WO2007099375A1 - Produit d'information - Google Patents

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WO2007099375A1
WO2007099375A1 PCT/GB2007/050096 GB2007050096W WO2007099375A1 WO 2007099375 A1 WO2007099375 A1 WO 2007099375A1 GB 2007050096 W GB2007050096 W GB 2007050096W WO 2007099375 A1 WO2007099375 A1 WO 2007099375A1
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Derek Dacey
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Compass Maps Limited
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09B—EDUCATIONAL OR DEMONSTRATION APPLIANCES; APPLIANCES FOR TEACHING, OR COMMUNICATING WITH, THE BLIND, DEAF OR MUTE; MODELS; PLANETARIA; GLOBES; MAPS; DIAGRAMS
    • G09B29/00—Maps; Plans; Charts; Diagrams, e.g. route diagram
    • G09B29/02—Maps; Plans; Charts; Diagrams, e.g. route diagram sectional
    • G09B29/04—Maps; Plans; Charts; Diagrams, e.g. route diagram sectional the sections being arranged in the form of a foldable sheet or sheets
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B42—BOOKBINDING; ALBUMS; FILES; SPECIAL PRINTED MATTER
    • B42D—BOOKS; 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
    • B42D1/00—Books or other bound products
    • B42D1/003—Books or other bound products characterised by shape or material of the sheets
    • B42D1/006—Books or other bound products characterised by shape or material of the sheets with at least one foldable or folded sheet
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B42—BOOKBINDING; ALBUMS; FILES; SPECIAL PRINTED MATTER
    • B42D—BOOKS; 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
    • B42D15/00—Printed matter of special format or style not otherwise provided for
    • B42D15/0073—Printed matter of special format or style not otherwise provided for characterised by shape or material of the sheets
    • B42D15/008—Foldable or folded sheets

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  • the present invention relates to an information product which incorporates a number of star- folded products designed to be folded and unfolded repeatedly during use.
  • star- folded products are known and are often used for foldable maps or for any other printed information which needs to be presented to a user and then folded away.
  • One star-folded product is disclosed, for example, in WO 03/017235 and another in US 4636192.
  • a series of inward and outward folds are made, principally along fold lines meeting at a centre point of the sheet, but also including secondary fold lines positioned towards the edges of the sheets.
  • the arrangement is such that when the product is folded to a predetermined folded condition, two principal portions of the sheet are closed one toward the other by a closing movement in the manner of the closing of the covers of a book, and other portions of the product automatically fold inwardly so as to be enclosed between the two closed principal portions of the sheet.
  • the product may be folded to an area much smaller than the open product, and can be folded by a single closing movement similar to closing the covers of a book.
  • an information product comprising front and back main covers which are linked and hingedly connected relative to each other, first and second star- folded products being disposed in series between and secured relative to the main covers such that manipulation of the main covers in opening and closing actions causes automatic folding and unfolding of the star- folded products.
  • the front and back main covers are linked by and hingedly connected to a spine, the first star-folded product having a first attachment surface secured with respect to the inside surface of the front main cover and a second attachment surface secured to a front facing surface of a first intermediary cover sheet extending from the spine region, the second star-folded product having a first attachment surface secured to a rear facing surface of a second intermediary cover sheet extending from the spine region and a second attachment surface secured with respect to the inside surface of the rear main cover, further information providing means being provided between the first and second intermediary cover sheets.
  • said further information providing means comprises a booklet having a front cover secured to the rear facing surface of a first booklet cover sheet extending from the spine region and a rear cover secured to the front facing surface of a second booklet cover sheet extending from the spine region.
  • said first booklet cover sheet is constituted by said first intermediary cover sheet and/or said second booklet cover sheet is constituted by said second intermediary cover sheet.
  • the booklet has a spine portion which is disposed adjacent but which is not secured to the spine disposed between the front and back main covers.
  • a third star- folded product is secured between the first intermediary cover sheet and the first booklet cover sheet and/or a further star- folded product is secured between the second intermediary cover sheet and the second booklet cover sheet.
  • the booklet is replaced by one or more additional star-folded products.
  • the front and back main covers are substantially rectangular. It is also a preferred feature that the main covers and spine are formed from a single folded piece of paperboard. In one such arrangement each of the main covers comprises an inner line sheet which is adhered to the inward facing paperboard of the main cover and which has its end adjacent the spine folded back to constitute the adjacent intermediary cover sheet.
  • Figure 1 is a view of a known star- folded product in an unfolded/open condition
  • Figure 2 is a view of the figure 1 product in a folded/closed condition
  • Figure 3 is an end view of an information product according to the present invention in an intermediate open position, with the component parts in somewhat exploded view and incorporating a detailed view,
  • Figure 4 is a perspective view of the information product of figure 3 in a partially closed position
  • Figure 5 is an end view similar to figure 3 of an alternative information product according to the present invention.
