Methods, apparatus, and systems for covering and concealing personal, private, nonpublic, confidential, or other information. The apparatus and systems can include a binding device to connect apparatus together, can include security features, and labeling features.

A device for accommodating punched sheets, in particular loose sheets of paper, and a folder, in particular a binder, having such a device is provided. The device comprises a base plate, at least two retainer bracket pairs designed to be openable and closable, each of which having a first bracket and a second bracket, wherein the at least two first brackets are connected to each other by a bracket connector that is connected to the base plate so as to be rotatable about an axis of rotation that runs parallel to the base plate, and is connected to a pivot lever. The device further comprises a carriage that is displaceably mounted on the base plate, wherein the carriage has a link that guides the pivot lever and is designed such that, when the carriage is displaced, the link determines a rotational movement of the pivot lever about the axis of rotation, which is parallel to the base plate, in both directions of rotation.

A file includes a cover body and a pocket body attached to the cover body. The cover body includes a front cover section, a spine section, and a back cover section. The front cover section and the back cover section are rotatable relative to each other about the spine section via a hinge part so as to face each other. The pocket body includes a storage part arranged to extend from the front cover section to the back cover section and allowing storage of an item to be stored. A fixed part is provided on an external side of the storage part in a plan view and fixed to the cover body. The pocket body is bendable together with the cover body while the stored item is in the pocket body.

A file includes a cover body and a pocket body attached to the cover body. The cover body includes a front cover section, a spine section, and a back cover section. The front cover section and the back cover section are rotatable relative to each other about the spine section via a hinge part so as to face each other. The pocket body includes a storage part arranged to extend from the front cover section to the back cover section and allowing storage of an item to be stored. A fixed part is provided on an external side of the storage part in a plan view and fixed to the cover body. The pocket body is bendable together with the cover body while the stored item is in the pocket body.

A picture frame is provided and includes a body having a front surface and a rear surface. Also included in the picture frame are at least one frame attachment member attached to the rear surface of the body, at least one picture insertion sheet having a pocket configured to hold a picture in the pocket, and at least one sheet attachment member attached to near an outer periphery of each picture insertion sheet. Each picture insertion sheet is removably attached to the rear surface of the body using the at least one frame attachment member and the at least one sheet attachment member.

A sample storage assembly for storing a plurality of sample packets includes a sheet that is positionable in a three ring binder for storing the sheet. A plurality of pockets is each coupled to the sheet to insertably receive a sample packet. Each of the pockets is expandable or collapsible to contain a varying number of the sample packets. A plurality of elastomeric bands is each coupled to the sheet. Each of the elastomeric bands is aligned with respective ones of the pockets. Each of the sample packets is extendable beneath a respective one of the elastomeric bands. In this way each of the elastomeric bands inhibits the sample packets from falling out of the pockets.

A component system comprising a component and a first binding system coupled to the component and configured to be coupled to a first type of a binding mechanism. The system further includes a second binding system movably coupled to the component and configured to be coupled to a second type of binding mechanism that is different from the first type of binding mechanism.

The present disclosure is directed to a folder including a magnetic closure adapted for use in a visual management system. The folder includes a back flap and a front flap that cooperate to define a storage area for papers. The magnetic closure is configured to selectively hold the folder in a closed position.

A binder including a front cover including a front cover exterior layer, a front cover interior layer, a front cover base plate between the front cover exterior layer and the front cover interior layer, an exterior pocket formed between the front cover exterior layer and the front cover base plate, and an interior opening formed through the front cover interior layer and the front cover base plate to the exterior pocket. Methods of manufacturing the binder are also disclosed.

A valuables-holding device in the form of a booklet which appears, when closed, to be an ordinary compositional notebook or pocket diary has a flange or transparent overlay extending around three sides of the inside front cover. A flexible covering plate, with its edge secured to the spine of the booklet, has its free edge capable of being slid behind the overlay. This will cover the space between the back of the covering plate and the inside surface of the front cover of the booklet. The covering plate can be slid out of the overlay, too, to expose that space. Secured to the inside of the front cover is a credit card organizer. The front cover and the covering plate are both preferably formed with a thin sheet of metal. Thus, the space between those components is electronically sealed or blocked from an RFID reader. The covering plate includes a slot for sliding paper money therethrough and into the space between the back of the credit card organizer and the inside surface of the front cover.