparatus of wherein the spine tab portion of the dividing apparatus has a similar appearance to the flag portion claim 20 , thereby indicating that the flag portion and the spine tab are associated with one another.24. The dividing apparatus of comprising a plurality of removable tabs including at least a first removable tab and a second removable tab.25. The dividing apparatus of wherein the first removable tab includes a first flag portion and the second removable tab includes a second flag portion claim 24 , wherein the first and second flag portions are disposed an unequal distance from the wire binding when attached thereto.26. The dividing apparatus of wherein the first removable tab includes a first flag portion and the second removable tab includes a second flag portion claim 24 , ...

Sheet item with non-circular holes

A sheet system including a sheet having an edge and at least one generally triangular hole positioned adjacent to but spaced apart from the edge. A side of the triangle is oriented generally parallel with the edge of the sheet.

FLEXIBLE BINDING MECHANISM

A binding mechanism including a body portion having a flange opening extending therethrough. The body portion further includes or at least partially defines a body portion opening positioned adjacent a base end of the flange. The binding mechanism has a manually deflectable flange coupled to the body portion. At least part of the flange is insertable through the flange opening from a first side of the body portion to at least partially form a loop on the first side of the body portion. The at least part of the flange is alternatively insertable through the flange opening from a second side of the body portion opposite the first side to at least partially form a loop on the second side of the body portion. The body portion opening is configured to receive the flange therethrough to enable the flange to be positioned on either the first side or the second side of the body portion. 121-. (canceled)22. A binding mechanism comprising:a storage device, the storage device including a spine; and an attachment portion secured within the spine of the storage device,', 'a projection portion extending from the body portion opposite the attachment portion, the projection portion including a proximal end adjacent the storage device and a distal end opposite the proximal end, the proximal end of the projection portion including at least one flange and the distal end of the projection portion including at least one corresponding flange opening, the at least one flange opening being aligned with the at least one flange, and', 'wherein the proximal end of the projection portion further includes at least one body portion opening, the body portion opening being aligned with the at least one flange and the at least one flange opening, wherein the body portion opening forms an opening with the spine of the storage device., 'a body portion including23. The binding mechanism of wherein the spine is a two-ply spine claim 22 , and wherein the attachment portion is positioned within the two- ...

Reinforced Pocket Device

A bound device including a binding device, a plurality of papers bound to the binding device, and a pocket bound to the binding device. The pocket includes a first major panel and a second major panel coupled together along a major fold line and configured such that the first and second major panels are generally parallel and overlap in a thickness direction of the pocket. The pocket further includes a first pocket panel coupled to the first major panel and defining a first pocket with the first major panel. The first pocket panel has an edge positioned adjacent to a mouth of the first pocket. The pocket further has a second pocket panel coupled to the second major panel and defining a second pocket with the second major panel. The second pocket panel has an edge positioned adjacent to a mouth of the second pocket. The pocket includes a first reinforcing material positioned on the first pocket panel adjacent to the mouth of the first pocket, wherein the first reinforcing material extends along the edge of the first pocket panel. The pocket also includes a second reinforcing material positioned on the second pocket panel adjacent to the mouth of the second pocket, wherein the second reinforcing material extends along the edge of the second pocket panel. 1. A bound device comprising:a binding device;a plurality of papers bound to the binding device; and a first major panel and a second major panel coupled together along a major fold line and configured such that the first and second major panels are generally parallel and overlap in a thickness direction of the pocket;', 'a first pocket panel coupled to said first major panel and defining a first pocket with said first major panel, said first pocket panel having an edge positioned adjacent to a mouth of said first pocket;', 'a second pocket panel coupled to said second major panel and defining a second pocket with said second major panel, said second pocket panel having an edge positioned adjacent to a mouth of said ...

