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FOLDER WITH COMBINED STATIONERY PLUG-IN STRIP

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  • Patent Application
  • 20090107858
  • Publication Number
    20090107858
  • Date Filed
    October 31, 2007
    17 years ago
  • Date Published
    April 30, 2009
    15 years ago
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Abstract
The present invention provides a folder with a combined stationery plug-in strip. The folder structure includes a folder body and a stationery plug-in strip. The folder body includes at least two foldable covers, between which a file accommodating portion is formed. A combined locating portion is assembled at a preset location of the folder body. The stationery plug-in strip can be assembled at the combined locating portion of the folder body and folded into a 3D casing for a positioning purpose via the help of the locating portion. The stationery plug-in strip is fitted with a stationery plug-in portion. So the folder can also accommodate other stationery products, and the stationery plug-in strip can be taken out and folded into a 3D casing with greater flexibility, improving functionality and adding value to the folder with greater applicability.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED U.S. APPLICATIONS

Not applicable.


STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT

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NAMES OF PARTIES TO A JOINT RESEARCH AGREEMENT

Not applicable.


REFERENCE TO AN APPENDIX SUBMITTED ON COMPACT DISC

Not applicable.


BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention


The present invention relates generally to a folder, and more particularly to an innovative folder with a combined stationery plug-in strip.


2. Description of Related Art Including Information Disclosed Under 37 CFR 1.97 and 37 CFR 1.98.


A folder is a commonly used stationery device for collecting files, such as sheets, forms, catalogues and business cards.


A typical folder structure is mainly for accommodating files, being developed for positioning a wide array of files. From the perspective of users, the files are often carried together with other auxiliary tools, such as pens, pencils, erasers, knives and staplers. These tools have access and placement issues that are not considered in the design of the folder, or the folder is designed very simply without flexibility.


Thus, to overcome the aforementioned problems of the prior art, it would be an advancement in the art to provide an improved structure that can significantly improve efficacy.


Therefore, the inventor has provided the present invention of practicability after deliberate design and evaluation based on years of experience in the production, development and design of related products.


BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Based upon an innovation that a stationery plug-in strip is assembled onto the folder body, the folder of the present invention can also accommodate other stationery products. The stationery plug-in strip can be taken out and folded into a 3D casing with greater flexibility. Moreover, the users are allowed convenient access and placement to the products, thus improving greatly the functionality and added value of folder with greater applicability.


Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.





BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS


FIG. 1 shows an assembled perspective view of the folder of the present invention.



FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of a stationery plug-in strip of the present invention, which is taken out of the folder.



FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of a stationery plug-in strip of the present invention, which is folded into a 3D casing.



FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of the stationery plug-in strip of the present invention, referencing accommodation of pens or pencils.



FIG. 5 shows another perspective view of the preferred embodiment of a combined locating portion of the present invention.



FIG. 6 shows an elevation view of another preferred embodiment of the stationery plug-in portion of the present invention.



FIG. 7 shows another perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the combined locating portion of the present invention.





DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The features and the advantages of the present invention will be more readily understood upon a thoughtful deliberation of the following detailed description of a preferred embodiment of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings.



FIGS. 1-2 depict preferred embodiments of folder structure with the combined stationery plug-in strip. The embodiments are provided for explanatory purposes only for the patent claims.


The folder 05 comprises a folder body 10, which comprises at least two foldable covers 11, 12, between which a file accommodating portion 13 is defined. A combined locating portion 14 is shaped at a preset location of folder body 10. An extended sheet 15 is formed laterally onto cover 11 of the folder body 10, so that the combined locating portion 14 can be assembled onto the surface of extended sheet 15.


A stationery plug-in strip 20 is assembled onto combined locating portion 14 of the folder body 10. The stationery plug-in strip 20 shall be a long sheet which is arranged at intervals with the two foldable portions 21 (straight folding). With the foldable portion 21, the stationery plug-in strip 20 can be folded into a 3D triangular casing, as shown in FIG. 3. A locating portion (to be described hereunder) is placed at both ends of the stationery plug-in strip 20 to position this triangular casing, and a preset quantity of stationery plug-in portions 22 are assembled laterally onto the stationery plug-in strip 20.


