MXPA06014133A - Insertable dividers for a bound component . - Google Patents

Insertable dividers for a bound component .

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MXPA06014133A
MXPA06014133A MXPA06014133A MXPA06014133A MX PA06014133 A MXPA06014133 A MX PA06014133A MX PA06014133 A MXPA06014133 A MX PA06014133A MX PA06014133 A MXPA06014133 A MX PA06014133A
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divider
sheets
paper
link mechanism
permanent
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Edward P Busam
Diana A Juratovac
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Meadwestvaco Corp
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Priority claimed from US11/293,994 external-priority patent/US7905672B2/en
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B42BOOKBINDING; ALBUMS; FILES; SPECIAL PRINTED MATTER
    • B42DBOOKS; BOOK COVERS; LOOSE LEAVES; PRINTED MATTER CHARACTERISED BY IDENTIFICATION OR SECURITY FEATURES; PRINTED MATTER OF SPECIAL FORMAT OR STYLE NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; DEVICES FOR USE THEREWITH AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; MOVABLE-STRIP WRITING OR READING APPARATUS
    • B42D5/00Sheets united without binding to form pads or blocks
    • B42D5/04Calendar blocks
    • B42D5/047Calendar blocks in which the calendar sheet or sheets are combined with other articles
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B42BOOKBINDING; ALBUMS; FILES; SPECIAL PRINTED MATTER
    • B42FSHEETS TEMPORARILY ATTACHED TOGETHER; FILING APPLIANCES; FILE CARDS; INDEXING
    • B42F21/00Indexing means; Indexing tabs or protectors therefor
    • B42F21/02Tabs integral with sheets, papers, cards, or suspension files

Abstract

A system including a bound component comprising a plurality of sheets of paper and a binding mechanism binding the plurality of sheets of paper together. The system further includes a divider configured to be directly releasably coupled to the binding mechanism such that the divider can be positioned between adjacent ones of the sheets of paper. The divider is made of a polymer material. The system further includes a permanent writing instrument configured to dispense permanent markings on the divider when the divider is written upon by the writing instrument. The system further includes an erasing means for erasing permanent markings from the divider.

Description

DIVISORS THAT CAN BE INSERTED FOR A LINKED COMPONENT This application is a continuation-in-part application of the North American Patent Application Series No. 1 0 / 962,724, filed on October 12, 2004, which, in turn, is a Request for continuation in part of the US Patent Application Series No. 1 0 / 828,073 filed on April 20, 2004, which claims priority over the US Provisional Patent Application Series No. 60/537, 648 filed on January 20 , 2004. All the content of these Requests is incorporated to the present description as a reference. Cam po de la Invención. The present invention relates to divisors that can be inserted for a link component, and more particularly, to insertable dividers which can be written and / or protrude out from the pages of the link component. Background of the invention. When using a link component, such as a notebook, linker, address book, scheduler, diary, calendar and the like, it is often desired to mark a location in the link component for future reference. Bookmarks are usually used for that purpose. However, bookmarks are often prone to falling off the link component and therefore, get lost or moved. Therefore, there is a need for a device for marking a location which can be securely coupled to the link component. In addition, there is a need for a device to mark a place which can be written repeatedly. Said device to mark a place will allow a user to personalize the device to mark the place and use it again as desired. Brief description of the invention. In one embodiment, the present invention is a divider that can be releasably coupled yet securely to a link component. In another aspect of the present invention, the divider can be marked with marks that can be erased to allow the new use of the divider. In another aspect, the divider is configured to project outwardly from the link component to provide an easily identified divider. In one embodiment, the present invention is a system that includes a linking component comprising a plurality of sheets of paper and a linking mechanism that links the plurality of sheets of paper. The system further includes a polymer divider configured to be directly releasably coupled to the link mechanism, so that the divider can be placed between adjacent sheets of paper. The system also includes a permanent writing instrument configured to supply permanent marks in the divider when writing in the divider with a writing instrument. The system also includes erase media to erase the permanent ink marks from the splitter. In another embodiment, the present invention is a link component system that includes a plurality of sheets of paper and a linking mechanism that links the plurality of sheets of paper. The plurality of sheets of paper has a width dimension that extends generally perpendicular to the link mechanism. The system further includes a divider configured to be directly releasably coupled to the linking mechanism, so that the divider can be placed between adjacent sheets, wherein the divider has a width greater