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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 20, 2006
Filed:
Jun. 12, 2003
Edward P. Busam, Mason, OH (US);
Thomas B. Remm, Milford, OH (US);
John T. Schmidt, Jr., Amelia, OH (US);
William T. Thorn, Iii, Middletown, OH (US);
Edward P. Busam, Mason, OH (US);
Thomas B. Remm, Milford, OH (US);
John T. Schmidt, Jr., Amelia, OH (US);
William T. Thorn, III, Middletown, OH (US);
MeadWestvaco Corporation, Stamford, CT (US);
Abstract
A variable capacity binder including an outer cover and a binding mechanism including a plurality of spaced rings, each ring being shaped to be received through a hole of a piece of paper to couple the paper to the binding mechanism. Each ring is non-symmetrical with respect to at least one axis and has a longitudinal axis. The binding mechanism is pivotally coupled to the cover such that the longitudinal axis of each ring can be pivoted relative to the spine.