Jason J Kramer

US Patent:

20130084124, Apr 4, 2013

Filed:

Sep 7, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/606697

Inventors:

Edward P. Busam - Mason OH, US
Michael D. Rowe - Medway OH, US
James C. Matchett - Atlanta GA, US
Keith McGoldrick - Oxford OH, US
Jason M. Kramer - Beavercreek OH, US

Assignee:

Mead Products LLC - Dayton OH

International Classification:

B42F 13/00

US Classification:

402 77

Abstract:

A bound component including a first panel and a second panel pivotally coupled together along a hinge. Each panel includes an outer covering and a substrate positioned in the outer covering, wherein the outer covering of the first panel is directly coupled to the outer covering of the second panel to form the hinge. The substrates of the first and second panels are not directly coupled together. The bound component further includes a reinforcement extending over or forming at least part of the hinge.