than the width of the plurality of sheets of paper. Brief Description of the Drawings. Fig. 1 is a front view of a marker with a portion of the cut of the body of the marker; Figure 2 is a front view of the marker of Figure 1 including a cover mounted thereon; Figure 3 is a front view of the writing surface that is being marked by the marker of Figure 1; Figure 4 is a front perspective view of a linker including a writing surface that is being marked by the marker of Figure 1; Figure 5 is a front perspective view of a linker including a writing surface and a fin, the tab being in a closed position; Figure 6 is a front perspective view of the linker of Figure 5 with the flap in an open position; Figure 7 is a front perspective view of a three-ring binder including a writing surface and a fin, when the fin is in the closed position; Figure 8 is a front perspective view of the three-ring notebook of Figure 7 with the flap in an open position; Figure 9 is a front perspective view of a notebook bound with a spiral spring including a writing surface and a fin, with the fin in a closed position; Figure 1 0 is a front perspective view of the notebook bound by a coil wire of Figure 9 with the flap in an open position; Figure 1 1 is a front perspective view of a folder that includes a writing surface; Figure 1 2 is a front perspective view of a cover of a book including a closing mechanism, the closing mechanism being in a closed position; Figure 13 is a front perspective view of the cover of the book of Figure 12 with the closure mechanism in an open position; Figure 14 is a front perspective view of the cover of the book of Figure 12 placed in a book; Figure 1 5 is a front perspective view of a link component shown in its closed position; Figure 16 is a front perspective view of the link component of Figure 1 5 with a cover flap rotated away from the front cover; Fig. 17 is a front perspective view of the link component of Fig. 1 5 moved to an open position and illustrating a sheet of dividers; Fig. 1 8 is a front perspective view of the link component of Fig. 17 illustrating the divider sheet turned around the linking mechanism; Figure 1 9 is a front perspective view of the link component of Figure 1 7, illustrating a single detached divider, which has text written thereon; Fig. 20 is a top view of a divider of the divider sheet of Fig. 1 7; Fig. 21 is a front perspective view of the link component of Fig. 17, with the divider of Fig. 1 9 being inserted into the link component at a location of the thickness thereof; Figure 22 is a front perspective view of the link component of Figure 20, in which the text written in the divider is being erased; Figure 23 is a front perspective view of the link component of Figure 20, the divider being moved to a different location along the length of the link component. Detailed description of the invention. Referring to Figure 1, there is shown a marker or a writing instrument 10 that includes a body of the writing instrument or body of the marker 12. The body of the marker 1 2 can be generally tubular or cylindrical and can have a first portion 1 8 and a second portion 20. The marker body 1 2 may include a first reservoir 14 located generally within the first portion 1 8 and a second reservoir 1 6 located generally within the second portion 20, the first 14 being separated and second 1 6 deposits by a divider 1 5. The body of the marker 1 2 can include a first opening 24 which is located at one end of the body of the marker 1 2 and in communication with the first reservoir 14. The body of the marker 12 can also be include a second opening 30 which is located in the other part of the marker body 1 2 and in communication with the second deposit 1 6. The body of the marker 1 2 includes a first wick 22 generally received closely in and through the first opening 24 and extending within the first reservoir 14. The first wick 22 has an exposed portion 27 extending out of the first reservoir 14, with an exposed portion 27 having or forms a writing tip 26. The body of the marker 12 includes a second wick 28 generally received closely in and through the second opening 30 and extending into the second reservoir 1 6. The second wick 28 has an exposed portion 29 which extends outside the second tank 1 6, with the exposed portion 29 including or forming a tip 34. The wicks 22, 28 can be made from a wide variety of materials, such as felt. Although the marker 10 is illustrated as having a tip 26, 34 at each end, the marker 10 may have a wide variety of exterior configurations for the tips 26, 34 and / or the wicks 22, 28, including some that have the tips 26, 34, oriented in different angles, being located in the configuration from side to side having only a single point, etc. The first reservoir 14 can be filled, with a permanent or indelible ink solution of any of a wide variety of colors. The permanent ink or the permanent ink solution in the first reservoir 14 can be almost any type of permanent ink or ink solution, such as a traditional organic solvent based on permanent ink with a wide variety of pigments, dyes, colorants or if any, a permanent ink of aqueous type, as described in US Patent No. 5,131,776, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. The permanent ink may be a permanent ink based on alcohol (i.e. propyl alcohol-n) or another permanent ink based on an organic solvent. The permanent ink may have the ability to mark on