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Desktop filing system

a desktop and filing system technology, applied in the field of desktop filing system, can solve the problems of increasing the clutter and inefficiency of the work space, and accumulating a large number of files

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-01-27
SANFORD LP
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"The present patent is about a method and apparatus for organizing a desktop by using a plate with attached file dividers. The technical effects of this invention include keeping the desktop organized in a useful way, making it easy to access the most important files, and preventing the desktop from becoming cluttered and inefficient. The filer is simple to manufacture, aesthetically pleasing, and cost-effective. The invention also provides a desktop filer that keeps files in an organized manner on the desktop, making it easy to access them."

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However, it is nearly inevitable that a large number of files will accumulate, and the work space will become inefficient and disorganized.
Those who keep files on their desks normally keep the files in the usable space, thereby increasing the clutter and inefficiency of the work space.
Those who tend to file papers in an organized manner normally file them in a space that is not used frequently, and therefore the space is generally not easily accessible.

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[0019] Referring now to the drawings, and in particular to FIGS. 1-3, an example of a desktop filer 10 is shown. The filer 10 includes a plate 12 supporting a plurality of vanes 14, including a first vane 14a, a second vane 14b, etc. The vanes 14 are constrained to lay against the plate 12 by a restraining band 16. This disclosure describes files being stored in the device with the device being placed on a desk top, however, other items may be stored and organized, such as books, maps, compact discs, retail store displays, etc., and the device may be placed in other locations.

[0020] As shown in FIG. 5, the plate 12 includes a plurality of slots 18. The slots 18 are spaced apart from each other a distance d, large enough to fit a typical file in between. As used herein, a typical file may be small such that it includes only a few sheets of paper, or larger to include a stack of papers. In this example, the slots 18 are configured in slot pairs 20 that are disposed in the plate 12. E...

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Abstract

An apparatus and method of organizing a desktop includes a plate with an opening with a catch serving as a handle at one end. The plate further includes two openings on the second end. Attached to the plate are a plurality of overlapping vanes, disposed between the opening on the first end and the openings on the second end. Two ends of a continuous band may be attached to the two openings on the second end. A user may place files in between the vanes to organize his or her desk. The user may then secure the files within the apparatus by pulling the band over the vanes and files and latching the band on the catch in the opening on the first end.

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FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE [0001] The present disclosure relates to a method and apparatus of organizing a desktop, and more specifically to a plate with attached file dividers. BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE [0002] Research has shown that people organize their work stations in one of two manners, either by piling files up on their desk, or by filing them away. Those who pile generally prefer having materials at their fingertips, and prefer not to have the hassle of maintaining a highly organized work area. This is efficient if the user does not have an overbearing number of files on his or her desk. However, it is nearly inevitable that a large number of files will accumulate, and the work space will become inefficient and disorganized. [0003] Research has further shown that various areas of a work space are used consistently, while others are virtually not used at all. Those who keep files on their desks normally keep the files in the usable space, thereby increasing the clutter and in...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B43M99/00A47F7/14B42F7/00B42F7/06B42F17/18
CPCB42F17/18A47F7/14B42F7/06
Inventor EBY, DAVID C.SMITH, AARON W.SERRAULT, JAYSON J.VETTING, TOBINGASKA, GILIUS A.
Owner SANFORD LP