  • Figure 6 is an end view of the information product of figure 5 in a different position
  • Figure 7 is an end view of a further alternative information product according to the present invention.
  • FIGS 8 to 16 are perspective views of alternative embodiments according to the present invention.
  • Figure 17 is an end view of a still further information product according to the present invention in an intermediate open position, with the component parts in somewhat exploded view and incorporating a detailed view.
  • FIGS 1 and 2 there is shown a known star- folded product 10 which could present a map or any other printed/graphic matter, for example common phrases in one or more foreign languages.
  • the star- folded product 10 does not need detailed description as it is known from at least the two patent specifications stated earlier but is generally formed from a rectangular sheet of material, such as paper, which incorporates a predetermined pattern of inward and outward fold lines 11. Most of the folds 11 meet at a centre point 12 of the sheet but there are also secondary folds 13 positioned towards the edges of the sheets.
  • Figures 3 and 4 show an information product 20 comprising a front main cover 21, a rear main cover 22 and a spine 23 disposed therebetween.
  • the two main covers 21, 22 and the spine will be folded from a single piece of paperboard such that elongate hinge folds 18, 19 exist between the respective main covers 21, 22 and the spine 23.
  • a first star- folded product 10a is mounted adjacent the front main cover 21, a second star- folded product 10b is mounted adjacent the rear main cover 22 and a booklet 24 is mounted between the two star- folded products 10a, 10b.
  • the centre points 12 of the star- folded products 10a, 10b are ideally located adjacent the respective hinge folds 18, 19.
  • the booklet 24 has a front cover 25, a rear cover 26 and a spine portion 27 therebetween, together with various pages 28 between the covers 25, 26.
  • One principal portion 15 of the first star- folded product 10a is secured to the inside surface of the front main cover 21 and the other principal portion 16 of the first star- folded product 10a is secured relative to the front cover 25 of the booklet 24.
  • one principal portion 15 of the second star- folded product 10b is secured relative to the rear cover 26 of the booklet 24 and the other principal portion 16 of the second star- folded product 10b is secured to the inside surface of the rear main cover 22.
  • each main cover 21, 22 is made from relatively stiff paperboard so that the product 20 has good integrity and resistance to damage and each main cover 21, 22 has a liner sheet 29 adhered on the inside of the main cover.
  • the first principal portions 15 are in fact secured to the inside surface of the liner sheet 29 which has a fold 30 adjacent the spine 23 and an extension projecting therefrom to constitute an intermediary cover sheet 31.
  • the other principal portion 16 of each star- folded product is in fact secured to the associated intermediary cover sheet 31.
  • covers 25, 26 of the booklet 24 are in fact secured between the two intermediary cover sheets 31 in this preferred arrangement. It will, of course, be appreciated that in a simpler form, one or both intermediary cover sheets 31 could be omitted such that the main covers 21, 22, star- folded products 10a, 10b and the booklet 24 are secured directly to each other.
  • the product 20 When the product 20 is closed, it has the appearance of a book in that it has front and rear main covers 21, 22 and a spine 23 about which the main covers hinge. Opening the front main cover 21 only will open the first of the star-folded products 10a into a generally flat sheet of larger dimensions than the product, the flat sheet showing a map or other printed information. If the booklet 24 is then opened, the first star- folded product 10a automatically re-folds into its compact folded configuration wholly contained between the front main cover 21 and the booklet front cover 25 (or between the liner sheet 29/intermediary cover sheet 31 if provided). The user can then look at the pages 28 of the booklet 24.
  • the second star- folded product 10b automatically opens into a generally flat sheet of larger dimensions than the product 20. Closing of the rear main cover 22 then automatically re-folds the second star- folded product 10b into its compact configuration wholly contained between the front main cover 21 and the booklet rear cover 26 and the rear main cover 22.
  • the product 20 is particularly useful in that if it is opened up so that the two main covers 21, 22 lie flat on a surface as indicated in figure 3, then the user can easily flick between the information provided in the booklet 24 and the information provided on the first or second star- folded products 10a, 10b in the manner of opening the pages of a book.
  • the first and last pages essentially open up to produce the large sheets of the star- folded products which then automatically re-fold when the page is again turned.
  • the second illustrated embodiment (figures 5 and 6) is very similar to that shown in figures 3 and 4 except that there is another star- folded product 10c included between the first star-folded product 10a and the booklet 24.
