The present invention relates to a padfolio including a case and a zipper or a clasp that couples a first portion and a second portion of the case, the first portion and the second portion connected via a binding. The padfolio can be folded open to expose an interior. The interior contains a notepad and various sleeves, pockets and compartments useful for storing items such as writing instruments, business cards, paper clips, a calculator, etc. A battery is concealed within the interior, wherein access to the battery is from an access opening that includes a plurality of USB ports. Preferably, the battery will be a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. The battery can be used to charge a mobile device such that the user does not have to rely on there being an electrical outlet nearby for charging purposes.

The present invention relates to a padfolio including a case and a zipper or a clasp that couples a first portion and a second portion of the case, the first portion and the second portion connected via a binding. The padfolio can be folded open to expose an interior. The interior contains a notepad and various sleeves, pockets and compartments useful for storing items such as writing instruments, business cards, paper clips, a calculator, etc. A battery is concealed within the interior, wherein access to the battery is from an access opening that includes a plurality of USB ports. Preferably, the battery will be a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. The battery can be used to charge a mobile device such that the user does not have to rely on there being an electrical outlet nearby for charging purposes.

According to various embodiments, a document storage tray includes a tray body and a document panel defining a document storage region. The tray further includes two internal alignment rails disposed in the interior of the tray body. The internal alignment rails are configured to facilitate an alignment of documents that are stored in the document tray via a plurality of alignment rods coupled to the rails and a plurality of document storage sleeves, configured to receive and house documents. A document stored in the document tray may be viewed, read, or accessed without requiring removal from the document storage tray. In this way, the embodiments may save the user time and allow the user to store and organize documents in a manner that will preserve the organization when the document is viewed or read.

A method for storing small, bulky items, that are not otherwise easily stored and an album binder for storing these types of items are disclosed. The method comprises storing items within an album binder equipped with pages. The pages comprise at least one pleated pocket designed to store items within. The pockets may be pleated on three sides to allow the pocket to expand in more than one direction and provide structural integrity to the pocket. In one embodiment, the album binder is designed to store electronic components including cords, cables, memory sticks, etc. In another embodiment, the album binder is designed to store an individual's medications and/or pill bottles.

A bound component has a front cover attached to a spine attached to a rear cover, a binding mechanism, and a binder extension attached to either cover. The binder extension folds inwardly in its closed position and has pockets. Also disclosed is a bound component having a front cover attached to a spine attached to a rear cover, a binding mechanism and one or more pockets attached to either cover. The pocket may have one or more closure flaps and may be expandable. Also disclosed is a folder having one or more bound edges and one or more free edges, one or more folder tabs extending from one or more free edges, and a plurality of pages bound to the folder. The pages may be bound to the folder using adhesive, string, staples or other attachment mechanisms. The folder may fit within a traditional file drawer.

A bound component has a front cover attached to a spine attached to a rear cover, a binding mechanism, and a binder extension attached to either cover. The binder extension folds inwardly in its closed position and has pockets. Also disclosed is a bound component having a front cover attached to a spine attached to a rear cover, a binding mechanism and one or more pockets attached to either cover. The pocket may have one or more closure flaps and may be expandable. Also disclosed is a folder having one or more bound edges and one or more free edges, one or more folder tabs extending from one or more free edges, and a plurality of pages bound to the folder. The pages may be bound to the folder using adhesive, string, staples or other attachment mechanisms. The folder may fit within a traditional file drawer.

A system for organizing physical files is disclosed, wherein files can be accessed within a folder matrix by employing two dimensional and linear storage/retrieval techniques. In various embodiments, when the folder matrix is in an unfolded configuration, the folders in odd numbered rows of the folder matrix are oriented in a first direction and the folders in even numbered rows of the folder matrix are oriented in a second direction that is opposite the first direction. Consequently, the folders are two dimensionally accessible from selected row and column positions of the folder matrix when the folder matrix is in the unfolded configuration, and the folders are all oriented in a same direction such that the folders are linearly accessible from one side of the folder matrix when the folder matrix is in the folded configuration.

A system for organizing physical files is disclosed, wherein files can be accessed within a folder matrix by employing two dimensional and linear storage/retrieval techniques. In various embodiments, when the folder matrix is in an unfolded configuration, the folders in odd numbered rows of the folder matrix are oriented in a first direction and the folders in even numbered rows of the folder matrix are oriented in a second direction that is opposite the first direction. Consequently, the folders are two dimensionally accessible from selected row and column positions of the folder matrix when the folder matrix is in the unfolded configuration, and the folders are all oriented in a same direction such that the folders are linearly accessible from one side of the folder matrix when the folder matrix is in the folded configuration.