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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 24, 2016
Filed:
Sep. 07, 2012
Edward P. Busam, Mason, OH (US);
Michael D. Rowe, Medway, OH (US);
James C. Matchett, Atlanta, GA (US);
Keith D. Mcgoldrick, Oxford, OH (US);
Jason M. Kramer, Beavercreek, OH (US);
Edward P. Busam, Mason, OH (US);
Michael D. Rowe, Medway, OH (US);
James C. Matchett, Atlanta, GA (US);
Keith D. McGoldrick, Oxford, OH (US);
Jason M. Kramer, Beavercreek, OH (US);
ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION, Lake Zurich, IL (US);
Abstract
A bound component including a first panel and a second panel pivotally coupled together along a hinge. Each panel includes an outer covering and a substrate positioned in the outer covering, wherein the outer covering of the first panel is directly coupled to the outer covering of the second panel to form the hinge. The substrates of the first and second panels are not directly coupled together. The bound component further includes a reinforcement extending over or forming at least part of the hinge.