GB2272404A

GB2272404A - A storage system for data and images using low-tack or releasable adhesive

Info

Publication number: GB2272404A
Application number: GB9322091A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Muriel Morris-Jones; John Ward
Original assignee: MORRIS JONES MURIEL
Current assignee: MORRIS JONES MURIEL
Priority date: 1992-11-03
Filing date: 1993-10-27
Publication date: 1994-05-18
Anticipated expiration: 2013-10-27
Also published as: GB9322091D0; GB2272404B

Abstract

This system uses paper or lightweight board stock, in sheet, pad or book forms where the upper surfaces are pro-applied with low-tack (releasable) adhesive (A) allowing the data and images (B) to be secured by light pressure only for storage and release as required. The untreated under surface (C) protects the new and succeeding glued surfaces until it is used, each page peeling away to continue the process until the pad or the file or the book is filled or used up. The adhesive is distributed in a pattern e.g. strips or dots, appropriate to the differing functions of the system. The books, pads, sheets and boards are in sizes appropriate to individual needs and in conventional sizes to fit with existing filing systems such as 'A' sizes, diaries, etc. The adhesive is omitted from the top sheet of any stack in order to provide a protective 'cover' sheet. <IMAGE>

Description

Technical Field Relates to the storage of data and images for future reference.

Background There is a well-known need for storing and preserving Data and Images (press-cuttings, photostats, photographs, samples, etc)for future reference in the form of scrap-books, photo-albums, individual sample sheets and files.

Existing methods are cumbersome, messy (sprays and glues) and involve the purchase and storage of additional products - bottles and tubes of glue, spray cans, adhesive tapes and the like.

(In the case of photo-albums that utilise an adhesive page also require a sheet of acetate or its equivalent to both hold the photo in place and to protect facing photos from adhesion to each other and to other adhesive areas of the opposing page causing damage to the photographs.

The result is high production costs and extra weight of material).

Essentiai Technical Features This invention provides a method of storage and retrieval of a document (text or image) without damage to its structure by wet glues or harmful spray glues or by staining by such adhesives - of particular importance to the preservation of historical and archival material.

The pages, sheets and cards, with and without file punch-holes, forming the books or filing systems have pre-applied releasable (low-tac) adhesive distributed on the upper surface only, the distribution in patterns sufficient to hold the document to be stored. The under-surface of each preceding sheet, being without adhesive, protects firstly the pre-glued surface beneath and subsequently the document placed upon it.

Claims

C L A I M S

Claims. 1.

This system uses paper or lightweight board stock, in sheet, pad or book forms wherethe upper surfaces are pre-applied with low-tack (releasable) adhesivsrs * allowing the data and images (B) to be secured by light pressure only for storage and release as required. The untreated under surface (C) protects the new and succeeding glued surfaces until it is used, each page peeling away ~ to continue the process until the pad ; or the file7 . or the book is filled or used up. The adhesive to be distributed in a pattern (H and J as) appropriate to the differing functions of the system as indicated in the list of Claims.The books, pads, sheets and boards to be in sizes appropriate to individual needs and in conventional sizes to fit with existing filing systems such as 'A' sizes, diaries, etc. The adhesive to be omitted from the top sheet of any stack in order to provide a protective 'cover' sheet-(t Claim.
2.

A storage system for images and data as in Claim 1. embodied in scrap books, sample books, files (ring and box), pads and re-fill pads, diaries and photo-albums; in dedicated formats appropriate to client needs and in conventional paper sizes to accommodate existing commercially available formats such as 'A' sizes, etc.

Claims.
3.

A storage system for images and data as in Claim 2 that includes a plastic/acetate transparent sheet to protect a specific page where, for example, recipes are in use close to the activity.

Claim.
4.

A storage system for images and data as in Claims 1,2 and 3 where the paper or board forming the book, pad or file is pre-printed with images, patterns, text, information and manufacturer's or client's logo or signs.

Claim.
5.

A storage system for images and data as in Claims 1,2,3 and 4 in which versiona are offered with tab guides or subject dividers.
Claim 6.

A storage system for images and data as in Claims 1,2,3,4 and 5 in a suitably heavy stock to meet the individual needs of museums, libraries, cutting-services, archival and registry facilities of images, photostats, photographs, documents, drawings, plans, diagrams and print material.
Claim 7.

A storage system for images and data as in Claims 1,2,3 and 4 in the form of insertions to diaries and notebooks using ring-binders for the purpose of keeping transient material such as tickets, receipt, etc.This claim to include a 'concertina' insert (see diagram).

Note. The registered claim by 3M (H377, May 1987) applies only to the application of a releasable adhesive on the underside of paper for the purpose of temporarily securing information as in their 'Post It' pads.

Claim 7.

A storage system for images and data as in Claim 1 in which the stock is of sufficient weight as to allow the mounting of fragile or old documents for their preservation or display without the risk of damage or staining and without leaving a residue when the document is lifted or removed for restoration and examination.

Claim
8.

A storage system for images and data as in Claims 1,2,3,4 and 5 in the form of insertions to diaries and notebooks using ring-binders for the purpose of keeping transient material such as tickets, receipt, etc. This claim to include a 'concertina' insert (see diagram).

Note. The registered claim by 3X (H377, May 1987) applies only to the application of a releasable adhesive on the underside of paper for the purpose of temporarily securing information as in their 'Post It' pads.

T;leir photo albums require a heavy weight card and a protective sheet of acetate for each page.

Amendments to the claims have been filed as follows CLAl S Claims. 1.

This system uses paper or lightweight board stock, in sheet, pad or book form where the upper surfaces (A) are pre-applied with low tack (releasable) adhesive cH & J), allowing the data and images (B; to be secured by light pressure only for storage and release as required.

The untreated under surface (C) protects the new and succeeding glued surfaces until it is used, each page peeling away to continue the process until the pad or the file or the book is filled or used up.

The adhesive is to be distributed in a pattern (H & J) as appropriate to the differing functions of the system as indicated in the list of Claims. The books, pads, sheets and boards to be in sizes appropriate to individual needs and in conventional sizes to fit the existing filing systems such as nternational 'A' sizes, diaries, etc. The adhesive to be omitted from the top sheet of any 'stack' in order to provide a protective cover sheet (Z).

Claim. 2.

A storage system for images and data as in Claim 1. embodied in scrap books, sample books, files (ring and box), pads and re-fill pads, diaries and photo-albums; in dedicated formats appropriate to client needs and in conventional paper sizes to accomodate existing commercially available formats such as 'A' sizes, etc.

Claim.3.

A storage system for images and data as in Claims 1 and 2 where the paper or board forming the book, pad or file is pre-printed with images, patterns, text, information and manufacturer's or client's logo or signs.

Claim. 4.

A storage system for images and data as in Claims 1,2 and 3 in which versiona are offered with tab guides or subject dividers.

Claim 5.

A storage system for images and data as in Claims 1,2,3 and 4 in a suitably heavy stock and in sizes to meet the individual needs of the museums, libraries, cutting-services, archival and registry facilities ci images, photostats, photographs, documents, drawings, plans, diagrams and print material.

Claim 6 A storage system for images and data as in Claim 1 in which the stock is of sufficient weight as to allow the mounting of fragile or old documents for their preservation or display without the risk of damage or staining and without leaving a residue when the document is lifted or removed for restoration and examination.