Reinforced Pocket Device

A pocket device including a first major panel and a second major panel coupled together along a major fold line. The pocket device further includes a first pocket panel coupled to the first major panel along a first pocket fold line and forming a first pocket with the first major panel, and a second pocket panel coupled to the second major panel along a second pocket fold line and forming a second pocket with the second major panel. The first and second pocket panels are coupled along a minor fold line. A reinforcing material is positioned on at least part of at least one of the major fold line, the first pocket fold line, the second pocket fold line or the minor fold line. 1. A pocket device comprising:a first major panel and a second major panel coupled together along a major fold line;a first pocket panel coupled to the first major panel along a first pocket fold line and forming a first pocket with the first major panel;a second pocket panel coupled to the second major panel along a second pocket fold line and forming a second pocket with the second major panel, wherein the first and second pocket panels are coupled along a minor fold line; anda reinforcing material positioned on at least part of at least one of the major fold line, the first pocket fold line, the second pocket fold line or the minor fold line.2. The pocket device of wherein the reinforcing material extends an entire length of the at least one of the major fold line claim 1 , the first pocket fold line claim 1 , the second pocket fold line or the minor fold line.3. The pocket device of wherein the reinforcing material extends a majority of an entire length of the at least one of the major fold line claim 1 , the first pocket fold line claim 1 , the second pocket fold line or the minor fold line.4. The pocket device of wherein the reinforcing material is positioned on at least part of the first major panel claim 1 , the second major panel claim 1 , the first pocket panel claim 1 , and the second ...

Writing instrument packaging

A writing instrument system (10) including a writing instrument (14) and packaging (42) generally encasing the writing instrument, wherein the packaging includes an opening formed therein. The system further includes a retaining component (32), configured to be releasably coupled to the writing instrument. The retaining coniponent is configured to at least partially extend through the opening when the writing instrument is releasably coupled to the retaining component.

Refillable notebook

A binding mechanism assembly for binding a sheet item, the binding mechanism assembly including a backing member having an upper surface, and a binding member directly or indirectly coupled to the backing member. The binding member includes a protrusion shaped and located to protrude through a hole of a sheet item to be bound thereto. The binding member further includes a generally flexible flange that is manually movable into engagement with the protrusion to form a generally closed loop and thereby bind the sheet item thereto. The loop is rotatable relative to the backing member from a first position in which the loop is generally located above the upper surface to a second position wherein at least part of the loop is located below the upper surface. The loop is fixedly and not slidably coupled to the backing member.

Posterboard display stand

A posterboard display stand system including a display stand configured to frictionally grip a posterboard along an edge thereof and to impart a curvature thereto when the posterboard is frictionally gripped therein. In another embodiment the invention is a posterboard display stand system including a backing portion and a movable portion shaped to be coupled to the backing portion. The movable portion is movable relative to the backing portion such that the backing portion and the movable portion can frictionally grip a posterboard therebetween and impart a curvature thereto.

Retractable writing surface

A retractable writing surface system including a binding mechanism and a pocket directly bound to the binding mechanism, the pocket having an inner cavity. The system further includes a polymer writing surface at least partially received in the pocket. The writing surface is movable between an extended position wherein at least part of the writing surface is exposed for writing upon by a writing instrument, and a retracted position wherein less of the writing surface is exposed for writing upon by the writing instrument compared to when the writing surface is in the extended position. At least part of the writing surface is located in the cavity when the writing surface is in the retracted position.

Project planner

A project planning system, including a first document and at least one date-range document. The first document may be a worksheet and the date-range document may be a planner, calendar, or both. Project planning is facilitated by the use of removably adhesive labels that may be transferred between the documents and between dates on the documents.

Refillable notebook

A binding mechanism (18) assembly (10) for binding a sheet item, the binding mechanism assembly including a backing member (14) having an upper surface, and a binding member (20) directly or indirectly coupled to the backing member. The binding member includes a protrusion shaped and located to protrude through a hole (24) of a sheet item (26) to be bound thereto. The binding member (20) further includes a generally flexible flange (28) that is manually movable into engagement with the protrusion (22) to form a generally closed loop and thereby bind the sheet item thereto. The loop (30) is rotatable relative to the backing member (14) from a first position in which the loop is generally located above the upper surface to a second position wherein at least part of the loop is located below the upper surface. The loop (30) is fixedly and not slidably coupled to the backing member (14).

Expandable capacity pocket divider

A pocket divider including a major panel including a plurality of binding holes formed therein and a pocket panel coupled to the major panel and defining a pocket therewith. The pocket panel includes at least one binding hole formed therein. The pocket divider further includes a binding mechanism extending through the binding holes of the major panel and the at least one binding hole of the pocket panel. The at least one binding hole of the pocket panel is elongated to provide expansion capacity to the pocket.

