Patent ID: 6655868
Filing Date: 2003-12-02
Classification: B42F,Y10T

Abstract:
A binding mechanism adapted for holding sheet materials in a notebook comprising:a substantially planar top plate interconnected to a substantially planar bottom plate, said top plate comprising: a top edge, a bottom edge, a left lateral edge and a right lateral edge extending therebetween; at least one strap extending from said right lateral edge of said top plate and having a first end and a second end; a window aperture positioned near said first end of said at least one strap; a strap slit operably positioned in said top plate opposite said strap and sized to receive said first end of said at least one strap; a latch tab positioned on said substantially planar top plate between said strap slit and said second end of said at least one strap and deflectable to extend downward toward said bottom plate; and a cutout portion in said bottom plate which operatively receives said latch tab, wherein when said first end of said at least one strap is inserted through said strap slit said window aperture engages said latch tab, wherein said at least one strap is operably secured to said latch tab to create a loop adapted to hold the sheet materials in the notebook.