VIP Presentation Products is one of the most experienced manufacturers of vinyl binders, ring binders, poly index tabs, paper index tabs, presentation folders and custom packaging products in the country.

We specialize in designing and manufacturing custom made binder and packaging solutions that set our clients apart from their competition. Our team of experienced designers has helped thousands of companies create a professional, unique and memorable brand image with quality custom binders, custom pocket folders, custom index tabs and custom packaging solutions. For over 30 years our binder solutions have been used by companies of all sizes and in all industries from upstart marketing firms to the Fortune 500. On any given day, you will probably run across one of our binder, tab, folder or custom packaging products in use.

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We specialise in the manufacture of high quality promotional and presentation products, including folders, wallets, A2 - A3 - A4 - A5 -A6 ring binders, portrait or landscape, easel binders, tax disc holders, A4 and A5 dividers, clipboards, polypropylene document holders, multi pocket wallets, binder cases, presentaton folders, pvc leg splints and much morein a multitude of colours, shapes and sizes!

Binders, clipboards, file folders, clip portfolios, and presentation folders are commonly used office products made from a variety of materials. A loose-leaf binder contains split metal rings attached to a metal back that hold perforated sheets of paper. Chipboard, pressboard, plastic-covered chipboard or paperboard, cloth-covered chipboard or paperboard, and solid plastic binders can all be made with recovered materials. Clipboards, file folders, clip portfolios, and presentation folders can be made of solid plastic containing recovered materials.

EPA's Recovered Materials Advisory Notice (RMAN) recommends recycled-content levels for purchasing binders, clipboards, file folders, clip portfolios, and presentation folders as shown in the table below.

EPA's Recommended Recovered Materials Content Levels for Binders, Clipboards, File Folders, Clip Portfolios, and Presentation Folders ¹

¹EPA's recommendations do not preclude a procuring agency from purchasing binders, clipboards, file folders, clip portfolios, or presentation folders made from another material. They simply require that procuring agencies, when purchasing these items made from the materials above, purchase them made from recovered materials when these items meet applicable specifications and performance requirements. Top of Page

No specifications for solid plastic binders, clipboards, file folders, clip portfolios, and presentation folders have been identified. Top of Page

Database of Manufacturers and Suppliers This database identifies manufacturers and suppliers of binders, clipboards, file folders, clip portfolios, and presentation folders containing recovered materials.

Binders, clipboards, file folders, clip portfolios, and presentation folders can be ordered through the General Service Administration's (GSA's) online ordering system. In addition, GSA publishes various supply catalogues, guides, and schedules for recycled-content products available through the Federal Supply Service. Top of Page

Technical Background Documents Technical Background Document (Solid plastic binders, clipboards, file folders, clip portfolios, and presentation folders) (PDF)

This background document includes EPA's product research on recovered-content binders, clipboards, file folders, clip portfolios, and presentation folders, as well as a more detailed overview of the history and regulatory requirements of the CPG process. Top of Page

Presentation ring binders, wallets, boxes, folders, A4 & A5dividers, mouse mats and promotional products. Materials used for the manufacture of our presentationproducts include pvc, polypropylene, leather look and paper over board.

RING BINDERS - A5 binders, A4 binders, pvc ringbinders, pvc material finishes, polypropylene ringbinders, polypropylene folders, polypropylene material finishes, presentation ring binders, recycled ring binders, recyclablering binders, paper over board ring binders, aqua ring binders, pu binders, slipcases, dividers

These plastic ring binders are made from 800 micro polypropylene. They are supplied with a 2 'O' or 'D' ring mechanism and are available in frosted clear, white and a range of colours. The whole of the folder can be printed on and the minimum order quantity is 250. For a price check please click the Part code. FLD-PL-20-02

Over the past few years we have produced a wide range of folders, manuals, binders, and company handbooks. Folders can be produced to hold business cards and leaflets, with and without gusset and printed from one colour up to 4 colour process with special inks. Binders can be purchased in a wide range of coloured vinyls, O ring and D ring, with 2, 3 and 4 ring mechanisms. Printed covers and spines can be bound to give that professional finish. Manuals and handbooks can be produced with and without tabbed dividers and short runs can be produced economically digitally. Tabbed dividers can be produced in the same way.

At Executive Folders we specialise in producing case bound ring binders, matching slip cases, presentation folders and boxes.

Custom Folders are one of the best ways to present a concise company image to new and established clients. The printers associated with printusa. com will print 3 Ring Binder Dividers, File Folders with custom length tabs in 1-8 colors, on both sides. The tabs can be reinforced with mylar on the tab and ring binder edge. Plus they can foil stamp, blind emboss or foil emboss most tab folders on request. To receive a production estimate for your company's custom folders,

To be printed because the printers who subscribe to this service will reply by email and or phone or fax. Are we quoting on a 3 ring binder tabbed divider or a file folders? Select one. 3 ring binder tabbed dividers tabbed pocket folders Describe the project. Enter the quantity in this box for each product. Example. 1000, 10,000 etc. What is the size of the finished flat size in inches? Will you require a custom pocket on the 3 ring binder tab dividers? no pocket 1 pockets What is the pocket depth on the 3 ring binder tab divider in inches? Leave blank if this does not apply. What is the height of the tab extension for the 3 ring divider or the file folder? For example, 3/8 inch, 1/2 inch, 3/4 inch etc. How many tabs will you require for the 3 ring divider or the file folders? One tab for each position on a file folder or each 3 ring index divider. Tabs for index dividers and file folders are normally cut in banks of us. etc. The number of banks is determined by the standard length of each tab. How many banks of tabs will you require. What paper finish do you want for the file folders or 3 ring divider sets? Bleached white manila Standard manila Coated 2 sides 10 pt cover Coated 2 sides 12 pt heavy cover Other paper, see job description above. This question applies to both 3 ring divider tabs, and file folders. What areas are to be printed. Select the area to be printed. Tab only 1 side Tab only 2 sides Tab and body print 1 side Tab prints 2 sides body prints 1 side Tabs and body print 2 sides Is the tab on the 3 ring binder divider to be reinforced? Yes No Is the edge of the drilled 3 ring binder dividers to be reinforced? Unless heavy useage is anticipated or the binders are to be used more than one year reinforcement is no generally necessary. Select one. Yes No Bleeds. A bleed in printing means printing off the edge of a sheet. Will this project bleed? no Bleeds 1 side Bleeds 2 sides Is the tab on the file folder to be reinforced? Yes No Will the file folder require a single folding score or an expansion folding score? Expansion folding scores are used for bulky folders? Single score Expansion score What ink colors will be used? For example. Black or a PMS color ink or CMYK for living color. What will you supply the printer? Graphics. Will you provide camera ready hard copy or computer files? Camera ready hard copy Computer files Special finishing. Fancy 3 ring dividers are often treated with a protective coating when the corporate image needs a boost or when heavy useage is anticipated. Would you like to be quoted on Laminate or UV coating or Aqueous coating. Laminate is a film coating. UV and Aqueous coating are liquid plastic press applied. Aqueous Coat least expensive UV Coat is middle of the road in price Laminate most expensive heavy duty and best. When will the project be ready for the printer? What is the expected delivery date? Id you have any additional questions ask them here. If we have questions, what is the best time to contact you?

Binders, folders and covers for any application with complete freedom to personalise. Covers and small folders for automotive documentation and insurance policies.

If you're looking for something that's bigger than a binder with unlimited options and plenty of storage, then these three panel folders will do the trick every time. Back to top Contact Us Print this page

In the industry "Office Supplies Binders & Folders" in Fresno, are 2 companys listed. 1 "Office Supplies Binders & Folders" of these companies are rated as good, 1 "Office Supplies Binders & Folders" companies in Fresno, are rated as acceptable. If you are one of this "Office Supplies Binders & Folders" signup here to start your company press release room and get in touch with the Fresno people. Of the Fresno residents, 32% where generally satisfied with the domiciled Office Supplies Binders & Folders last month. Compared to Acampo in California, Fresno had 43% more successful order executions of "Office Supplies Binders & Folders" but 24% more unrated order executions. (Facts based on own polls)

Binders and folders are easily identified and can draw on the equity of 3M’s distinctive personality when the 3M logo and other identity elements are consistently applied. Basic standards are provided for multiple-color and logo only versions.

Our exclusive MV ceremonial binders and folders are ideal for many liturgical uses including general intercessions, homily texts, penitential rites, announcements, hymnals, enrollment or remembrance books and special Sacramentaries or Lectionaries. The Christus Design Binder features a two-color ink process along with the same quality materials and fine workmanship as our one-color

Filing Folders, Binders & Indexes Manufacturer for Filing Folders, Binders & Indexes, Stationery, Stationery, Office Supplies & Published Products, Binders, Clipboards, File Boxes, File Folders, Hanging File Folders, Index & Dividers, Magazine & Book Covers, Magazine Racks, Sheet Protectors, Display Books, Portfolios, Expanding Files, Document Ba.

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Presentation Plastic Binders Aaction Plastics produces an extensive range of presentation plastic binders customised to your specification to accommodate any sheet size, capacity and graphic requirement. Our ring metals are top quality precision aligned and geared to the proper tension for the strongest holding power. Presentation plastic binders can be in a large number of shapes, sizes and thicknesses including the standard A4, Foolscap, A5 and Quarto. We also manufacture flip chart, easel and landscape binders. We can make vacuum formed trays to hold videos, audios, CD/DVDs that can be welded inside the front or rear covers. Plastic Presentation Folders Aaction Plastics produces an extensive range of plastic presentation folders that can be any size with pockets welded inside or outside the front and back covers. Plastic presentation folders can have sleeves or sheet protectors welded to the spine, with pockets to suit CDs or any shape designed to fit. Covers can be made from any finish or color including suede and embossed patterns. Folders can be foil or screen printed, embossed or debossed. Presentation Molded Vac-formed Trays Aaction Plastics produces an extensive range of molded vacuum formed trays. Vac-formed trays can also be self adhesive - peel off the backing paper and simply stick on. Vac-formed trays can also be welded inside binders or folders. Plastic Wallets, Sleeves and Pockets Aaction Plastics produces a diverse range of plastic pockets, sleeves and wallets (with pockets welded inside). We can also customise to your specification as we have a huge selection of cutting and welding forms for all shapes and sizes. These include plastic pockets to hold CD/DVDs, mini disks, business and credit cards and all stationery sheet sizes. These plastic pockets can be eyeleted, and have flaps and tabs, with velcro dots if required. Plastic pockets can be made with binding strips to fit into any binder configuration. Our CD/DVD plastic pockets can hold 1 to 4 units. All plastic pockets can be manufactured with self adhesive peel off backing.

Sanderson has produced a wide range of binders and folders over the years. Many have incorporated the humble ring binder because, despite numerous attempts to improve on the original design, its simplicity and ease of use are still superior. As you’ll see, we’re adept at providing enhancements (graphics, forme-cutting, etc.) to create the all-important differences that make each job uniquely appropriate for each client’s needs.

We design and manufacture a number of products, e. g. printed ring binders and printed presentation folders, that are ideal for presenting your documents, training materials, manuals. The products such as printed ring binders, printed presentation folders, printed wallets, printed cases, printed boxes, can be custom made to your requirement, size, colour and capacity. There are a number of materials to choose from, polypropylene, PU, PVC, paper over board .We can personalise printed ring binders, printed presentation folders and other products using screen, litho, foil blocking or a combination of these printing methods. Give us a call to discuss which products, whether they are printed ring binders, printed presentation folders or something else, would best suit your requirements.

Diddl and Company are to be found on some super-colour binders and folders. Ring binders and spring folders, collectors boxes and elasticated wallets. A3, A4 and A5 sized products come and go. Snap them up!

Custom folders, BNI products, presentation binders, custom carrier bags, printed presentation folders, presentation products, clear pockets, page protectors, magazine file, customisable file boxes, file storage boxes, magazine files, mouse mats, leaflet holders, training manuals, CD DVD solutions, retail solutions, and more.