Refillable Notebook

A binding mechanism assembly for binding a sheet item, the binding mechanism assembly including a backing member having an upper surface, and a binding member directly or indirectly coupled to the backing member. The binding member includes a protrusion shaped and located to protrude through a hole of a sheet item to be bound thereto. The binding member further includes a generally flexible flange that is manually movable into engagement with the protrusion to form a generally closed loop and thereby bind the sheet item thereto. The loop is rotatable relative to the backing member from a first position in which the loop is generally located above the upper surface to a second position wherein at least part of the loop is located below the upper surface. The loop is fixedly and not slidably coupled to the backing member.

Self-retaining sell tag for a bound component

A bound component including a cover having an outer perimeter, a plurality of pages, and a binding mechanism binding the cover and the plurality of pages together, wherein the binding mechanism includes a plurality of coils. The bound component further includes a sell tag including at least one opening, the at least one opening receiving at least one coil of the binding mechanism therethrough, wherein the sell tag includes a flap which is folded about part of the outer perimeter of the cover.

Refillable notebook

A binding mechanism (18) assembly (10) for binding a sheet item, the binding mechanism assembly including a backing member (14) having an upper surface, and a binding member (20) directly or indirectly coupled to the backing member. The binding member includes a protrusion shaped and located to protrude through a hole (24) of a sheet item (26) to be bound thereto. The binding member (20) further includes a generally flexible flange (28) that is manually movable into engagement with the protrusion (22) to form a generally closed loop and thereby bind the sheet item thereto. The loop (30) is rotatable relative to the backing member (14) from a first position in which the loop is generally located above the upper surface to a second position wherein at least part of the loop is located below the upper surface. The loop (30) is fixedly and not slidably coupled to the backing member (14).

Bound edge tabs for notebook

A tab is provided for notebooks and binders. The tab is placed within the space otherwise occupied by a binding, and thus is protected from wear and does not appreciably increase the overall size of the notebook or binder. The tab may be located at a corner of the binding or at an intermediate point along the binding.

Desk pad with sticker sheet

A first stack of sheets suitable for uses such as a calendar, schedule, writing pad and the like is attached to a supporting binding along with a second stack of sheets supporting adhesive or adherent stickers, notes, memos, and the like.

Folder with movable divider

A folder including a main panel, a pocket panel coupled to the main panel and defining a pocket therebetween, and a divider coupled to the main panel. The divider is movable between an inserted position wherein at least part of the divider is positioned in the pocket, and a retracted position wherein the at least part of the divider is not positioned in the pocket. The divider includes at least one of a slit or a notch to provide ease of movement of the divider in moving between the inserted position and the retracted position.

Storage system for index cards and the like

Ergonomic backpack

A backpack including a backpack body having an inner cavity therein. The backpack body includes a releasable closure configured to provide access to the inner cavity and a back surface configured to be positioned adjacent a back of a wearer when the backpack is worn. The backpack further includes a shoulder strap assembly coupled to the backpack body and configured to be positioned about a shoulder of the wearer when the backpack is worn. The shoulder strap assembly is coupled to an upper portion of the backpack body only at an attachment location that is located on an opposite side of the releasable closure relative to the back surface.

Continuous desk pad

The present invention provides a calendar desk pad, comprising a base member, a plurality of monthly calendar pages bound to the base member, wherein the calendar pages have at least one perforation or fold line located between the days or weeks on the calendar.

Retractable writing surface

A retractable writing surface system including a binding mechanism and a pocket directly bound to the binding mechanism, the pocket having an inner cavity. The system further includes a polymer writing surface at least partially received in the pocket. The writing surface is movable between an extended position wherein at least part of the writing surface is exposed for writing upon by a writing instrument, and a retracted position wherein less of the writing surface is exposed for writing upon by the writing instrument compared to when the writing surface is in the extended position. At least part of the writing surface is located in the cavity when the writing surface is in the retracted position.

