BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION AND TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates generally to organizational aids for desktops, and more particularly to desktop accessories holders.

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DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is an integrated paper and accessories article. Sheets of paper are stacked atop a rigid substrate. The sheets may or may not be bound together along one or more of their sides. An interior portion or portions of each sheet of paper are cut and removed, leaving a hole or holes in the sheets. The hole from one sheet of paper is aligned with identical or similar holes cut from other sheets of paper. When the sheets are stacked, the edges of the holes create a container or receptacle which holds and stores accessories such as pens, pencils, markers, paper clips, rulers, fasteners, compass, paint brushes, etc. These accessories rest upon the solid substrate and are held in place by the surrounding sheets of paper, obviating the need for separate containers and receptacles typically used to hold such accessories.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING Fig. 1 is a top side view of the present invention depicting stacked sheets of paper that have had two circles and one rectangle cut from each sheet and removed.

Fig. 2 is a direct top view of the present invention depicted in Fig. 1.

Fig. 3 and Fig. 4 are examples of the present invention using larger sheets of paper and with different printing than in Figs. 1 & 2. The same accessories used in Figs. 1 & 2 are used in Figs. 3 & 4.

Fig. 5 is a top and side view of the present invention where six small circles have been cut and removed from each sheet of paper and the sheets have been stacked on top of each other and they are set upon a more rigid substrate.

Fig. 6 is a top and side view of the present invention where two "L" shapes have been cut and removed from the stacked sheets of paper, thereby creating a receptacle for the accessories.

Fig. 7 depicts the same iteration of the invention depicted in Fig. 6 but from a top view.

Fig. 8 is a top and side view of the present invention where an oval shape has been cut and removed from the stacked sheets of paper, creating a receptacle.

Fig. 9 is a top view of the present invention that was depicted in Fig. 8.

Fig. 10 is a top and side view depicting the present invention within circular sheets of paper.

Fig. 11 depicts the same iteration of the invention as depicted in Fig. 10 but from a top view.

Fig. 12 is a top and side view of the present invention.

Fig. 13 is a top view of the present invention that is depicted in Fig. 12.

Fig. 14 is a top and side view of the present invention.

Fig. 15 is a top view of the present invention depicted in the top and side view of Fig. 14.

Fig. 16 is a top and side view of the present invention.

Fig. 17 is a top view of the present invention depicted in Fig 16. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

In Fig. 1, a plurality of paper sheets 24 are set upon a solid substrate 25. Each paper sheet in Fig. 1 is identical to the top sheet of paper 20. Within each sheet, holes 21, 22, and 23 have been cut and removed. The exterior border of holes 21, 22, and 23 are aligned vertically with the exterior borders of the other identical stacked paper sheets. When a sufficient number of sheets are stacked vertically, receptacles 21, 22, and 23 are created. Receptacle 21 contains paper clips; receptacle 22 contains fasteners; and receptacle 23 contains two writing instruments. Printed on the sheets of paper are seven rectangles 26, each with a different day of the week, thereby creating the embodiment of the present invention in Fig. 1 of a weekly planning calendar.

In Fig. 2, the paperclip, fasteners and writing instruments are clearly visible within the receptacles 21, 22, and 23.

Fig. 3 and Fig. 4 are examples of the present invention using larger sheets of paper 27 with thirty-five printed rectangles printed on each sheet, thereby creating a monthly calendar. Within each sheet of paper, holes 21, 22 and 23 have been cut, removed and aligned vertically with the other similarly cut and stacked plurality of sheets 28. The same accessories used in Figs. 1 & 2 are used in Figs. 3 & 4.

Fig. 5 is a top and side view of the present invention where six small circles 29 have been cut and removed from each sheet of paper and the sheets have been stacked on top of each other 24 and they are set upon a more rigid substrate 25. Placed vertically within a receptacle that is created by removing the holes and stacking the sheets are writing instruments 30which are intended to be removed from the receptacles and used to write or draw on the sheets of paper.

Fig. 6 is a top and side view of the present invention where two "L" shapes 31 have been cut and removed from the stacked sheets of paper, thereby creating a receptacle for the accessories, in this case a ruler, two pencils, an eraser and a pencil sharpener. The "L" cuts are in the center of the pages. On one side of the L cuts is blank sheets of paper, and on the other side is sheets of paper with "graph" printing. Fig. 7 depicts the same iteration of the invention depicted in Fig. 6 but from a top view. In Fig. 7 the outlines of the "L" are clear, as are the accessories.

