Patent ID: 6217247
Filing Date: 2001-04-17
Classification: B42F

Abstract:
A ring binder mechanism including an upper structure supporting a pivotable lower structure to which at least one pair of half ring members are mounted, wherein the lower structure is pivotable between a first configuration in which said at least one pair of half rinq members are closed, and a second configuration in which said at least one pair of half ring members are open, wherein said ring binder mechanism is adapted to be secured to a base member via at least one securing member, wherein said securing member includes a plate member with a first major surface from which at least a post member extends, wherein said post member includes an end deformed to engage with said upper structure via an intermediate member, wherein said intermediate member includes a first end which abuts said first major surface of said plate member, and wherein at least one support member is positioned between said upper structure and said plate member.