Integrated tab hanging file system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9272565
APP PUB NO 20140151441A1
SERIAL NO

14047313

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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 EAST SMEAD BOULEVARD HASTINGS MN 55033

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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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