Presentation folder

Abstract

A presentation folder suitable for business and similar presentation and networking uses is provided. The presentation folder displays a variety of materials in an attractive yet professional manner. The presentation folder may be compact in size, and it may also include multiple pockets and slits to hold numerous materials. Further, in one embodiment, the presentation folder is assembled from one die-cut blank which is easy to manufacture.

1 . A folder comprising: 
 a front and a back rectangular panel formed together along a common side forming a hinge between the panels;    a pair of opposed short pockets at one end of the folder formed by a pair of short panels, each formed at one end, to one end of a different one of the rectangular panels and at a side edge, to a side of the rectangular panel, other than the common side forming short pockets open along two edges,    a pair of elongated pockets extending the length and width of the folder, each formed by a flap connected at one end, to the other end of a rectangular panel with each flap in facing relation to the rectangular panel to which it is connected, with its other end inserted into and secured to one of the opposed pockets,    and a disc holder comprising a pocket formed of a transparent material having height and width dimensions smaller than the dimensions of either pocket and secured to the inner face of one of them.    
   
   
       2 . The folder as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the common sides forming the hinge between the panels comprises a member having parallel side edges co-extensive with the lengths of the rectangular panels and spaced apart a fraction of the width of the rectangular panels, the rectangular panels and member formed of a single piece of material with the edges formed by score lines.  
   
   
       3 . The folder as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the short pockets are open along an edge closest to the hinge and along an edge remote from the end of the folder.  
   
   
       4 . A presentation folder formed of a single piece of material comprising: 
 a pair of rectangular elongated panels defined from one another by parallel spaced score lines; and    a pair of short panels wherein one side of each short panel is defined by a score line that also in part, defines an outer edge of the elongated panel;    a pair of rectangular flaps having a length or width smaller than the elongated panels and defined therefrom by a score line defining an end of each of a panel and a flap.    
   
   
       5 . A folder comprising: 
 a front and a back rectangular panel formed together along a common side forming a hinge between the panels;    at least one short pocket at one end of the folder formed by at least one short panel formed along an edge of one of the rectangular panels other than on the common side, forming at least one short pocket;    at least one elongated pocket extending substantially the length and width of the rectangular panel, formed by a flap connected at one end of the rectangular panel, in facing relation to the rectangular panel to which it is secured to, thereby forming the elongated pocket; and    a disc holder, comprising a pocket formed at least partially of a transparent material secured to one of the pockets, having a height and width dimension smaller than the dimensions of the rectangular panel.    
   
   
       6 . The folder as set forth in  claim 5 , further comprising at least one small flap connected at one end of the rectangular panel opposite the flap forming the at least one elongated pocket, the small flap forming a side edge of the elongated pocket.  
   
   
       7 . The folder as set forth in  claim 5 , wherein the common sides forming the hinge between the panels comprises a member having parallel side edges co-extensive with the lengths of the rectangular panels and spaced apart a fraction of the width of the rectangular panels, the rectangular panels and member formed of a single piece of material with the edges formed by score lines.  
   
   
       8 . The folder as set forth in  claim 5 , wherein the at least one short pocket is open along an edge closest to the hinge and along an edge remote from the end of the folder.  
   
   
       9 . The folder as set forth in  claim 5 , further comprising a plurality of short pockets at one end of the folder formed by a plurality of short panels formed along an edge of one of the rectangular panels.  
   
   
       10 . The folder as set forth in  claim 5 , further comprising a plurality of elongated pockets extending substantially the length and width of the rectangular panel, formed by a plurality of flaps connected at one end of the folder, in facing relation to the rectangular panel to which the flaps are secured to, thereby forming the plurality of elongated pockets.  
   
   
       11 . The folder as set forth in  claim 5 , wherein the at least one short pocket further includes a plurality of slits arranged to hold cards or a disc.