porous surfaces (eg, paper, wood and the like) and non-porous surfaces (eg, glass, metal, plastic and other polymer-based surfaces). In addition, the permanent ink may be resistant to wear and tear after application and may resist emulsification, dissolution or removal with water and soap. The second container 16 can be filled with a solvent that can dissolve the permanent ink or the ink solution from the first reservoir 14. The solvent in the second reservoir 16 can be any solvent that has the ability to solubilize or dissolve the permanent ink or a permanent ink solution that has been applied to a surface and allowed to dry. The solvent can be or include solvents based on ethyl alcohol and an n-propyl alcohol or other organic solvents. For example, the solvent can be a dry erase solution generally used in a dry erase marker. Therefore, the solvent can optionally also include a dye, ink or pigment and a linker resin, so that the second portion 20 can operate as a dry erase marker. In this case, when the dry erase solution is applied to a polymer or plastic type surface, the solvent evaporates and the linker resin and dye remain behind a brittle discontinuous film. The permanent ink solution of the first reservoir 14 can be washed through the first wick 22 or a permanent ink supply wick 22 or can be cleaned through the permanent ink supply wick 22 until the permanent ink solution reaches the writing tip 26. In this way, when the writing tip 26 makes contact with a substrate on which it is to be written, the ink of the first deposit 14 is deposited on the substrate. In a similar manner, the solvent from the second reservoir 16 frames the second wick 28 or the supply wick of the solvent 28, so that the solvent is applied through the supply wick of the solvent 28 until it reaches the tip of the eraser 34. When the tip of the eraser 34 makes contact with the substrate, the solvent of the second deposit 16 is deposited on the substrate and solubilizes (or dissolves) any ink deposited by the permanent ink supply wick that made contact with the solvent. Therefore, the marker 10 may be a double ended felt tip marker, although the marker 10 may include several other ways of supplying the permanent ink and the solvent, such as atomic tip suppliers, suppliers. of gel type, etc. The marker 1 0 may include a lid 40 to cover, either the erasing tip 34 (as shown in Figure 2) or, alternatively or in addition, the writing tip 26. The lid 40 prevents the ink and the solvent evaporate through the wicks 22, 28 when the 1 0 marker is not being used. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, the cap 40 may include a portion of the body that has the shape of a seal or lace. sealing interference with the body of the marker 1 2 to seal the associated tip 26, 34. The lid 40 may also include an absorbent portion 42 located, for example, on an outer surface or on an outer end surface of the lid 40. The absorbent portion 42 can be made of felt, cotton, foam, foam type material or other absorbent material. The absorbent portion 42 can be used to clean the marks that are deposited by the ink tip 26 and erased / dissolved by the erase tip 34. If desired, the marker 1 0 can include two caps 40, each of the caps 40 located at each end of the grinder 1 0 and at least one lid 40 may include an absorbent portion 42, although both lids 40 may include an absorbent portion 42. As shown in Figure 3, a user may mark different indications or marks 52 on a writing surface 50 utilizing the writing tip 26 of the marker 1 0. Then the marks 52 may be allowed to dry. Once dried, the marks 52 can not be erased simply by rubbing the marks by hand or with soap and water in a similar way. Then the permanent marks 52 can be allowed to remain in place for as long as desired. Once it is decided to erase the markings 52, the deletion tip 34 is applied to the markings 52 to solubilize / erase / dissolve the markings 52. The deletion tip 34 can be moved over the markings 52 so that the solvent makes contact with the deposited marks 52 and dissolve the markings 52, thus allowing the markings 52 to be erased. Then a user can take the cap 40 and apply the absorbent portion 42 to its writing surface 50 to clean or absorb the marks dissolved. Writing surface 50 can be made of any typical plastic material, such as polypropylene, polyethylene and the like which can be marked with ink, using permanent ink but not with typical water-based inks. The writing surface 50 may have a glossy finish surface and / or a UV aqueous coating and / or other coating. The writing surface can be made of a material that is chemically resistant to the solvents supplied by the writing instrument (for example, the erasing solutions located in the second deposit 1 6). In addition, the writing surface 50 may have a surface roughness sufficient to absorb or receive the ink in the folds or recesses, but not excessively rough such that it is difficult to remove the ink. In one embodiment, the writing surface 50 has an average surface roughness of between about 50 to 1,000 microns, more particularly between about 9 to 1,000 microns. The writing surface 50, the permanent ink and the solvent must be selected so that the application of the permanent ink of the solvent to the writing surface 50 does not significantly alter, destroy or damage the writing surface 50. The correct solution it can allow the writing surface 50 to be used many times over