CA2302431A1 - File folder with carrier and method for making the same - Google Patents
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A file folder for paper and related objects. The folder includes a front cover with a top edge, a bottom and side edges and a rear cover with a top edge, a bottom and side edges. The front and rear cover are connected along a hinge or fold line at their respective bottoms. The rear cover includes top and side portions which define label receiving areas that are visible both from the top and sides and extend beyond the front cover. An object carrier is provided at an integral that is associated with the rear cover and forms a flap or pocket with the rear cover for storing papers. The object carrier also includes a plurality of slits for carrying generally planar objects such as a CD Rom, CD Rom in an envelope or a 3 1/2 inch computer disc.
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UNITED STATES PATENT APPLICATION
FILE FOLDER WITH CARRIER AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME
Background of the Invention This invention relates to file folders of the type used to store documents and other things, in a drawer or on a shelf storage system and the method of making the folder.
File folders which include front and rear covers that are hingedly connected along a fold line at the bottom edge of the covers, are known for receiving and storing papers. It is also known to cut the top edge of the front cover so as to provide a label receiving or indicia receiving area on the rear cover for indicating subject matter to which the contents are related. These file folders are generally used in drawer types of filing where the top edge is visible. In some situations shelf filing is used where the top edge is not visible but a side edge is marked and is visible.
It has been found to be desirable to provide a file folder which is useful in both shelf and drawer filing depending upon the type of filing system available.
Moreover, it has been found that it is desirable to file 3'/~ inch computer discs, CD ROMS
or envelops containing CD ROMs in the file folder. These items have been filed loose in the file folder.
It is another object of this invention to provide a file folder wherein a structure is provided in association with the file folder to carry such computer discs, CD ROMs and the like.
It is another object of this invention to provide a method for producing file folders of the type indicated above from the blank.
These and other objects of this invention will become apparent from the following description and appended claims.
Summary of the Invention There is provided by this invention an improved file folder which meets the foregoing objects. Such a file folder includes a front cover and a rear cover hingedly connected along the respective bottom edges and the rear cover includes top and side labeling portions that extend beyond the front cover and are visible either from the side or the top. Thus the file folder is useful in drawer or shelf filing storage systems.
In addition, a structure which defines an object carrier is provided in association with the file folder which structure includes a plurality of slits therein and permits the carrier to carry planar objects such as a 3'/~ inch computer disc, a CD Rom disc or a CD Rom disc in an envelope. These slits are cut so as to permit selective storage of different items.
A unique blank is provided for manufacturing the above-identified folder. A
method is set out for forming the above-identified blank into the folder.
Brief Description of the Drawinszs Figure 1 is a perspective view showing three file folders for use in a drawer or on a shelf filing system;
Figure 2 is a plan view of a folder as in Figure 1 opened and in a flat position showing the cover and 3'/~ inch computer disc in the object carrier;
Figure 3 is a view similar to Figure 2 showing a fragment any portion of the file folder and the object carrier with a CD Rom in place;
Figure 4 is a plan view of a blank for manufacturing the file folder disclosed herein; and Figure 5 is a perspective view showing the method or manner in which the blank is folded to form the folder.
FILE FOLDER WITH CARRIER AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME
Background of the Invention This invention relates to file folders of the type used to store documents and other things, in a drawer or on a shelf storage system and the method of making the folder.
File folders which include front and rear covers that are hingedly connected along a fold line at the bottom edge of the covers, are known for receiving and storing papers. It is also known to cut the top edge of the front cover so as to provide a label receiving or indicia receiving area on the rear cover for indicating subject matter to which the contents are related. These file folders are generally used in drawer types of filing where the top edge is visible. In some situations shelf filing is used where the top edge is not visible but a side edge is marked and is visible.
It has been found to be desirable to provide a file folder which is useful in both shelf and drawer filing depending upon the type of filing system available.
Moreover, it has been found that it is desirable to file 3'/~ inch computer discs, CD ROMS
or envelops containing CD ROMs in the file folder. These items have been filed loose in the file folder.
