Patent ID: 6364559
Filing Date: 2002-04-02
Classification: B42F

Abstract:
A binder, comprising:a spine including first and second spine hinge portions; a binding mechanism comprising a plurality of binding rings extending inwardly in the binder to a ring distance from the spine; and first and second covers, each comprising: a cover hinge portion that is pivotably attached to the spine at one of the spine hinge portions, a free end disposed opposite from the cover hinge portion, a substantially convex portion disposed adjacent the cover hinge portion and having an at least semi-rigid connection therewith, the convex portion extending around the binding mechanism along most of the ring distance with the covers closed, and a substantially recessed portion disposed adjacent the convex portion towards the free end; wherein the spine and convex and recessed portions are configured such that a user's fingers can wrap around more than about 185Â° C. of the spine and convex portions to facilitate gripping thereof.