the marks and erased. Writing surface 50 may include, for example, or be part of different devices or products. For example, the writing surface 50 can be formed as part of a school or office product, such as a linker 60 (figure 4), 70 (figures 5 and 6) or 80 (figures 7 and 8), a notebook 90 (figures 9 and 1 0) or a folder 1 00 (figure 1 1), a cover of a book 1 1 0 (figures 1 2 and 1 3), as well as a reader, portfolio, tablet, notebook, boards for holding paper, folders, storage boxes, compact disc boxes, compact discs, computer cases, boxes of electronic devices or the like for use in the home, school, business, office or other uses. Therefore, for example, in school use, a user can write certain notes or reminders (ie, a reminder of a task assignment) on the outer surface of a linker 60, 70, 80 which includes the surface of writing 50. The writing 63 in the linker 60 (see Figure 4) can be written in permanent ink and therefore, resist smears or accidental erasure, even when exposed to water and most of the liquids. When the user wishes to delete the marks 63 (ie, when the task project is complete or when an assignment of a new task is received) then the user can remove the marks 63 using the erase tip 34 and the absorbent portion 42 of the lid 40. As shown in figures 5 and 6, in one embodiment the linker 70 includes a front cover 71, a rear cover 72 and a spine portion 73. The front cover 71 and the rear cover 72 are connected as a pivot to the spine portion 73. The linker 70 includes a closure mechanism 74 that connects the front cover 71 and the rear cover 72. The linker 70 also includes a flap 75 (having an inner surface 77 yu na outer surface 79), pivotally coupled to the front cover 71 and cooperating safety devices 76 located on the front cover 71 and on the interior surface 77 of the flap 75. The writing surface 50 is formed in, or as part of, the front cover 71 (as shown in Figures 5 and 6) and / or the rear cover 72 (not shown). The flap 75 is hingedly connected to an outer edge 78 of the front cover 71 and rotated from an open position where the flap 75 is separated or rotated away from the front cover 71 (see Figure 6) to a position closed, wherein the flap 75 is on the front cover 71 (see Figure 5) to cover all or a portion (anywhere from about 10% to about 1 00%) of the writing surface 50 in the front cover 71. When the flap 75 is in the closed position, the flap 75 protects the writing surface 50. The securing devices 76 can be placed on the surfaces of the faces (i.e., on the inner surface 77 of the flap 75 and the surface 50 of the front cover 71) to ensure Urat the fin 75 in its closed position. Closing apparatuses 76 may take a variety of forms, such as hook and loop fasteners (i.e., VELCRO®), magnets, glues or adhesives, fasteners, springs or the like. The flap 75 (that is, it includes an inner surface 77 and the outer surface 79) and / or the spine portion 73, may also be made of or include a writing surface 50 (not shown). As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, in a second embodiment, a three-ring linker 80 includes a front cover 81, a rear cover 82 and a spine 83. The front cover 81 and the rear cover 82 are coupled to each other. Pivot way on spine 83. Linker 80 includes a tab 84 (having an inner surface 86 and an outer surface 87) pivotally coupled to the front cover 81 along the edge 85. The writing surface 50 is formed in or as part of the front cover 81 (and / or the rear cover 82) and the spine 83. The flap 84 is hinged to the outer edge 85 of the front cover 81 and rotates from a position open, when the flap 84 is separated or rotated away from the front cover 81 (see figure 8) to a closed position, wherein the flap 84 is on the front cover 81 (see figure 7) to cover all or one portion of writing surface 50 on the front cover 81 The flap 84 can be secured to the front cover 81 (when in the closed position) by different means (not shown), such as hook and loop fasteners, magnets, fasteners, springs, adhesive material, glue or the like. In an alternative embodiment, the flap 84 also includes a writing surface 50 (not shown) located on either or both sides thereof. As shown in Figures 9 and 10, in a third embodiment, the bound notebook with coil wire 90, includes a front cover 91, a rear cover 92, a plurality of sheets of paper 93, a coil link mechanism 94, a flap 95 (having a front surface 98 and a rear surface 99) and with cooperating safety devices 96. The paper sheets 93 are placed between the front and rear covers 91, 92. The flap 95, the covers front and rear 91, 92 and a plurality of paper sheets 93 are bonded along their binding edges 94 by the bobbin binding 94. In the embodiment used, the writing surface 50 is formed in or as a portion of the front cover 91 and / or the rear cover 92. Also, the front surface 98 (see FIG. 9) and / or the rear surface 99 of the fin 95 may include a writing surface 50. The fin 95 may rotate around the mecanis or a coil wire link 94 of an open position, when the wing 95 is separated and rotated away from the front and rear covers 91, 92 (see FIG. 10) to a closed position, wherein the wing 95 located on one of the covers 91, 92 (see Figure 9) to cover all or a portion of the front or rear cover 91, 92. The wing 95 can be secured in the closed position (i.e., the front or rear covers 91). , 92) by insurance apparatus 96 (ie, hook and loop fasteners, magnets, fasteners, springs, adhesive