Global Patent Index - EP 0962336 A1

EP 0962336 A1 19991208 - Device for retaining a stack of papers

Title (en)

Device for retaining a stack of papers

Title (de)

Vorrichtung zum Halten von Blättern

Title (fr)

Dispositif pour retenir des feuilles

Publication

EP 0962336 A1 19991208 (EN)

Application

EP 99304295 A 19990602

Priority

GB 9812201 A 19980605

Abstract (en)

There is disclosed a device for retaining a stack of hole-punched papers in a file, e.g. an arch lever mechanism for an arch lever file. The device comprises: a base (10); at least two loops (14) secured to and extending upwardly from the base for engaging the punched holes in the papers, each loop having a first "L"-shaped section (16) for holding the papers when the file is closed and a second arched section (18), whereby papers on the top of a stack can be slid over the first section and retained on the second section so that papers lower down the stack can be exposed; and a mechanism for holding the first and second sections in a closed position in which the first and second sections form a closed loop and an open position (as shown) in which the first and second sections are separated to allow papers to be added to, or removed from, the loops. The horizontal limb of the L"-shaped section (16) is secured to, and extends outwardly from, the base (10) and in this way, can be firmly attached to the base. The other limb is straight (thereby easing the addition and removal of papers) and slopes backwardly. <IMAGE>

IPC 1-7

B42F 13/24

IPC 8 full level

B42F 13/24 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

B42F 13/24 (2013.01)

Citation (search report)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

DE DK ES FI FR GB IT LU NL

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0962336 A1 19991208; CN 1238269 A 19991215; GB 9812201 D0 19980805

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 99304295 A 19990602; CN 99108332 A 19990603; GB 9812201 A 19980605