Integrated tab hanging file system
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Mar 7, 2017
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Jan 28, 2016
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Oct 8, 2015
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Aug 3, 2006
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Abstract
An integral tab system for a 2-D or 3-D tab for a folder, and a method of making same is disclosed. The integral 2-D (flat) tab (20) is provided in the hanging folder itself without the need for additional tabs being affixed. The 3-D tab version (120) is created by an extension which is folded onto itself so that one edge surface is at an angle relative to the panels of the file folder allowing it to be read from the side. These tabs may also be supplied in a detachable form.
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- 5 Korea
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Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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SMEAD MANUFACTURING COMPANY | 600 SMEAD BOULEVARD HASTINGS MN 55033 |
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- 2015 Application Filing Year
- B42F Class
- 57 Applications Filed
- 52 Patents Issued To-Date
- 91.23 % Issued To-Date
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Black, Steven Charles | Hastings, US | 9 | 60 |
# of filed Patents : 9 Total Citations : 60 | |||
Christensen, Duane | Hastings, US | 27 | 162 |
# of filed Patents : 27 Total Citations : 162 | |||
Fasbender, David | Hastings, US | 6 | 43 |
# of filed Patents : 6 Total Citations : 43 |
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