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.

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.

A book having a plurality of pages bound together to form the book. At least one page of a spread of the book has a flap movable with respect to the page. The flap has a flap recess. The page has a page recess. In a closed position, the flap is positioned within the page recess. A structural element, such as a pop-up element, is housed within the flap recess and/or the page recess. As the flap moves from the closed position to an open position, the structural element moves or raises above the page surface to move the structural element into an activated position. In the closed position, the structural element is hidden from view when looking at the page.

A book having a plurality of pages bound together to form the book. At least one page of a spread of the book has a flap movable with respect to the page. The flap has a flap recess. The page has a page recess. In a closed position, the flap is positioned within the page recess. A structural element, such as a pop-up element, is housed within the flap recess and/or the page recess. As the flap moves from the closed position to an open position, the structural element moves or raises above the page surface to move the structural element into an activated position. In the closed position, the structural element is hidden from view when looking at the page.

The present invention relates to a layer structure, preferably a hinge, particularly preferably a book cover, very particularly preferably a book cover for identification and security documents, comprising at least one outer layer a) containing at least one thermoplastic elastomer, preferably a thermoplastic polyurethane, and at least one layer b) containing at least one material selected from the group consisting of a polymer, a metal, a textile, a paper and a synthetic paper, or a combination of at least two of these, and also relates to a laminate comprising the above layer structure and to the method for producing same. The invention further relates to the use of the layer structure and/or laminate for the production of a hinge, preferably a multilayer book cover, especially for security and identification documents.

The present invention relates to a layer structure, preferably a hinge, particularly preferably a book cover, very particularly preferably a book cover for identification and security documents, comprising at least one outer layer a) containing at least one thermoplastic elastomer, preferably a thermoplastic polyurethane, and at least one layer b) containing at least one material selected from the group consisting of a polymer, a metal, a textile, a paper and a synthetic paper, or a combination of at least two of these, and also relates to a laminate comprising the above layer structure and to the method for producing same. The invention further relates to the use of the layer structure and/or laminate for the production of a hinge, preferably a multilayer book cover, especially for security and identification documents.

A journal for writing comprising a front cover and rear cover attached via a hinge. The front cover and rear cover enveloped by a plush fabric creating a soft unibody of an animal or character. Anatomical features carried by the front cover. The anatomical features including a face having facial features resembling the facial features of a particular animal or character. The anatomical features including certain features which are raised in a three dimensional manner above the soft unibody providing for a stuffed animal or character presentation. A plurality of writing surfaces carried within the front cover and said rear cover providing for a journal for writing.

A journal for writing comprising a front cover and rear cover attached via a hinge. The front cover and rear cover enveloped by a plush fabric creating a soft unibody of an animal or character. Anatomical features carried by the front cover. The anatomical features including a face having facial features resembling the facial features of a particular animal or character. The anatomical features including certain features which are raised in a three dimensional manner above the soft unibody providing for a stuffed animal or character presentation. A plurality of writing surfaces carried within the front cover and said rear cover providing for a journal for writing.

A loose-leaf binder includes a front cover; a back cover; a coupler including a first connecting element, a second connecting element, and a covering member interconnecting the first connecting element and the second connecting element; and an enhancement member disposed in the covering member. The front cover is coupled to the first connecting element; and the back cover is coupled to the second connecting element. There are further provided two folding members each disposed between the first connecting element and the covering member or between the second connecting element and the covering member.

A binding mechanism including a body portion having a flange opening extending therethrough. The body portion further includes or at least partially defines a body portion opening positioned adjacent a base end of the flange. The binding mechanism has a manually deflectable flange coupled to the body portion. At least part of the flange is insertable through the flange opening from a first side of the body portion to at least partially form a loop on the first side of the body portion. The at least part of the flange is alternatively insertable through the flange opening from a second side of the body portion opposite the first side to at least partially form a loop on the second side of the body portion. The body portion opening is configured to receive the flange therethrough to enable the flange to be positioned on either the first side or the second side of the body portion.