Swingline Inc.

Wilson Jones Company

Jack H Michaelis

John P Clark

Frank J Malcik

Frank John Malcik

Louis Aloyious Unti

Raymond R Young

A slide compression mechanism for a flexible post binder is disclosed which includes specially constructed means for limiting outward movement of each compressor member relative to the channel member on which it is slidably mounted. More particularly, this motion limiting means comprises at least one pair of specially constructed interengageable longitudinally aligned stops positioned internally of the channel member. The slide compression mechanism also possesses a hook portion having a raised lip on the hook end which not only facilitates automatic assembly of the slide compression mechanism onto the channel member but also serves as a means for limiting the inward movement of each compressor member relative to the channel member.

Slide compression mechanism for flexible post binder

A binder carrying handle for ready insertion in and support of a bound volume of sheets in which the handle is engageable with posts in the binder volume. The handle is flexible and shaped to facilitate its insertion and removal.

Carrying and support handle for binders

A loose leaf binder comprising a backbone having two hinged halves and a flexible displaceable end portion, a flexible displaceable arm linkage mounted on said backbone so that the backbone end portion and linkage cooperate in engaging and disengaging relationship to form multiple positions of the binder including fully opened and fully closed. The binder is capable of being opened by applying opposing forces to the backbone halves and displacing forces to the arm linkage or by applying forces to the backbone halves alone.

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Elmhurst, IL, United States of America

Jack H Michaelis