It is another object of this invention to provide a file folder wherein a structure is provided in association with the file folder to carry such computer discs, CD ROMs and the like.
It is another object of this invention to provide a method for producing file folders of the type indicated above from the blank.
These and other objects of this invention will become apparent from the following description and appended claims.
Summary of the Invention There is provided by this invention an improved file folder which meets the foregoing objects. Such a file folder includes a front cover and a rear cover hingedly connected along the respective bottom edges and the rear cover includes top and side labeling portions that extend beyond the front cover and are visible either from the side or the top. Thus the file folder is useful in drawer or shelf filing storage systems.
In addition, a structure which defines an object carrier is provided in association with the file folder which structure includes a plurality of slits therein and permits the carrier to carry planar objects such as a 3'/~ inch computer disc, a CD Rom disc or a CD Rom disc in an envelope. These slits are cut so as to permit selective storage of different items.
A unique blank is provided for manufacturing the above-identified folder. A
method is set out for forming the above-identified blank into the folder.
Brief Description of the Drawinszs Figure 1 is a perspective view showing three file folders for use in a drawer or on a shelf filing system;
Figure 2 is a plan view of a folder as in Figure 1 opened and in a flat position showing the cover and 3'/~ inch computer disc in the object carrier;
Figure 3 is a view similar to Figure 2 showing a fragment any portion of the file folder and the object carrier with a CD Rom in place;
Figure 4 is a plan view of a blank for manufacturing the file folder disclosed herein; and Figure 5 is a perspective view showing the method or manner in which the blank is folded to form the folder.
Detailed Description of the Preferred Embodiment Referring io Figure I, there is shown a file folder 10 which can be positioned in a drawer 12 or on a shelf 14. The folder includes a front cover 16 and a rear cover 18.
The rear cover 18 includes a top label receiving section 20 and a side label receiving section 22. Each of the sections 20 and 22 extend beyond the front cover 16. As shown, the label receiving sections join at the upper right hand corner of the folder.
Referring now to Figure 2, it is seen that the front cover includes a top edge 16A, a bottom fold or hinge line 16B and a pair of side edges 16C and 16D. The rear cover includes a top edge 18A and a bottom fold or hinge line 18B and a pair of side edges 18C
and 18D. Hinge lines 16B and 18B can be coincident.
The top label receiving section 20 is formed along the top edge 18A of the rear cover and the side label receiving section 22 is formed along the side edge 18D of the rear cover.
An object carrier 24 is hingedly associated with the rear cover and forms a Sap or pocket so that papers such as 26 can be inserted between the rear cover and the object carrier 24. The carrier is attached to the rear cover along a fold line 27 that ties along the top edge 18A of the rear cover. A bottom flap 28 is along the side edge 18D of the rear cover can be adherently secured to the object carrier so that when the carrier 24 is positioned against the rear cover the bottom flap can be adhered to the object carrier so as to form a pocket.
The object carrier 24 is also slit so as to provide a first curved side slit 30 adjacent the rear cover top edge and a second curved side slit 32 spaced therefrom and adjacent the rear cover bottom. A third curved bottom slit 34 is formed between the slits 30 and 32, but adjacent one side of the rear cover. A pair of fourth and fifth staggered curved slits 36 and 38, one spaced from the other, are formed toward the other side edge, opposite the third slit 34 and can be selectively used for storage of objects of different sizes. It is noted that the slits are curvod inwardly with respect to a receiving area therebetween. In Figure 2 a 3'/z inch computer disc 40 is shown positioned between sets 30, 32, 34 and 36. However, a larger CD Rom 39 (or a CD in an envelope) can be stored in the carrier using slits 30, 32, 34 and 36. Thus the file folder will carry both papers and computer discs for storage.
Referring now to Figure 4, the blank 42 from which the file folder is fabricated is shown.
The blank 42 defines sections for the front cover 16, the rear cover 18, the objerx carrier 24 and the flap 28. It will be appreciated that the blank 42 is made from a larger sheet of cardboard such as 44. The exterior shape of the file folder is shown in solid lines and can be die cut. The slits 30, 32, 34, 36 and 38 can also be cut at the same time.
