Combined file flagging devices and label holders

• US 7,610,707 B1
• Filed: 10/18/2006
• Issued: 11/03/2009
• Est. Priority Date: 06/21/2004
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Edward A. Payne
• Original Assignee: Edward A. Payne
• Inventors: Payne, Edward A.
• Primary Examiner(s): DAVIS, CASSANDRA HOPE
• Application Number:
  US11/583,536
• Time in Patent Office: 1,112 Days
• Field of Search: 406/41, 116/327, 116/313, 116/322, 116/324
• US Class Current: 40/641
• CPC Class Codes: B42F 21/065 for suspension files

Abstract

File flagging apparatuses for hanging and traditional files are shown. The devices have a flag assembly that may be moved between extended and retracted positions. The flagging assemblies may also have a file label holder integrated thereinto. A locking mechanism may be included to keep the flag in position relative to the supporting base or label.

Claims

1. An apparatus for holding a label and being adjustably controllable to flag or not flag a file folder upon which the apparatus may be mounted, comprising:

a label holder having two leaves between which a label may be inserted if desired;

a flag mounting body secured to the label holder;

at least one flag mounted upon said flag mounting body for pivotal movement thereon between a retracted position wherein said at least one flag is retracted and an extended position wherein said at least one flag is extended to increase visibility of the at least one flag;

a latch pin mounted to the mounting body;

a latch receptacle formed into the flag in a position so that the latch pin and latch receptacle engage and latch together when the at least one flag is extended into the extended position;

wherein said latch pin is cylindrical.

2. An apparatus for holding a label and being adjustably controllable to flag or not flag a file folder upon which the apparatus may be mounted, comprising:

a label holder having two leaves between which a label may be inserted if desired;

a flag mounting body secured to the label holder;

at least one flag mounted upon said flag mounting body for pivotal movement thereon between a retracted position wherein said at least one flag is retracted and an extended position wherein said at least one flag is extended to increase visibility of the at least one flag;

a latch pin mounted to the mounting body;

a latch receptacle formed into the flag in a position so that the latch pin and latch receptacle engage and latch together when the at least one flag is extended into the extended position;

wherein said latch receptacle has at least one extension adjacent thereto which increases the latching capability.

3. An apparatus according to claim 2 wherein said at least one extension adjacent the latch receptacle has extensions at each side of the latch receptacle which increase the latching capability.

4. An apparatus for holding a label and being adjustably controllable to flag or not flag a file folder upon which the apparatus may be mounted, comprising:

a label holder having two leaves between which a label may be inserted if desired;

a flag mounting body mounted between said two leaves of the label holder;

at least one flag mounted upon said flag mounting body for pivotal movement thereon between a retracted position wherein said at least one flag is retracted and contained within said label holder and an extended position wherein said at least one flag is extended exteriorly from said label holder to increase visibility of the at least one flag;

a latch pin mounted to the mounting body;

a latch receptacle formed into the flag in a position so that the latch pin and latch receptacle engage and latch together when the at least one flag is extended into the extended position;

further comprising a piece against which the flag rests when in the retracted position.

5. An apparatus for holding a label and being adjustably controllable to flag or not flag a file folder upon which the apparatus may be mounted, comprising:

a label holder having two leaves between which a label may be inserted if desired;

a flag mounting body mounted between said two leaves of the label holder;

at least one flag mounted upon said flag mounting body for pivotal movement thereon between a retracted position wherein said at least one flag is retracted and contained within said label holder and an extended position wherein said at least one flag is extended exteriorly from said label holder to increase visibility of the at least one flag;

a latch pin mounted to the mounting body;

a latch receptacle formed into the flag in a position so that the latch pin and latch receptacle engage and latch together when the at least one flag is extended into the extended position;

wherein the flag mounting body is mounted between said two leaves of the label holder.

6. An apparatus according to claim 5 wherein said flag extends from between the two leaves.

7. An apparatus according to claim 5 wherein the flag mounting body is mounted between said two leaves of the label holder said label holder being formed by a folded piece and the at least one flag extends upward through at least one port formed through the folded piece forming the label holder.

8. An apparatus for flagging a file by adjustable control to raise a flag or retract a flag and which is adapted for use upon a file folder upon which the apparatus may be mounted, comprising:

a flag mounting body;

at least one flag mounted upon said flag mounting body for pivotal movement thereon between a retracted position wherein said at least one flag is retracted and an extended position wherein said at least one flag is extended to increase visibility of the at least one flag;

a latch pin mounted to the mounting body;

a latch receptacle formed into the flag in a position so that the latch pin and latch receptacle engage and latch together when the at least one flag is extended into the extended position;

wherein said latch receptacle has at least one extension adjacent thereto which increases the latching capability.

9. An apparatus according to claim 8 wherein said at least one extension adjacent the latch receptacle has extensions at each side of the latch receptacle which increase the latching capability.

10. An apparatus for flagging a file by adjustable control to raise a flag or retract a flag and which is adapted for use upon a file folder upon which the apparatus may be mounted, comprising:

a flag mounting body;

at least one flag mounted upon said flag mounting body for pivotal movement thereon between a retracted position wherein said at least one flag is retracted and contained within said label holder and an extended position wherein said at least one flag is extended exteriorly from said label holder to increase visibility of the at least one flag;

a latch pin mounted to the mounting body;

a latch receptacle formed into the flag in a position so that the latch pin and latch receptacle engage and latch together when the at least one flag is extended into the extended position;

further comprising a piece against which the flag rests when in the retracted position.

11. An apparatus for flagging a file by adjustable control to raise a flag or retract a flag and which is adapted for use upon a file folder upon which the apparatus may be mounted, comprising:

a flag mounting body;

at least one flag mounted upon said flag mounting body for pivotal movement thereon between a retracted position wherein said at least one flag is retracted and an extended position wherein said at least one flag is extended to increase visibility of the at least one flag;

a latch pin mounted to the mounting body;

a latch receptacle formed into the flag to hold the flag in a desired position;

wherein said latch pin is cylindrical.

12. An apparatus for flagging a file by adjustable control to raise a flag or retract a flag and which is adapted for use upon a file folder upon which the apparatus may be mounted, comprising:

a flag mounting body;

at least one flag mounted upon said flag mounting body for pivotal movement thereon between a retracted position wherein said at least one flag is retracted within and an extended position wherein said at least one flag is extended to increase visibility of the at least one flag;

a latch pin mounted to the mounting body;

a latch receptacle formed into the flag to hold the flag in a desired position;

wherein said latch receptacle has at least one extension adjacent thereto which increases the latching capability.

13. An apparatus according to claim 12 wherein said latch receptacle has extensions at each side of the latch receptacle which increase the latching capability.

14. An apparatus according to claim 12 and further comprising a piece against which the flag rests when in the retracted position.