CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This Application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. § 120(e) of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 63/322,063, filed on March 21, 2022, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The present invention is in the technical field of folding folder and more particularly to a folding folder for individualization and customization that reduces transportation costs, is convenient for storage, is environmentally friendly, and reduces storage space in an unfolded configuration.

BACKGROUND

[0003] Paper packaging is one of the fastest growing industries in the market. In a high- end consumer product, product packaging is a key factor in attracting consumers and reflects the value of the product. At present, most of the printing and packaging are only copied according to the customer’s model. There is a lack of innovation.

[0004] However, the packaging market is huge. The individualization of product packaging is particularly needed now, and each new product must be considered in several aspects in the development of packaging. For example: novel structure, beautifying products, protecting products, personalized design, etc.

[0005] Folders are commonly used as office tools for storing, protecting, and standardizing management of documents and other materials. Most of the folders currently are made of plastic material, which is not to environmentally friendly. Plastic folders have high transportation costs and complex structures and are not convenient to use. The defects are obvious, and there is an urgent need to provide a solution.

[0006] Also, folders on the market cannot satisfy existing customers' aesthetics and usability of the folder, and at the same time they cannot enhance the value of the product itself. [0007] Therefore, there is a need for a folding folder for individualization and customization that reduces transportation costs, is convenient for storage, is environmentally friendly, and reduces storage space in an unfolded configuration, overcoming the limitations of the prior art.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0008] These and other features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with regard to the following description, appended claims, and accompanying figures where:

[0009] FIG. 1 is an architectural diagram of a folding folder for individualization and customization that reduces transportation costs, is convenient for storage, is environmentally friendly, and reduces storage space in an unfolded configuration, according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0010] FIG. 2 is a plan view of the folding folder of FIG. 1.

[0011] FIG. 3 is a top view of the folding folder of FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 in a flat, open, shipping position;

[0012] FIG. 4 is a side view of a leather shell structure of the folding folder of FIG. 3 in the open position;

[0013] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the folding folder of FIG. 3;

[0014] FIG 6. is a perspective view of the folding folder of FIG. 3 in a closed position.

SUMMARY

[0015] The present invention provides a folding folder for individualization and customization that reduces transportation costs, is convenient for storage, is environmentally friendly, and reduces storage space in an unfolded configuration. The folding folder comprises a leather shell grey board, a leather shell surface paper affixed to the leather shell grey board, a leather shell lining affixed to the leather shell grey board, and an inner pocket affixed to the leather shell lining. The inner pocket is equipped with a backing to make the closure mechanism operable to close and secure the folding folder in a closed position. In a preferred embodiment, the backing is a magnetic material, preferably an iron sheet.

[0016] The leather shell grey board further comprises a closure mechanism, wherein the closure mechanism is selected from the group consisting of a magnet, a snap, an adhesive strip, or a hook and loop. The closure mechanism is preferably a magnet. The closure mechanism can be used in automated packing machines without requiring the use of adhesives, tapes or other fastening methods.

[0017] The leather shell grey board is divided into independently divided areas: a leather shell panel; a leather shell ridge board; a leather shell bottom board; and a leather shell panel/skin shell ridge board. There is also a slot disposed between the leather shell panel/skin shell ridge board and the leather shell bottom board.

[0018] The folding folder is completed when the leather shell grey board is adhered to inner end surfaces of the leather shell surface paper, and the leather shell lining is attached to the leather shell grey board, forming a leather shell structure. Sides of the folding folder are created when a third inner end face is glued to a fourth inner end face along one or more than one folding line, and when a fifth inner end face is glued to a sixth inner end face along one or more than one folding line. A lower end surface of the inner pocket is adhered to the bottom plate of the leather shell structure, and double-sided tape on the inner pocket is attached to the inner end surface.

[0019] After a product is placed inside the folding folder and is covered, the magnet and the iron sheet will have a suction effect, and the suction will be used to keep the leather case panel upside down 180° and not fall.

[0020] The folding folder comprises grey board that is made from recycled paper that is environmentally friendly, sustainable, less polluting than traditionally folders. The folding folder, when completed and an open position, forms an opening for placing product. In a closed position, the product is fully enclosed in the folding folder and ready for shipment or delivery. The closure mechanism will keep the product inside the folding folder, but can be easily opened by an end user.