I have a "sub folder" that I leave on my desk. It's one of those binders with the clear plastic cover on the outside, and I've slipped in a bright pink paper that clearly reads "Substitute Teacher Folder," with a "Welcome to our Class" logo. My colleagues know where it is, too, just in case. I usually leave detailed plans for the teacher even when I am very sick, but there have been times (especially when I was pregnant and put on bed rest a couple of times until I could see the doctor) when the sub folder was VERY helpful. Here's what I put in it.Front pocket. lunch count tickets, referral slips, office passesThe first thing I put in the rings of the binder is the seating chart. My school has a very good substitute teacher handbook that includes things like how to contact the.

Presentation Folders Ring Binders are an essential promotional product used by companies and organizations to promote their brand, when handing out presentation material or for sales executives to use in meetings when seeing clients. The folders and ring binders can be printed, embossed and foil blocked, onto PU, leather, PVC and polypropylene materials. For help or advice on buying Presentation Folders Ring Binders please call 0800 169 0898 or email us

Leighmans have gained extensive knowledge of supplying quality folders ring binders after working with the largest banks, financial institutions, universities, PLCs and large private companies and their marketing departments in putting together a quality corporate gift for their clients and external sales staff. Used on a daily basis, a printed folder or printed ring binder which can be branded with your logo by being printed, foil blocked, or blind embossed can ensure your customers are reminded of your brand many times on a day to day basis. With so many types of styles and materials there is something to suite any purpose and any budget. With generous branding areas you can include your logo, website address, phone number and sales message all included in the price of one branding position. Due to their highly practical nature folders ring binders whether they are for a conference or product launch or to help your sales staff in presentations, are cost effective promotional gifts. Conference Folders come in many styles, and are available in either high quality Italian imitation leather PU, various grades of PVC, Ascot or Sandringham Nappa Leather for that extra special gift. Our most popular branding method is blind embossing, a process where heat and pressure are used to press the design of your logo permanently into the surface of the material. Leaving a highly effective yet not to intrusive daily reminder of your logo. Leather Folders range from a basic folder with standard pocket and pen loop, to deluxe multi pocket zipped folders in various quality leathers to suit all budgets. We have supplied leather folios to universities and major PLCs who re-order each year due to the satisfaction of their clients and delegates who use the folder on a daily basis. Our leather materials include Balmoral, Ascot Hide and Sandringham Nappa, giving you three options of quality leather to suit your budget. The standard branding method for leather portfolios is blind embossing which is a process which presses your logo permanently into the surface of the material. We can also foil block and digital transfer print full colour logos. Ring Binders are used by many types of companies and organisations to present as a promotional or corporate gift, allowing the receiver to re-use and build on the initial information provided. Our ring binders are available in Lugano PU, Ascot Hide Leather, Balmoral Leather, Sandringham Nappa Leather, Polypropylene, and PVC, ensuring we have the widest range of materials to suit every need and budget. Leather Ring Binders are that extra special gift when you want your clients or delegates to make their promotional gift a part of their everyday working life. The materials available are the same as our Leather Folders enabling continuity of quality should you wish to build on a previous Leather Folder with a Leather Ring Binder. As with the folders we advise a blind embossed logo for that quality finish to your gift. Additional extra to all of our folders and ring binders are promotional pens and plain or printed A4 Desk Pads which can be used to build on your sales message. We have also produced many bespoke items for clients who want to go that extra mile in designing their own folder or ring binder. All of the materials used to make our folders and ring binders are also available as Leather PU Gifts to compliment your purchase. When buying promotional folders ring binders you need to know ho many individuals you want to target, which logo you want branding, and to how many positions, bearing in mind that the more positions you brand the more expensive the final cost will be. We can deliver your folders ring binders with your logo in 7-10 workings days from artwork approval and in most cases 5-7 working days on an express delivery. We also supply plain stock of all the products in this range. For any help or advice on buying folders ring binders you can call our experienced sales team on 0800 169 0898 or email us who are waiting for your call.

You only get one chance to make a first impression, makethe rightimpression with one of our presentation ring binders, display easels or conference folders.

Pottertons Cases offers one of largest ranges of ring binders and folders available in the UK. We not only supply ring binders and folders, we make themon site at our Leicester factory. So whether your looking fora standardzip round binderor a large quantity of custom made, personalised conference foldersthen look no further! We produce zip round presenters, trifold display easels, conference folders presentation ring bindersin a wide range of sizes which include A5, A4 A3 as standard, with landscape and portrait options available.

Our standard rangeof binders and folders areavailable in Leather, Vinyl/PVC and New Weave finishes, other materialsare available - call us to discuss this further. Paper over boardfolders, index setsand polypropylene binders and wallets are also available.

Previous projects have seen binders used as a presentation foldersfitted with a foam inserttohouse and display product samples. If you have a custom made / bespoke or personalised requirement theplease do not hesitate to contact us for further information or for a free no obligation quotation.

The most recent addition to our folder and binder range is a aluminium document holder which can be fitted with a ring mechanism makingit a binder if required. Pleaseclick here for further details on aluminium folders and document holders.

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675530 - Rotadex Platfile Filing Platform for 48 Ring Binders or Foolscap Folders Dove Grey Ref RPFMODPLAT Ideal for space saving storage of 24 lever arch files on each circular platform, 20 box files on each square platform and 48 ring binders on each ring binder platform Platform diameter 813mm (32 inch) Each platform rotates inde.

The athletic directors in Baltimore County were recently given a new responsibility that lengthened their schedule by approximately 20 hours. It wasnt anything extraordinary. The allocation of extra duties happens frequently in athletic directing, underscoring the importance of being as organized as possible. Most athletic directors work extremely hard and put in mega hours during a typical week. That doesnt necessarily mean that you have to work harder to accomplish more. The solution lies in working smarter, and thats where better organization can help. For me, the trick lies in using a system of 3-ring binders and folders for our most frequently required tasks. I use a labeled binder (some come as large as four inches) for most of the major responsibilities of my position. This system enables me to quickly retrieve documents for reference or to substantiate claims. For example, I have a separate binder for. 1. Memos and communications with my coaching staff. While it is possible to save e-mail messages on the computer, I prefer keeping a hardcopy on file in a binder. Usually the subject line of the e-mail message is not sufficient to trigger my memory after being saved on the computer for some time. Normally, I would have to open and read the message to see if it is the one that I was looking for. This is too time-consuming as compared to quickly leafing through hard copies. 2. Memos and directives that I receive from our league and state association. In the last few years, we have gotten fewer mailings containing paper documents. New information and directives now come in the form of either e-mail messages or as attachments. While I do save most of these in folders on my computer, I usually also keep a hardcopy in a binder as a quick backup. Whenever our server is down, these backup copies are invaluable. 3. Schedules, work orders, and communication with our grounds crew. As with most communication involving details, it is usually best to avoid conversations. Written directions can provide documentation when needed, whereas verbal requests are only as good as ones memory. 4. Transportation schedules and rescheduling requests. In like fashion, I would never think of scheduling a bus, hiring officials, or making any of the other arrangements for rescheduling games over the phone if I can help it. A mistake can be made anywhere along the line, whereas e-mail or faxed requests can document all of the important details, including the date and time sent, which should be kept on file. 5. Tentative scheduling information for each season. Even though our schedules are now posted on an Internet site, I still keep the individual requests with each school for the various sports and teams. These documents can verify the date and specifics for each event. Once the season schedule is finalized, I usually keep everything on file for several months as a backup. 6. Master Copies. I keep a copy (in this binder) of any form, set of guidelines or instructions that I use frequently and may need copies for our coaches, athletes or parents. This is more efficient than printing out a copy from the computer each time and also prolongs the life of the printer cartridge. 7. Building and field use requests. All schedules and forms that individuals have to have approved in order to use the facilities are kept together in one binder. These forms are kept in chronological order, which can help determine the priority of the requests. 8. Game management directions, procedures and forms. This binder contains the step-by-step instructions for each of our venues. With these documents, a substitute can easily fill in as the game manager. In addition to binders, I also use a system of folders that are kept in the large file drawer of my desk. Thats right, the large drawer in my desk. With this approach, I dont have to stand up and go to one of the file cabinets to retrieve a folder. All of the important, frequently used ones are within very easy reach. What do I keep in this desk drawer?

Basically, the folders in this drawer are used almost daily. For both the binders and folders, I try to file an e-mail message or incoming documents immediately. Before I adopted this approach, I would merely put the hardcopy on my desk. As the day progressed, the piles would begin to develop and it soon became impossible to locate needed items. It also became intimidating and impossible to file everything when I finally got around to this task a few days later. Now, I use a read, answer, and punch - for the three holes- and file system. I try to handle the documents only once. As our position becomes more demanding, it requires us to improve our time management. Our system provides an efficient retrieval of information and documents, making our job a little easier.

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Our paper over board bespoke binders, folders and slipcases are custom made to your size and specification. Whether it is an annual report that you want presenting in a special way or a dedicated file system to keep your sales team organised on the road, Pelaw can provide the solutions to ensure that you get the product that suits your organisation. delivered before you know it. Examples of systems that we have produced include ring binders, slipcases, video and DVD box set covers, book box set covers, sample folders and annual report presentation folders.

Binders, Files, Folders & Accessories Folder/File Type. Heavyweight Manila File Folders Color. Manila Index Tabs Yes/No. No Tab Cut Location. 1/3 File Size. Letter Size. 9-1/2x11-3/4 Paper Stock Point Number. 11

Binders, Files, Folders & Accessories Folder/File Type. Hanging File Folder Color. Green Index Tabs Yes/No. Yes Tab Cut Location. 1/3 File Size. Letter Size. 9-1/2x11-3/4

Binders, Files, Folders & Accessories Folder/File Type. Hanging File Folder Color. Green Index Tabs Yes/No. Yes Tab Cut Location. 1/5 File Size. Letter Size. 9-1/2x11-3/4

Binders, Files, Folders & Accessories Folder/File Type. Heavyweight Manila File Folders Color. Manila Index Tabs Yes/No. No Tab Cut Location. 1/2 File Size. Letter Size. 9-1/2x11-3/4 Paper Stock Point Number. 11

Binders, Files, Folders & Accessories Folder/File Type. Hanging File Folder Color. Green Index Tabs Yes/No. Yes Tab Cut Location. 1/3 File Size. Legal Size. 10x15

Binders, Files, Folders & Accessories Folder/File Type. A-Z Indexed Expanding Files Color. Brown Index Tabs Yes/No. No File Size. Legal Size. 10x15

Binders, Files, Folders & Accessories Folder/File Type. Colored Folders with Single-Ply Tabs Color. Blue, Green, Red, Yellow & Violet Index Tabs Yes/No. No Tab Cut Location. 1/3 File Size. Letter Size. 9-1/2x11-3/4 Paper Stock Point Number. 11

For me, the trick lies in using a system of 3-ring binders and folders for our most frequently required tasks. I use a labeled binder

Order, which can help determine the priority of the requests. 8. Game management directions, procedures and forms. This binder contains the step-by-step instructions for each of our venues. With these documents, a substitute can easily fill-in as the game manager. In addition to binders, I also use a system of folders that are kept in the large file drawer of my desk. That's right, the large drawer in my desk. With this approach, I don't have to stand up and go to one of the file cabinets to retrieve a folder

All of the important, frequently used ones are within very easy reach. What do I keep in this desk drawer? * One folder for each in-season sport. All sport-specific memos, directions and information can be found in this folder for quick reference. I also add the score sheets to this file as soon as they have been recorded on the Score Log, an Excel document on my computer. * Purchasing and budget information. People are always phoning for instant access to an item concerning a recent order or delivery. It takes only seconds to locate this in the folder. * An evaluation folder for a few specific, perhaps problematic in-season coaches. While there is no need to have a folder for each of your coaches, there may be a few high maintenance ones for whom you may have to frequently file notes, forms and reminders. Because this small group of coaches can cause you numerous headaches, you want to keep these folders within easy reach. Basically, the folders in this drawer are used almost daily. For both the binders and folders, I try to file an e-mail message or incoming documents immediately. Before I adopted this approach, I would merely put the hardcopy on my desk. As the day progressed, the piles

If you would like to get custom folders or binders quickly, our short run printing on ready made folders and binders is for you! Available only in small quantities (50-1,000), with graphic restrictions. Art cannot bleed off edges, large solids will not reproduce well, avoid the pocket line by positioning art above or below.

