Folder for use with presentations having variably configurable pocket arrangement

Abstract

The present invention relates to a folder suitable for use with presentations that is capable of being provided with variable pocket configurations that are produced from separate sheet or laminates or combinations thereof that are imprintable, such as through non-impact printing means. The sheets, laminates or combinations are used in creating personalized pockets on demand for use with presentation folders, document containment devices and other items for which personalized and/or an auxiliary pocket may be useful. The laminates that are used in the creation of pockets for the present invention are created from a first sheet having patterns coated thereon, including patterns of adhesive and release which is then attached to a second or base sheet to protect the adhesive coated portions of the substrate. The patterns of release and adhesive enable the application of the pocket portion to a blank suitable for use in forming a presentation folder or other structure or item for which a pocket may be useful or beneficial. The sheets, laminates and the like may be provided in multiple configurations through the use of die cuts, scores and the like so as to enable the creation of variable pocket configurations, including juxtaposed pockets.

1 . A folder, comprising; 
 a blank of material having first and second faces and first and second sections, said blank having a top edge, a bottom edge and a pair of side edges, and said blank is composed of material having a generally uniform thickness;    at least one of a first pocket type created from a sheet and having a first configuration, with said first configuration sized and configured to fit within at least a portion of one of said first and second sections;    at least one of a second pocket type created from a sheet and having a second configuration distinct from said first configuration with said second configuration sized and configured to fit within at least a portion of one of said first and second sections;    said first and second pocket types are provided independent and separate from said blank of material; and    said first and second pocket types after forming are applied to said blank of material on at least one of said first and second faces of at least one of said first and second sections.    
   
   
       2 . A folder as recited in  claim 1 , wherein one of said first and second sheets is prepared from a laminate.  
   
   
       3 . A folder as recited in  claim 1 , wherein one of said second pocket type is juxtaposed over a portion of said first pocket type.  
   
   
       4 . A folder as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said blank of material is provided with a line separating said blank into said first and second sections.  
   
   
       5 . A folder as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said folder is suitable for use as a presentation folder.  
   
   
       6 . A folder as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said first and second pocket types are provided in a single sheet.  
   
   
       7 . A folder as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said first and second pocket types are provided in a continuous or roll format.  
   
   
       8 . A folder as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said first and second pocket types are provided from first and second sheets that are separate and distinct from one another.  
   
   
       9 . A folder as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said first pocket type is generally quadrate and said second pocket type has a non-quadrate shape.  
   
   
       10 . A folder as recited in  claim 1 , wherein one of said first and second pocket types is provided with additional slits or cuts so as to be able to hold cards, diskettes and other supplemental material on an external face of said one pocket.  
   
   
       11 . A folder as recited in  claim 1 , wherein at least one of said first and second pocket types is provided with printing or imaging.  
   
   
       12 . A folder as recited in  claim 11 , wherein said printing or imaging on said at least one pocket type is complimentary to printing or imaging on said blank.  
   
   
       13 . A document containment article, comprising; 
 a relatively rigid article having at least one pre-existing document retaining device;    at least one of a first pocket type is provided and is separate and independent from said article and which is formable into said first pocket type from a sheet of material, said first pocket type is sized and configured to receive and hold an item after said pocket type is formed and applied to said article; and    said first pocket type is applied to said article in such a manner so as to not interfere with said pre-existing document retaining device.    
   
   
       14 . A document containment article as recited in  claim 13 , wherein at least one of a second pocket type is provided for attachment to said article with said second pocket type having a different shape than said first pocket type.  
   
   
       15 . A document containment article as recited in  claim 14 , wherein at least one of said first and second pocket types is provided with printing or imaging.  
   
   
       16 . A document containment article as recited in  claim 15 , wherein said printing or imaging on said one of said first and second pocket types is complimentary to printing on said article.  
   
   
       17 . A method for preparing a folder, comprising the steps of; 
 supplying at least one blank having a size and configuration suitable for use as a presentation folder;    providing at least one sheet of material suitable for forming one or more pocket types;    processing said sheet of material and said blank;    acting on said sheet to form at least one pocket;    applying said at least one pocket to said blank.    
   
   
       18 . A method as recited in  claim 17 , wherein the step of processing includes printing or imaging.  
   
   
       19 . A method as recited in  claim 17 , wherein the step of processing includes folding said blank.  
   
   
       20 . A method as recited in  claim 17 , wherein the step of acting includes forming said sheet material into a pocket by folding.  
   
   
       21 . A method as recited in  claim 17 , wherein said sheet material is provided with a series of die cuts to create predetermined areas defining at least one separable pocket.