Fig. 8 is a top and side view of the present invention where an oval shape 32 has been cut and removed from the stacked sheets of paper, creating a receptacle. Inside this receptacle is a separate circular container 33, like a cup or similar. Inside of this inserted container are several writing instruments 34. The darker shaded curved vertical stacked lines on the exterior of the circle depict the exterior of each sheet of paper stacked 24 upon a solid substrate 25.

Fig. 9 is a top view of the present invention that was depicted in Fig. 8. In Fig. 9 the six writing instruments 34 are visible inside the oval receptacle 32. The darker shaded exterior of the oval receptacle depicts a separate container 33 that was inserted into the receptacle.

Fig. 10 is a top and side view depicting the present invention within circular sheets of paper whereby six circles 35 have been cut and removed from each sheet of paper, thereby creating six receptacles into which a writing instrument 36 has been inserted vertically into each. The darker shaded curved vertical stacked lines on the exterior of the circle depict the exterior of each sheet of paper stacked 24 upon a solid substrate 25.

Fig. 11 depicts the same iteration of the invention as depicted in Fig. 10 but from a top view. Six holes 35 are visible with writing instruments 36 inserted into each. The dashed line 37 extending across the interior of the circular sheet of paper represents a perforation where the sheet of paper can be torn.

Fig. 12 is a top and side view of the present invention depicting stacked sheets of paper 25 set on a solid substrate 26. There is a perforated straight line 37 extending across the interior of the paper where the paper can be torn, and to the left of the perforated line, a shape 38 that loosely resembles fingers has been cut and removed from each sheet of paper, thereby creating a receptacle where writing or drawing instruments 39 are placed.

Fig. 13 is a top view of the present invention that is depicted in Fig. 12 that shows the writing instruments 39 inside the receptacle 38, and next to perforated line 37.

Fig. 14 is a top and side view of the present invention depicting stacked sheets of paper 24 with a variety holes 40 cut in the center of each sheet of paper, thereby creating a receptacle to hold a variety of accessories and instruments. On each side of the cut holes there is a perforated straight line 37 extending across the interior of the paper where the paper can be torn. On the right side of the cut holes the paper that has been printed with graph lines.

Fig. 15 is a top view of the present invention that is depicted in Fig. 14 that shows more clearly the various accessories and instruments that are contained within the receptacles 40 created by the holes of the stacked paper sheets.

Fig. 16 is a top and side view of the present invention depicting stacked sheets of paper 24 on a solid substrate 25 with a variety holes 41 cut in the center of each sheet of paper, thereby creating a receptacle to hold a variety of accessories and instruments. In this case, the accessories and instruments are paint brushes 42 and paint containers 43. On the side of the cut holes there is a perforated straight line 37 extending across the interior of the paper where the paper can be torn.

Fig. 17 is a top view of the present invention that is depicted in Fig. 16 that shows more clearly the various accessories and instruments 42, 43 that are contained within the receptacles 41 created by the holes of the stacked paper sheets. While the foregoing written description of the invention enables one of ordinary skill to make and use what is considered presently to be the best mode thereof, those of ordinary skill will understand and appreciate the existence of variations, combinations, and equivalents of the specific embodiment, method, and examples herein. The invention should therefore not be limited by the above described embodiment, method, and examples, but by all embodiments and methods within the scope and spirit of the invention.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

Set atop or inside many desks and tables are stacked sheets of paper that are commonly used for writing or drawing. Typically placed near these sheets of paper are one or more organizing bins, trays containers or receptacles that hold accessories such as pens, pencils, markers, crayons, paper clips, push pins, rulers, paint brushes, etc., which are intended to be used in conjunction with the sheets of paper. The present invention incorporates the organizing bins, trays, etc., directly into the sheets of paper, thereby obviating the need for separate organizing bins, trays and other such containers.

In the present invention, a plurality of paper sheets are stacked one on top of another. The paper sheets are either loose sheets, or are held together with a pressure sensitive adhesive so that a single sheet of paper can be separated from the others with a slight pulling motion, or are bound together through mechanical means such as a spiral metal wire. Every stacked paper sheet in the present invention has a hole or holes cut from it, and each hole is, or holes are, in alignment with the hole or holes of the other stacked sheets. When a sufficient plurality of paper sheets are stacked atop one another, the aligned holes form a receptacle or container. This receptacle or container holds accessories typically used in conjunction with sheets of paper, including pens, pencils, markers, paperclips, fasteners, rulers, paintbrushes and paint, among others.

So where a desk would typically have sheets of paper to be used for writing notes alongside bins or containers holding stationery accessories to use with the sheets of paper, the present invention combines the paper and bins or containers into one object, obviating the utility for separate bins or containers.