In terms of fabricating the folder, as seen in Figure 5 the carrier 24, which is integal with the top edge 18A of the rear cover 18, is folded against the rear cover and then the bottom flap 28 can be adhesively secured to the carrier flap 24 with adhesive strip 46, so as to form the pocket mentioned above. The front cover 16 can thereafter be folded over the flap and rear cover so as to form the file folder.
It will be appreciated that numerous changes and modifications can be made to the embodiment shown herein without departing from the spirit and scope of this invention.
The rear cover 18 includes a top label receiving section 20 and a side label receiving section 22. Each of the sections 20 and 22 extend beyond the front cover 16. As shown, the label receiving sections join at the upper right hand corner of the folder.
Referring now to Figure 2, it is seen that the front cover includes a top edge 16A, a bottom fold or hinge line 16B and a pair of side edges 16C and 16D. The rear cover includes a top edge 18A and a bottom fold or hinge line 18B and a pair of side edges 18C
and 18D. Hinge lines 16B and 18B can be coincident.
The top label receiving section 20 is formed along the top edge 18A of the rear cover and the side label receiving section 22 is formed along the side edge 18D of the rear cover.
An object carrier 24 is hingedly associated with the rear cover and forms a Sap or pocket so that papers such as 26 can be inserted between the rear cover and the object carrier 24. The carrier is attached to the rear cover along a fold line 27 that ties along the top edge 18A of the rear cover. A bottom flap 28 is along the side edge 18D of the rear cover can be adherently secured to the object carrier so that when the carrier 24 is positioned against the rear cover the bottom flap can be adhered to the object carrier so as to form a pocket.
The object carrier 24 is also slit so as to provide a first curved side slit 30 adjacent the rear cover top edge and a second curved side slit 32 spaced therefrom and adjacent the rear cover bottom. A third curved bottom slit 34 is formed between the slits 30 and 32, but adjacent one side of the rear cover. A pair of fourth and fifth staggered curved slits 36 and 38, one spaced from the other, are formed toward the other side edge, opposite the third slit 34 and can be selectively used for storage of objects of different sizes. It is noted that the slits are curvod inwardly with respect to a receiving area therebetween. In Figure 2 a 3'/z inch computer disc 40 is shown positioned between sets 30, 32, 34 and 36. However, a larger CD Rom 39 (or a CD in an envelope) can be stored in the carrier using slits 30, 32, 34 and 36. Thus the file folder will carry both papers and computer discs for storage.
Referring now to Figure 4, the blank 42 from which the file folder is fabricated is shown.
The blank 42 defines sections for the front cover 16, the rear cover 18, the objerx carrier 24 and the flap 28. It will be appreciated that the blank 42 is made from a larger sheet of cardboard such as 44. The exterior shape of the file folder is shown in solid lines and can be die cut. The slits 30, 32, 34, 36 and 38 can also be cut at the same time.
In terms of fabricating the folder, as seen in Figure 5 the carrier 24, which is integal with the top edge 18A of the rear cover 18, is folded against the rear cover and then the bottom flap 28 can be adhesively secured to the carrier flap 24 with adhesive strip 46, so as to form the pocket mentioned above. The front cover 16 can thereafter be folded over the flap and rear cover so as to form the file folder.
It will be appreciated that numerous changes and modifications can be made to the embodiment shown herein without departing from the spirit and scope of this invention.
