Integrated tab hanging file system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9586432
APP PUB NO 20160023497A1
SERIAL NO

14878432

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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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SMEAD MANUFACTURING COMPANY600 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
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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Black, Steven Charles Hastings, US 9 60
Christensen, Duane Hastings, US 27 162
Fasbender, David Hastings, US 6 43

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