TITLE

[0001] This invention is entitled SpinJournal.

TECHNICAL FIELD AND BACKGROUND

[0002] This invention relates to notebooks, and more particularly, to notebooks having a window cut¬ out through which images could be displayed.

[0003] Notebooks exist that provide means to display images through a window cut-out in the front cover. However, such notebooks fail to provide the ability to view multiple images, particularly in a revolving fashion, creating an intriguing aspect so important in advertising mediums.

[0004] The invention of this application overcomes the disadvantage of presenting a single image, by having a printed wheel revolve, thus displaying a different image with every rotation of the wheel.

SUMMARY

[0005] Therefore, it is the object of the invention to provide a notebook that includes a revolving wheel, displaying different images when rotated.

[0006] Other objects and advantages of the present invention will be apparent from the accompanying drawings.

[0007] This and other objects of the present invention are achieved in the preferred embodiments disclosed below by providing a notebook including a front and back cover each having first and second major sides, the front cover having a window cut-out, a hole for wheel assembly and a cut-out along at least one edge of the front cover to provide for easy rotation of the wheel, and connecting means for connecting the front cover and the back cover together.

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[0008] According to another preferred embodiment of the invention, the notebook includes paper sheets, blank and printed.

[0009] According to another preferred embodiment of the invention, the front and back covers are formed from a sheet stock selected from the group consisting of plastic, cardboard, fiberboard and metal.

[0010] According to another preferred embodiment of the invention, the connecting means of the front and back covers and loose paper, is selected from a group consisting of spiral and wire binding.

[0011] According to another preferred embodiment of the invention, the connecting means include a plurality of holes positioned along the edge of one side of the front and back covers for accepting spiral and wire binding.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SRAWINGS

[0012] Further features of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art to which the present invention relates from reading the following specification with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0013] FIG. 1 is a front plan view of the notebook according to one preferred embodiment of the invention.

[0014] FIG. 2 is a front plan view of the notebook according to FIG. 1 in an open position.

[0015] FIG. 3 is a front plan view of the front cover, illustrating the shape of the front cover and the cut-outs.

[0016] FIG. 4 is a front plan view of the wheel.

[0017] FIG. 5 is a front plan and side view of the female part of the rivet.

[0018] FIG. 5 is a front plan and side view of the male part of the rivet.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT(S)

[0019] Referring specifically to the drawings, a notebook 10 having a front and back covers according to the present invention is illustrated in FIGS. 1-2.

A spiral binding 12 extends through holes 13 along side edges 14 and 15 of the back and front cover respectively.

The wheel 19 is exposed on the right-hand side of the front cover 15 by a cut-out 24.

The wheel 19 is further imprinted with data, of which one image 31 is showing through window 18, said wheel 19 having a patterned edge 20 for easy rotation.

The wheel 19 is connected to the front cover 15 by ways of a male 21 and female 22 parts of a rivet assembly.

As shown in FIG. 2 the notebook 10 may include a plurality of sheets 17 positioned between back 14 and front 15 covers.

The spiral binding 12 binds the back cover 14, loose sheets 17, and front cover 15 in a manner allowing the sheets 17 and covers 14 and 15 to freely move relative to the spiral binding 12 and to one another.

Although the sheets 17 in FIG. 2 show printed lines, the sheets 17 may alternatively include any other type of print, of either a single or multi-colour nature.

The back cover 14 and front cover 15 are formed from sheet stock including material such as plastic, cardboard, fϊberboard or metal.

While the back cover 14, the front cover 15 and loose sheets 17 of notebook 10 shown in

FIGS 1-2 are bound together by way of spiral binding 12, the invention is not limited to this type of binding and any other method of bookbinding may be used.

[0020] FIG. 2 also shows edges 11 and 16 of the front 15 and back 14 covers. The binding 12 and the holes 13 are placed along the edges 11 and 16.

The female part 22 of the rivet 21 is shown when the notebook is open.

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[0021] Referring to FIG. 3, the front cover 15 has special cut-outs: 18 to accommodate the window, 24 to expose the edge of the wheel 20, and 25 to accommodate the rivet assembly. It further shows edge 11 of the front cover and holes 13 for binding.

[0022] Referring to FIG. 4, although the patterned edge 20 of the wheel 19 is shown in a particular design, any pattern, including a plain circular design could be used.

A hole 23 is punched in the center of the wheel 19 to allow for free rotation.

Although the images 26-31 printed on the wheel are shown as line drawings, the images are not restricted to the type of drawing and could be printed in any number of colours including 4-colour process.

Although 6 images 26-31 are shown, the wheel 19 is not limited to any particular number of images.

The entire surface of the wheel 19 is available for printing.

[0023] FIG. 5 shows a plan and side view of the female part 22 of the rivet.

[0024] FIG. 6 shows a plan and side view of the male part 21 of the rivet.

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