glue material or the like). As shown in FIG. 1, in a fourth embodiment a folder 1 00 includes a front cover 1 01 and a rear cover 102 and a pen / pencil holder 103. The front cover 101 is pivotally connected to the rear cover 102 along the pivot edge 105. The rear cover 102 may have a surface area larger than that of the front cover 101 to define a protruding portion 104 that extends upward beyond the cover front 101 to provide an area for adhering the pen / pen holder 103. The complete folder 100 can be constructed of an appropriate material, so that the entire folder 100 is made of or forms a writing surface 50. Alternatively, only a portion of the front or rear covers 101, 102 may be made of or include a writing surface 50. When shown in the Figures 12 to 14, in a fifth embodiment a book cover 110 includes a front cover portion 111, a rear cover portion 112 and a closure mechanism 113. The front and rear cover portions 111, 112 are adapted to be received on or around the front and back covers of a book 122 (Figure 14), respectively, and can be constructed of different materials such as fabric, polymeric material, cellulose-based materials, such as paper or cardboard or Similar. The closure mechanism 113 includes an elastic portion 114, a writing surface portion 115 having a writing surface 50 and an insurance apparatus 116. A first end 118 of the elastic portion 114 is adhered to the portion of the back cover 1 1 2 and a second end 1 1 9 is connected to the portion of the writing surface 1 1 5. The insurance apparatus 1 1 6 includes a hook and loop fastening material 1 20 located inside the portion of Writing surface 1 1 5 (see figure 1 3). The hook and loop fastening material 1 20 is configured to hook the corresponding hook and loop material 1 1 7 attached to the front cover portion 1 1 1 to secure the cover of the book 1 1 0 in the closed position (see figure 1 2). Of course, several different insurance apparatuses can be used, as explained above, instead of the hook and loop fastening material 1 20. Instead of being part of a school or office product, the writing surface 50 can simply be being an "independent" board, so that the writing surface 50 can operate on a bulletin board, and be coupled, for example, to a lock, to a locker, wall, refrigerator or similar or be a loose carrier. Therefore, the writing surface 50 may include magnets, patches of hook and loop fastening material (i.e., VELC RO®), hooks, springs, clips, adhesives and other fasteners located on a back side thereof for help to adhere the writing surface 50 to the different components. In addition, the marker 10 (which may include a cover 40) may be packaged together with the writing surface 50 for sale, so that the marker 10 and the writing surface 50 are marketed and sold together .
In an embodiment as shown in Figure 1 5, the present invention can be or include a link component 200 that includes a front cover 202 and rear 204 coupled in a pivot manner. The front back covers 202 may be coupled to a link mechanism 206, such as a double wire link mechanism, although the link mechanism 206 may have a variety of shapes, including a single cable link mechanism, spiral wire link mechanism, adhesive bonding mechanisms, fasteners, clasps, three-ring link mechanisms, etc. A plurality of pages 208 can be linked to the covers 202, 204 by means of the linking mechanism 206. Each of the pages 208 can be made of a paper based on cellulose or a paper based on pulp, so that the pages 208 can be written with a variety of writing instruments, such as pens, pencils, markers and the like. The pages 208 may have different indications printed thereon, such as a calendar or an indication of the date (to be used as a calendar or planner), address and telephone information (to be used as an address book), striped lines ( to be used as a notebook, an agenda or similar). Of course, several other indications can be printed on pages 208, or if desired, the pages may not include some printed indications therein. As best shown in Figures 1 5 and 1 6, the link component 200 can include a cover panel 21 0 coupled to the link mechanism 206 that can be moved in a position where the cover panel 21 0 covers at least less part of the surface area of the front cover 202. Each of the front covers 202, the rear cover 204 and the cover panel 210 can be made of or include a material equal to the writing surface material 50 described above for used with the writing instrument 10 also described above. As shown in Figures 1 7 and 1 8, a splitter sheet 212 can be removably coupled to the link mechanism 206. In particular, in the used mode, five dividers 21 4 are releasably coupled to each other. along its adjacent long edges 21 6 to form the sheet 21 2. In the embodiment illustrated in Figures 1 7 and 1 8, the adjacent longitudinal edges 216 may take the form of marked lines, lines of division of marks. , lines of perforation, areas of weakness or the like to allow each divider 214 to be detached manually or detached from the divider sheet 21 2 along its attached longitudinal edge (21 6). As shown in Figures 1 7 and 1 8, each of the dividers of divider sheets 21 2 can be generally nested without openings therebetween to be an efficient use of available space. In addition, each of the longitudinal edges 216 of the dividers may be generally curved, although the longitudinal edges may be straight, angled and the like, as desired.
