William Preston Lockhart

US Patent:

6682248, Jan 27, 2004

Filed:

Feb 7, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/072211

Inventors:

William E. Lockhart - Dallas TX 75243

International Classification:

B42F 1300

US Classification:

402 73, 402 70, 281 29, 281 37, 281 45

Abstract:

A report cover ( ) is disclosed which can be used with a report ( ) bound by a flexible comb binding ( ). An insert ( ) is bound with the report ( ) in the flexible comb binding ( ). The insert ( ) is then fit within a pocket ( ) in the back cover ( ) of the cover ( ). The spine or side cover ( ) and front cover ( ) of the cover ( ) then encloses the report ( ) and spiral binding ( ) to provide an attractive final report appearance. The report cover can be used with a report that is bound with a spiral, wire loop or three ring binding also.

US Patent:

7025381, Apr 11, 2006

Filed:

Aug 22, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/646346

Inventors:

William E. Lockhart - Dallas TX, US

International Classification:

B42D 3/00

US Classification:

281 29, 281 37, 402 70, 402 73

Abstract:

A report cover () is disclosed which can be used with a report () bound by a flexible comb binding (). An insert () is bound with the report () in the flexible comb binding (). The insert () is then fit within a pocket () in the back cover () of the cover (). The spine or side cover () and front cover () of the cover () then encloses the report () and spiral binding () to provide an attractive, book-like report with spine labeling and titling for easy shelf reference. The spine also provides a space for advertising. The report cover can be used with a report that is bound with a spiral, wire loop or three ring binding also. A modified cover () can be formed with integral side tabs () and end tab () to form the pocket () without the use of adhesive or other fastener.

US Patent:

7185800, Mar 6, 2007

Filed:

Oct 24, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/693676

Inventors:

William E. Lockhart - Dallas TX, US

International Classification:

B65D 27/00

US Classification:

229 673, 229928

Abstract:

An expandable folder () is disclosed for holding reports. The folder () is formed of a single sheet of material (). The folder () includes a back (), a front (), two sides () and a flap (). The sides () are folded inwardly and the front () is folded upwardly to form a pocket. Tabs () on the front fit into slots () in the sides () to hold the folder together. Two label sections (label section () and back ()) are provided to allow the folder to be marked with identifying information.

US Patent:

20070215679, Sep 20, 2007

Filed:

Jan 23, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/626003

Inventors:

William Lockhart - Dallas TX, US
Doris Lockhart - Dallas TX, US

International Classification:

B65D 27/00

US Classification:

229067300

Abstract:

An expandable folder () is disclosed for holding reports. The folder () is formed of a single sheet of material (). The folder () includes a back (), a front (), two sides () and a flap (). The sides () are folded inwardly and the front () is folded upwardly to form a pocket. Tabs () on the front fit into slots () in the sides () to hold the folder together. Two label sections (label section () and back ()) are provided to allow the folder to be marked with identifying information.

US Patent:

61492000, Nov 21, 2000

Filed:

Dec 17, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/465657

Inventors:

William E. Lockhart - Dallas TX

International Classification:

B24D 300

US Classification:

281 29

Abstract:

A report cover (100) is disclosed for securing and protecting a report (12). The report cover (10) includes a front panel (102) and a rear panel (104). Three parallel hinges (22, 24, 26) are formed in the front panel (14). A single hinge (36) is formed in the rear panel (16). The report is secured between the front and rear panels near the first edges (20, 34) of the panels as by staples or other removable fasteners. The front panel (14) is then folded about the hinges to lie parallel to and adjacent the rear panel. The rear panel is captured within a pocket portion (106) which permits limited motion of the rear panel (104) relative to the pocket portion (106). To disassemble the report cover and remove the report therefrom, the pocket portion (106) need only be disengaged from the rear panel (104) providing easy access to the fasteners for removal of the fasteners and removal of the report from the report cover.

US Patent:

47069945, Nov 17, 1987

Filed:

Apr 24, 1985

Appl. No.:

6/726489

Inventors:

William E. Lockhart - Dallas TX

International Classification:

B42D 300
B42D 1500
B41L 300
B42C 1100

US Classification:

281 29

Abstract:

A report cover (10) is disclosed for securing and protecting a report (12). The report cover (10) includes a front panel (14) and a rear panel (16). Three parallel hinges (22,24,26) are formed in the front panel (14). A single hinge (36) is formed in the rear panel (16). The report is secured between the front and rear panels near the first edges (20,34) of the panels as by staples. The front panel (14) is then folded about the hinges to lie parallel to and adjacent the rear panel. The front and rear panels are secured along a line distant from the first hinge (36) by an adhesive strip (38). The first hinges (22,36) of each panel permits certain portions (58,60,62) of the panels and report to pivot about the hinges to eliminate any force tending to open or close the report. A cover (18) can be provided. In the alternative, a front cover (70) can be employed with the front panel (14) forming a rear cover.

US Patent:

45484260, Oct 22, 1985

Filed:

Nov 29, 1982

Appl. No.:

6/445148

Inventors:

William E. Lockhart - Dallas TX

International Classification:

B42D 300

US Classification:

281 29

Abstract:

A report cover (10) and method of making is disclosed for securing and protecting a report (12). The report cover (10) includes a front panel (14) and a rear panel (16). Three parallel hinges (22,24,26) are formed in the front panel (14). A single hinge (36) is formed in the rear panel (16). The report is secured between the front and rear panels near the first edges (20,34) of the panels as by staples. The front panel (14) is then folded about the hinges to lie parallel to and adjacent the rear panel. The front and rear panels are secured along a line distant from the first hinge (36) by an adhesive strip (38). The first hinges (22,36) of each panel permits certain portions (58,60,62) of the panels and report to pivot about the hinges to eliminate any force tending to open or close the report. A cover (18) can be provided. In the alternative, a front cover (70) can be employed with the front panel (14) forming a rear cover.