US3108823A

US3108823A - Paper securement device

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Publication number: US3108823A
Application number: US195761A
Authority: US
Inventors: Norman L Thaw
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1962-05-18
Filing date: 1962-05-18
Publication date: 1963-10-29
Anticipated expiration: 1980-10-29

Description

Oct. 29, 1963 N. L. THAW PAPER SECUREMENT DEVICE Filed May 18, 1962 INVENTOR WQ/QMA/V 7/24 n W M 6" awasza Patented Oct. 29, 1963 3,198,823 PAIER SEUREMENT DEVICE Norman L. Thaw, 7 8 Magnolia Lane, Jericho, N.Y. Filed May 18, 1962, Ser. No. 195,761 2 Claims. (Cl. 28125} The present invention relates generally to paper goods products and specifically to a securement and mounting device for a pad of paper having aligned punched holes.

There are nurnerous situations wherein a pad of paper is secured to a board by means of an element secured to the board and extending through holes provided within the various leaves of the pad. The uppermost leaf of paper in the pad may be pulled from its mounting to expose the next leaf. Although there are a variety of mounting devices to so secure a pad of paper, there is need for improved device of this general type.

It has long been known to use staples for the securement of such a pad, however, upon tearing, the area of paper immediately adjacent the staple has a tendency to be torn from the leaf and remain under the staple rather than to be torn away from the staple and removed with the leaf of paper. Various improvements have employed the use of holes, pre-punched through the various leaves of the pad of paper, and solid securement means mounted on the base board extending upwardly through the holes. These devices have often been relatively eflicient, however, they have been and are expensive. There is a need for such a device which is low in cost and which functions efiiciently.

Generally, it is an object of the present invention to provide such a structure. Specifically, it is an object of the present invention to provide a securement device for a pad of paper to mount same on a base such that individual leaves of the pad may be conveniently removed from the mounting device.

Still further, it is an object of the present invention to provide a pad assembly of improved characteristics but of low price wherein the various leaves of the pad may be individually torn away from the combination device.

In accordance with one illustrative embodiment of the invention, there is provided a securement device \for mounting a plurality of sheets of paper, having punched holes, to a board-like base member. The securement device comprises a body which includes clamp means for securing the body to the board-like base member. An elongated paper-securing arm extends outwardly from the body of the securement device and is bent to extend upwardly at an angle to the board-like base member and is further bent to extend substantially perpendicular to the base such that it passes through a hole provided in the base member. The paper-securing arm is bent once again to underlie the rear face of the base member. Locking means are provided extending from the body for locking the free end of the paper-securing arm to the rear of the base member and to the body of the securement device. The paper-securing arm is provided with a sharp edge along the portion thereof which extends perpendicular to the base member such that paper suspended on the paper-securing arm will be smoothly cut as it is pulled therefrom.

The above brief description, as well as further objects, features and advantages of the present invention, will be best understood by reference to the following detailed description when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings wherein:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a securement device according to the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the securement device of FIG. 1 mounted on a base board, with the base board and a pad of paper shown in phantom;

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of two of the securement devices of FIG. 1 shown in position on a pad of paper mounted on a base board;

FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along the line 4-4 of FIG. 3 looking in the direction of the arrows;

FIG. 5 is a sectional view taken along the line 5--5 of FIG. 4 looking in the direction of the arrows;

FIG. 6 is an enlarged sectional view taken along the line 6-6 of FIG. 1 looking in the direction of the arrows;

FIG. 7 is a plan view of the pad shown in FIG. 3 showing one sheet of the pad being torn away from the securement device;

FIG. 8 is a partial plan view of a second embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 9 is a sectional view taken along the line 9--9 of FIG. 8 looking in the direction of the arrows;

FIG. 10 is a sectional view taken along the line 10'10 of FIG. 9 looking in the direction of the arrows; and

FIG. 11 is an enlarged sectional View similar to FIG. 4, however, showing the second embodiment of the present invention mounted on a base board for securing a pad of paper.

Referring now specifically to the drawings, there is shown in FIG. 3 a paper pad assembly generally designated by the numeral 10 which includes a relatively stilf mounting board 12 which may be constructed of a heavy cardboard, plastic or any other sheet-like material. A

pad of paper 14 is mounted on the mounting board 12 and consists of a plurality of individual sheets of paper of equal size which may be provided with aligned openings 16 adjacent one edge for securement purposes. A pair of securement devices, generally designated by the numeral 18, are attached to the base board 12 and are effective to secure the sheets of paper on the pad 14 to the base board 12 by means of the openings 16 in order to complete the pad assembly '10.

