Filing Information

Inventor(s)	Ferdinand A. Petrucci ·
Assignee(s)	None listed in document.  View assignee updates
Attorney/Agent(s)	Patent & Trademark Services ·
Primary Examiner	Fridie, Jr.; Willmon ·
Application Number	US8727223
Filing date	10/08/1996
Issue date	11/04/1997
Predicted expiration date	10/08/2016
U.S. Classifications	283/36  · 283/39  ·
International Classifications	B42F 2100  ·
Kind Code	A
International Classifications	28339;40;41;42;36;37;38 ·

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Abstract

An improved index tab which comprises a rectangular portion which provides a space for the placement of labels or other indicia. Extending from adjacent corners along the longitudinal margin of the rectangular portion are upper and lower feet. The lower foot is semi-elliptical, having a linear edge parallel to the longitudinal margin of the rectangular portion. The upper foot extends outward from the longitudinal margin of the rectangular portion, curving slightly downward relative thereto. A slotted offset is disposed between the upper foot and the rectangular portion. Upper and lower feet are inserted into corresponding holes along the folded edge of an item having a folded edge. A slight downward pull on the rectangular portion locks the edge of the upper hole into the slotted offset, and a pull in the opposite direction allows removal of the index tab.

Independent Claims | See all claims (3)

1. 1. An index tab for attachment to the folded edge of an item, said item having a longitudinal, folded edge with at least two spaced apertures therein, said index tab comprising:a base member,said base member having surface means for receiving indicia, and at least one longitudinal margin,a first projection extending parallel to said surface means and perpendicular to said longitudinal margin,slot means between said first projection and said longitudinal margin, for receiving a portion of one of said spaced apertures,a second projection having a first portion extending parallel to said surface means and perpendicular to said longitudinal margin, anda second portion extending parallel to said surface means and parallel to said longitudinal margin.