A hybrid binder-folder utilizing a foldable ring system for holding pages, which affords the advantage of easy page manipulation of ring binders with the advantage of flat folding of folders. The binder-folder has two side members which are mutually foldable along the centerline therebetween. Two, three or more foldable rings of flat, thin cross-section and of substantially semicircular shape are connected with the side members adjacent with and transverse to the centerline. When the two side members are mutually folded closed, the foldable rings fold along three folds. adjacent each connection with the two side members and at the ring apex. As a result of this foldability feature, the foldable rings are able to flatly fold, thereby permitting the binder-folder to be substantially flat when closed. When the side members are folded open, the rings unfold along the three folds to become substantially semicircularly shaped rings for guiding pages trapped on the foldable rings in the manner of a conventional ring binder. Removal and insertion of pages with respect to the foldable rings is achieved by a ring connection mechanism which is releasable with respect to one or both of the side members of the binder-folder, or else the foldable rings may be structured to be selectively openable at other than the ring apex.

What is claimed is. 1. A binder-folder for holding pages, the pages having at least one hole, said binder-folder comprising. a first side member. a second side member foldably connected to said first side member along a centerline therebetween. at least one foldable ring, said at least one foldable ring being connected with said first and second side members, each foldable ring of said at least one foldable ring comprising. a ring portion having a substantially semi-circular shape, said ring portion being constructed of a material that is selectively foldable, said ring portion having a first end and a second end, said ring portion having a predetermined thickness, said ring portion having a predetermined width. first foot means connected with said first end of said ring portion for providing connecting structure of said foldable ring with respect to one of said first and second side members. and second foot means connected with said second end of said ring portion for providing connecting structures of said foldable ring with respect to the other of said first and second side members. and foldable ring connection means for selectively connecting said first foot means to one of said first and second side members and for selectively connecting said second foot means to the other of said first and second side members, wherein said ring portion is oriented transversely with respect to said centerline. wherein said first and second members are foldable along said centerline between a closed orientation and an open orientation, further wherein said at least one foldable ring selectively folds between an unfolded configuration when said first and second members are at said open orientation to a folded configuration when said first and second members are at said closed orientation. whereby the pages are held with respect to the binder-folder by said at least one foldable ring threading respectively through the at least one hole of the pages. 2. The binder-folder of claim 1, wherein said at least one foldable ring comprises at least two foldable ring each mutually separated a predetermined distance along said centerline. 3. The binder-folder of claim 1, wherein said predetermined thickness is at least an order of magnitude less than said predetermined width, wherein further said ring portion is constructed of a flexible material, said ring portion having an apex, said foldable ring having an apex fold at said apex of said ring portion, said foldable ring having a first basal fold adjacent said first end of said ring portion, said foldable ring further having a second basal fold adjacent said second end of said ring portion, wherein said selective folding of said foldable ring substantially occurs at said apex fold, said first basal fold and said second basal fold. 4. The binder-folder of claim 3, wherein said at least one foldable ring comprises at least two foldable rings each mutually separated a predetermined distance along said centerline. 5. The binder-folder of claim 1, wherein said foldable ring connection means provides a selectively releasable connection of at least one of said first and second foot means with respect to said first and second side members. 6. The binder-folder of claim 5, wherein said predetermined thickness is at least an order of magnitude less than said predetermined width, wherein further said ring portion is constructed of a flexible material, said ring portion having an apex, said foldable ring having an apex fold at said apex of said ring portion, said foldable ring having a first basal fold adjacent said first end of said ring portion, said foldable ring further having a second basal fold adjacent said second end of said ring portion, wherein said selective folding of said foldable ring substantially occurs at said apex fold, said first basal fold and said second basal fold. 7. The binder-folder of claim 6, wherein said foldable ring connection means comprises. a base member connected with each of said first and second side members. a first pocket-slot in said base member proximate said centerline and adjacent one of said first and second side members. and a second pocket-slot in said base member proximate said centerline and adjacent the other of said first and second side members. wherein said first foot means is slidably engagable with respect to said first pocket-slot, and said second foot means is slidably engagable with respect to said second pocket-slot. 8. The binder-folder of claim 7, wherein said at least one foldable ring comprises at least two foldable rings each mutually separated a predetermined distance along said centerline. 9. The binder-folder of claim 5, wherein said foldable ring connection means comprises a two component releasable fastener means having a first component and a second component which are mutually selectively connectable, wherein said first component thereof is connected to at least one of said first and second side members and said second component thereof is connected to at least a respective one of said first and second foot means. 10. The binder-folder of claim 9, wherein said at least one foldable ring comprises at least two foldable rings each mutually separated a predetermined distance along said centerline. 11. The binder-folder of claim 1, wherein said ring portion further comprises. a first ring section having a first terminal end. a second ring section having a second terminal end. and connector means for selectively connecting said first terminal end of said first ring section with respect to said second terminal end of said second ring section so as to form said ring portion. 12. The binder-folder of claim 11, wherein said predetermined thickness is at least an order of magnitude less than said predetermined width, wherein further said ring portion is constructed of a flexible material, said ring portion having an apex, said foldable ring having an apex fold at said apex of said ring portion, said foldable ring having a first basal fold adjacent said first end of said ring portion, said foldable ring further having a second basal fold adjacent said second end of the said ring portion, wherein said selective folding of said foldable ring substantially occurs at said apex fold, said first basal fold and said second basal fold. 13. The binder-folder of claim 12, wherein said connector means is located at other than at said apex of said ring portion. 14. The binder folder of claim 13, wherein said first and second ring sections have said predetermined thickness, further wherein said connector means comprises. a female connector connected with said first terminal end of said first ring section said female connector having a second predetermined thickness, a male connector connected with said second terminal end of said second ring section, said male connector having a third predetermined thickness, said male connector being structured to removably engage seatably with respect to said female connector so as to lock said first ring section with respect to said second ring section along a longitudinal axis, said longitudinal axis being oriented parallel with respect to a tangent to said ring portion at said connector means. and taper means for providing a smooth taper between said predetermined thickness of said first ring section and said second predetermined thickness of said female connector and for providing a smooth taper between said predetermined thickness of said second ring section and said third predetermine thickness of said male connector. 15. The binder-folder of claim 14, wherein said at least one foldable ring comprises at least two foldable rings each mutually separated a predetermined distance along said centerline. 16. A foldable ring for use in connection with with a holder of pages, said foldable ring comprising. a ring portion having a substantially semi-circular shape, said ring portion having a first end and a second end, said ring portion having a predetermined thickness, said ring portion having a predetermined width. foot means connected with said first end and said second end of said ring portion for providing connecting structure of said foldable ring with respect to the holder of pages. and foldable ring connection means for selectively connecting said foot means to said holder of pages. 17. The binder-folder of claim 16, wherein said predetermined thickness is at least an order of magnitude less than said predetermined width, wherein further said ring portion is constructed of a flexible material, said ring portion having an apex, said foldable ring having an apex fold at said apex of said ring portion, said foldable ring having a first basal fold adjacent said first end of said ring portion, said foldable ring further having a second basal fold adjacent said second end of said ring portion, wherein said foldable ring is selectively foldable substantially at said apex fold, said first basal fold and said second basal fold. 18. The binder-folder of claim 17, wherein said foldable ring connection means provides a selectively releasable connection of said foot means with respect to said holder of pages. 19. The binder-folder of claim 17, wherein said ring portion further comprises. a first ring section having a first terminal end. a second ring section having a second terminal end. and connector means for selectively connecting said first terminal end of said first ring section with respect to said second terminal end of said second ring section so as to form said ring portion. 20. The binder folder of claim 19, wherein said first and second ring sections have said predetermined thickness, further wherein said connector means comprises. a female connector connected with said first terminal end of said first ring section said female connector having a second predetermined thickness, a male connector connected with said second terminal end of said second ring section, said male connector having a third predetermined thickness, said male connector being structured to removably engage seatably with respect to said female connector so as to lock said first ring section with respect to said second ring section along a longitudinal axis, said longitudinal axis being oriented parallel with respect to a tangent to said ring portion at said connector means. and taper means for providing a smooth taper between said predetermined thickness of said first ring section and said second predetermined thickness of said female connector and for providing a smooth taper between said predetermined thickness of said second ring section and said third predetermined thickness of said male connector.

1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to page connection systems used in binders and folders. More particularly, the present invention relates to a foldable ring system of a hybrid binder-folder which permits easy page removal and insertion, arcing page movement, and thin folding of the binder-folder. 2. Description of the Prior Art Conventional ring binders utilize two, three or more rings connected with the spine of the ring binder for holding pages, usually in the form of sheets paper. The side members of the ring binder are foldably connected with the spine, and the rings are structured to selectively open and close in order to permit page insertion and removal with respect thereto. In operation, a user would open the ring binder with the side members of the ring binder on a resting surface and the rings facing up toward the user. The rings are then opened, pages having holes punched therein are then added or subtracted from the rings and the rings are then closed. Thereafter, the pages are arcably moved on the rings in order for the user to locate a selected page. When it is time to close the ring binder, the side members are folded so that the distal ends of the side members remote from the spine come into, or nearly into, adjacency. The resulting shape is far from being flat, in that the spine must be of at least a minimal width sufficient to accommodate the diameter of the rings. Consequently, the shape of a closed ring binder is generally triangular. Thus, a ring binder is of considerable thickness when closed even if no pages are held on the rings. As a result, it would be advantageous to provide a page holder which does not suffer from having an unavoidably wide spine. An alternative to ring binders are folders. Folders have two or more page engagement members in the form of a pair of metallic flaps which insert through a hole in the page and then are folded over flat with respect to the fold centerline of the folder. In this regard, the side members of the folder fold along the centerline and the resulting shape is substantially flat. Another advantage of folders is that the side members can be folded back on themselves, thereby making it easier to handle the folder and resulting in a minimized footprint on a desk top. While folders eliminate the spine problem of ring binders, they suffer from the pages not being as readily manipulated in the manner possible only with rings. Therefore, what is needed in the art is a system for holding pages having the advantages of both a ring binder and a folder without the disadvantages of either.