Refillable notebook with release mechanism

A binding mechanism assembly for binding a sheet item, the binding mechanism assembly including a backing member having an upper surface, and a binding member directly or indirectly coupled to the backing member. The binding member includes a protrusion shaped and located to protrude through a hole of a sheet item to be bound thereto. The binding member further includes a generally flexible flange that is manually movable into engagement with the protrusion to form a generally closed loop and thereby bind the sheet item thereto. The loop is rotatable relative to the backing member from a first position in which the loop is generally located above the upper surface to a second position wherein at least part of the loop is located below the upper surface. A release mechanism is provided for opening the loop.

Expandable capacity pocket device

A pocket device including a major panel and a pocket panel coupled to the major panel and defining a pocket with the major panel. The pocket panel has a lateral dimension greater than a lateral dimension of the major panel at at least one position to thereby define a laterally- extending gap therebetween, which enables expansion of the pocket.

Retractable writing surface

A retractable writing surface system including a binding mechanism and a pocket directly bound to the binding mechanism, the pocket having an inner cavity. The system further includes a polymer writing surface at least partially received in the pocket. The writing surface is movable between an extended position wherein at least part of the writing surface is exposed for writing upon by a writing instrument, and a retracted position wherein less of the writing surface is exposed for writing upon by the writing instrument compared to when the writing surface is in the extended position. At least part of the writing surface is located in the cavity when the writing surface is in the retracted position.

Notebook cover with extending hole-punched tabs for facilitating attachment to ringed binder

A bound system including a plurality of pages and a cover/divider including a bound outer edge and a plurality of free outer edges. The cover/divider is bound to the plurality of pages along the bound edge. The cover/divider includes one or more discrete tabs extending generally outwardly relative to one of the free edges. Each tab is integrally formed from a single piece of material with the rest of the cover/divider. Each tab further has an opening formed therethrough and is configured to receive at least part of a binding device therethrough to thereby couple the cover/divider to the binding device.

Notebook cover with extending hole-punched tabs for facilitating attachment to ringed binder

A bound system including a plurality of pages and a cover and/or divider including a bound outer edge and a plurality of free outer edges. The cover and/or divider may be bound to the plurality of pages along the bound edge. The cover and/or divider may include one or more discreet tabs extending generally outwardly relative to one of the free edges. Each tab may be integrally formed from a single piece of material with the rest of the cover and/or divider. Each tab further may have an opening formed therethrough and is configured to receive at least part of a binding device therethrough to thereby couple the cover and/or divider to the binding device.

Project planner

A project planning system, including a first document and at least one date- range document. The first document may be a worksheet and the date-range document may be a planner, calendar, or both. Project planning is facilitated by the use of removably adhesive labels that may be transferred between the documents and between dates on the documents.

Edge tabs for notebook

A tab is provided for notebooks and binders. The tab is placed within the space otherwise occupied by a binding, and thus is protected from wear and does not appreciably increase the overall size of the notebook or binder. The tab may be located at a corner of the binding or at an intermediate point along the binding.

Sheet item with non-circular holes

A sheet system including a sheet having an edge and at least one generally triangular hole positioned adjacent to but spaced apart from the edge. A side of the triangle is oriented generally parallel with the edge of the sheet.

Reconfigurable storage device

A storage device including a body having an inner compartment, wherein the body has first and second outer portions and a middle portion positioned therebetween. The storage device further includes a strap attachable to the body in a first configuration wherein the strap is coupled to the body at or adjacent to the first and second outer portions and extends therebetween and is not coupled to the middle portion such that the strap is wearable over a shoulder of a user in a manner of a courier-type bag, and a second configuration wherein the strap is coupled to the body at or adjacent to the first and second outer portions and releasably slidably attached to the middle portion to thereby define a pair of loops. Each loop is shaped and configured to receive an arm of a user therethrough such that the storage device is wearable on a back of the user in the manner of a backpack.

Binder with multi-access pocket

A binder including a first cover and a second cover pivotally coupled to the first cover, both of the covers being generally flat and planar and having a first and second opposite sides thereof. The binder further includes a pocket coupled to the first cover, wherein the pocket can be accessed from both the first and second sides of the first cover.

