FR2630373A1 - Personalisable index that cannot be lost or tampered with, for locating, identifying and grasping - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an index for information and/or objects of various kinds, for locating, identifying and grasping. The index, consisting of a transparent semi-rigid film sticks by means of a temporary or permanent transparent adhesive on the part 1 that is to be placed over the page 3, text or object to be found, and overhangs on the other part 2 so that a person can simultaneously see a staggered series of indices with special shapes, colours, numbers or messages. The invention is of relevance to all users of documents or objects requiring identifying, classifying, handling or protecting.

Description

 The present invention relates to a tracking, identification and gripping index for information and / or various objects.

 To find information buried in a mass of other information, it is often necessary to affix index marks which can be provisional or definitive, leading in the latter case to a true identification marking.

 A first usual identification, often consists in introducing strips of paper, at the chosen places. The main advantages are respect for the integrity of the information medium, the ease and economy of the method. The disadvantages are the risk of loss of the indexes (definitive or provisional by sliding in the informative support) involving the loss of information, the obligation to redo in this case the work of location, the deformation of the binding of the informative support entrai born by the multiple extra thicknesses of the various indexes concentrated near the binding to avoid their aforementioned loss by sliding, the occultation of almost all the accumulated indexes towards the binding preventing immediate exploitation of all the markings (only the index above then being apparent), the anonymity of these indexes resulting from the above-mentioned occultation and the reluctance to personalize them owing to the excessive risk of losing them or mixing them up in the event of a fall.

 A second usual location consists of folding a page angle or stapling notes to the chosen pages. The main advantages are the elimination of the risk of losing the indexes, the ease (real but inferior to the previous method for stapling which requires specific tools not always available), and the economy of the method.

The disadvantages are the mutilation of the informative support, the deformation of the binding, the concealment of most of the indexes, their imprecision and even their anonymity imposed by ane too great difficulty to affix personalized annotations, the obligation to search without stopping the pages carrying the selected information, and the lack of overview preventing immediate exploitation of all the indexed information.

 A third usual location consists of perforating the chosen pages.

The main advantages of the second location are obtained with the addition of the deformation of the binding. The disadvantages are the mutilation of the informative support, the concealment of the totality of the indexes, their total anonymity, the obligation to constantly search the perforated pages carrying the selected information, and the lack of overview mentioned above.

 A fourth usual location consists of attaching paper clips to the pages carrying the selected information. The main advantages are ease and economy. The aforementioned drawbacks are all cumulative, including the deformation of the binding and the risk of losing the indexes.

 A fifth usual identification consists in affixing handwritten marks or annotations in the margins and to refer them to the table of contents. The main advantages are the elimination of the risk of losing the indexes and the deformation of the binding, the ease and economy of the method. The disadvantages are the partial mutilation of the support, (mutilation, since the integrity of the text is tainted by the sometimes confidential annotations which appear on a photocopy made necessary at the last minute, and partial mutilation since the annotations can be erased which again makes the support blank but requires in return to redo them after photocopy if one does not want to lose profit.), the obligation to constantly search for the pages carrying the selected information, the oblion galion to write by hand a second abridged table of contents on the informative medium to avoid loss, the difficulty of adding or to modify a last minute annotation.

 Finally, the aforementioned usual locating means do not allow any gripping to facilitate taking, handling, transport, or even suspension for storage and presentation, and do not allow moreover to include a message or an object while protecting it.

thermometric paper, shock indicator, reversal indicator ...)
The invention corrects the lacunae, insufficiencies or defects of the preceding techniques.

 Slippage and / or loss of index fingers is avoided by providing them with a temporary or durable adhesive.

 The integrity of the support is preserved by making the indexes in a transparent material that does not interfere with the vision or the reproduction of the support. It is further increased by the mechanical strength and protection given to the support by the material which adheres to it.

 The protection of the binding of an informative support is ensured by the superposition of very thin indexes in the part adhering to the support (the projecting part of this support may have greater rigidity and thickness) and by the distribution of these indexes on the periphery of the informative support (the adhesion of the indexes by no longer making it necessary to concentrate them near the binding even allows to support greater index thicknesses without damaging the binding).

