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Thermo-form binder

Granted 11 May 1999 · no office action yet

Current assignee: Acco Brands, Inc. · originally ACCO Brands

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Inventors: Tom Lloyd, Luke Pearson · Examiner: Philip S. Hyder · AU 292 · TC 2900

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filed 29 Aug 1997
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US D409385
granted 11 May 1999

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Description

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›FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the…

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the thermo-form binder showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is bottom view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a rear view of the binder in an open position showing our new design;

FIG. 7 is a front view of the binder in an open position showing our new design; and,

FIG. 8 is a top view of the binder in an open position showing our new design, the bottom view being the same.

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USPC · US Patent Classification
D03/301

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