File with high-traction surface

Abstract

A file that includes a first panel disposed adjacent a holding location, a holding member associated with the first panel and being configured and dimensioned for holding and retaining a stack of paper in the holding location, and a second panel that includes a high-traction surface that has a sufficiently high frictional coefficient to provide elevated traction and gripping against a desktop to resist or prevent sliding thereagainst. The second panel is rotatably associated with the first panel for movement between a closed position and an open position.

1 . A file, comprising: 
 a first panel disposed adjacent a holding location;    a holding member associated with the first panel and being configured and dimensioned for holding and retaining a stack of paper in the holding location; and    a second panel comprising a high-traction surface that has a sufficiently high frictional coefficient to provide elevated traction and gripping against a desktop to resist or prevent sliding thereagainst;    wherein the second panel is rotatably associated with the first panel for movement between a closed position and an open position.    
   
   
       2 . The file of  claim 1 , wherein the high-traction surface has a frictional coefficient that is sufficiently high to provide sufficient traction and gripping against a desktop to support the holding portion and held stack hanging therefrom, while substantially preventing the second panel from sliding off the desktop.  
   
   
       3  The file of  claim 1 , wherein the high-traction surface comprises a high-traction elastomeric material.  
   
   
       4 . The file of  claim 1 , wherein the high-traction surface has a dimpled or porous texture to increase the frictional coefficient thereof.  
   
   
       5 . The file of  claim 1 , wherein the second panel and high-traction surface have a substantially flat cross-section, and the first panel and holding portion are configured to lay adjacent and substantially flat against the second panel when the file is in the closed position.  
   
   
       6 . The file of any of  claim 1 , wherein: 
 in the closed position, the second panel is positioned adjacent the holding portion; and    in the open position, the high-traction surface extends at an angle from the holding portion so that the second panel can be placed on the desktop with the first panel and stack hanging and supported from the second panel, which grips the desktop sufficiently for preventing the second panel from slipping off the desktop.    
   
   
       7 . The file of  claim 6 , wherein the second panel is configured as a file cover for covering at least a portion of the holding portion in the closed position.  
   
   
       8 . The file of  claim 1 , wherein the file comprises a file folder.  
   
   
       9 . The file of  claim 1 , wherein the holding member is configured for holding and retaining the stack of paper of at least letter, legal, A3, or A4 size in the holding location.  
   
   
       10 . The file of  claim 1 , wherein the holding member comprises a pocket configured and dimensioned to hold the stack of paper.  
   
   
       11 . The file of  claim 10 , further comprising a hinge that pivotally connects the first panel and the second panel, wherein the pocket defines an opening associated with the holding location and configured to receive the stack therethrough for placement in the holding location.  
   
   
       12 . The file of  claim 10 , wherein the pocket comprises an expandable accordion pocket.  
   
   
       13 . The file of  claim 1 , wherein the second panel comprises a second layer that significantly increases the weight and rigidity of the second panel to increase the friction between the second panel and the desktop.  
   
   
       14 . The file of  claim 1 , wherein the holding member comprises a binding mechanism that is dimensioned and configured to hold the stack of paper in the holding location.