 The anonymity and concealment of indexes other than that above are avoided by overflow and peripheral distribution of the end of the indexes whose shapes, colors, figures, lettering or other signs even allow information to be identified. and / or an object, or even personalize them.

 The overview of the indexes enabled by their overflowing peripheral distribution now allows them to be used immediately.

 The obligation to constantly search for the pages carrying the selected information is rendered useless by the total and immediate visibility of the projecting part of the indexes as well as by sufficient rigidity and mechanical strength to allow manipulation.

 The reinforced or mechanically sufficient end of the index fingers is provided with perforations, rings, loops or other objects favoring grip, handling, transport, suspension for storage.

 The index finger is adhesive on a surface greater than that which adheres with the support, so as to allow (by turning or not), to protect or keep captive locations or various objects such as: places of affixing official stamps, imprints digital, signatures, tax stamps, certified labels, electronic chips, thermometric papers, shock indicators, reversal indicators, price, weight, freshness date, bar code, etc ...

 The index finger is adhesive on part of its surface and coated with invisible magnetic ink to create real anti-theft transfer systems.

 Index is laminated in groups (rolls. Sheet; =) or individually.

 Figure 1 shows a succession of self-adhesive rectangular indexes, laminated on a protective paper tape easily storable-in reels.

 Figure 2 shows a self-adhesive index ready to be placed, taken from the aforementioned coil following the dotted line; the adhesive was made operational after removal of the protective paper and then voluntarily and partially neutralized by folding the end of the index finger over the part intended to become prehensile and carrying means (s) of location.

 FIG. 3 represents the detailed section of two sheets provided with indexes, the folding of which provides a double thickness at the end or forms a loop possibly facilitating gripping or suspension.

 Figure 4 shows the detailed section of a sheet provided with two self-adhesive indexes precut in shape, material, shape and appropriate color, perforated and equipped with an insert, the lower index having this insert sandwiched between two self-adhesive indexes placed symmetrically on both sides of the sheet.

 Figure 5 shows the detailed section of an equipped sheet.

two perforated self-adhesive indexes: the first turns onto the sheet at the end, thus making the sheet participate in the rigid maintenance of the index and by trapping a locating insert which is also perforated; the second is trapped by the insert that surrounds its end, the adhesive part shorter than the sheet extending the gripping part of the index accordingly.

 FIG. 6 represents a self-adhesive index having a wider adhesive surface than the graspable surface and having a shape particularly suitable for the protection and / or the affixing of seals, signatures, initials, legal or fiscal stamps.

 Figure 7 shows a foldable self-adhesive index, adhering to the sheet on which it is placed, index whose flap itself self-adhesive (but on the other side), will protect the information or objects affixed to the area provided for this purpose.

 Figure 8 shows a group of self-adhesive indexes. If the indexes are foldable with reference to the dotted lines drawn, they can be coupled by two according to A or B, or by four according to AB.

If the indexes are simple, they are cut according to the dotted lines (t can be coupled by four according to C or D, or by eight according to DC. This group of indexes, self-adhesive is available in sheets, in strips, in reels.

Figure 9 shows the detailed section of a sheet with a self-adhesive index equipped with markings and. such perforations
index, depending on the temporary or final quality of the adhesive, allows you to adjust the dimensions of the sheet and / or modify its technical characteristics.

A non-perforated and non-standard sheet of paper can thus be fitted with CAROLL perforations for passage through a computer printer or specific mechanical equipment.

FIG. 10 represents the detailed section of a self-adhesive, perforated and coded index, making it possible to suspend or classify a document such as geography map, plan, etc. A notch of the locating letter
C shows that the index can also be adapted to favor an exploitation
mechanography.

FIG. 11 represents a self-adhesive index ready to be placed,
The folding of the two dotted parts traps a mark in
waiting ready to receive an identification sign and a reported loop
of entry ', of suspension for classification or of passage of links for
affixing seals. Only the part which remained adhesive remained thin, so as not to hinder the stacking, connected or not, of several sheets.

Figures 12 and 13-represent a table of contents
self-adhesive with transparent indexes which are self-adhesive.

 In FIG. 13, the removal of the index A makes it possible to enter the numbering of the page and the brief summary of the information that had to be indexed.

