MOLDED BINDER

摘要

A binder (20) having molding (70, 80) thereon is provided. The binder may have two panels (40, 50) connected to one another by a hinge (90, 95) and a binding mechanism connected to one of the panels (40, 50) and designed to receive an article, such as one or more sheets of loose-leaf paper and other such articles. Molding (70, 80) may be located on the hinges to reinforce the hinge and may be less hard than the panel material. Molding (70, 80) may be located along the entire length of the hinge or in discrete sections spaced from one another along the hinge. Molding (70, 80) may also be located on edges of the cover panels, such as along the entire edge or at the corners between the edges. The material of the molding (70, 80) may be a different material than the material of the panels. To form the molding (70, 80) on or with the panels, techniques such as comolding or overmolding may be employed. overmolding may be employed.