[0021] There is also provided a method of making a folding folder for individualization and customization that reduces transportation costs, is convenient for storage, is environmentally friendly, and reduces storage space in an unfolded configuration. First, leather shell surface paper is affixed to a leather shell grey board. Then, a leather shell lining is affixed to the leather shell grey board. Next, an inner pocket is affixed to the leather shell lining. Then, folding the folder along folding lines. Next, a plurality of folder sides are folded. Finally, a cover over is folded over the sides. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0022] The present invention overcomes the limitations of the prior art by providing a folding folder 100 for individualization and customization that reduces transportation costs, is convenient for storage, is environmentally friendly, and reduces storage space in an unfolded configuration. The present invention is a new type of folding folder 100 made of grey board. Grey board is made from recycled paper. The grey board is more environmentally friendly, sustainable, less pollution vs traditionally folding folder 100s. The present invention also has a novel structure that is beautiful and practical. The present invention can be folded for packaging and delivery, reduces transportation costs, is convenient for storage, is environmentally friendly, and reduces storage space in an unfolded configuration.

[0023] The present invention is made of grey board. Grey board is made from recycled paper. This is more environmentally friendly, sustainable, less pollution vs traditionally folding folders.

[0024] Similar folding folders on the market cannot satisfy existing customers' aesthetics and usability of the product, and at the same time cannot enhance the value of the product itself. Through structural design and improvement, this product achieves a hardcover folder a less cost and has a hardcover to meet the actual needs of customers in all aspects. It is a very practical folding folder for packaging and delivery of products.

[0025] Product comprises the following features and innovations:

[0026] 1. novel structure and strong creativity.

[0027] 2. it reflects the reduction of cost and the improvement of aesthetics.

[0028] 3. it is made of paper and cardboard (recycled material), which is more environmentally friendly.

[0029] 4. key points and protection points for any product placed inside the folding folder.

[0030] the main advantage of this product is environmental protection, simple hardcover, convenient for consumers to work/store important documents, save costs and improve efficiency. [0031] The main advantage of this product is environmental protection, simple hardcover, convenient for consumers to work/store important documents, save costs and improve efficiency. The main protection die-line/structure of this product and the folding method.All dimensions specified in this disclosure are by way of example only and are not intended to be limiting. Further, the proportions shown in these figures are not necessarily to scale. As will be understood by those with skill in the art with reference to this disclosure, the actual dimensions and proportions of any system, any device or part of a system or device disclosed in this disclosure will be determined by its intended use.

[0032] Methods and devices that implement the embodiments of the various features of the invention will now be described with reference to the drawings. The drawings and the associated descriptions are provided to illustrate embodiments of the invention and not to limit the scope of the invention. Reference in the specification to “one embodiment” or “an embodiment” is intended to indicate that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least an embodiment of the invention. The appearances of the phrase “in one embodiment” or “an embodiment” in various places in the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment.

[0033] Throughout the drawings, reference numbers are re-used to indicate correspondence between referenced elements. In addition, the first digit of each reference number indicates the figure where the element first appears.

[0034] As used in this disclosure, except where the context requires otherwise, the term “comprise” and variations of the term, such as “comprising”, “comprises” and “comprised” are not intended to exclude other additives, components, integers or steps.

[0035] In the following description, specific details are given to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments. However, it will be understood by one of ordinary skill in the art that the embodiments may be practiced without these specific details. Well-known circuits, structures and techniques may not be shown in detail in order not to obscure the embodiments. For example, circuits may be shown in block diagrams in order not to obscure the embodiments in unnecessary detail.

[0036] In the following description, certain terminology is used to describe certain features of one or more embodiments of the invention.

[0037] Various embodiments provide a folding folder 100. One embodiment of the present invention provides a folding folder 100. In another embodiment, there is provided a method for using the system. The system and method will now be disclosed in detail. [0038] The term “grey board” refers to a 100% recycled material that is formed by transforming recycled fibers and compressing them into a strong, flexible board and is also known as chipboard.

[0039] Referring now to FIG. 1, there is shown diagrams of a folding folder 100 for individualization and customization that reduces transportation costs, is convenient for storage, is environmentally friendly, and reduces storage space in an unfolded configuration, according to one embodiment of the present invention. The folding folder 100 comprises: a leather shell grey board 102, a leather shell surface paper 104, a leather shell lining 106 and an inner pocket 502. [0040] The leather shell grey board 102 is equipped with a closure mechanism 118 and 120, where the closure mechanism 118 and 120 is selected from the group consisting of a magnet, a snap, an adhesive strip, a hook and loop. Preferably, the closure mechanism 118 and 120 is a magnet. The inner pocket 502 is equipped with an iron sheet or other backing to make the closure mechanism 118 and 120 work. In a preferred embodiment, the leather shell grey board 102 is equipped with one or more than one magnet 118 and 120, and the inner pocket 206 206 comprises a magnetic material, preferably an iron sheet.