FIG. 14 represents a book on which a table of contents indexed on the cover and the corresponding indexes on the periphery have been laminated.

 FIG. 15 represents envelopes carrying objects such as: photographs, medical examinations .. closed in an inviolable manner by the indexes, identifiable, prehensile and able to be suspended if necessary, by a perforation situated in part projecting from the index.

The index, object of the invention, consists of a film of various very transparent, very solid, and preferably very thin material in the area of overlap of the information medium, divided into two areas
very distinct
The overlap area (1) of the information medium (3)
The overflow zone (2) of said support (3).

Zone 1 is intended to be temporarily attached or defined
tively with the support (3) by an adhesive, preferably transparent. Zone 1 can be devoid of glue by - place (s): this makes it easier to peel off the protective paper (11) on which it is temporarily stored, paper in sheet form (figure 8), in strip or reel (figures 1 and 2); this increases the grip length of the index finger by shortening the adhesive area (Figure 5); this allows the safety and reliability of incorporation or affixing of various objects (the inevitable oxidation of the glue in the presence of air trapped between the object and the index finger and the corrosive action of the glue would combine to destroy said objects or obstruct their sight by progressive reduction in the transparency of the adhesive film); this facilitates the installation of inks (magnetic or not, transparent or not).

 Zone 2 is intended to be graspable and always' visible, by overflowing the support. Its thickness and rigidity can advantageously be greater than in zone 1, because it has to face various handling constraints. Without limitation, it is achieved by: turning (4) the adhesive film on itself; total or partial reversal (5) of the adhesive film on itself and on the back of the support; bonding of the adhesive film to an insert (6) of suitable shape, color, material; imprisonment of a specific insert (7) between two adhesive index faces; entrapment of zone 2 between the two adhesive faces of an insert (8); imprisonment of an insert (9) and of an insert (10) bearing a distinctive sign, obtained by turning the adhesive zone 2 over as shown in Figure 11.

Parts of zone 1 are devoid of glue: part (12) increasing the grip length of the index finger; part (13) forming a loop for various uses (passage of sealing cords, suspension hooks, etc.); part (14) intended to cover a various object (stamp, signature, etc.); part (15) intended to receive a miscellaneous object before covering
Parts of zone 2 are perforated: perforations (16) allowing to grasp, manipulate or suspend various objects carrying indexes (sheets, envelopes, cards, etc.); perforations (1 /) and notches (18) also allowing mechanical operation.

Zone 2 is preferably designed to facilitate the distinction between several indexes: the inserts (7 and 10) have different colors and shapes (Figures 3 and 4) but also sometimes and at the same time distinctive signs or letters (Figures 6 , 11,12,13,14); zone 2 carries series of numbers, letters or acronyms (19), which it suffices to check or circle; zone 2 has reserved parts (20) where one can write or print (numbers, letters, signs),
Zone 1 can, in a specific version, consist of a film. transparent allowing both writing and reproduction.

 The adhesive protective support and temporary index carrier can be disposable (11) or reusable (21) in tape and / or reel (Figures 1,2,8,9,10); in sheet with index isolated by sheet (figure 6,11), in sheet with grouped index (figures 8,9,10,12,13,14). The reusable support (21), transparent or not, made of paper or other material, is itself provided with adhesive protected by a protective paper or support, disposable (11) then printed with signs, numbers or letters corresponding to the indexes, lines to guide writing, advertising messages or not, etc ...

 In all configurations where the aforementioned reusable protective support would not be opaque, the lost and disposable protective support (11) advantageously carries advertising messages that are always legible through transparent indexes.

 I, es index, in two specific versions, are not limited in surface and consist of adhesive films or other materials which allow the provisional superimposition, before use, without paper or protective support.

The following application examples are given without limitation, it being explained beforehand that each index is taken from a coil or a sheet, with or without protective support (s)
The index of figure I is pasted on the page of the book carrying the information that we want to find (figure 14) and turned on itself at the adhesive end protruding from the book figure 3).

 The index of Figure 6 is pasted on a document to cover and protect a signature, a stamp, a seal. a tax stamp, a date, a weight, etc ... while assuming all the aforementioned index functions.