The present invention is a hybrid binder-folder utilizing a foldable ring system for holding pages, which affords the advantage of easy page manipulation of ring binders with the advantage of flat folding of folders. The binder-folder according to the present invention has two side members which are mutually foldable along the centerline therebetween. Two, three or more foldable rings of flat, thin cross-section and of substantially semicircular shape are connected with the side members adjacent with and transverse to the centerline. When the two side members are mutually folded closed, the foldable rings fold along three folds. adjacent each connection with the two side members and at the ring apex. As a result of this foldability feature, the foldable rings are able to flatly fold, thereby permitting the binder-folder to be substantially flat when closed. When the side members are folded open, the rings unfold along the three folds to become substantially semicircularly shaped rings for guiding pages trapped on the foldable rings in the manner of a conventional ring binder. Removal and insertion of pages with respect to the foldable rings is achieved by a ring connection mechanism which is releasable with respect to one or both of the side members of the binder-folder, or else the foldable rings may be structured to be selectively openable at other than the ring apex. Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a binder-folder which functions similar to a ring binder, but without a spine. It is a further object of the present invention to provide a binder-folder which functions similar to a folder, but has rings. It is an additional object of the present invention to provide a binder-folder having a plurality of foldable rings which are foldable so as to permit the binder-folder to be closed substantially flat. It is another object of the present invention to provide a binder-folder that holds pages in a manner substantially similar to that of a ring binder, yet is flatly foldable in a manner substantially similar to a folder. It is yet another object of the present invention to provide a binder-folder which permits pages to be manipulated on foldable rings when the binder-folder is open, yet is substantially flat when the binder-folder is folded closed, in which the foldable rings are selectively releasably connected with the binder-folder for permitting removal and insertion of pages with respect thereto. It is still an additional object of the present invention to provide a binder-folder which permits pages to be manipulated on foldable rings when the binder-folder is open, yet is substantially flat when the binder-folder is folded closed, in which the foldable rings are selectively openable for permitting removal and insertion of pages with respect thereto. These, and additional objects, advantages, features and benefits of the present invention will become apparent from the following specification.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a binder-folder according to the present invention, shown in a substantially open orientation in operation with respect to a plurality of pages. FIG. 2 is a top plan view of a foldable ring according to the present invention die cut from a plastic sheet stock. FIG. 3 is a detail perspective view of a foldable ring according to the present invention. FIG. 4 is a detail perspective view of a first preferred attachment mechanism for connecting the foldable rings to the side members of the binder-folder. FIG. 5 is an end view of the binder-folder according to the present invention, shown in an open orientation with the foldable ring unfolded into a semi-circular ring. FIG. 6 is an end view of the binder-folder according to the present invention, shown in a first partly open orientation with the foldable ring partly folded. FIG. 7 is a perspective detail view seen along arrow 6 in FIG. 5. FIG. 8 is an end view of the binder-folder according to the present invention, shown in a second partly open orientation with the foldable ring folded more than that depicted in FIG. 5. FIG. 9 is a perspective detail view seen along arrow 8 in FIG. 7. FIG. 10 is an end view of the binder-folder according to the present invention, shown in a closed orientation with the foldable ring flatly folded. FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a binder-folder according to the present invention, shown in a substantially open orientation in operation with respect to a plurality of pages, a second foldable ring attachment mechanism being depicted. FIG. 12 is a detail perspective view of the second foldable ring attachment mechanism releasably connecting a foldable ring to the side members of the binder-folder, the binder-folder being in an open configuration. FIG. 13 is a detail perspective view of the second foldable ring attachment mechanism releasably connecting a foldable ring to the side members of the binder-folder, the binder-folder being in a partly open configuration. FIG. 14 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the foldable ring having two ring sections mutually selectively releasably connected adjacent the ring apex. FIG. 15 is a detail perspective view of the selectively releasable ring interconnection mechanism.

Referring now to the Drawing, FIG. 1 shows generally the binder-folder 10 according to the present invention. The binder-folder is composed of two side members 12a, 12b which are mutually foldably connected together along a centerline fold 14. The binder-folder 10 is further composed of a plurality of foldable rings 16 connected with the side members 12a, 12b for interconnecting with pages 18 via the respective holes 20 thereof. Because the foldable rings 16 are not rigid, they may fold from a semi-circular shape into a collapsed flat shape. Accordingly, there is no need for a spine. As a result of this structure, the binder-folder 10 has a ring binder-like page manipulation advantage, as well as a folder-like centerline folding advantage which permits it to be of a generally flat shape when closed and further permits it to be folded back on itself, thereby making it easier to handle and to have a minimized footprint on a desk top. The side members 12a, 12b are constructed of rigid, semi-rigid or flexible materials commonly used in conventional ring binders and folders. The dimension of the side members 12a, 12b is predetermined to protectively cover the pages 18 in the manner of a ring binder or folder. The centerline fold 14 is positioned medially with respect to the two side members 12a, 12b, and it is preferred, but not required, that the two side members be mutually integral. Alternatively, for instance, the two side members 12a, 12b could be hingably interconnected, in which case the centerline fold 14 operates by means of a hinge, such as a piano hinge. FIG. 2 depicts a preferred method of forming the foldable rings 16 via die cutting of a plastic sheet stock material into a piece 15, as shown. The die cut piece 15 is then provided with folds memorized by the material to form the foldable ring 16 shown in FIG. 3. It is seen in FIG. 3 that the foldable ring 16 includes a ring portion 16c and an integrally connected foot portion 16a, 16b at either end of the ring portion. The ring portion 16c is of a generally semi-circular shape when unfolded, having an apex A. The ring portion 16c preferably has an apex fold 22 which is memorized by the material of which the foldable ring 16 is constructed. The material is preferred to be a durable, flexible, substantially nonstretchable plastic, although other materials may be used. As can be discerned from FIGS. 1 and 3, the foldable rings 16 are dimensioned so as to have a ring diameter similar to that of the rings used in conventional ring binders, on the order, for example, of one-half to two inches. The foldable rings 16 are thinly constructed. That is, the thickness T is preferred to be at least an order of magnitude less than the width W, although this is not a requirement. In this regard, the thickness T should be thin and uniformly flat so that the foldable ring 16 can flatly fold so as to occupy very little cross-sectional space, and the width W should be on the order of just less than the hole diameter of the pages so that the pages can travel on the ring portions 16c in the manner customary with conventional ring binders. For example, the foldable rings 16 may have a substantially flat thickness T on the order of about five-thousandths inch, and a ring width W just under about one-quarter inch, which is a little less than the hole diameter made by a paper punch. It is further preferred for the ring portion 16c of each of the foldable rings 16 to include basal folds 24a, 24b memorized by the material adjacent respective foot portions 16a, 16b. The basal folds 24a, 24b and apex fold 22 combine to provide a predictable and efficient folding of the foldable rings 16 when the binder-folder 10 is closed by a user, without interference with respect to the pages 18, as will become clearer hereinbelow. As can be discerned from FIG. 4, each of the foldable rings 16 is connected with the side members 12a, 12b so that the ring portion 16c is oriented transverse with respect to the centerline fold 14. In this regard, one foot portion 16a, 16b is connected with a respective one of the side members 12a, 12b. In the foldable ring embodiment shown in FIG. 4, the ring portion 16c is a single piece unit. Thus, in order to add or remove pages 18 with respect to the binder-folder 10, one or both foot portions 16a, 16b must be selectively releasable with respect to its respective side member. This is accomplished by way of preferred example through the use of a base member 26. The base member 26 straddles the centerline fold 14 and is connected to each of the side members 12a, 12b by any conventional means, such as by adhesive G as shown in the Drawing (for paper product construction) or by sonic welding (for plastic product construction). A selected portion 26a of the base member 26 is connected to the side members 12a, 12b. The remainder 26b thereof that is not connected to the side members forms two pockets 28a, 28b. Each pocket 28a, 28b has a slot 30a, 30b which is approximately dimensioned to coincide with the foldable ring width W. The combination of each pocket with its respective slot forms pocket-slots 32a, 32b, each structured so that the ring portion 16c and respective foot portion 16a, 16b may slide thereinto, while the respective foot portion is interferingly trapped in the normal direction with respect thereto, as shown in FIG. 4. Since the foot portions 16a, 16b are slidable with respect to the respective pocket-slots 32a, 32b, they may be selectively removed therefrom (along the arrows in FIG. 3) and inserted thereinto (in the reverse direction) so as to permit a user to add or remove pages 18 from each foldable ring 16. In this regard, the foot portions 16a, 16b are flexible so as to be flexed and thereby inserted through the holes 20. The base member 26 may or may not include a medial cut-out 28 along the centerline fold 14 for facilitating foldability of the side members 12a, 12b along the centerline fold. FIGS. 5 through 10 depict operation of the binder-folder 10, from an open orientation, shown in FIG. 5, to a closed orientation shown in FIG. 10, and vice versa. As can be understood from FIG. 5, in the open orientation, the ring portion 16c of the foldable rings 16 are in the unfolded configuration so that pages can be arcably manipulated on them in the manner used with respect to conventional ring binders. Now, when it is desired to close the binder-folder 10, the binder-folder is folded along the centerline fold 14 and the foldable rings 16 fold along the apex fold 22 and the two basal folds 24a, 24b as progressively depicted in FIGS. 5 through 10, until the binder-folder is in the closed orientation, whereat the foldable rings are in the folded configuration. As can be seen in FIG. 10, the foldable rings 16 fold flatly so that the cross-section of the binder-folder is very small, similar to that of a conventional folder. While folding along the apex fold 22 and the two basal folds 24a, 24b is preferred, this is not a requirement, as any sort of folding which accomplishes substantially flatly folded foldable rings similar to that shown in FIG. 10 is acceptable. Indeed, when pages 18 are present, the foldable rings 16 may not necessarily fold at the basal folds, but rather fold at an intermediate location between the basal folds and the apex fold due to the holes of the pages regulating how the foldable rings fold. However, it is preferred that the material of each foldable ring 16 have a memorized apex fold 22 and memorized basal folds 24a, 24b so that folding is predictable and efficient, with as little interference with respect to the pages as possible. In this regard, it is preferred that all foldable rings fold in the same orientation, with the basal folds folding with acutely with respect to the foot portions 16a, 16b (as shown). Turning now to FIGS. 11 through 13, an alternative binder-folder 10' is depicted, wherein a foldable ring 16' having modified foot portions is employed. In this modification, the foldable rings 16' have the same ring portion structure 16c as in the previously discussed foldable rings 16. however, now included are modified foot portions 34a, 34b connected with either end of the ring portion 16c. The modified foot portions 34a, 34b are bifurcated into an upper half 36a and and a lower half 36b. Each lower half 36b is connected with a respective side member 12a, 12b in the manner discussed hereinabove with respect to the foot portions 16a, 16b. A two component releasable fastener 38 connects the upper and lower halves. In this regard, one component of the two component fastener is connected respectively with each upper half 36a and a second component of the two component fastener is connected respectively with each lower half 36b. A preferred releasable fastener 38 is a hook and loop fastener of the type manufactured under the trademark VELCRO. In operation, to add or remove pages from the foldable rings 16', the user need only separate the upper and lower halves of one of the foot portions 34a or 34b so as to let the holes of the page slip through the chosen foot portion, either with respect to adding or removing pages to the foldable rings. It is to be understood that while two preferred examples of releasable attachments of foldable rings to the side members is shown herein, there are many other equivalent structures that can be used for this purpose, and these are contemplated within the scope of the present invention. FIGS. 14 and 15 disclose yet another foldable ring structure. In this embodiment, the foldable rings 16" are constructed of a two section ring portion 40 having a connector 42. A first ring section 40a terminates in a male connector 42a, and the second ring section 40b terminates in a female connector 42b. The male connector 42a includes a male portion 50 connected integrally with the first ring section 42a whereat is located a pair of slots 52 on either side thereof, each slot being oriented in the transverse axis T. The female connector 42b includes a female portion 46 integrally connected with the second ring section 42b and is terminally defined by a pair of transversely oriented bosses 48. The bosses 48 are structured to slide into the slots 52 when the male portion 50 slid transversely into the female portion 46. As will be understood from FIG. 14, when this transverse sliding movement is performed, the bosses interferingly engage with the slots so as to prevent the two ring sections 40a, 40b from mutually separating along the longitudinal axis L, wherein the longitudinal axis is parallel with respect to a tangent to the ring portion at the connector 42. It is preferred that a regulating structure control the placement of the male connector with respect to the female connector so that the ring portion everywhere presents a smooth surface with respect to the holes of the pages. An example of such a structure is shown in FIG. 15, wherein complementary wedge shaping is used to regulate transverse travel of the male connector 42a relative to the female connector 42b in order to provide properly aligned seating therebetween. The foot portions 44a, 44b integrally connected with respective ring sections 40a, 40b, and the foot portions connect with respective side members 12a, 12b. Basal folds 24a, 24b are preferably provided as discussed hereinabove with respect to the other embodiments of the foldable rings 16, 16'. An apex fold 22 is provided at the apex A of the two section ring portion 40, and the connector 42 is offset on one side or the other with respect to the apex fold so as not to interfere with its foldability, the left side (as shown) being preferred. A first tapered portion 54 adjacent the female connector 42b and a second tapered portion 56 adjacent the male connector 42a provide a smooth transition between the thickness of the connector 42 (which is preferably much less than the diameter of the holes 20) and the thickness of the first and second ring sections 42a, 42b (which is the same thickness T in FIG. 3). In operation, when a user desires to add or delete pages from the foldable rings 16", the male connector 42a is transversely moved with respect to the female connector 42b so that the first and second ring sections 40a, 40b are separated from each other. After page adjustment has been made, the male connector is moved transversely with respect to the female connector so that the male portion 50 is again seated into the female portion 46. Pages may now be manipulated on the foldable rings 16" in the manner used with respect to conventional ring binders, and the binder-folder may be closed and the foldable rings will thereupon fold flatly in the manner discussed hereinabove. To those skilled in the art to which this invention appertains, the above described preferred embodiment may be subject to change or modification. For instance, while pages in the form of sheets of paper are a preferred hole punched item to be used in connection with the binder-folder 10, more-or-less anything having hole punching can be used. Also, while the preferred structure of the present invention is a binder-folder as described hereinabove, the foldable rings can be used in connection with any kind of holder for pages. Further, while foldable rings constructed of a flexible sheet plastic are preferred, it is possible to construct the foldable rings from rigid or semi-rigid material which is hinged (as for example by a living hinge) at various selected locations, particularly at the apex fold and the two basal folds. Such change or modification can be carried out without departing from the scope of the invention, which is intended to be limited only by the scope of the appended claims.