The preferred embodiment of combined locating portion 14 of said folder body 10 is a pocket space as illustrated in FIG. 2, wherein the stationery plug-in strip 20 can be positioned securely. Alternatively, referring to FIG. 5, the combined locating portion 14B is an adhesive tape 23, which is placed at one side of the stationery plug-in strip 20, thus enabling the stationery plug-in strip 20 to be assembled and positioned. Moreover, the combined locating portion 14 has other application mechanisms, such as fasteners and magnetic bodies.


The preferred embodiment of the locating portion arranged at both ends of the stationery plug-in strip 20 is shown in FIG. 2, wherein an inserting sheet 24 and a hole 25 are oppositely arranged at both ends of the stationery plug-in strip 20. When the stationery plug-in strip 20 is folded into a 3D casing, both ends are adapted and the inserting sheet 24 can be inserted into the hole 25 for a positioning purpose. Moreover, said locating portion allows for positioning by coupling the adhesive tape, fasteners and magnetic bodies.


The stationery plug-in portion 22 of the stationery plug-in strip 20 is formed by adapting a flexible strap onto one surface of stationery plug-in strip 20 in the form of continuous U-shaped profile. The through-hole location of said U-shaped profile is shown in FIG. 4, wherein the aperture can fit the existing pens or pencils or ballpoint pens. Referring also to FIG. 6, the stationery plug-in portion 22 can also be multiple apertures for accommodating various stationery products (e.g. pens, pencils, erasers, knives and staplers).


Based upon above-specified structures, the present invention is operated as follows:


Referring to FIG. 1, the stationery plug-in strip 20 is placed into the combined locating portion 14 of the folder body 10, allowing for convenient management and handling of files and stationery. To use the stationery, users can place the stationery plug-in strip 20 on the table in an unfolded state or place the stationery plug-in strip 20 directly on the folder body 10. Furthermore, referring to FIG. 2, the stationery plug-in strip 20 can be taken out from the folder body 10, and then folded into a 3D casing (shown in FIG. 3). Thus, the users arrange the stationery plug-in strip 20 vertically on the table for convenient application.



FIG. 7 depicts another preferred embodiment of the combined locating portion 14, which is assembled at inner side of the cover 11 of folder body 10, thus eliminating the need of the aforementioned extended sheet 15.

Claims
  • 1. A folder structure with a combined stationery plug-in strip, said folder structure comprising: a folder body, comprising at least two foldable covers, a file accommodating portion defined between the foldable covers, and a combined locating portion shaped at a preset location of said folder body; anda stationery plug-in strip, being assembled onto said combined locating portion of said folder body and formed by a sheet arranged at intervals with two foldable portions, said stationery plug-in strip being folded into a 3D triangular casing and having a locating portion placed at both ends of said stationery plug-in strip, positioning said triangular casing, said stationery plug-in strip having a preset quantity of stationery plug-in portions assembled laterally onto said stationery plug-in strip.
  • 2. The folder structure defined in claim 1, wherein said combined locating portion is comprised of a pocket space, adhesive tape, fastener and magnetic body.
  • 3. The folder structure defined in claim 1, wherein said locating portion arranged at both ends of the stationery plug-in strip is coupled with an inserting sheet and a hole, adhesive tape, fastener and magnetic body.
  • 4. The folder structure defined in claim 1, wherein said stationery plug-in portion of the stationery plug-in strip is formed by adapting a flexible strap onto surface of said stationery plug-in strip in a continuous U-shaped profile.
  • 5. The folder structure defined in claim 1, further comprising: an extended sheet formed laterally onto a cover of said folder body, said combined locating portion being assembled onto a surface of said extended sheet.