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File folder assembly

CA 1101751 A · Owner: Acco World Corporation · Inventors: Moore, David C.; Porteous, Archibald; Cooper, Edward W.

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This invention relates to a novel reinforcing bar for a suspension file folder assembly, a novel index tab adapted therefore and a new glide insert for use therewith. The reinforcing bar comprises an elongated bar with depending legs which embrace the top portion of the folder and has a reinforcing rib formed therein. The bottom edge of one of the legs has at least one indexing notch cut therefrom. The index tab is adapted to fit on the top of the bar and engages the reinforcing bar (and the notches) to provide a positive lock thereto, but may be adjusted easily and simply to any desired position on the bar. The tab has a top loading feature which provides a further improvement over the …

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  • Granted May 26, 1981. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended May 26, 1998.
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FiledMarch 30, 1979
GrantedMay 26, 1981
Term endedMay 26, 1998
Patent numberCA 1101751 A
Classification (IPC)B42F15/00 +1 more

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1980198219841986198819901992199419961998Application filedMarch 30, 1979Patent grantedMay 26, 1981Term endedMay 26, 1998

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