Binding element and associated method for binding

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8622432
APP PUB NO 20130189055A1
SERIAL NO

13743609

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A binding structure for binding a bundle of sheets and that includes a base and a pair of opposed position legs that are integrally formed with and extend from respective sides of the base. The pair of legs and base together defines a retention area in which the bundle of sheets is held. The pair of legs is constructed and arranged with a resilient bias toward each other, but separable to enable the bundle of sheets to be held therebetween under a biasing force. The legs each have at least one inwardly directed rib arranged for contact with opposed sides of the bundle of sheets, and a thermal adhesive layer is disposed on the base and upon which the bundle of sheets rests, to be later formed in a thermal binding machine.

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BLOOMBERG MARTIN HSEEKONK MA 02771

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Bloomberg, Martin H Seekonk, US 3 12

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