As is best seen in FIG. 7, the securement devices 18 consist of a body portion 20 and two extending

pointed cars

22, 24 which are employed for attaching the body 2% to the base board 12. An elongated paper-securing arm 26 extends outwardly from, and in this case, is integral with the body 20. In FIG. 1 the paper-securing arm is shown as a straight continuous member, however, it is shaped to mount the pad 14 as will be described below.

The securement device 18 is mounted on the board as may be seen in FIG. 2. by bending the

ears

22, 24 downwardly and passing them through slots provided in the mounting board 12. The ears may be then turned toward each other on the rear face of the mounting board as may be seen in FIGS. 2, 4 and 5. The paper-securing arm 26 is bent upwardly at a first bend-28 such that the arm extends at an angle from the board 12 (see FIG. 4). A second bend 30 is formed such that the arm then extends downward and perpendicular to the board 12, forming a securement section which is engaged within the holes 16 in the pad 10. The arm extends through its perpendicular extent and passes through an opening 32 formed within the base board 12. Immediately under the opening 32, the arm is folded through degrees at a further bend 35 such that it lies flat against the back of the base board 12 and extends under the location of the body 20 of the securement device. The paper-securing arm 26 is maintained in its position as shown in FIG. 4 and described above, by being locked to the rear face of the mounting board 12. In the illustrative embodiment disclosed herein, the mounting arm is locked in position by means of the securement ears 2.2, which effectively clamp the free end of the arm 26 against the bottom of the mounting board 12 as may be seen in FIG. 5.

It will be appreciated that the leaves of the pad of paper 14 mounted upon the board 12 may be removed, one at a time, by simply grasping an individual leaf and pulling downwardly such that the paper tears between the opening 16 and the adjacent edge. This removal operation is illustrated in PEG. 7 wherein it is seen that the uppermost sheet 14 is pulled away from the papersecuring arm 26 such that a tear 36 is formed between the opening 16 and the upper edge of the sheet 14 Each successive sheet within the pad 14 may be similarly removed. When the final sheet has been used, a further pad of papers 14 may be secured by unlocking the free end of the paper-securing arm and removing it from the hole 32 in the mounting board- 12 and threading the arm through the opening 16 in the new pad of papers. However, the extremely low unit cost of the securement devices according to the present invention makes it possible simply to dis-card the securement devices 18 and the mounting board 12 when the pad of paper has been used up.

The pad 14 may alternatively be secured to the mounting board 12 without the use of pre-punched holes 16. The paper-securing arm may be used to pierce the pad 14. during assembly, creating its own openings 16.

In FIGS. 8 through 11, a further embodiment of the present invention is disclosed. The various elements illustrated in FIGS. 8 through 11 are similar to the corresponding elements in FIGS. 1 through 7 and they are numbered with similar number in the 100 rather than 10 series. In FIG. 11 a pad assembly 110 is shown including a mounting board 112 and a pad of papers 114 which includes mounting openings 116 formed therein. A securement device, generally designated by the numeral 118, is shown securing the pad 114 to the mounting board 112. The securement device 118 includes a body 129 and mounting ears 122, 124 which are struck from diamond-shaped areas formed within the body 120. These mounting ears have similar functions to the ears 22, 24- in the device 18, however, in the mounting device 118, the securement ears are formed directly from the material of the body 120. Many other alternative means may be used to secure the body of the device to the base board. An elongated paper-securing arm 126 extends from the body 120 and is formed with a first bend 128 such that the securing arm extends upwardly from the base member 112. Two subsequent bends .130 and 131 curve the arm around such that it extends perpendicular to the base member 112 and passes through an opening 132 formed therein. A still further bend 134 is formed at the lower edge of the perpendicularly extending portion of the arm such that the remainder of the arm lies against the underside of the base board 112 and extends beneath the body 120 of the securement device 118. As was described above in the case of the securement device 18', the securement device 118 includes means for locking the free end of the mounting arm 126 such that it is rigidly secured to the rear of the base member 112. These means comprise the ends of the securement ears 122, 124- which, when bent parallel to the mounting board 1 12, are positioned above the free end of the paper-securing arm 126.

It will be appreciated that there is provided in accordance with the present invention a paper-securing device of extremely simple construction which is efficient in its functioning and sturdy in its construction. The extremely low cost of the devices, according to the present invention, makes it possible for the devices to be incorporated within a pad of paper and then discarded when the pad is completely used up. Due to the interrelationship of the various parts and its co-functioning with the pad of paper, individual sheets of the pad may be conveniently torn from an assembly utilizing the securement devices with ease and convenience.