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The athletic directors in Baltimore County were recently given a new responsibility that lengthened their schedule by approximately 20 hours. It wasnt anything extraordinary. The allocation of extra duties happens frequently in athletic directing, underscoring the importance of being as organized as possible. Most athletic directors work extremely hard and put in mega hours during a typical week. That doesnt necessarily mean that you have to work harder to accomplish more. The solution lies in working smarter, and thats where better organization can help. For me, the trick lies in using a system of 3-ring binders and folders for our most frequently required tasks. I use a labeled binder (some come as large as four inches) for most of the major responsibilities of my position. This system enables me to quickly retrieve documents for reference or to substantiate claims. For example, I have a separate binder for. 1. Memos and communications with my coaching staff. While it is possible to save e-mail messages on the computer, I prefer keeping a hardcopy on file in a binder. Usually the subject line of the e-mail message is not sufficient to trigger my memory after being saved on the computer for some time. Normally, I would have to open and read the message to see if it is the one that I was looking for. This is too time-consuming as compared to quickly leafing through hard copies. 2. Memos and directives that I receive from our league and state association. In the last few years, we have gotten fewer mailings containing paper documents. New information and directives now come in the form of either e-mail messages or as attachments. While I do save most of these in folders on my computer, I usually also keep a hardcopy in a binder as a quick backup. Whenever our server is down, these backup copies are invaluable. 3. Schedules, work orders, and communication with our grounds crew. As with most communication involving details, it is usually best to avoid conversations. Written directions can provide documentation when needed, whereas verbal requests are only as good as ones memory. 4. Transportation schedules and rescheduling requests. In like fashion, I would never think of scheduling a bus, hiring officials, or making any of the other arrangements for rescheduling games over the phone if I can help it. A mistake can be made anywhere along the line, whereas e-mail or faxed requests can document all of the important details, including the date and time sent, which should be kept on file. 5. Tentative scheduling information for each season. Even though our schedules are now posted on an Internet site, I still keep the individual requests with each school for the various sports and teams. These documents can verify the date and specifics for each event. Once the season schedule is finalized, I usually keep everything on file for several months as a backup. 6. Master Copies. I keep a copy (in this binder) of any form, set of guidelines or instructions that I use frequently and may need copies for our coaches, athletes or parents. This is more efficient than printing out a copy from the computer each time and also prolongs the life of the printer cartridge. 7. Building and field use requests. All schedules and forms that individuals have to have approved in order to use the facilities are kept together in one binder. These forms are kept in chronological order, which can help determine the priority of the requests. 8. Game management directions, procedures and forms. This binder contains the step-by-step instructions for each of our venues. With these documents, a substitute can easily fill in as the game manager. In addition to binders, I also use a system of folders that are kept in the large file drawer of my desk. Thats right, the large drawer in my desk. With this approach, I dont have to stand up and go to one of the file cabinets to retrieve a folder. All of the important, frequently used ones are within very easy reach. What do I keep in this desk drawer?

Basically, the folders in this drawer are used almost daily. For both the binders and folders, I try to file an e-mail message or incoming documents immediately. Before I adopted this approach, I would merely put the hardcopy on my desk. As the day progressed, the piles would begin to develop and it soon became impossible to locate needed items. It also became intimidating and impossible to file everything when I finally got around to this task a few days later. Now, I use a read, answer, and punch - for the three holes- and file system. I try to handle the documents only once. As our position becomes more demanding, it requires us to improve our time management. Our system provides an efficient retrieval of information and documents, making our job a little easier.

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A hybrid binder-folder utilizing a foldable ring system for holding pages, which affords the advantage of easy page manipulation of ring binders with the advantage of flat folding of folders. The binder-folder has two side members which are mutually foldable along the centerline therebetween. Two, three or more foldable rings of flat, thin cross-section and of substantially semicircular shape are connected with the side members adjacent with and transverse to the centerline. When the two side members are mutually folded closed, the foldable rings fold along three folds. adjacent each connection with the two side members and at the ring apex. As a result of this foldability feature, the foldable rings are able to flatly fold, thereby permitting the binder-folder to be substantially flat when closed. When the side members are folded open, the rings unfold along the three folds to become substantially semicircularly shaped rings for guiding pages trapped on the foldable rings in the manner of a conventional ring binder. Removal and insertion of pages with respect to the foldable rings is achieved by a ring connection mechanism which is releasable with respect to one or both of the side members of the binder-folder, or else the foldable rings may be structured to be selectively openable at other than the ring apex.

What is claimed is. 1. A binder-folder for holding pages, the pages having at least one hole, said binder-folder comprising. a first side member. a second side member foldably connected to said first side member along a centerline therebetween. at least one foldable ring, said at least one foldable ring being connected with said first and second side members, each foldable ring of said at least one foldable ring comprising. a ring portion having a substantially semi-circular shape, said ring portion being constructed of a material that is selectively foldable, said ring portion having a first end and a second end, said ring portion having a predetermined thickness, said ring portion having a predetermined width. first foot means connected with said first end of said ring portion for providing connecting structure of said foldable ring with respect to one of said first and second side members. and second foot means connected with said second end of said ring portion for providing connecting structures of said foldable ring with respect to the other of said first and second side members. and foldable ring connection means for selectively connecting said first foot means to one of said first and second side members and for selectively connecting said second foot means to the other of said first and second side members, wherein said ring portion is oriented transversely with respect to said centerline. wherein said first and second members are foldable along said centerline between a closed orientation and an open orientation, further wherein said at least one foldable ring selectively folds between an unfolded configuration when said first and second members are at said open orientation to a folded configuration when said first and second members are at said closed orientation. whereby the pages are held with respect to the binder-folder by said at least one foldable ring threading respectively through the at least one hole of the pages. 2. The binder-folder of claim 1, wherein said at least one foldable ring comprises at least two foldable ring each mutually separated a predetermined distance along said centerline. 3. The binder-folder of claim 1, wherein said predetermined thickness is at least an order of magnitude less than said predetermined width, wherein further said ring portion is constructed of a flexible material, said ring portion having an apex, said foldable ring having an apex fold at said apex of said ring portion, said foldable ring having a first basal fold adjacent said first end of said ring portion, said foldable ring further having a second basal fold adjacent said second end of said ring portion, wherein said selective folding of said foldable ring substantially occurs at said apex fold, said first basal fold and said second basal fold. 4. The binder-folder of claim 3, wherein said at least one foldable ring comprises at least two foldable rings each mutually separated a predetermined distance along said centerline. 5. The binder-folder of claim 1, wherein said foldable ring connection means provides a selectively releasable connection of at least one of said first and second foot means with respect to said first and second side members. 6. The binder-folder of claim 5, wherein said predetermined thickness is at least an order of magnitude less than said predetermined width, wherein further said ring portion is constructed of a flexible material, said ring portion having an apex, said foldable ring having an apex fold at said apex of said ring portion, said foldable ring having a first basal fold adjacent said first end of said ring portion, said foldable ring further having a second basal fold adjacent said second end of said ring portion, wherein said selective folding of said foldable ring substantially occurs at said apex fold, said first basal fold and said second basal fold. 7. The binder-folder of claim 6, wherein said foldable ring connection means comprises. a base member connected with each of said first and second side members. a first pocket-slot in said base member proximate said centerline and adjacent one of said first and second side members. and a second pocket-slot in said base member proximate said centerline and adjacent the other of said first and second side members. wherein said first foot means is slidably engagable with respect to said first pocket-slot, and said second foot means is slidably engagable with respect to said second pocket-slot. 8. The binder-folder of claim 7, wherein said at least one foldable ring comprises at least two foldable rings each mutually separated a predetermined distance along said centerline. 9. The binder-folder of claim 5, wherein said foldable ring connection means comprises a two component releasable fastener means having a first component and a second component which are mutually selectively connectable, wherein said first component thereof is connected to at least one of said first and second side members and said second component thereof is connected to at least a respective one of said first and second foot means. 10. The binder-folder of claim 9, wherein said at least one foldable ring comprises at least two foldable rings each mutually separated a predetermined distance along said centerline. 11. The binder-folder of claim 1, wherein said ring portion further comprises. a first ring section having a first terminal end. a second ring section having a second terminal end. and connector means for selectively connecting said first terminal end of said first ring section with respect to said second terminal end of said second ring section so as to form said ring portion. 12. The binder-folder of claim 11, wherein said predetermined thickness is at least an order of magnitude less than said predetermined width, wherein further said ring portion is constructed of a flexible material, said ring portion having an apex, said foldable ring having an apex fold at said apex of said ring portion, said foldable ring having a first basal fold adjacent said first end of said ring portion, said foldable ring further having a second basal fold adjacent said second end of the said ring portion, wherein said selective folding of said foldable ring substantially occurs at said apex fold, said first basal fold and said second basal fold. 13. The binder-folder of claim 12, wherein said connector means is located at other than at said apex of said ring portion. 14. The binder folder of claim 13, wherein said first and second ring sections have said predetermined thickness, further wherein said connector means comprises. a female connector connected with said first terminal end of said first ring section said female connector having a second predetermined thickness, a male connector connected with said second terminal end of said second ring section, said male connector having a third predetermined thickness, said male connector being structured to removably engage seatably with respect to said female connector so as to lock said first ring section with respect to said second ring section along a longitudinal axis, said longitudinal axis being oriented parallel with respect to a tangent to said ring portion at said connector means. and taper means for providing a smooth taper between said predetermined thickness of said first ring section and said second predetermined thickness of said female connector and for providing a smooth taper between said predetermined thickness of said second ring section and said third predetermine thickness of said male connector. 15. The binder-folder of claim 14, wherein said at least one foldable ring comprises at least two foldable rings each mutually separated a predetermined distance along said centerline. 16. A foldable ring for use in connection with with a holder of pages, said foldable ring comprising. a ring portion having a substantially semi-circular shape, said ring portion having a first end and a second end, said ring portion having a predetermined thickness, said ring portion having a predetermined width. foot means connected with said first end and said second end of said ring portion for providing connecting structure of said foldable ring with respect to the holder of pages. and foldable ring connection means for selectively connecting said foot means to said holder of pages. 17. The binder-folder of claim 16, wherein said predetermined thickness is at least an order of magnitude less than said predetermined width, wherein further said ring portion is constructed of a flexible material, said ring portion having an apex, said foldable ring having an apex fold at said apex of said ring portion, said foldable ring having a first basal fold adjacent said first end of said ring portion, said foldable ring further having a second basal fold adjacent said second end of said ring portion, wherein said foldable ring is selectively foldable substantially at said apex fold, said first basal fold and said second basal fold. 18. The binder-folder of claim 17, wherein said foldable ring connection means provides a selectively releasable connection of said foot means with respect to said holder of pages. 19. The binder-folder of claim 17, wherein said ring portion further comprises. a first ring section having a first terminal end. a second ring section having a second terminal end. and connector means for selectively connecting said first terminal end of said first ring section with respect to said second terminal end of said second ring section so as to form said ring portion. 20. The binder folder of claim 19, wherein said first and second ring sections have said predetermined thickness, further wherein said connector means comprises. a female connector connected with said first terminal end of said first ring section said female connector having a second predetermined thickness, a male connector connected with said second terminal end of said second ring section, said male connector having a third predetermined thickness, said male connector being structured to removably engage seatably with respect to said female connector so as to lock said first ring section with respect to said second ring section along a longitudinal axis, said longitudinal axis being oriented parallel with respect to a tangent to said ring portion at said connector means. and taper means for providing a smooth taper between said predetermined thickness of said first ring section and said second predetermined thickness of said female connector and for providing a smooth taper between said predetermined thickness of said second ring section and said third predetermined thickness of said male connector.