Reinforced pocket device

A pocket device including a first major panel and a second major panel coupled together along a major fold line. The pocket device includes a first pocket panel coupled to the first major panel and defining a first pocket with the first major panel, the first pocket panel having an edge positioned adjacent to a mouth of the first pocket. The pocket device further includes a second pocket panel coupled to the second major panel line and defining a second pocket with the second major panel, the second pocket panel having an edge positioned adjacent to a mouth of the second pocket. The pocket device has a first reinforcing material positioned on the first pocket panel adjacent to the mouth of the first pocket, wherein the first reinforcing material is spaced apart from the edge of the first pocket panel. The pocket device further has a second reinforcing material positioned on the second pocket panel adjacent to the mouth of the second pocket, wherein the second reinforcing material is spaced apart from the edge of the second pocket panel.

Aparato soldador de juguete con mecanismo productor de chispas.

Pouch for pencils or the like

Aparato soldador de juguete con mecanismo productor de chispas.

1. APARATO SOLDADOR DE JUGUETE CON MECANISMO PRODUCTOR DE CHISPAS, QUE CONSTITUYENDO UN APARATO DE JUGUETE QUE SIMULA LA OPERACION DE SOLDADURA POR ARCO, CON PRODUCCION DE CHISPAS, ESENCIALMENTE SE CARACTERIZA PORQUE COMPRENDE UNA VARILLA TERMOPLASTICA (36-36'') CON UN EXTREMO; UN MECANISMO GIRATORIO (30-30'') PREVISTO PARA GIRAR DICHA VARILLA (36-36'') A UNA VELOCIDAD SUFICIENTE COMO PARA QUE AL SITUARSE DICHO EXTREMO EN CONTACTO CON UNA JUNTA (72) ENTRE DOS OBJETOS (68) Y (70), FABRICADOS CON MATERIALES TERMOPLASTICOS COMPATIBLES CON DICHA VARILLA, LA FRICCION ENTRE ESTA Y DICHOS OBJETOS (68) Y (70) BASTE PARA FUSIONAR DICHA VARILLA (36-36'') Y SOLDAR ASI DICHOS DOS OBJETOS ENTRE SI, COMPRENDIENDO ADEMAS UN MECANISMO CHISPEANTE (22-22'') MONTADO SOBRE DICHO MECANISMO GIRATORIO, PRODUCIENDO CHISPAS AL ACTIVARSE EL ALUDIDO MECANISMO GIRATORIO, SIMULANDO EL FUNCIONAMIENTO DEL APARATO EL DE UN SOLDADOR POR ARCO.

Coupling device

A device for removably coupling one or more sheets of stationery to a notebook or similar item is provided and a portion of the coupling device, such as one or more arms, may extend through one or more holes in the stationery to retain the stationery to the notebook. Providing a device for removably attaching stationery items to a notebook allows students, planners, professionals, and other users to securely retain items in a notebook at a specific location within the pages thereof. In operation, such a coupling device permits users to keep track of a variety of items in a bound component.

Reconfigurable storage device

A binder device including a body having a first cover and a second cover directly or indirectly pivotally coupled together and at least partially defining an inner compartment therebetween. The body further includes a binding mechanism positioned in the inner compartment, a first body securing device coupled to the body, and a second body securing device coupled to the body. The binder device includes a strap including first and second strap segments. The strap is movable between a first configuration wherein the first and second strap segments are releasably coupled together to form a continuous strap that is wearable over a shoulder of a user, and a second configuration wherein the first strap segment is releasably coupled the first body securing device and the second strap segment is releasably coupled to the second body securing device such that the first and second strap segments each at least partially defines a loop. Each loop is shaped and configured to receive an arm of a user therethrough such that the binder device is wearable on a back of the user in the manner of a backpack. Each strap segment is configured to be releasably coupled to only one of the first or second body securing devices.

Expandable storage device

An expandable storage device is provided including a first panel and a second panel, along with one or more mechanisms for adjusting the size of a spine therebetween. By one approach, the storage device includes a first panel having a first panel spine portion, a second panel having a second panel spine portion, and one or more actuators, where the first panel spine portion and the second panel spine portion are configured to form a spine of the device having an adjustable width. The one or more actuators may be configured to move between an unlocked and a locked configuration to move the first panel or the second panel relative to one another and selectively retain the spine of the device at variety of adjustable widths. So configured, the device may accommodate an increasing or decreasing number of articles, sheets, or other items placed therein.

Zipper pull