Integrated tab hanging file system

摘要

An integral tab system for a 2-D or 3-D tab for a folder, and a method of making same is disclosed. The integral 2-D (flat) tab (20) is provided in the hanging folder itself without the need for additional tabs being affixed. The 3-D tab version (120) is created by an extension which is folded onto itself so that one edge surface is at an angle relative to the panels of the file folder allowing it to be read from the side. These tabs may also be supplied in a detachable form.

主权项

1. A hanging file folder having an integral variable angle display tab for which the user can select the desired display angle, comprising:
a) first and second panels having top and bottom edges and inner and outer surfaces, said bottom edges being joined to form a folder with inner surfaces facing each other; b) the top edge of said second panel being divided into a plurality of lateral regions thereacross, one of said lateral regions having a foldable portion configurable to create a three dimensional protruding display tab which extend above said top edge, said display tab comprising: 1. a first extension section of predetermined width dimension, extending from and integral with said top edge of said second panel; 2. an intermediate section connected to said extension section having a pair of parallel fold lines on either side of thereof; 3. an attachment section extending from said intermediate section at one of said fold lines; an adhesive for selective affixation thereof at various angles by affixing said inner surface of said second panel to said attachment section at one of a plurality of user selectable location to create a tab with the intermediate section having a selectable display angle of 0-180 degrees by user selective affixation; so that said folder includes an integral three dimensional display tab viewable at a selectable angle.