Mary E Harrington

US Patent:

20040238382, Dec 2, 2004

Filed:

May 11, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/842511

Inventors:

Paula Dicrosta - Harrington Park NJ, US
Mary Harrington - Harrington Park NJ, US

International Classification:

B65D069/00

US Classification:

206/223000

Abstract:

The present invention provides improvements in both container design and product offering for a filing system. The invention provides four improvements over current art in hanging file storage containers. First it provides a unique method of folding that allows a pop-up style hanging file box to be collapsed to approximately one third the size of existing art. Second, the container lid has a unique design that allows it to function in three distinct ways: as a retail package, as an additional storage container, and when slightly altered, as a traditional file box cover. Third, it introduces snap on side rails to stabilize the box and allow for files to glide easily. And fourth, the storage container has taller ends to provide for more room inside and to prevent the box top from crushing the files. Finally, because of the improved and more efficient size and storage elements, the invention provides a ready made, all-in-one filing and organization system of an acceptable size for multipurpose, retail and home use, heretofore unavailable.

US Patent:

20030172041, Sep 11, 2003

Filed:

Feb 27, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/375548

Inventors:

Paula Dicrosta - Harrington Park NJ, US
Mary Harrington - Harrington Park NJ, US

International Classification:

G06F017/00

US Classification:

705/500000

Abstract:

A method and system for assisting an individual such as a high school student or parent with the college application process. The method comprises providing in a container or box: a plurality of General Information Folders of a first color; a plurality of indexing members for the General Information Folders; a plurality of College Information Folders of a second color that is distinctive from the first color of the General Information Folders; and a plurality of blank indexing members for use with the College Information Folders. Additionally, the method enables the individual to correlate the College Information Folders with the General Information Folders in order to organize, file and track all physical paperwork associated with the filing of a college application. The system includes the box, folders and indexing members mentioned above, along with means for correlating the College Information Folders with the General Information Folders. The method and system provide a convenient way to collect, manage and retain all college application paperwork.