The divider sheet 21 2 and each individual divider 214 may include or be made of the material described above or for use with the writing instrument 50, also mentioned above. Therefore, each divider 214, as well as the front cover 202, the rear cover 204 and the cover panel 21 0 may each be made of polymer material, and more particularly, polypropylene or polyethylene. Each dier 214, as well as the front cover 202, the rear cover 204 and the cover panel 21 0 can be made of a material which is chemically resistant (eg, resists damage or is generally chemically inert) to the solvents of the marking instrument 1 0. Each divider 214, as well as the front cover 202, the rear cover 204 and the cover panel 21 0 may have an average surface roughness between about 50 and about 1000 microns. Each divider 214 can be made of a generally transparent material to allow any text to be seen, drawings or other indications through the divider 214. In addition, each divider 214 may have a sufficient thickness and / or rigidity to allow the divider 214 to maintain a generally flat shape when the divider 214 is held horizontally in only one of its members. extremes (that is, held in an outstanding mode). In other words, each divider 214 may have a stiffness sufficient to generally maintain a flat shape when it is oriented horizontally and supported only at one end thereof. More particularly, each divider 214 can have a thickness of at least about 0.5 mm, or at least about u n 1 mm. Each divider 214 may be configured to be directly releasably coupled to the link mechanism 206. For example, as shown in Figure 20, each divider 214 may include a plurality of openings 220, each one of the openings 220 being configured. to receive at least one turn of a spiral spring or a spiral spring link mechanism 206. Each opening 220 may be located between a pair of barbed protuberances or which is generally in the shape of the tip of an arrow 222. The angled tips of the protuberances 222 help to guide the cables / turns of the link mechanism 206 into the openings 220 and retain them in position. As shown in Fig. 1 9, in order to utilize a divider 214, the divider 214 separated from the divider sheet 21 2, manually separating the divider 214 connected along its longitudinal edge 21 6. The divider 214 it is also separated from the link mechanisms 206 by manually pulling the divider 216 away from the link mechanism 206 to pull the link mechanism turns 206 out of the openings 220. A user can write indicia 224 on the splitter with the tip of writing 26 of the writing instrument 1 0 as shown in figure 1 9. The indication 224 can be written when the splitter 214 is coupled to the link mechanism 206 or after the splitter 214 is separated from the link mechanism 206. Then, as shown in Fig. 21, the user passes the pages 208 of the link component 200 until the desired location of the divider 214 is found (i.e., in the direction of the thickness of the e-component). link 200). The divider 214 is then coupled to the link mechanism 206 by depressing the turns of the link mechanism 206 within the openings 220 of the divider 214. The divider 214 is then securely coupled to the link mechanism 206, so that the divider 214 does not it can be easily removed by accidental forces. As shown in Figure 21, each of the sheets of paper 208 can have a width dimension w that extends generally perpendicular to the link mechanism 206. Each divider 214 can also include a width dimension that extends generally perpendicular to the linking mechanism 206, wherein the width of each divider 214 is greater than the width w of the plurality of sheets of paper 208. In this manner, divider 214 includes a protruding portion 228, which projects outwardly from pages 208 to allow the protruding portion 228 to be easily seen, even when the link component 1 is closed. The protruding portion 228 may have a width less than about 2.54 cm (1 inch) or less than about 1.27 cm (½ inch) ), but larger than about 0.66 cm (¼ inch) to allow a sufficient surface area to write on it, but so that it does not protrude too far out, to c ual could add an additional width to the link component 200 and which could prevent link component 200 from being handled easily. In addition, the protruding portion 228 of each divider 214 together with the thickness / stiffness of each divider 214, may allow each divider 214 to be rotated about link mechanism 206 and to carry a plurality of linked pages 208 with divider 214., as the divider 214 is rotated (i.e., each divider 214 can function as a fastener in the place or a page tumbler). Therefore, when prompts 224 are written in the divider 214 (ie, as shown in Fig. 1 9) it may be desired to write to the projecting portion 228 of the divider 214. However, the remainder of the divider body 214 it is also available to write on it, maybe you notice a little more extensive, reminders, etc., that you may wish to write on it, or that indication that you want it to be hidden from view. In addition, the user can write on both sides of the driver 214. Each divider 214 can have a shoulder or coupling portion 230 which is configured to be coupled to the link mechanism 206 (that is, the coupling edge 230 can have openings 220 / protrusion 222 formed therethrough). Each coupling port 230 can have a length less than the length of the link mechanism 206. More