 The index of Figures 7 and 8 previously pasted on a document imprisoned under a cover any object that has been placed there, such as, microchip, stamp, signature, label, certificate of origin, etc ...

 The perforated index of Figures 9 and 10 makes a non-standard paper suitable for typing, handling, sorting, or printed by mechanical equipment.

 The index of] a Figure 15 ensures the inviolability of documents or objects placed in the envelope while allowing identification, classification, suspension and manipulation.

 An index identical to the upper index of FIG. 5 can overlap a book or an object to guarantee its new condition and to allow its identification or classification.

 The index sheet of Figures 12 and 13 is glued to a book (Figure 14.) after removal of its protective paper or support. The indexes are taken there one by one with immediate inscription in their place and place of the page numbering and the brief summary of each of the information selected on the indexed pages.

 The invention is intended for the widest personal and professional use, implementing in documents or objects to identify, classify, handle, protect education, commerce, industry, administration, tertiary sector (. kinds.

Claims (10)

IRFJV l-: N L AT C A T I O N ES  1) Tracking, identification and gripping index characterized in that it consists of a film of any material, part of which is coated with a temporary or permanent adhesive, film in strip, in sheet, or in reel , the transparency of which is sufficient to allow good visibility of the documents or objects on which it is pasted, in that the other part, preferably non-adhesive in the finished state, bears distinctive signs with outlines, colors, printing or any inscriptions and overflows with the aforementioned documents or objects, to leave a total and immediate visibility of these signs, in that, in the part not overflowing, the thickness is minimal so as not to create any additional thickness in the event of stacking even distributed numerous indexes, and in that, in the projecting part, the thickness is sufficient to have a minimum rigidity allowing the seizure, handling and even sometimes lifting.  2) Index according to claim 1, characterized in that the indexes have an ability to be positioned on the periphery of the documents and / or objects on which they are placed, their offset allowing the global and immediate vision of all the distinctive signs.  3) Index according to claims 1 and 2, characterized in that each index can bear simultaneously several distinctive signs ready for use such as, without limitation, color plus letter or number, or singled out at the last minute by hand or mechanical (... perforation, notch, magnetization, demagnetization).  4) Index according to claims 1,2 and 3, characterized in that  that several indexes gathered on the same documents and / or objects, bear distinctive signs such as, without limitation, shapes, colors, prints, inscriptions, making it possible to differentiate them from each other  5) Index according to claims 1,2,3, and 4, characterized in that the thickness of the projecting part of an index can be greater than that of the part adhering to the document and / or to the object, as long to neutralize the adhesive face by covering or gluing an insert exhibiting distinctive signs, than for receiving rings and / or end components or even for protecting various components or objects such. as electronic pucus, folding certificates, fingerprints etc ...  6) Index according to claims 1,2,3,4 and 5, characterized by their ability to receive arrangements facilitating the entry, handling and lifting such as, without limitation, perforations, bonding of rings, loops , special inserts or a transparent flap, formation of loops etc ...  7) Index according to the claims 1,2,3,4,5 and 6, characterized in that the index is stored ready for use, laminated on itself or on a support protecting the adhesive parts, material support any, disposable, advantageously carrying advertising messages visible through the transparent index, and of varied presentation such as, without limitation, single sheet for storage in the unit or in group, tape or spools for storage in group.  8) Index according to claims 1,2,3,4,5 and 6, characterized in that several indexes are stored ready for use, laminated on a reusable support itself carrying adhesive for its attachment to the document or the object to receive the indexes, advantageously printed support appearing by way of non-restrictive example on the non-adhesive face and opposite the lines reserved for annotation of the marked pages, the same colors as those of the ready-to-use indexes which are attached to it.  9) Index according to claims 1,2,3,4,5,6 and 7, characterized in that it is provided with a large adhesive surface, distinctive signs and perforations over its entire length, so that it can equip a document or object on an entire side, thereby providing them with new mechanical and dimensional qualities up to an aptitude for mechanical processing.  10) Index according to claims 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 characterized in that the part which does not extend beyond the aforementioned periphery can be devoid of certain spots of glue, so as not to interfere with visibility and cause contralocal corrosion to signs, marks, materials, or various objects (magnetic inks or not, transparent or not).