[0041] The leather shell grey board 102 is divided into three independently areas comprising a leather shell panel 110, a leather shell ridge board 112, and a leather shell bottom board 114. The leather shell panel 110 and the leather shell ridge board 112 comprise a slot 116 between the leather shell panel 110 and the leather shell ridge board 112 and the leather shell bottom board 114 of the folding folder 100.

[0042] The leather shell grey board 102 is divided into three independently divided areas: a leather shell panel 110, a leather shell ridge board 112, a leather shell bottom board 114, and a leather shell panel 110 /skin shell ridge board. There is a slot 116 disposed between it and the leather shell bottom board 114 of the folding folder 100.

[0043] The leather shell grey board 102 is adhered to the inner end surface of the leather shell surface paper 104, and the leather shell lining i 106 s attached to the leather shell grey boardl02 forming a leather shell structure 300.

[0044] Referring now to FIG. 2, there is shown a plan view of the folding folder 100. An inner pocket 502 is created when a first inner end face 204 is adhered to a second inner end face 206 along folding lines 205 and 207. Sides of the folding folder 100 are created when a third inner end face 208 is glued to a fourth inner end face 210 along folding lines 209 and 211, and when a fifth inner end face 212 is glued to a sixth inner end face 214 along folding lines 213 and 215.

[0045] A lower end surface 302 of the inner pocket 502 is adhered to the bottom plate 202 of the leather shell structure. The inner pocket 502 is attached to the inner end surface 220 using double-sided tape 406 and 408.

[0046] After the folding folder 100 is covered, the closure mechanism 118 and 120 and the iron sheet will have a suction effect, and the suction will be used to keep the leather case panel upside down 180° and not fall.

[0047] Referring now to FIG. 3, there is shown a top view 300 of the folding folder 100 in a flat, open, shipping position. The lower end surface 302, when attached, forms the cover of the folding folder 100 and is held in place by the closure mechanism 118 and 120.

[0048] Referring now to FIG. 4, there is shown a side view 400 of a leather shell structure 300 of the folding folder 100 in the open position. The leather shell gray board 102 is adhered to inner end surfaces 402 and 404 of the leather shell surface paper 104 using doublesided tape 406 and 408. The leather shell lining 106 is attached to the leather shell gray board 102, forming a leather shell structure 300.

[0049] Referring now to FIG. 5, there is shown a side perspective view 500 of the folding folder 100 in an open position. As can be seen the folding folder 100, when complete, forms a pocket 502 for placing product. Because of the closure mechanism 118 and 120, the folding folder 100 can be used in automated packing machines without requiring the use of adhesives, tapes or other fastening methods. This speeds up product delivery, transportation, reduces transportation costs, is convenient for storage, is environmentally friendly, and reduces storage space in an unfolded configuration.

[0050] As will be understood by those with skill in the art with reference to this disclosure, the dimensions and sizes shown in above are examples and not meant to be limiting. A variety of other shapes and sizes are contemplated by this disclosure.

[0051] Referring now to FIG. 6, there is shown a perspective view 600 of the folding folder 100 in a closed position. As can be seen, any product would be fully enclosed in the folding folder 100 and ready for shipment or delivery. The closure mechanism 118 and 120 will keep the product inside the folding folder 100, but can be easily opened by an end user. [0052] What has been described is a new and improved folding folder for individualization and customization that reduces transportation costs, is convenient for storage, is environmentally friendly, and reduces storage space in an unfolded configuration, overcoming the limitations and disadvantages inherent in the related art.

[0053] Although the present invention has been described with a degree of particularity, it is understood that the present disclosure has been made by way of example and that other versions are possible. As various changes could be made in the above description without departing from the scope of the invention, it is intended that all matter contained in the above description or shown in the accompanying drawings shall be illustrative and not used in a limiting sense. The spirit and scope of the appended claims should not be limited to the description of the preferred versions contained in this disclosure.

[0054] All features disclosed in the specification, including the claims, abstracts, and drawings, and all the steps in any method or process disclosed, may be combined in any combination, except combinations where at least some of such features and/or steps are mutually exclusive. Each feature disclosed in the specification, including the claims, abstract, and drawings, can be replaced by alternative features serving the same, equivalent or similar purpose, unless expressly stated otherwise. Thus, unless expressly stated otherwise, each feature disclosed is one example only of a generic series of equivalent or similar features.

[0055] Any element in a claim that does not explicitly state "means" for performing a specified function or "step" for performing a specified function should not be interpreted as a "means" or "step" clause as specified in 35 U.S.C. § 112.