Michael A Rowe

US Patent:

7628426, Dec 8, 2009

Filed:

Apr 8, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/420444

Inventors:

Michael Rowe - Kettering OH, US
Edward Busam - Mason OH, US

Assignee:

MeadWestvaco Corporation - Glen Allen VA

International Classification:

B42D 3/18
B42F 21/02

US Classification:

281 29, 281 51, 283 36

Abstract:

A bound system including a plurality of pages and a cover/divider including a bound outer edge and a plurality of free outer edges. The cover/divider is bound to the plurality of pages along the bound edge. The cover/divider includes one or more discrete tabs extending generally outwardly relative to one of the free edges. Each tab is integrally formed from a single piece of material with the rest of the cover/divider. Each tab further has an opening formed therethrough and is configured to receive at least part of a binding device therethrough to thereby couple the cover/divider to the binding device.

US Patent:

7819432, Oct 26, 2010

Filed:

Feb 25, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/392183

Inventors:

Michael D. Rowe - Kettering OH, US
Edward P. Busam - Mason OH, US

Assignee:

MeadWestvaco Corporation - Richmond WA

International Classification:

B42D 3/18
B42F 21/02

US Classification:

281 29, 283 36, 281 211, 281 51

Abstract:

A bound system including a plurality of pages and a cover/divider including a bound outer edge and a plurality of free outer edges. The cover/divider is bound to the plurality of pages along the bound edge. The cover/divider includes one or more discrete tabs extending generally outwardly relative to one of the free edges. Each tab is integrally formed from a single piece of material with the rest of the cover/divider. Each tab further has an opening formed therethrough and is configured to receive at least part of a binding device therethrough to thereby couple the cover/divider to the binding device.

US Patent:

8522939, Sep 3, 2013

Filed:

Oct 11, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/270514

Inventors:

Michael D. Rowe - Medway OH, US

Assignee:

Acco Brands Corporation - Lake Zurich IL

International Classification:

A45C 3/00

US Classification:

190112, 190109, 190902, 206320, 383 41

Abstract:

A storage bag including an outer casing having an inner compartment configured to store a laptop computer or laptop computer-sized item therein. The bag further includes a first access opening formed at or along an upper edge of the inner compartment and communicating with the inner compartment. The first access opening is sized to allow a laptop computer or laptop computer-sized item to pass therethrough and into the inner compartment. The bag also has a second access opening formed along a back surface of the outer casing and communicating with the inner compartment. The second access opening is sized to allow a laptop computer or laptop computer-sized item to pass therethrough and into the inner compartment.

US Patent:

20090236843, Sep 24, 2009

Filed:

Nov 4, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/264630

Inventors:

Michael Rowe - Kettering OH, US
Edward Busam - Mason OH, US

Assignee:

MEADWESTVACO CORPORATION - Glen Allen VA

International Classification:

B42D 1/00
B42D 3/00
B42D 15/00
B42F 21/00
B42F 13/00

US Classification:

281 272, 281 29, 283 74, 283 42, 402 73

Abstract:

A bound system including a plurality of pages and a cover/divider including a bound outer edge and a plurality of free outer edges. The cover/divider is bound to the plurality of pages along the bound edge. The cover/divider includes one or more discreet tabs extending generally outwardly relative to one of the free edges. Each tab is integrally formed from a single piece of material with the rest of the cover/divider. Each tab further has an opening formed therethrough and is configured to receive at least part of a binding device therethrough to thereby couple the cover/divider to the binding device.

US Patent:

20100108731, May 6, 2010

Filed:

Oct 31, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/262403

Inventors:

Michael Rowe - Kettering OH, US
Edward Busam - Mason OH, US
Kevin Witter - Centerville OH, US
Trisha Maurer - New Bremen OH, US
Kyley Reed - Troy OH, US
Amy Bryant - Dayton OH, US
Thomas Africa - Lebanon OH, US
Sherry Jones - Pataskala OH, US
Harlan Peden - Sunbury OH, US
Elizabeth Taylor - Bexley OH, US

International Classification:

A45F 5/00
A45F 3/04

US Classification:

224654, 224645

Abstract:

A backpack for providing improved user access points. In particular a backpack providing for side entry into the contents. The backpack may utilize an S-shape zipper to improve access. The backpack may have multiple ways to access the inner pocket, including top access and dual side access.

US Patent:

20120233894, Sep 20, 2012

Filed:

Apr 23, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/453554

Inventors:

Michael D. Rowe - Medway OH, US
Edward P. Busam - Mason OH, US
Kenneth P. Richied - Cincinnati OH, US
Elizabeth A. Lacher - Beavercreek OH, US

Assignee:

MEADWESTVACO CORPORATION - Richmond VA

International Classification:

B42F 21/00

US Classification:

40360, 40641

Abstract:

A tab status indicator system including a generally planar body portion and a tab coupled to the body portion and protruding generally outwardly therefrom. The system further includes an indicator movable between a deployed position, in which the indicator generally overlaps with the tab in a direction generally perpendicular to a plane of the body portion, and a retracted position, in which the indicator does not overlap with the tab or overlaps with the tab less than when the indicator is in the deployed position.

US Patent:

20120241507, Sep 27, 2012

Filed:

Aug 9, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/386752

Inventors:

Michael D. Rowe - Medway OH, US
Elizabeth M. Lacher - Beavercreek OH, US

Assignee:

MEADWESTVACO CORPORATION - Richmond VA

International Classification:

B65D 27/24
B65D 27/08

US Classification:

229 673, 229 674

Abstract:

A filer is disclosed which has front panel and rear panel defining a storage compartment therebetween, the storage compartment having a width. The filer includes a cover coupled to the rear panel and releasably attachable to the front panel to generally cover or seal the storage compartment. A distal portion of the cover has a width that is about equal to or smaller than the width of the storage compartment to allow the distal portion of the front cover to be received in the storage compartment.

US Patent:

20180126773, May 10, 2018

Filed:

Jan 10, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/867267

Inventors:

- Lake Zurich IL, US
Michael D. Rowe - Medway OH, US
Ellisa A. Stone - Bellbrook OH, US

International Classification:

B42F 7/06
B42F 21/02
B42F 11/00
B42F 21/00
B42D 3/00
B42D 1/06
B42D 3/18
B42F 13/00

Abstract:

A component including a body having an outer edge, a first slit/opening formed or pre-formed therein and a second slit/opening formed or pre-formed therein. The component further includes a tab coupled to the body such that the tab is movable between a retracted position wherein the tab does not protrude beyond the outer edge, and an extended position wherein the tab extends through the first slit/opening, extends through the second slit/opening and protrudes beyond the outer edge.