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 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 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 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.

An adjustable ring having a curved section and two telescoping arms. Each telescoping arm comprises two or more tubes that move relative to each other in a concentric manner between a collapsed state and an extended state to accommodate various amounts of sheet or sheet-like materials. A ring binder can be constructed using one or more of the adjustable rings.

An adjustable ring having a curved section and two telescoping arms. Each telescoping arm comprises two or more tubes that move relative to each other in a concentric manner between a collapsed state and an extended state to accommodate various amounts of sheet or sheet-like materials. A ring binder can be constructed using one or more of the adjustable rings.

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 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.