Coupon holder and organizer

• US 5,901,982 A
• Filed: 03/19/1997
• Issued: 05/11/1999
• Est. Priority Date: 03/19/1997
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Margaret M. Cooper
• Original Assignee: Margaret M. Cooper
• Inventors: Cooper, Margaret M.
• Primary Examiner(s): HAN, FRANCES CHIN
• Application Number:
  US08/820,578
• Time in Patent Office: 783 Days
• Field of Search: 40/124.2, 40/776, 40/765, 40/700, 281/31, 281/32, 281/38, 402/79, 402/80 P, 402/80 R, 283/56, 283/51, D19/32, D19/33, D 3/35, D 6/626, 206/455, 206/472
• US Class Current: 281/31
• CPC Class Codes: B42D 15/0053 Forms specially designed for commercial use, e.g. bills, receipts, offer or order sheets, coupons
• CPC Class Codes: B42F 5/02 Stamp or like filing arrangements in albums

Abstract

An improved device for storing and organizing coupons which comprises a ringed binder that contains a number of panel inserts. Each panel having two or more columns of variously sized, transparent pockets disposed thereon. An additional, upper pocket is attached to a flexible piece at the inside cover of the organizer. The upper pocket may be extended to a position outside the binder to increase visibility and accessibility of certain items. Index tabs are provided on additional panels to facilitate organization of stored items. Desired items may therefore be accessed quickly and without the need to remove or sift through other items.

Claims

1. A holder and organizer for items comprising:

a holder having a pair of pivoting covers,

said holder having means for detachably securing panels thereto,

each panel having a first column and a second column of pockets attached thereto,

said first column of pockets being larger than said second column of pockets, and

wherein each of said pockets in said first and second columns have a top and bottom edge, and

wherein said bottom edge of one pocket overlaps the top edge of an adjacent pocket.

2. The holder and organizer for items as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of said pockets in said first and second columns have a front face and a rear face,

said front face being smaller than said rear face.

3. The holder and organizer for items as claimed in claim 2, wherein said front face is shaped as a triangle.

4. The holder and organizer for items as claimed in claim 1, wherein a plurality of additional panels are secured in the holder and organizer,

each of said additional panels has an index tab attached to one edge.

5. The holder and organizer for items as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one of said covers has at least one additional pocket which is pivotally attached thereto,

whereby said said at least one additional pocket can be positioned inside or outside of said holder.

6. A holder and organizer for items comprising:

a holder having a pair of pivoting covers,

said holder having means for detachably securing panels thereto,

each panel having a first column and a second column of pockets attached thereto,

said first column of pockets being larger than said second column of pockets, and

wherein each of said panels has top, bottom and side edges defining a panel surface, and

wherein at least one of said covers has at least one additional pocket which is pivotally attached thereto adjacent one of said top, bottom and side edges,

said at least one additional pocket being movable from a first position wherein said at least one additional pocket is substantially outside said panel surface defined by said top, bottom and side edges, to a second position wherein said at least one additional pocket is substantially inside said panel surface defined by said top, bottom and side edges.

7. The holder and organizer for items as claimed in claim 6, wherein each of said pockets in said first and second columns have a top and bottom edge, and wherein

said bottom edge of one pocket overlaps the top edge of an adjacent pocket.

8. The holder and organizer for items as claimed in claim 6, wherein each of said pockets in said first and second columns have a front face and a rear face,

said front face being smaller than said rear face.

9. The holder and organizer for items as claimed in claim 8, wherein said front face is shaped as a triangle.

10. The holder and organizer for items as claimed in claim 6, wherein a plurality of additional panels are secured in the holder and organizer,

each of said additional panels has an index tab attached to one edge.