particularly, the coupling edge 230 can have a length of less than about a quarter of the length of the link mechanism 206 or less about one fifth of the length of the link mechanism 206. This configuration allows a plurality of dividers 214 to be engaged in a single location of the thickness of the link component 200 and allows the dividers sheets 21 to be provided. The configuration also allows a detached adaptation which can provide the detachment adaptation of the dividers, as shown in figures from 21 to 23. The dividers 214 can be repositioned in various locations of the thickness of the link component 21 0 to be placed in different locations along the length of link mechanism 206 and written therein, l or which allows greater flexibility in the use and the new use of the dividers. For example, the divider 214 shown completely in Figure 21, may be desired to be repositioned and / or used. If a student user must complete a history course and instead start a geometry course, the divider 214 shown in figure 21 can be easily repositioned and used. As shown in Figure 22, the deletion tip 34 of the marking instrument 1 0 can be used to erase the text of "H istory" 224 written in the divider 214. The divider 214 can then be decoupled from the link mechanism 206 and moved to a different position along the length of the link mechanism 206 (FIG. 23).
Then the new text 224 (ie, "Geometry" in the illustrated mode) can be written in the divider 214. Of course, if desired, the divider 214 can be placed in a different location in the thickness of the lace component. 200. In this way, it can be seen that the dividers 214 of the present invention provide greater flexibility for new use, re-positioning and re-marking. The link component 200 may be configured to releasably receive therein or thereon the writing instrument 1 0. In particular, the back cover 204 of the link component may include a spring clip 232 which may receive the writing instrument 1 0 is releasably therein. In this way, the linking component 200 can carry the writing instrument 10, including the writing tip 26, the erasing tip 34 and / or the absorbent portion. 32 with link component 200 for ease of use and ease of convenience of use and storage. Of course, the writing instrument 1 0 may be coupled to other different locations of the notebook 200, including the front cover 202, the pages 208, the linking mechanism 206, the dividers 214, and so on. Having described the present invention in detail and with reference to the different embodiments, it will be appreciated that modifications and variations are possible without departing from the scope of the present invention.

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  1. REVIVAL DICTION IS 1. A system which comprises: a linking component comprising a plurality of sheets of paper and a linking mechanism that links the plurality of sheets of paper; a divider configured to be releasably coupled directly to the link mechanism so that the divider can be placed between adjacent sheets of paper, the splitter being made of a polymer material; a permanent writing instrument configured to supply permanent marks in the divider when written in the divider with the writing instrument; and erasing means to erase the permanent marks of the divisor. 2. The system as described in claim 1, characterized in that the writing instrument is coupled to the link component. The system as described in claim 1, characterized in that the erasing means are coupled to the writing instrument. The system as described in claim 1, characterized in that the erasing means are coupled to the writing instrument, the writing instrument being coupled to the link component. 5. The system as described in claim 1, characterized in that the permanent writing instrument is configured to supply permanent ink based on solvent. 6. The system as described in claim 5, characterized in that the divider is made of a polymeric material that is chemically resistant to the solvent. The system as described in claim 1, characterized in that the permanent marks generally resist their elimination by means of soap and water. 8. The system as described in claim 1, characterized in that the divider is made of polypropylene or polyethylene. The system as described in claim 1, characterized in that the divider has an average surface roughness of between about 50 and about 1,000 microns. The system as described in claim 1, characterized in that the plurality of sheets has a width dimension that extends generally perpendicular to the linking mechanism, wherein the divider has a width greater than the width of the plurality of sheets of paper, so that at least part of the divider projects outwardly from the plurality of sheets of paper when the divider is coupled directly to the linking mechanism. eleven . The system as described in claim 1, characterized in that the divider is made of a generally transparent material. The system as described in claim 1, characterized in that the link mechanism is a spiral wire or coil wire link mechanism. The system as described in claim 12, characterized in that the divider includes a plurality of openings along its outer edge, each of the openings being configured to receive at least one turn of the link mechanism of spiral spring or coil spring therein for releasably attaching the divider directly to the link mechanism. The system as described in claim 1, characterized in that the divider has a coupling edge configured to be directly coupled to the link mechanism, wherein the coupling edge has a length that is less than the length of the coupling. link mechanism. The system as described in claim 1, which further comprises a plurality of its complementary splitters, each supplementary splitter being directly releasably coupled and wherein the splitter is directly coupled in a releasable manner at least to one of the supplementary dividers, wherein the splitter and the plurality of supplementary splitters are coupled together along their outer edges to define a generally flat sheet of dividers. 