Darryll T Dodson

US Patent:

8596516, Dec 3, 2013

Filed:

Nov 13, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/618323

Inventors:

Darryll Dodson - Minneapolis MN, US
Duane Christensen - Hastings MN, US

Assignee:

Smead Manufacturing Company - Hastings MN

International Classification:

B65D 37/00

US Classification:

229 674, 229 673, 229 671, 229928

Abstract:

A folder provides easy access to its contents, is lockable, and keeps its locking mechanism out of the way when not in use. The folder has fold lines partway down on the front and back faces, so that the user has easy access to the folder contents. There is a gusset on the bottom edge and on the side edges from the bottom to the fold lines. The folder has an elastic member that is configured to act as a locking mechanism. In the locked position, the elastic member extends over the top edge of the folder, thereby preventing the front and back faces from being folded down and additionally preventing the folder's contents from escaping along the top edge. In the unlocked position, the elastic member extends over the side edges of the folder, and the user may optionally fold down the front and/or back faces and may access the contents through the top edge of the folder. The user can easily move the elastic member from a side edge to the top edge and back, to lock and unlock the folder. In both locked and unlocked positions, the elastic member lies flush along the exterior of the folder and does not dangle freely.

US Patent:

20080156853, Jul 3, 2008

Filed:

Dec 28, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/965896

Inventors:

Darryll Dodson - Minneapolis MN, US

International Classification:

B65D 27/02

US Classification:

229 671

Abstract:

A tab system for a folder (), and a method of making same is disclosed. The tab is enlarged to carry more information/indicia. The visual indicia space (), i.e. the viewable space on the front () of the folder which allows viewing of the enlarged tab is achieve without violating the overall size restrictions () of the file folder. Instead, the front of the folder adjacent to the tab on the back panel, is cut away () to expose a greater portion of the back panel () and allow an increase in visual indicia space. The remaining portion of the front panel, not adjacent to the tab may also be cut away () to allow other enlarged tab files, with offset tabs, () to be viewable behind the present file.

US Patent:

20090045246, Feb 19, 2009

Filed:

Aug 18, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/193082

Inventors:

Darryll Dodson - Minneapolis MN, US
Duane Christensen - Hastings MN, US

International Classification:

B65D 27/00

US Classification:

229 672

Abstract:

A hanging pocket folder for use with support rails is disclosed. The disclosure includes a method and structure for preventing the side walls thereof from being damaged when the folder is withdrawn from a rail support system. Prior art systems did not recognize the problem of snagging sidewalls with withdrawal. The present disclosure provides for side walls which preferably exceed the height of the lower edge of the support rails and thus never snag on withdrawal despite the fact that the accordion sidewall may easily be deformed from use. A further embodiment discloses an elastic sidewall and integral tabs.

US Patent:

20090283577, Nov 19, 2009

Filed:

Jul 2, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/497243

Inventors:

Darryll Dodson - Minneapolis MN, US

International Classification:

B65D 27/00
B31B 1/60

US Classification:

229 672, 493210

Abstract:

A tab system for a folder (), and a method of making same is disclosed. The tab is enlarged to carry more information/indicia. The visual indicia space (), i.e. the viewable space on the front () of the folder which allows viewing of the enlarged tab is achieve without violating the overall size restrictions () of the file folder. Instead, the front of the folder adjacent to the tab on the back panel, is cut away () to expose a greater portion of the back panel () and allow an increase in visual indicia space. The remaining portion of the front panel, not adjacent to the tab may also be cut away () to allow other enlarged tab files, with offset tabs, () to be viewable behind the present file.

US Patent:

20100072264, Mar 25, 2010

Filed:

Nov 8, 2007

Appl. No.:

12/521121

Inventors:

Darryll Dodson - Minneapolis MN, US

International Classification:

B65D 27/00
B42F 21/00
B31B 39/00

US Classification:

229 672, 283 41, 493210

Abstract:

A tab system for a folder (), and a method of making same is disclosed. The tab is enlarged to carry more information/indicia. The visual indicia space (), i.e. the viewable space on the front () of the folder which allows viewing of the enlarged tab is achieve without violating the overall size restrictions () of the file folder. Instead, the front of the folder adjacent to the tab on the back panel, is cut away () to expose a greater portion of the back panel () and allow an increase in visual indicia space. The remaining portion of the front panel, not adjacent to the tab may also be cut away () to allow other enlarged tab files, with offset tabs, () to be viewable behind the present file.

US Patent:

20110017810, Jan 27, 2011

Filed:

Sep 30, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/894771

Inventors:

Darryll Dodson - Minneapolis MN, US
Duane Christensen - Hastings MN, US

International Classification:

B42F 15/00

US Classification:

229 672, 229 673

Abstract:

A hanging pocket folder for use with support rails is disclosed. The disclosure includes a method and structure for preventing the side walls thereof from being damaged when the folder is withdrawn from a rail support system. Prior art systems did not recognize the problem of snagging sidewalls withdrawal. The present disclosure provides for side walls which preferably exceed the height of the lower edge of the support rails and thus never snag on withdrawal despite the fact that the accordion sidewall may easily be deformed from use. A further embodiment discloses an elastic sidewall and integral tabs.

US Patent:

20110155793, Jun 30, 2011

Filed:

Mar 7, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/042362

Inventors:

Darryll Dodson - Minneapolis MN, US

Assignee:

Smead Manufacturing Company - Hastings MN

International Classification:

B65D 27/00
B31B 1/60

US Classification:

229 672, 493267

Abstract:

A tab system for a folder (), and a method of making same is disclosed. The tab is enlarged to carry more information/indicia. The visual indicia space (), i.e. the viewable space on the front () of the folder which allows viewing of the enlarged tab is achieve without violating the overall size restrictions () of the file folder. Instead, the front of the folder adjacent to the tab on the back panel, is cut away () to expose a greater portion of the back panel () and allow an increase in visual indicia space. The remaining portion of the front panel, not adjacent to the tab may also be cut away () to allow other enlarged tab files, with offset tabs, () to be viewable behind the present file.

US Patent:

20110290866, Dec 1, 2011

Filed:

Aug 10, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/207069

Inventors:

Darryll Dodson - Minneapolis MN, US
Duane Christensen - Hastings MN, US

Assignee:

Smead Manufacturing Company - Hastings MN

International Classification:

B65D 27/00
B31B 47/02

US Classification:

229 672, 493267

Abstract:

A hanging pocket folder for use with support rails is disclosed. The disclosure includes a method and structure for preventing the side walls thereof from being damaged when the folder is withdrawn from a rail support system. Prior art systems did not recognize the problem of snagging sidewalls with withdrawal. The present disclosure provides for side walls which preferably exceed the height of the lower edge of the support rails and thus never snag on withdrawal despite the fact that the accordion sidewall may easily be deformed from use. A further embodiment discloses an elastic sidewall and integral tabs.