Although two illustrative embodiments of the present invention have been disclosed herein, there are obviously many other embodiments of the present invention. Therefore, the following claims should be interpreted broadly in accordance with the spirit and scope of the invention.

What I claim is:

1. In a paper pad assembly including a stiff mounting board having a front face and a rear face, and a plurality of leaves of paper secured to said mounting board for oneat-a-time removal, a securement device for detachably mounting said leaves of paper on said mounting board comprising a flat body engaged against said front face of said mounting board, clamping means securing said body to said mounting board including clamping ears integrally formed with said body and extending through said mounting board to the rear face thereof, a securement arm integrally formed with said body and having a first section extending outwardly from said body and said mounting board, a second section joined to said first section at a bend and extending inwardly of said mounting board, said second section passing through said leaves of paper and through said mounting board to the rear face thereof, and a locking section integral with said second section and engaged against the rear face of said mounting board and beneath said flat body, said clamping ears having locking extensions projecting beyond the rear face of said mounting board, said locking extensions being folded over said locking section of said securement arm for rigidly locking said securement arm to said mounting board in opposition to force applied to said securement arm as individual leaves of paper are pulled from said paper pad assembly.

2. A paper pad assembly comprising a stiif mounting board having a front face and a rear face, a plurality of leaves of paper secured to said mounting board for oneat-a-time removal, and a pair of securement devices for detachably mounting said leaves of paper on said mounting board, each of said securement devices including a flat body engaged against said front face of said mounting board, clamping means securing said body to said mounting board including clamping ears integrally formed with said body and extending through said mounting board to the rear face thereof, a securement arm integrally formed with said body and having a first section extending outwardly from said body and said mounting board, a second section joined to said first section at a bend and extending inwardly of said mounting board, said second section passing through said leaves of paper and through said mounting board to the rear face thereof, and a locking section integral with said second section and engaged against the rear face of said mounting board and beneath said flat body, said clamping ears having locking extensions projecting beyond the rear face of said mounting board, said locking extensions being folded over said locking section of said securement arm for rigidly locking said securement arm to said mounting board in opposition to force applied to said securement arm as individual leaves of paper are pulled from said paper pad assembly.

References Cited in the file of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS

Claims

1. IN A PAPER PAD ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A STIFF MOUNTING BOARD HAVING A FRONT FACE AND A REAR FACE, AND A PLURALITY OF LEAVES OF PAPER SECURED TO SAID MOUNTING BOARD FOR ONEAT-A-TIME REMOVAL, A SECUREMENT DEVICE FOR DETACHABLY MOUNTING SAID LEAVES OF PAPER ON SAID MOUNTING BOARD COMPRISING A FLAT BODY ENGAGED AGAINST SAID FRONT FACE OF SAID MOUNTING BOARD, CLAMPING MEANS SECURING SAID BODY TO SAID MOUNTING BOARD INCLUDING CLAMPING EARS INTEGRALLY FORMED WITH SAID BODY AND EXTENDING THROUGH SAID MOUNTING BOARD TO THE REAR FACE THEREOF, A SECUREMENT ARM INTEGRALLY FORMED WITH SAID BODY AND HAVING A FIRST SECTION AT A TENDING OUTWARDLY FROM SAID BODY AND SAID MOUNTING BOARD, A SECOND SECTION JOINED TO SAID FIRST SECTION AT A BEND AND EXTENDING INWARDLY OF SAID MOUNTING BOARD, SAID SECOND SECTION PASSING THROUGH SAID LEAVES OF PAPER AND THROUGH SAID MOUNTING BOARD TO THE REAR FACE THEREOF, AND A LOCKING SECTION INTEGRAL WITH SAID SECTION AND ENGAGED AGAINST THE REAR FACE OF SAID MOUNTING BOARD AND BENEATH SAID FLAT BODY, SAID CLAMPING EARS HAVING LOCKING EXTENSIONS PROJECTING BEYOND THE REAR FACE OF SAID MOUNTING BOARD, SAID LOCKING EXTENDIONS BEING FOLDED OVER SAID LOCKING SECTION OF SAID SECUREMENT ARM FOR RIGIDLY LOCKING SAID SECUREMENT ARM TO SAID MOUNTING BOARD IN OPPOSITION TO FORCE APPLIED TO SAID SECUREMENT ARM AS INDIVIDUAL LEAVES OF PAPER ARE PULLED FROM SAID PAPER PAD ASSEMBLY.