1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to page connection systems used in binders and folders. More particularly, the present invention relates to a foldable ring system of a hybrid binder-folder which permits easy page removal and insertion, arcing page movement, and thin folding of the binder-folder. 2. Description of the Prior Art Conventional ring binders utilize two, three or more rings connected with the spine of the ring binder for holding pages, usually in the form of sheets paper. The side members of the ring binder are foldably connected with the spine, and the rings are structured to selectively open and close in order to permit page insertion and removal with respect thereto. In operation, a user would open the ring binder with the side members of the ring binder on a resting surface and the rings facing up toward the user. The rings are then opened, pages having holes punched therein are then added or subtracted from the rings and the rings are then closed. Thereafter, the pages are arcably moved on the rings in order for the user to locate a selected page. When it is time to close the ring binder, the side members are folded so that the distal ends of the side members remote from the spine come into, or nearly into, adjacency. The resulting shape is far from being flat, in that the spine must be of at least a minimal width sufficient to accommodate the diameter of the rings. Consequently, the shape of a closed ring binder is generally triangular. Thus, a ring binder is of considerable thickness when closed even if no pages are held on the rings. As a result, it would be advantageous to provide a page holder which does not suffer from having an unavoidably wide spine. An alternative to ring binders are folders. Folders have two or more page engagement members in the form of a pair of metallic flaps which insert through a hole in the page and then are folded over flat with respect to the fold centerline of the folder. In this regard, the side members of the folder fold along the centerline and the resulting shape is substantially flat. Another advantage of folders is that the side members can be folded back on themselves, thereby making it easier to handle the folder and resulting in a minimized footprint on a desk top. While folders eliminate the spine problem of ring binders, they suffer from the pages not being as readily manipulated in the manner possible only with rings. Therefore, what is needed in the art is a system for holding pages having the advantages of both a ring binder and a folder without the disadvantages of either.

The present invention is a hybrid binder-folder utilizing a foldable ring system for holding pages, which affords the advantage of easy page manipulation of ring binders with the advantage of flat folding of folders. The binder-folder according to the present invention has two side members which are mutually foldable along the centerline therebetween. Two, three or more foldable rings of flat, thin cross-section and of substantially semicircular shape are connected with the side members adjacent with and transverse to the centerline. When the two side members are mutually folded closed, the foldable rings fold along three folds. adjacent each connection with the two side members and at the ring apex. As a result of this foldability feature, the foldable rings are able to flatly fold, thereby permitting the binder-folder to be substantially flat when closed. When the side members are folded open, the rings unfold along the three folds to become substantially semicircularly shaped rings for guiding pages trapped on the foldable rings in the manner of a conventional ring binder. Removal and insertion of pages with respect to the foldable rings is achieved by a ring connection mechanism which is releasable with respect to one or both of the side members of the binder-folder, or else the foldable rings may be structured to be selectively openable at other than the ring apex. Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a binder-folder which functions similar to a ring binder, but without a spine. It is a further object of the present invention to provide a binder-folder which functions similar to a folder, but has rings. It is an additional object of the present invention to provide a binder-folder having a plurality of foldable rings which are foldable so as to permit the binder-folder to be closed substantially flat. It is another object of the present invention to provide a binder-folder that holds pages in a manner substantially similar to that of a ring binder, yet is flatly foldable in a manner substantially similar to a folder. It is yet another object of the present invention to provide a binder-folder which permits pages to be manipulated on foldable rings when the binder-folder is open, yet is substantially flat when the binder-folder is folded closed, in which the foldable rings are selectively releasably connected with the binder-folder for permitting removal and insertion of pages with respect thereto. It is still an additional object of the present invention to provide a binder-folder which permits pages to be manipulated on foldable rings when the binder-folder is open, yet is substantially flat when the binder-folder is folded closed, in which the foldable rings are selectively openable for permitting removal and insertion of pages with respect thereto. These, and additional objects, advantages, features and benefits of the present invention will become apparent from the following specification.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a binder-folder according to the present invention, shown in a substantially open orientation in operation with respect to a plurality of pages. FIG. 2 is a top plan view of a foldable ring according to the present invention die cut from a plastic sheet stock. FIG. 3 is a detail perspective view of a foldable ring according to the present invention. FIG. 4 is a detail perspective view of a first preferred attachment mechanism for connecting the foldable rings to the side members of the binder-folder. FIG. 5 is an end view of the binder-folder according to the present invention, shown in an open orientation with the foldable ring unfolded into a semi-circular ring. FIG. 6 is an end view of the binder-folder according to the present invention, shown in a first partly open orientation with the foldable ring partly folded. FIG. 7 is a perspective detail view seen along arrow 6 in FIG. 5. FIG. 8 is an end view of the binder-folder according to the present invention, shown in a second partly open orientation with the foldable ring folded more than that depicted in FIG. 5. FIG. 9 is a perspective detail view seen along arrow 8 in FIG. 7. FIG. 10 is an end view of the binder-folder according to the present invention, shown in a closed orientation with the foldable ring flatly folded. FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a binder-folder according to the present invention, shown in a substantially open orientation in operation with respect to a plurality of pages, a second foldable ring attachment mechanism being depicted. FIG. 12 is a detail perspective view of the second foldable ring attachment mechanism releasably connecting a foldable ring to the side members of the binder-folder, the binder-folder being in an open configuration. FIG. 13 is a detail perspective view of the second foldable ring attachment mechanism releasably connecting a foldable ring to the side members of the binder-folder, the binder-folder being in a partly open configuration. FIG. 14 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the foldable ring having two ring sections mutually selectively releasably connected adjacent the ring apex. FIG. 15 is a detail perspective view of the selectively releasable ring interconnection mechanism.

Referring now to the Drawing, FIG. 1 shows generally the binder-folder 10 according to the present invention. The binder-folder is composed of two side members 12a, 12b which are mutually foldably connected together along a centerline fold 14. The binder-folder 10 is further composed of a plurality of foldable rings 16 connected with the side members 12a, 12b for interconnecting with pages 18 via the respective holes 20 thereof. Because the foldable rings 16 are not rigid, they may fold from a semi-circular shape into a collapsed flat shape. Accordingly, there is no need for a spine. As a result of this structure, the binder-folder 10 has a ring binder-like page manipulation advantage, as well as a folder-like centerline folding advantage which permits it to be of a generally flat shape when closed and further permits it to be folded back on itself, thereby making it easier to handle and to have a minimized footprint on a desk top. The side members 12a, 12b are constructed of rigid, semi-rigid or flexible materials commonly used in conventional ring binders and folders. The dimension of the side members 12a, 12b is predetermined to protectively cover the pages 18 in the manner of a ring binder or folder. The centerline fold 14 is positioned medially with respect to the two side members 12a, 12b, and it is preferred, but not required, that the two side members be mutually integral. Alternatively, for instance, the two side members 12a, 12b could be hingably interconnected, in which case the centerline fold 14 operates by means of a hinge, such as a piano hinge. FIG. 2 depicts a preferred method of forming the foldable rings 16 via die cutting of a plastic sheet stock material into a piece 15, as shown. The die cut piece 15 is then provided with folds memorized by the material to form the foldable ring 16 shown in FIG. 3. It is seen in FIG. 3 that the foldable ring 16 includes a ring portion 16c and an integrally connected foot portion 16a, 16b at either end of the ring portion. The ring portion 16c is of a generally semi-circular shape when unfolded, having an apex A. The ring portion 16c preferably has an apex fold 22 which is memorized by the material of which the foldable ring 16 is constructed. The material is preferred to be a durable, flexible, substantially nonstretchable plastic, although other materials may be used. As can be discerned from FIGS. 1 and 3, the foldable rings 16 are dimensioned so as to have a ring diameter similar to that of the rings used in conventional ring binders, on the order, for example, of one-half to two inches. The foldable rings 16 are thinly constructed. That is, the thickness T is preferred to be at least an order of magnitude less than the width W, although this is not a requirement. In this regard, the thickness T should be thin and uniformly flat so that the foldable ring 16 can flatly fold so as to occupy very little cross-sectional space, and the width W should be on the order of just less than the hole diameter of the pages so that the pages can travel on the ring portions 16c in the manner customary with conventional ring binders. For example, the foldable rings 16 may have a substantially flat thickness T on the order of about five-thousandths inch, and a ring width W just under about one-quarter inch, which is a little less than the hole diameter made by a paper punch. It is further preferred for the ring portion 16c of each of the foldable rings 16 to include basal folds 24a, 24b memorized by the material adjacent respective foot portions 16a, 16b. The basal folds 24a, 24b and apex fold 22 combine to provide a predictable and efficient folding of the foldable rings 16 when the binder-folder 10 is closed by a user, without interference with respect to the pages 18, as will become clearer hereinbelow. As can be discerned from FIG. 4, each of the foldable rings 16 is connected with the side members 12a, 12b so that the ring portion 16c is oriented transverse with respect to the centerline fold 14. In this regard, one foot portion 16a, 16b is connected with a respective one of the side members 12a, 12b. In the foldable ring embodiment shown in FIG. 4, the ring portion 16c is a single piece unit. Thus, in order to add or remove pages 18 with respect to the binder-folder 10, one or both foot portions 16a, 16b must be selectively releasable with respect to its respective side member. This is accomplished by way of preferred example through the use of a base member 26. The base member 26 straddles the centerline fold 14 and is connected to each of the side members 12a, 12b by any conventional means, such as by adhesive G as shown in the Drawing (for paper product construction) or by sonic welding (for plastic product construction). A selected portion 26a of the base member 26 is connected to the side members 12a, 12b. The remainder 26b thereof that is not connected to the side members forms two pockets 28a, 28b. Each pocket 28a, 28b has a slot 30a, 30b which is approximately dimensioned to coincide with the foldable ring width W. The combination of each pocket with its respective slot forms pocket-slots 32a, 32b, each structured so that the ring portion 16c and respective foot portion 16a, 16b may slide thereinto, while the respective foot portion is interferingly trapped in the normal direction with respect thereto, as shown in FIG. 4. Since the foot portions 16a, 16b are slidable with respect to the respective pocket-slots 32a, 32b, they may be selectively removed therefrom (along the arrows in FIG. 3) and inserted thereinto (in the reverse direction) so as to permit a user to add or remove pages 18 from each foldable ring 16. In this regard, the foot portions 16a, 16b are flexible so as to be flexed and thereby inserted through the holes 20. The base member 26 may or may not include a medial cut-out 28 along the centerline fold 14 for facilitating foldability of the side members 12a, 12b along the centerline fold. FIGS. 5 through 10 depict operation of the binder-folder 10, from an open orientation, shown in FIG. 5, to a closed orientation shown in FIG. 10, and vice versa. As can be understood from FIG. 5, in the open orientation, the ring portion 16c of the foldable rings 16 are in the unfolded configuration so that pages can be arcably manipulated on them in the manner used with respect to conventional ring binders. Now, when it is desired to close the binder-folder 10, the binder-folder is folded along the centerline fold 14 and the foldable rings 16 fold along the apex fold 22 and the two basal folds 24a, 24b as progressively depicted in FIGS. 5 through 10, until the binder-folder is in the closed orientation, whereat the foldable rings are in the folded configuration. As can be seen in FIG. 10, the foldable rings 16 fold flatly so that the cross-section of the binder-folder is very small, similar to that of a conventional folder. While folding along the apex fold 22 and the two basal folds 24a, 24b is preferred, this is not a requirement, as any sort of folding which accomplishes substantially flatly folded foldable rings similar to that shown in FIG. 10 is acceptable. Indeed, when pages 18 are present, the foldable rings 16 may not necessarily fold at the basal folds, but rather fold at an intermediate location between the basal folds and the apex fold due to the holes of the pages regulating how the foldable rings fold. However, it is preferred that the material of each foldable ring 16 have a memorized apex fold 22 and memorized basal folds 24a, 24b so that folding is predictable and efficient, with as little interference with respect to the pages as possible. In this regard, it is preferred that all foldable rings fold in the same orientation, with the basal folds folding with acutely with respect to the foot portions 16a, 16b (as shown). Turning now to FIGS. 11 through 13, an alternative binder-folder 10' is depicted, wherein a foldable ring 16' having modified foot portions is employed. In this modification, the foldable rings 16' have the same ring portion structure 16c as in the previously discussed foldable rings 16. however, now included are modified foot portions 34a, 34b connected with either end of the ring portion 16c. The modified foot portions 34a, 34b are bifurcated into an upper half 36a and and a lower half 36b. Each lower half 36b is connected with a respective side member 12a, 12b in the manner discussed hereinabove with respect to the foot portions 16a, 16b. A two component releasable fastener 38 connects the upper and lower halves. In this regard, one component of the two component fastener is connected respectively with each upper half 36a and a second component of the two component fastener is connected respectively with each lower half 36b. A preferred releasable fastener 38 is a hook and loop fastener of the type manufactured under the trademark VELCRO. In operation, to add or remove pages from the foldable rings 16', the user need only separate the upper and lower halves of one of the foot portions 34a or 34b so as to let the holes of the page slip through the chosen foot portion, either with respect to adding or removing pages to the foldable rings. It is to be understood that while two preferred examples of releasable attachments of foldable rings to the side members is shown herein, there are many other equivalent structures that can be used for this purpose, and these are contemplated within the scope of the present invention. FIGS. 14 and 15 disclose yet another foldable ring structure. In this embodiment, the foldable rings 16" are constructed of a two section ring portion 40 having a connector 42. A first ring section 40a terminates in a male connector 42a, and the second ring section 40b terminates in a female connector 42b. The male connector 42a includes a male portion 50 connected integrally with the first ring section 42a whereat is located a pair of slots 52 on either side thereof, each slot being oriented in the transverse axis T. The female connector 42b includes a female portion 46 integrally connected with the second ring section 42b and is terminally defined by a pair of transversely oriented bosses 48. The bosses 48 are structured to slide into the slots 52 when the male portion 50 slid transversely into the female portion 46. As will be understood from FIG. 14, when this transverse sliding movement is performed, the bosses interferingly engage with the slots so as to prevent the two ring sections 40a, 40b from mutually separating along the longitudinal axis L, wherein the longitudinal axis is parallel with respect to a tangent to the ring portion at the connector 42. It is preferred that a regulating structure control the placement of the male connector with respect to the female connector so that the ring portion everywhere presents a smooth surface with respect to the holes of the pages. An example of such a structure is shown in FIG. 15, wherein complementary wedge shaping is used to regulate transverse travel of the male connector 42a relative to the female connector 42b in order to provide properly aligned seating therebetween. The foot portions 44a, 44b integrally connected with respective ring sections 40a, 40b, and the foot portions connect with respective side members 12a, 12b. Basal folds 24a, 24b are preferably provided as discussed hereinabove with respect to the other embodiments of the foldable rings 16, 16'. An apex fold 22 is provided at the apex A of the two section ring portion 40, and the connector 42 is offset on one side or the other with respect to the apex fold so as not to interfere with its foldability, the left side (as shown) being preferred. A first tapered portion 54 adjacent the female connector 42b and a second tapered portion 56 adjacent the male connector 42a provide a smooth transition between the thickness of the connector 42 (which is preferably much less than the diameter of the holes 20) and the thickness of the first and second ring sections 42a, 42b (which is the same thickness T in FIG. 3). In operation, when a user desires to add or delete pages from the foldable rings 16", the male connector 42a is transversely moved with respect to the female connector 42b so that the first and second ring sections 40a, 40b are separated from each other. After page adjustment has been made, the male connector is moved transversely with respect to the female connector so that the male portion 50 is again seated into the female portion 46. Pages may now be manipulated on the foldable rings 16" in the manner used with respect to conventional ring binders, and the binder-folder may be closed and the foldable rings will thereupon fold flatly in the manner discussed hereinabove. To those skilled in the art to which this invention appertains, the above described preferred embodiment may be subject to change or modification. For instance, while pages in the form of sheets of paper are a preferred hole punched item to be used in connection with the binder-folder 10, more-or-less anything having hole punching can be used. Also, while the preferred structure of the present invention is a binder-folder as described hereinabove, the foldable rings can be used in connection with any kind of holder for pages. Further, while foldable rings constructed of a flexible sheet plastic are preferred, it is possible to construct the foldable rings from rigid or semi-rigid material which is hinged (as for example by a living hinge) at various selected locations, particularly at the apex fold and the two basal folds. Such change or modification can be carried out without departing from the scope of the invention, which is intended to be limited only by the scope of the appended claims.

