Suspension file

Abstract

A suspension file ( 1 ) comprises a generally ‘U’-shaped pocket ( 2 ) of flexible, or semi-flexible, synthetic plastics material having a bulbous lower portion or base ( 4 ), and with the two upper edges ( 5 ) of the pocket ( 2 ) welded into tubular sleeves ( 6 ), with each sleeve housing a support rod ( 8 ) of length exceeding its associated sleeve ( 6 ) whereby ends ( 9 ) of the rod ( 8 ) project beyond each end of each sleeve ( 6 ), with each projecting end ( 9 ) being notched to engage a support rail of a drawer of a filing cabinet.

1 . A suspension file comprising a generally ‘U’-shaped pocket of flexible, or semi-flexible, synthetic plastics material having a bulbous lower portion, and with two upper edges of said pocket welded into two tubular sleeves, a support rod housed in each of said sleeves, each said rod being of length exceeding its associated sleeve whereby ends of each of said rods project beyond each end of said sleeves, with each said projecting end being notched to engage, in use, a support rail of a drawer of a filing cabinet.  
   
   
       2 . A suspension file as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein each of said sleeves is formed from a plastics laminate.  
   
   
       3 . A suspension file as claimed in  claim 2 , wherein each of said sleeves is provided with webbing additives for enhanced strength and tear resistibility.  
   
   
       4 . A suspension file as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein each of said sleeves extend the full length of each upper edge of its pocket.  
   
   
       5 . A suspension file as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein each of said sleeves has inner projections adapted to engage said inserted rod to retain said rod in its sleeve, whilst permitting rod-to-sleeve movement as and when required.  
   
   
       6 . A suspension file as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said rods are of solid material.  
   
   
       7 . A suspension file as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said rods are tubular.  
   
   
       8 . A suspension file as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said rods are of synthetic plastics material.  
   
   
       9 . A suspension file as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said rods are of steel.  
   
   
       10 . A suspension file as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said rods are of an aluminium alloy.  
   
   
       11 . A suspension file as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said rods are a combination of metal and plastics.  
   
   
       12 . A suspension file as claimed in  claim 11 , wherein each of said rods comprises metal inner rod, surrounded by a plastics sheath.  
   
   
       13 . A suspension file as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said rods are non-circular.  
   
   
       14 . A suspension file as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said rods are oval, with the major axis adapted to be located vertically.