B42B5/08

SELF-SUPPORTING BOOK
20200307298 · 2020-10-01 ·

A book has a front cover having a first edge which is unconnected, and an opposing second edge which is connected to a spine. A back cover has a first edge which is connected to the spine and an opposing second edge which is connected to flexible joint or fold-line. The book has a third cover having a first edge which is connected to the flexible joint, that couples the third cover to the back cover, and an opposing second edge which is connected to binding. The front cover is configured to fold back about the spine to retain the third cover proximal the outer edge of the third cover to retain the book in a propped-up position for reading. A page holder slides along the left and right sides of the third cover and has an opening that allows a page to be pushed therethrough.

SELF-SUPPORTING BOOK
20200307298 · 2020-10-01 ·

A book has a front cover having a first edge which is unconnected, and an opposing second edge which is connected to a spine. A back cover has a first edge which is connected to the spine and an opposing second edge which is connected to flexible joint or fold-line. The book has a third cover having a first edge which is connected to the flexible joint, that couples the third cover to the back cover, and an opposing second edge which is connected to binding. The front cover is configured to fold back about the spine to retain the third cover proximal the outer edge of the third cover to retain the book in a propped-up position for reading. A page holder slides along the left and right sides of the third cover and has an opening that allows a page to be pushed therethrough.

Flexible and durable bookbinding
10618337 · 2020-04-14 · ·

The present invention relates to a flexible and durable bookbinding and to methods for making bound books. More specifically, the present invention relates to books that may withstand substantial and repeated perpendicular flexure along their spine. Among other advantages, these books demonstrate improved resistance to wear and tear and normal usage to remain intact.

Flexible and durable bookbinding
10618337 · 2020-04-14 · ·

The present invention relates to a flexible and durable bookbinding and to methods for making bound books. More specifically, the present invention relates to books that may withstand substantial and repeated perpendicular flexure along their spine. Among other advantages, these books demonstrate improved resistance to wear and tear and normal usage to remain intact.

WRITE ERASABLE COMPONENT SYSTEM
20200094614 · 2020-03-26 ·

A series of devices that allow for embedding of an image as a background while also affording the user the ability to write and print on the surface, with erasable capabilities, thus providing a multifunctional product for use in numerous industries. The devices are manufactured from predominately corrugated plastic. In one embodiment a one piece, removably attachable, cabinet system and graphic display system. In an additional embodiment, a writable board, or peg board comprising a front panel and a rear panel wherein the panels are interconnected by parallel rows, or corrugations, these panels include a writable and erasable surface. The present invention relates to assemblies of corrugated systems to better serve personal, business, and educational needs.

SHEET PROCESSING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM HAVING THE SAME
20200031603 · 2020-01-30 · ·

A sheet processing apparatus for processing a sheet includes a conveying path in which a sheet is conveyed; a setting portion including an opening formed in a cover, a setting face supporting a lower face of a sheet bundle inserted through the opening from an outside of the sheet processing apparatus, and a regulating face which regulates a position of the sheet bundle; a stack portion on which sheets are stacked; a binding unit which is configured to bind a sheet bundle set on a sheet setting area; and a punching unit being configured to be movable in the sheet width direction, the punching unit including a punching portion which forms a punch hole. In the sheet width direction, the sheet setting area is arranged as being overlapped with a moving area of an end of the one side of the punching unit in the sheet width direction.

SHEET PROCESSING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM HAVING THE SAME
20200031603 · 2020-01-30 · ·

A sheet processing apparatus for processing a sheet includes a conveying path in which a sheet is conveyed; a setting portion including an opening formed in a cover, a setting face supporting a lower face of a sheet bundle inserted through the opening from an outside of the sheet processing apparatus, and a regulating face which regulates a position of the sheet bundle; a stack portion on which sheets are stacked; a binding unit which is configured to bind a sheet bundle set on a sheet setting area; and a punching unit being configured to be movable in the sheet width direction, the punching unit including a punching portion which forms a punch hole. In the sheet width direction, the sheet setting area is arranged as being overlapped with a moving area of an end of the one side of the punching unit in the sheet width direction.

Write erasable component system
10486458 · 2019-11-26 ·

A series of devices that allow for embedding of an image as a background while also affording the user the ability to write and print on the surface, with erasable capabilities, thus providing a multifunctional product for use in numerous industries. The devices are manufactured from predominately corrugated plastic. In one embodiment a one piece, removably attachable, cabinet system and graphic display system. In an additional embodiment, a writable board, or peg board comprising a front panel and a rear panel wherein the panels are interconnected by parallel rows, or corrugations, these panels include a writable and erasable surface. The present invention relates to assemblies of corrugated systems to better serve personal, business, and educational needs.

Sheet processing apparatus and image forming system having the same

A sheet processing apparatus includes a conveying portion, a stack portion on which sheets conveyed by the conveying portion are stacked, a first regulating portion regulating a position of a sheet bundle stacked on the stack portion in a crossing direction, a second regulating portion regulating a position of a sheet bundle on the stack portion in a conveying direction, a first binding device moved in the crossing direction and binding a corner portion of a sheet bundle by a staple, a second binding device binding a corner portion of a sheet bundle without a staple, and a controller positioning the first binding device and binding a corner portion of a sheet bundle by the first binding device. The controller also moves the second binding device and binds a corner portion of a sheet bundle without a staple by the second binding device.

Sheet processing apparatus and image forming system having the same

A sheet processing apparatus includes a conveying portion, a stack portion on which sheets conveyed by the conveying portion are stacked, a first regulating portion regulating a position of a sheet bundle stacked on the stack portion in a crossing direction, a second regulating portion regulating a position of a sheet bundle on the stack portion in a conveying direction, a first binding device moved in the crossing direction and binding a corner portion of a sheet bundle by a staple, a second binding device binding a corner portion of a sheet bundle without a staple, and a controller positioning the first binding device and binding a corner portion of a sheet bundle by the first binding device. The controller also moves the second binding device and binds a corner portion of a sheet bundle without a staple by the second binding device.