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[0003]Ring binders or folders used for photo albums, parts catalogs, presentation kits, student notes, classroom materials, and office records typically include a plurality of generally O-, U- or D-shaped metal rings for holding apertured sheets of paper or the like. These rings, typically on the order of two or three, are fixed to a metal spine, which, in turn, is permanently attached to the spine of the binder/folder. The rings can range in size from 1/4 in., 1/2 in., 3/4 in., 1 in., 1.5 in., 2 in., 2.5 in., 3 in., 3.5 in., 4 in., 4.5 in., 5 in., 5.5 in., 6 in., 6.5 in., 7 in., 7.5 in., 8 in., 8.5 in., 9 in., 9.5 in., 10 in. or more in diameter. In each case, a user, operating an apparatus integrated into the metal spine, can cause the ring structure to separate, thereby allowing the user to remove, replace or add sheets. [0004]Such conventional ring binders have a number of shortcomings. Assembly costs represent a large percentage of the total cost of production. Empty binders occupy a substantial amount of unusable space, making it uneconomical to transport them over distances and requiring unnecessarily large storage spaces for inventories maintained by retailers or companies using a large number of binders. [0005]Further, conventional binders/folders with fixedly attached ring structures are not flexible or adaptable to the requirements of a user. For example, a user cannot modify a single binder/folder for different uses. In particular, a user is unable to use a single binder/folder with multiple ring sets, each containing different contents. Instead, to reuse a conventional binder/folder, the user is required to take out all of the contents existing between the rings and replace it with new contents. Further, the user is limited to using conventional binders/folders with the same size rings and cannot repurpose, for example, a conventional binder/folder with 1.5 inch rings for use with 4-inch rings. [0006]With respect to the recreational value of binders/folders, some binders have covers that are colored, printed with designs, and/or permanently decorated. However, there is a need to make the binders/folder capable of more interactive recreational activities. In particular, conventional folders/binders do not allow users to play conventional games, such as chess, checkers, or backgammon, nor do they allow for other activities, such as whiteboarding ideas or dressing dolls. While users can carry magnetic sets for gaming activities, these game sets are typically standalone single-purpose items and have to be carried separately from any binder/folder. [0007]What is also needed to enhance the utility and recreational value of binder/folders are snaps, or other fastening devices located on the exterior side of the binder/folders that allow the user to select at least one object among a variety of objects and fasten that object to the binder/folder.