16. The system as described in claim 1, which further comprises a cover made of a polymer material that is linked to the plurality of sheets by the link mechanism and wherein the cover is configured to receive therein marks. permanents of the writing instrument, wherein the permanent marks of the cover can be erased by the erasing means. 7. A method for using a splitter which comprises the steps of: providing a link component comprising a plurality of sheets of paper and a linking mechanism that links the plurality of sheets of paper; provide a divider made of polymer material; and releasably attaching the divider directly to the link mechanism, so that the divider is positioned between adjacent sheets of paper; manually make permanent marks on the divider; delete at least part of the permanent marks that are located in the divisor. The method as described in claim 17, characterized in that the plurality of sheets has a width dimension that extends generally perpendicular to the lace mechanism, wherein the divider has a width greater than the width of the plurality of sheets of paper, so that the divider has a protruding portion projecting outwardly from the plurality of sheets of paper and wherein the step of manually making the markings includes manually making permanent marks on the protruding portion of the divider. The method as described in claim 17, which further comprises the step of decoupling the splitter from the link mechanism and uncoupling the splitter from the link mechanism at a location of different thickness in the link component, so that the divider is located between adjacent sheets of paper. 20. A link component system, which comprises: a plurality of sheets of paper; a linking mechanism that links the plurality of sheets of paper with the plurality of sheets of paper having a width dimension that extends generally perpendicular to the linking mechanism; and a divider configured to be directly releasably coupled to the link mechanism so that the divider can be placed between adjacent sheets wherein the divider has a width greater than the width of the plurality of sheets of paper. twenty-one . The system as described in claim 20, characterized in that the divider has a width greater than the width of the plurality of sheets of paper so that at least part of the dier protrudes outwardly from the plurality of sheets of paper when the divider is directly coupled to the link mechanism. 22. The system as described in claim 20, which further comprises a permanent writing instrument configured to accommodate permanent marks in the divider when the divider is written with the writing instrument. 23. The system as described in claim 22, characterized in that the permanent writing instrument is coupled to at least one of the sheets of paper, the linking mechanism or divider. 24. The system as described in claim 22, characterized in that the permanent writing instrument is configured to supply solvent-based permanent ink where the dieser is made of a material that is chemically resistant to the solvent. 25. The system as described in claim 22, which further comprises erase means for erasing the permanent marks of the divider. 26. The system as described in claim 25, characterized in that the erasing means are placed in the writing instrument. 27. The system as described in claim 22, characterized in that the permanent marks generally resist removal by means of soap and water. 28. The system as described in claim 20, characterized in that the divider is made of polypropylene or polyethylene. 29. The system as described in claim 20, characterized in that the link mechanism is a spiral wire linkage or coil wire mechanism. The system as described in claim 29, characterized in that the divider includes a plurality of openings along the outer edge thereof, each opening configured to receive therein at least one turn of the latching mechanism. spiral wire link or coil wire to directly releasably attach the splitter to the link mechanism. 31 The system as described in claim 20, characterized in that the divider has a width that is less than about 1.27 cm (½ inch) and greater than about the width of the plurality of sheets of paper. 32. The system as described in claim 20, characterized in that the divider has a coupling edge configured to be coupled directly to the link mechanism, wherein the engaging edge has a length that is less than the length of the coupling. link mechanism. 33. The system as described in claim 32, characterized in that the length of the edge of the coupling is less than about a quarter of the length of the link mechanism.
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