There is disclosed a metal fitting (100, 100a, 100b, 200) adapted to be secured to a base member (200) by at least an eyelet (102, 102a, 102b) or a rivet (222), in which the metal fitting (100, 100a, 100b, 200) includes at least an aperture (106, 106a, 106b, 214) adapted to receive at least part of the eyelet (102, 102a, 102b) or rivet (222), in which at least one tab (108, 110, 108a, 108b, 216) extends from a periphery of the aperture (106, 106a, 106b, 214) into the aperture, and the tab (108, 110, 108a, 108b, 216) is adapted to engage with a flared portion (112, 112a, 112b) of the eyelet (102, 102a, 102b) or rivet (222) to secure the metal fitting (100, 100a, 100b, 200) with the base member (200). There is also disclosed a document holder formed of such a metal fitting as attached to a base member.
This application is a continuing application and claims benefit under 35 U.S.C. .sctn.120 to the filing date of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/850,065, filed May 8, 2001 now abandoned.
Priority Data
Jul 28, 2000 [JP] 2000-005391 May 01, 2001 [EP] 01303975
A ring binder mechanism comprises a housing, at least one ring for mounting loose leaf paper, and at least one mounting post extending outwardly from the housing. A base plate is adapted to be attached to a ring binder cover and has a surface adapted to receive the mounting post of the ring binder mechanism. A key can be received by the base plate into an affixing position with respect to the base plate and mounting post for securing the mounting post to the base plate.