Claims (7)
1. An improved file folder for the storage of paper and related objects which includes:
a front cover having a top edge, a bottom, and a pair of side edges;
a rear cover having a top edge, a bottom, and a pair of side edges and connected to the front cover along the bottom so as to form the bottom edge of the folder, the rear cover including a first label receiving portion along the top edge, for use in drawer storage that extends beyond the front cover top edge, the rear cover also including a second label receiving portion along a side edge for use in shelf storage, that extends beyond the associated front cover side edge;
and an object carrier associated with one of said covers and positioned between the front and rear cover and including slits in the carrier for retaining a generally planar object.
a front cover having a top edge, a bottom, and a pair of side edges;
a rear cover having a top edge, a bottom, and a pair of side edges and connected to the front cover along the bottom so as to form the bottom edge of the folder, the rear cover including a first label receiving portion along the top edge, for use in drawer storage that extends beyond the front cover top edge, the rear cover also including a second label receiving portion along a side edge for use in shelf storage, that extends beyond the associated front cover side edge;
and an object carrier associated with one of said covers and positioned between the front and rear cover and including slits in the carrier for retaining a generally planar object.
2. An improved file folder as in claim 1 wherein said carrier is adapted to selectively receive either a first object or a second object.
3. An improved file folder as in claim 1 wherein said carrier includes a plurality of slits for carrying said planar object wherein said slits comprise a first slit positioned toward a side edge of the folder, a second slit spaced therefrom, a third slit positioned toward the top edge of the folder, a fourth slit spaced from the third slit and positioned toward the bottom edge of the folder and a fifth slit positioned toward the other side edge and between the third and fourth slits.
4. An improved folder as in claim 3 wherein the slits are curved and define an object receiving area therebetween.
5. An improved file folder as in claim 1 wherein there is further provided a flap for securement to the object carrier, said flap being associated with the cover with which the object carrier is associated.
6. A blank which is substantially planar and foldable for use in forming a file folder with an object carrier which includes:
a first section for a front cover having top, bottom and two side edges, a second section for a rear cover having top, bottom and two side edges connected to the section for the front cover along a fold or hinge line along the bottom edges of the front and rear cover, a third section for an object carrier hingedly connected to the rear cover section along the top edge thereof; and a fourth section for a securing flap hingedly associated with the rear section for securement to the object carrier and for forming a side labeling portion.
a first section for a front cover having top, bottom and two side edges, a second section for a rear cover having top, bottom and two side edges connected to the section for the front cover along a fold or hinge line along the bottom edges of the front and rear cover, a third section for an object carrier hingedly connected to the rear cover section along the top edge thereof; and a fourth section for a securing flap hingedly associated with the rear section for securement to the object carrier and for forming a side labeling portion.
7. A method for manufacturing an improved folder with an object carrier which involves the steps of:
providing a blank which includes a first section for a front cover having a top, bottom and two side edges, a second section for a rear cover having a top, bottom and two side edges connected to the section for the front cover along a fold or hinge line along the bottom edges of the front and rear covers, a third section for an object carrier hingedly connected to the rear cover section along the top edge therefore and a fourth section defining a securement flap hingedly associated with the rear section for securement to the object carrier and for forming a side labeling portion, forming object carrying slits in the object carrier;
cutting the sections from the blank to form the desired shapes;
folding the section for object carrier section over the section for the rear cover along a hinged line at the top edge;
folding the section securement flap along the side edge of the rear cover so as to overlay and be secured to the object carrier; and folding the front cover onto the object carrier and rear cover to form the folder
providing a blank which includes a first section for a front cover having a top, bottom and two side edges, a second section for a rear cover having a top, bottom and two side edges connected to the section for the front cover along a fold or hinge line along the bottom edges of the front and rear covers, a third section for an object carrier hingedly connected to the rear cover section along the top edge therefore and a fourth section defining a securement flap hingedly associated with the rear section for securement to the object carrier and for forming a side labeling portion, forming object carrying slits in the object carrier;
cutting the sections from the blank to form the desired shapes;
folding the section for object carrier section over the section for the rear cover along a hinged line at the top edge;
folding the section securement flap along the side edge of the rear cover so as to overlay and be secured to the object carrier; and folding the front cover onto the object carrier and rear cover to form the folder
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| EP3804596A1 (en) | 2019-10-10 | 2021-04-14 | Luca Valentini | Storage receptacle for storing a plurality of disc-shaped goods |
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| EP3804596A1 (en) | 2019-10-10 | 2021-04-14 | Luca Valentini | Storage receptacle for storing a plurality of disc-shaped goods |
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