NL1010962C1 - Device for labelling and/or retention of paper clips involves clips of several sorts of paper or plastic foil - Google Patents

Abstract

The device for labelling and/or retention of paper clips involves clips of several sorts of paper or plastic foil. It comprises a front surface/printing surface with a foldable-over top angle and two foldable-over fixture flaps, with grooves which enable their folding to take place. On one side and in specific places the device is provided with a non-permanent adhesive layer. It is possible to write, print on or emboss the device, so that it is suitable for use as a memo-note or label. The device can connect several sheets of paper by means of backwardly foldable small flaps and a top angle which can also be folded over.

Description

Device for joining and / or labeling sheets of paper and labeling objects.

Brief description 5 The invention relates to a memo / clip made of paper or thin plastic foil. The invention can simultaneously perform several functions: 1. as a device for connecting two or more sheets of paper (paper clip). 2. as a label / memo for attachment to a variety of objects, including paper documents.

The invention can be printed and - in particular in the paper version - described and thus has its memo or label function. Important for operation is the non-permanent adhesive on certain parts of the memo / clip, making it easy to apply and remove. The invention lends itself to packaging in bulk (cubes) or as a sticker sheet.

General description

Devices for joining sheets of paper, known under the generic name of paper clip, are widely used.

The same applies to self-adhesive labels, also known under the product name 'memo-note' and marketed by 3M as Post-It Notes, among others.

Applicants have invented a device, hereinafter referred to as memo / clip, which can perform the above functions individually or simultaneously. The inventors argue that this memo / clip, especially in the paper version, is a less environmentally damaging alternative to metal or hard plastic devices. Inventors also argue that the memo / clip is an aesthetically pleasing alternative to metal or plastic paper clips that project beyond the object, or "fluttering" memo notes, as commonly used. An additional advantage is that the memo / clip does not have to be removed if a document is destroyed by means of a paper shredder.

The memo / clip is a sheet of paper or plastic film; it consists of a front surface / printing surface, a foldable top corner 1010962 2 and two foldable wings; the memo / clip is stamped in a special and distinctive shape, with or without creasing lines; the memo / clip has a non-permanent adhesive on one side and in specific places. By placing the memo / clip on a 5 object, for example on a corner of sheets of paper to be joined, and then two resp. By performing three simple folding operations, a firm connection is created with this object, respectively with and between the individual sheets of paper.

10 Because the memo / clip - especially in the paper version - can be written with standard writing materials or can be provided with pre-printed standard texts or company logos, etc., a wide range of applications is possible, both in the business and the private market. Obvious applications are: 15 printed paper clip, label / memo for attachment to one object (for example, on letterhead, envelopes or packaging), label / label for objects with a 3-dimensional round or polygonal shape such as test tubes, temporary labeling of cables , pipes, equipment, etc., information or warning label on packaging of, for example, medicines.

The memo / clip can be made from almost all standard paper and many (plastic) film types available on the market. Size, color, printing, finish, grammage and the design of the visible front - after confirmation - can be tailored to the wishes of the market or specific users. There are no technical restrictions with regard to the format, choice of material, production method and commercial packaging insofar as the memo / clip continues to meet the basic functions mentioned and the intended user-friendliness.

The standard commercial packaging can consist of one or more blocks with, for example, 100 memo / clips, which can be supplied in an assortment of different standard prints; desk dispensers for one or more of these cubes will further facilitate and encourage use in practice.

Commercial packaging and desk dispensers are not part of this invention.

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Advantages, features and details of the present invention are illustrated by the following description of the preferred embodiment, with reference to the accompanying drawings, i.e.

5 Drawing page 1/5: memo / clip, design and adhesive profile figure 1: front of the memo / clip, version without creases; figure 2: front of the memo / clip, version with 10 3 creases; the number of grooves is implementation-dependent; figure 3: example of a glue profile on the back of the memo / clip;

Drawing page 2/5: mounting on an object with folded top corner (with this mounting method an object 15 can also consist of a maximum of two sheets of stationery) figure 4: memo / clip plano; figure 5: step 1, folding the apex angle backwards by 180 degrees; figure 6: step 2, applying memo / clip on object; 20 figure 7: step 3, fold left wing 180 degrees backwards (crease = hinge line) and press on back of object; figure 8: step 4, fold right wing 180 degrees backwards (crease = hinge line) and press on back of object; figure 9: rear view of object after memo / clip confirmation;

Drawing page 3/5 (several figures): mounting on an object without folding the top corner; in this method of attachment, the object may also consist of a maximum of two sheets of stationery;

Drawing page 4/5 (several figures): mounting on an object, whereby the top angle must be folded back together with the object; this procedure is prescribed when used as a paper clip for joining three or more sheets of paper. This method of attachment can also be applied to one or two sheets of paper.

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Drawing page 5/5 (several figures): attachment to other objects such as special packaging (test tubes), envelopes, etc.

5 In addition to the adhesive strength of the non-permanent adhesive layer, the shape of the adhesive profile determines the strength of the connection between the memo / clip and the object and the ease with which the user can remove the memo / clip from the object.

The present invention is not limited to the shown and described embodiment thereof. The principle does not impose any restrictions on the design to be chosen, as long as it continues to meet the described functionality. The requested rights are defined by the following claims. 15 1n1nPR? i

Claims (12)

1. Device for holding and / or labeling sheets of paper and labeling eligible objects, characterized in that it can be made from many standard types of paper or plastic film. 2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that it mainly consists of a front surface / printing surface with a foldable top corner and two foldable fixing wings, whether or not provided with grooves to facilitate this folding. Device according to claims 1 and 2, characterized in that it is provided on one side and locally with a non-permanent adhesive layer. Device according to claims 1, 2 and 3, characterized in that it is easy to write, print or blind-print (prague), and can therefore be used as a memo note or label. 5. Device according to claims 1 to 4, characterized in that it can be easily applied to the object by means of the adhesive layer already present. 6. Device according to claims 1 to 5, characterized in that it can connect several sheets of paper with each other by means of backward foldable wings and a foldable top angle. Device according to claims 1 to 6, characterized in that it can connect two sheets of paper by means of wings that can be folded backwards, without causing folding or otherwise mutilating of the paper. Device as claimed in claims 1 to 7, characterized in that it can connect several sheets of paper together by means of up to four simple operations. 9. Device as claimed in claims 1 to 8, characterized in that it rests tightly against the object after application and does not protrude outside the object. 1010962 Device according to claims 1 to 9, characterized in that it can be easily removed without leaving adhesive residue or damage to the object. 11. Device according to claims 1 to 10, characterized in that it is less environmentally harmful than conventional devices and can be destroyed simultaneously with the object, for example in a paper shredder. 12. Device according to claims 1 to 11, characterized in that it lends itself to a handy and user-friendly bulk packaging. [end of conclusions] 1010962