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 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 ringed binder with moveable platforms is disclosed. The ringed binder including a center support section; a first platform connected to the center support section and configured to move between a lowered position and a raised position; and a second platform connected to the center support section and configured to move between a lowered position and a raised position

A ring mechanism has an elongate housing and rings for holding loose-leaf pages. Each ring has ring members mounted on pivoting hinge plates for movement between open and closed positions. An actuator has opening and closing arms extending from an actuator body for opening and closing the rings. The mechanism has a travel bar moveable between a locked position in which a locking element blocks pivoting movement of the hinge plates and an unlocked position. The actuator has a flexible arm positioned to push the travel bar toward the locked position when the actuator closes the rings. At least a portion of the flexible arm is adapted to deform during closing in a manner that includes rotation in a first direction relative to the body of the actuator. Movement of the actuator to close the rings includes rotation of the actuator in the first direction relative to the housing.

A ring mechanism has an elongate housing and rings for holding loose-leaf pages. Each ring has ring members mounted on pivoting hinge plates for movement between open and closed positions. An actuator has opening and closing arms extending from an actuator body for opening and closing the rings. The mechanism has a travel bar moveable between a locked position in which a locking element blocks pivoting movement of the hinge plates and an unlocked position. The actuator has a flexible arm positioned to push the travel bar toward the locked position when the actuator closes the rings. At least a portion of the flexible arm is adapted to deform during closing in a manner that includes rotation in a first direction relative to the body of the actuator. Movement of the actuator to close the rings includes rotation of the actuator in the first direction relative to the housing.

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.

A ring mechanism for retaining loose-leaf pages includes a housing and ring members for holding loose-leaf pages that are moveable relative to the housing between an open and closed position. An actuation system moves the ring members and includes hinge plates pivotally mounted on the housing and an actuator actuating pivoting movement of the hinge plates. A travel bar of the actuation system is moveable by the actuator between a locked position blocking pivoting movement of the hinge plates and an unlocked position allowing pivoting movement of the hinge plates. The actuation system is adapted to deform while moving the travel bar from the locked position toward the unlocked position to delay the pivoting motion of the hinge plates from the movement of the actuator.

A ring mechanism for retaining loose-leaf pages includes a housing and ring members for holding loose-leaf pages that are moveable relative to the housing between an open and closed position. An actuation system moves the ring members and includes hinge plates pivotally mounted on the housing and an actuator actuating pivoting movement of the hinge plates. A travel bar of the actuation system is moveable by the actuator between a locked position blocking pivoting movement of the hinge plates and an unlocked position allowing pivoting movement of the hinge plates. The actuation system is adapted to deform while moving the travel bar from the locked position toward the unlocked position to delay the pivoting motion of the hinge plates from the movement of the actuator.