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 binder device including a cover having a first panel and a second panel pivotally coupled together. The binder device further includes a binding mechanism coupled to an inner surface of the cover. The binder device is configured such that a first component is bindable to the binding mechanism and generally positioned between the first and second panels and a second component is simultaneously bindable to the binding mechanism and at least partially not positioned between the first and second panels.

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 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.

In some examples, an organizer may include a plurality of inserts. At least one insert of the plurality of inserts may include at least a front panel and an opposite back panel that form the at least one insert, and at least one instrument component disposed hi the at least one insert. The organizer may further include a binding mechanism that attaches the plurality of inserts.

An apparatus for selectively bracing and squaring opposite covers of a notebook includes a portion associated with an inner surface of one notebook cover and a connector associated with an inner surface of an opposite cover. When the connector and unfolded brace are attached to one another, the notebook is held in a generally square configuration wherein the opposing covers are disposed generally parallel to one another.

An apparatus for selectively bracing and squaring opposite covers of a notebook includes a portion associated with an inner surface of one notebook cover and a connector associated with an inner surface of an opposite cover. When the connector and unfolded brace are attached to one another, the notebook is held in a generally square configuration wherein the opposing covers are disposed generally parallel to one another.