[0025]Referring to FIG. 1a, a document folder or ring binder assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown to include a folder cover unit 100. [0026]The folder cover unit 100 has a front panel portion 105, a back panel portion 110, and a spine portion 115 for hinging together adjacent longitudinal edge sections of the front and back panel portions 105, 110. The front and back panel portions 105, 110 are adapted to receive documents therebetween such that one edge of the documents extend toward the spine portion 115. [0027]Conventional ring binders or folders comprise a base plate member that is permanently fastened or attached onto the spine portion, inside the folder unit by means of rivets, bolts or any other suitable fastening means known to persons of ordinary skill in the art. Fixedly mounted on the base plate member is a ring assembly that comprises a plurality of ring portions that are separable and terminate within a metal housing that encloses appropriate spring means for resiliently retaining the split rings in either a closed or open state. This structure is conventional and is therefore not illustrated. Tabs are provided to assist in opening or closing the rings and locking them in a closed position as is common with such loose-leaf ring binders. [0028]Another embodiment of the folder unit 100 additionally comprises of a divider panel 146 as shown in FIG. 1b. The divider panel 146 is also hinged to spine portion 115, in a way that a user may easily punch holes in a document and place it in the ring binder without affecting the divider panel 146 in any way. The front and back panels 105, 110 that form the cover of the folder unit 100 of FIG. 1a and the divider panel 146 inside the folder unit 100 of the embodiment of FIG. 1b are composite structures. [0029]Referring back to FIG. 1a, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the base member 130 comprises an attachment means capable of removably attaching the base member to the folder/binder spine portion 115, instead of being permanently fastened as in conventional ring binders. [0030]In one embodiment, the attachment means comprises metal snaps 135. As shown in FIG. 1a the base member 130 comprises metal snaps 135 at the two end portions such that when the base member 130 is required to be mounted on the spine portion 115 a user could place the base member on the spine portion and engage the snaps 135 with snap receivers 145 such that they are tightly, but removably, bound to the spine portion 115. [0031]Optionally, base member 130 can comprise multiple snaps, such as 3, 4, 5, 6, or more, which are tightly, but removably, engaged with an equal number of snap receivers, such as 3, 4, 5, 6, or more. Further, optionally, the base member 130 can include suitable spring and lever assemblies to secure the engagement of the snaps 135 into the snap receivers 145. One of ordinary skill in the art would appreciate that the snap receivers 145 are complementary to, and capable of tightly engaging with, the snaps 135. [0032]FIG. 1c shows an embodiment of the exterior surface, or outside, of a folder cover unit and an external attachment means. The folder cover unit 100c has an exterior front panel portion 105c, an exterior back panel portion 110c, and an exterior spine portion 115c for hinging together adjacent longitudinal edge sections of the front and back panel portions 105c, 110c. [0033]In one embodiment, exterior spine portion 115c optionally comprises additional associated attachment means for attaching various objects. The various objects include, but are not limited to, rulers, pencil holders, calculators, storage units, straps, handles, music players, MP3 players, mobile phones, personal data assistant (PDA), GPS, pagers/beepers, and the like. In one embodiment, the storage units can be used to store a variety of objects, including, but not limited to pencils, pens, paper clips, calculators, bookmarks, staples, staplers, music players, and the like. [0034]In one embodiment, the exterior spine portion 115c comprises at least one snap receiver 155c, which can either be the male or female snap attachment, for attaching various objects to the exterior of the binder/folder 100c. In one embodiment, snap receiver 155c is employed to engage snaps 165c, such as those on ruler 160c, that can be affixed to various objects for attachment to the binder/folder. [0035]It should be noted herein that various attachment means are described below. It should be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that the attachment means described below can also be placed anywhere on the exterior surface of the binder/folders and that the placement described above is not to be construed as limiting to such configuration. It should also be noted that any object can be retrofitted to include attachment means that correspond to the attachment means receivers provided on the binder. [0036]It should also be noted that the exterior spine portion attachment means can be retrofitted to include and be used with existing attachment means on objects. For example, and not limited to such example, current mobile phones are provided with means for attaching the phone to a belt clip or other convenient carriers. Thus, the exterior portion of the spine can be retrofitted to include a similar attachment receiving means that is suitable for use with the existing attachment means on various objects, such as the cellular phone belt clip attachment means. [0037]For example, as described in further detail below, the attachment means may alternatively comprise a magnet strip fixedly attached to the interior spine (shown as 115 in FIG. 1a) and a matching magnetized strip surface fixedly attached to the exposed spine portion 115c of a folder. Thus, any object that has magnetic properties, such as a metal ruler, or a suitable magnetic strip affixed thereto can be attached to the binder/folder in this manner. [0038]Optionally, exterior spine portion 115c can comprise multiple snap receivers, such as 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or more, which can be tightly, but removably, engaged with an equal number of snaps, such as 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or more. Further, optionally, the exterior spine portion 115c may include suitable spring and lever assemblies to secure the engagement of the snaps into the snap receivers 155c, 145c. One of ordinary skill in the art would appreciate that the snap receivers 145c are complementary to, and capable of tightly engaging with snaps provided on an object for attachment to the binder/folder. In one embodiment, snap receivers 145c are provided in addition to snap receiver 155c. [0039]In another embodiment, the spine portion 115 comprises a metal fixture having a track within which base plate member can be slidably inserted. FIG. 2a shows a part of such a metal fixture 200a that can be attached to the spine portion of a binder using bolts, rivets or the snaps 135 of FIG. 1a. The metal fixture 200a is in the form of a metal housing 205a that has a track 210a running across the length `L` of the fixture. A base plate member 220a is inserted from one end of the fixture and slid throughout the length of the fixture. The length of the fixture is such that it can slidably accommodate a base plate member of commercially available standard dimensions. Once the base plate slides in, it is press-fitted or locked in place using a level at one end. Attached to the base plate member 220a is a plurality of rings of any size. [0040]Referring to FIG. 2b, the folder cover unit 200b has a front panel portion 205b, a back panel portion 210b, and a spine portion 215b for hinging together adjacent longitudinal edge sections of the front and back panel portions 205b, 210b. The front and back panel portions 205b, 210b are adapted to receive documents therebetween such that one edge of the documents extend toward the spine portion 215b. According to this embodiment of the present invention, the spine portion 215b comprises an attachment means capable of removably attaching the spine portion 215b to the folder/binder base member 230b, instead of being permanently fastened as in conventional ring binders. [0041]In this embodiment, the attachment means comprises levers 245b that can latch onto the base member 230b at the end of the base member 239b or along the sides of the base member 238b. When the base member 230b is required to be mounted on the spine portion 215b, a user could place the base member on the spine portion and engage the levers 245b with base member end 239b or sides 238b such that they are tightly, but removably, bound to the spine portion 215b. [0042]Referring to FIG. 2c, the folder cover unit 200c has a front panel portion 205c, a back panel portion 210c, and a spine portion 215c for hinging together adjacent longitudinal edge sections of the front and back panel portions 205c, 210c. The front and back panel portions 205c, 210c are adapted to receive documents therebetween such that one edge of the documents extend toward the spine portion 215c. According to this embodiment of the present invention, the spine portion 215c comprises an attachment means capable of removably attaching the spine portion 215c to the folder/binder base member 230c, instead of being permanently fastened as in conventional ring binders. [0043]In this embodiment, the attachment means comprise a first Velcro strip 235c fixedly attached to the bottom of the base plate 230c and a matching second Velcro strip 245c fixedly attached to the exposed spine portion 215c of a folder. To attach the base plate 230c to the spine portion 215c, the first Velcro strip 235c is aligned with the second Velcro strip 245c and pressed together, thereby creating a bond. Preferably, the bond is secured with additional attachment mechanisms, such as latches, snaps, or clips, to provide added support to the bond. [0044]Referring to FIG. 2c, the attachment means may alternatively comprise a magnet strip 235c fixedly attached to the bottom of the base plate 230c and a matching magnetized strip surface 245c fixedly attached to the exposed spine portion 215c of a folder. To attach the base plate 230c to the spine portion 215c, the magnet strip 235c is aligned with the magnetized strip surface 245c and pressed together, thereby creating a bond. Preferably, the magnetic bond is dislodged using a dislodging mechanisms, such as a lever or latches, that a user can activate in order to separate the base plate from the spine portion. It should be appreciated that the magnet strip can instead be placed on the spine portion of the folder and the magnetized strip can be placed on the bottom of the base plate. [0045]While the illustrated embodiments above describe binder/folders that include three rings, as few as one ring and up to four or more rings can be used. In another embodiment the binder can be used without a folder cover unit 100. For instance, after records cease to be current, they can be transferred from a binder including a folder cover unit 100 to one including only one or more rings and a base plate member 130 for permanent storage. This partial assembly can be placed in a thin, inexpensive box-like cover to store the records on shelves. [0046]Also it is an intention of the inventors that the ring binder of the present invention be used to store a variety of items other than papers. Thus, according to one embodiment, the invention provides a plurality of flexible, plastic, two-sided, pages 300 for storing a plurality of compact discs within a plurality of one-disc pockets that are contained on the two sides of the page 300, as shown in FIG. 3. In this manner, both physical and visual access is provided to discs. The CD storage page 300 in accordance with the invention contains a hole pattern that facilitates releasably mounting the CD storage page in three ring binders having ring diameters including 1/4 in., 1/2 in., 3/4 in., 1 in., 1.5 in., 2 in., 2.5 in., 3 in., 3.5 in., 4 in., 4.5 in., 5 in., 5.5 in., 6 in., 6.5 in., 7 in., 7.5 in., 8 in., 8.5 in., 9 in., 9.5 in., 10 in. or more in diameter. In one embodiment, the folder has a standard cover size generally associated with a general utility of holding text/graphics pages that have an 8.5 to 9.0 wide by 11 high inch size format. The size and hole pattern of the CD storage pages 300 will further vary depending upon the size and number of rings in a folder. [0047]FIG. 4 shows another embodiment where pages 400 are attached to the rings of the binder 405. The pages 400 hold all the pieces of a particular game. The pages are removable from the binder rings permitting an individual to substitute different games within the system. As would be evident to persons of ordinary skill in the art, a plurality of such pages or sleeves can be used to store business cards, photographs, collector cards, post cards, stamps, or any other physical object. [0048]Referring to FIG. 9, a plurality of pages 910 are provided in a single folder 900. Each page can comprise a plurality of slots within which the business cards, photographs, collector cards, post cards, stamps, or any other physical object can be stored. The slots can be configured in any fashion and can comprise openings of any size or shape. [0049]The ring binder of the present invention can be advantageously transported and even retailed in a knocked-down or unassembled condition and assembled at the point of use. For example, referring back to FIG. 1a, the rings and the base plate member 130 with the associated metal snaps 135 can be packaged in a Styrofoam packet. Several of these packets and a corresponding number of folder cover units 100 can be stacked into one carton for shipment. The folder cover units 100 can be stored in this unassembled condition and assembled with the base plate members and rings as needed for use. If desired, all the components for a binder can be packaged as a unit and sold to end users who do the assembling. In either case, the unassembled binders occupy substantially less space than many conventional binders of the same size. Assembly costs, a major part of the overall cost of conventional binders, are eliminated because the customer, retailer or someone else in the distribution chain does the actual assembly. [0050]Because the ring binding mechanism can be transported in the unassembled condition and assembled at the point of use, it is possible to market and manufacture more cost effectively. Individual components can be manufactured in different countries and shipped to worldwide distribution centers. [0051]It is also an intention of the inventors to enable users to derive enhanced utilities, such as recreational and/or educational, from the folder/binder. According to one embodiment of the invention, this is achieved by providing a magnetizable folder along with collateral magnetic products that together offer a plurality of recreational and/or educational use. [0052]FIG. 5 shows a layered structure of a magnetizable folder 500 according to an embodiment of the invention. The folder 500 comprises a support sheet 505 of cardboard or any other suitable stiffening material known to persons of ordinary skill in the art. To the upper surface of the support sheet 505 is secured, by an adhesive, a thin sheet 510 of magnetizable metal, namely any metal or metal alloy that will cooperate with a permanent magnet of suitable strength to retain the magnet against movement thereon, even through an intervening thin sheet of non-magnetizable material. The support and metal sheets are sandwiched between a surface sheet 520 mounted over the metal sheet 510 which is of a self-adhesive, non-magnetizable material, such as paper or a PVC coated on one side with a pressure-sensitive adhesive. A layer of transparent laminate covers the surface sheet 520 and protects the underlying surface sheet from vagaries of use. [0053]According to one embodiment the exposed surface 525 of sheet 520 is provided with a printed representation of a game such as chess, checkers, shoots and ladders, poem game with various words as pieces to be manipulated, backgammon, word scramble and/or of an educational utility such as periodic tables, general mathematics equations, logarithmic tables or any other recreational or educational reference evident to persons of ordinary skill in the art. It should be appreciated that the sheet can comprise two exposed surfaces, a bottom and a top, each with a different printed representation. [0054]Collateral magnetic pieces are also provided that users can use with the game and/or educational reference printed on the surface 525. Thus, for example if the surface 525 has checkers printed thereon, as shown in FIG. 6, associated magnetic checker pieces are also provided that attach to the checker surface 525 owing to the magnetic effect between the pieces and the underlying magnetizable metal sheet 510. FIG. 7 shows backgammon game printed on surface 525 of the magnetizable folder with associated magnetic pieces. FIG. 8 shows another game of Mr. And Mrs. Potato Head. The Potato Head bodies are printed on surface 525 and the plurality of associated magnetic dresses and accessories are to the right and left of the Potato Head images. [0055]According to one embodiment the collateral magnetic pieces are made of sheet permanent magnet material. As known to persons of ordinary skill in the art, sheet permanent magnet material is made by mixing powdered high-permeability ferrite material into a uniform mixture with a suitable settable plastic vehicle. The mixture is converted into strip or sheet form, and the plastic vehicle is set to provide a permanent stable product that usually is somewhat flexible, and that can readily be handled and made into elements of any desired shape by cutting and/or stamping. The ferrite material is permanently magnetized so that the resulting elements can act individually as permanent magnets, the magnetic field being of sufficient strength that they will adhere to a magnetizable metal surface, such as the surface of an iron or steel sheet, even through a sheet of paper or thin cardboard. [0056]According to another embodiment of the invention, separate sheets of magnet material are provided that, in turn, have a layer of printed game or educational reference thereon. The magnetic sheets (with, for example, a checkers board or chess board design printed thereon) are placed on the folder, with the underlying magnetized metal sheet, such that the sheets firmly attach due to the magnetism and users can use associated magnetic pieces to use the recreational or educational reference printed on the magnetic sheets. The magnetic sheets can be made of any suitable material, including plastic or metal. It should also be appreciated that the folder's magnetized metal sheet can be on any surface of the front cover, the back cover, or a divider panel. [0057]It should be evident to persons of ordinary skill in the art that while in the aforementioned embodiments the entire folder has the same layered structure this can vary in other embodiments. For example, in alternate embodiments the metal sheet layer is present in any or all of the front, back or spine portions. Similarly, in the divider panel embodiment of FIG. 1b the metal sheet layer is also present in any one or both of the exposed surfaces of the divider panel 145. [0058]According to another embodiment, the metal sheet can be replaced with a layer of paint that includes magnetizable particles or metal flakes. Such metal paints are commercially available and known to persons of ordinary skill in the art. [0059]It is an intention of the inventors to have multiple printed plastic game sheets, magnetic game pieces, collateral magnetized stationary products, and educational references that can be advantageously used in conjunction with the metal sheet or magnetizable paint layers.

What actual supplies should I get for classes, in high school I mostly used binders, notebooks and folders, but in college I feel as though there aren't as many handouts or lose papers, what would be recommended? Notebooks, folders, or binders?

That's correct in my experience, there aren't as many handouts or loose papers. My vote goes to binders with at least two folder pockets (pocketed dividers work great for extra room). These links should help. How do you keep organized? What school supplies are needed? Notebooks v. Binders

I still like using binders. A lot of my professors have powerpoint slides that you can print out and follow along with (I print 2 slides per page, but I put a blank slide at the bottom so I can take notes on them). As far as classes that don't have printouts, I have considered using a spiral notebook, but I can't stand the spiral part. I also refuse to use a multi-subject one for different classes because I kinda write big and it sucks when you get to the back of that section. So I just use notebook paper. Then I also don't have to worry about the fringe thingys if I have to rip a page out. It's just so easy for me to grab a single binder for a class and not have to worry about if I have my spiral notebook, folder, binder, pen, and pencil.