  • an intermediary cover sheet 31 secured relative to the main covers and spine, is provided between and attached to the front pair of star- folded products 10a, 10c and is provided between and attached to the rear pair of star- folded products 10b, 1Od.
  • the intermediary cover sheet 31 makes it easier to 'turn the pages' between each pair of adjacent star- folded products especially if it extends in the direction away from the spine 23 slightly beyond the principal portions 15, 16 of the star- folded products.
  • the intermediary cover sheet 31 also retains the associated principal portions 15, 16 of the star-folded products in position relative to the spine 23.
  • the third illustrated embodiment (figure 7) is in turn very similar to the embodiment shown in figures 5 and 6 except that the booklet 24 has been replaced by a fifth star- folded product 1Oe thus giving a product 20 comprising five star- folded products 10a to 1Oe between two main covers 21, 22. It will be seen that a further pair of intermediary cover sheets 31 have been provided in order to keep the star-folded products in their correct positions relative to the spine 23 so that the automatic unfolding and folding processes remain smooth and accurate.
  • the main covers 21, 22 can be bound and fixed to the booklet 24, but can also be created as a separate, removable cover, for individuality and possible customisation. This would make the covers detachable in nature and in use.
  • the purpose of removable main covers 21,22 is particularly useful if the foldable product becomes damaged because the foldable product can easily be replaced.
  • the covers can be transparent, to offer a clearer view of the contents inside, or opaque, to act as a light barrier or for security purposes.
  • the covers can also have texture either moulded into or post applied to offer a non-slip surface.
  • the product 20 can be secured using a variety of means such as clipping devices, hook and loop materials, e.g. Velcro®, magnetic catch, press stud, elastic band or strap and can be open and closed repeatedly.
  • the securing device can also be branded and customised.
  • each star- folded product 10 is secured front and back to a hinged backing sheet which is the part that is removably attached with respect to the covers 21, 22.
  • FIGS 8 to 11 there are shown flaps 50 that extend from the front and back covers 21, 22 and are folded over. Slots 51 or tabs 52 can be cut or folded, providing a recess into which the foldable product can fit.
  • Another aspect is to fix separate clipping devices 53 to the main covers 21,22 into which the foldable product can slide and which are pressed down to secure the star-folded product (see figure 12).
  • a further method is to attach a separate sliding mechanism 54 to the covers, offering grooves into which the foldable product can slide (see figures 13 and 14).
  • the grooves of figure 14 can either be a separate part which is affixed to the cover or it can be moulded into the cover as one.
  • a further construction is to affix a folded sheet 55 to the outside surface of the front and back covers (see figure 15).
  • the information block has tabs 56 formed in the covers, which tabs can fold out, to allow the block to be inserted into slots 51 in a separate outer cover (see figure 16) although other methods by which it is attached can be through tabs and slots, press studs, magnets.
  • a further aspect of the invention is to apply other items to the area between the covers and the end paper, specifically, pockets for containing cards, tickets, money, receipts. Also, a pocket sized magnifier, bookmark, postcards, diary, writing paper, pen, calculator or compass.
  • the first star- folded product 10a is secured between a first pair of hinged covers 60,61 and the hinged covers are adhesively secured between the front cover 25 of the booklet 24 and the first page 62 of the booklet.
  • the second star- folded product 10b is secured between a second pair of hinged covers 63,64 and the hinged covers are adhesively secured between the rear cover 26 of the booklet and the last page 65 of the booklet 24.
  • each of the adhesive connections of the covers 61,64 to the adjacent pages 62,65 respectively of the booklet 24 is along a marginal portion adjacent the spine/fold connection between covers 61,62 and between covers 64,65. It has been found that this arrangement provides excellent product integrity from a strength point of view and with regard to the product opening/closing action.

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La présente invention concerne un produit d'information (20) comprenant des couvertures principales avant et arrière (21, 22) qui sont liées et raccordées l'une à l'autre par une articulation, des premier et deuxième produits pliés en étoile (10a, 10b) étant disposés l'un à la suite de l'autre entre les couvertures principales (21, 22) et fixés par rapport à celles-ci de manière à ce que la manipulation des couvertures principales lors des actions d'ouverture et de fermeture entraîne un pliage et un dépliage automatiques des produits pliés en étoile (10a, 10b).
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FR2628361A1 (fr) * 1988-03-11 1989-09-15 Harmel Bernard Support d'information pliable et depliable
GB2263885A (en) * 1992-02-07 1993-08-11 Graham Keith Cover with closure for booklet or map
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GB2263885A (en) * 1992-02-07 1993-08-11 Graham Keith Cover with closure for booklet or map
US6629800B1 (en) * 2001-02-02 2003-10-07 Streetwise Maps Inc. Foldable map book
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