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A binder for holding papers or other objects is described. The binder comprises a window which enables a user to identify the contents of the binder. The outer surface of the window may be substantially flush with the outer surface of the binder. At least one tab may be located behind the window whi

A binder for holding papers or other objects is described. The binder comprises a window which enables a user to identify the contents of the binder. The outer surface of the window may be substantially flush with the outer surface of the binder. At least one tab may be located behind the window which enables a user to load a label and holds the label such that it is viewable through the window.

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What is claimed is: 1. A binder for retaining an item, comprising: a first panel having a first panel outer surface; a second panel having a second panel outer surface; a spine connecting the first panel to the second panel, the spine defining a spine outer surface; a cutout disposed in at least on

What is claimed is: 1. A binder for retaining an item, comprising: a first panel having a first panel outer surface; a second panel having a second panel outer surface; a spine connecting the first panel to the second panel, the spine defining a spine outer surface; a cutout disposed in at least one of the first panel, the second panel, and the spine; a window disposed substantially within the cutout; a tab element disposed adjacent to the cutout, the tab element comprising: a first flexible tab; a second flexible tab; and a bridge integrally formed with the first flexible tab and the second flexible tab such that the first flexible tab is disposed in a direction that is substantially opposite the second flexible tab; wherein the tab element is connected and fixed with respect to an inside surface of the at least one of the first panel, the second panel and the spine, constructed and arranged to receive a label between the inside surface and the tab element; wherein the first flexible tab has a finger hold constructed and arranged to permit a user to pull the first flexible tab away from both the window and the bridge, and wherein the second flexible tab has a finger hold constructed and arranged to permit a user to pull the second flexible tab away from both the window and the bridge. 2. A binder for retaining an item, comprising: a first panel having a first panel outer surface; a second panel having a second panel outer surface; a spine connecting the first panel to the second panel, the spine defining a spine outer surface; a cutout disposed in at least one of the first panel, the second panel, and the spine; a flexible tab disposed adjacent to the cutout; and a window disposed substantially within the cutout, the window comprising: a window outer surface, the window outer surface being substantially flush with the at least one of the first panel outer surface, the second panel outer surface, and the spine outer surface; a first window flange defining a height difference between an upper surface of the first window flange and the window outer surface, wherein the height difference substantially corresponds to the thickness of the least one of the first panel, the second panel and the spine panel; and a first window lip extending from the first window flange on a side opposite the upper surface of the window flange in a direction away from the window outer surface, wherein the window lip is configured to prevent movement of a label placed between the window and the flexible tab; and wherein the flexible tab is connected and fixed with respect to an inside surface of the at least one of the first panel, the second panel and the spine, constructed and arranged to receive a label between the inside surface and the flexible tab. 3. The binder of claim 2, wherein the window is secured to the spine at least at a top and a bottom of the window. 4. The binder of claim 2, wherein the flexible tab is integrally molded with the at least one of the first panel, the second panel, and the spine. 5. The binder of claim 2, wherein the flexible tab is constructed and arranged to bias a label against the window. 6. The binder of claim 2, wherein the cutout is disposed in the spine and wherein the window is placed in the cutout of the spine to thereby form a spine label display. 7. The binder of claim 6, wherein the spine and window have an arcuate profile. 8. The binder of claim 2, wherein the at least one of the first panel, the second panel, and the spine has a post and wherein the window has a receiving hole constructed and arranged to receive the post to mount the window. 9. A binder for retaining an item, comprising: a first panel having a first panel outer surface; a second panel having a second panel outer surface; a spine connecting the first panel to the second panel, the spine having a spine outer surface; a cutout disposed in at least one of the first panel, the second panel, and the spine; a window disposed substantially within the cutout; a tab element disposed adjacent to the cut, the tab element comprising: a first flexible tab facing in a first direction and having a finger hold constructed and arranged to permit a user to pull the first flexible tab away from the window; and a bridge integrally formed with the first flexible tab, the bridge connecting the first flexible tab as a cantilevered element with the at least one of the first panel, the second panel, and the spine, wherein a free end of the first flexible tab extends outwardly away from both the bridge and the window; wherein the tab element is connected and fixed with respect to an inside surface of the at least one of the first panel, the second panel and the spine, constructed and arranged to receive a label between the inside surface and the tab element. 10. The binder of claim 9, wherein the first flexible tab defines a tab outer surface, and the tab outer surface is recessed with respect to at least one of the first panel outer surface, the second panel outer surface, and the spine outer surface. 11. The binder of claim 9, wherein the first flexible tab is formed integrally with the at least one of the first panel, the second panel, and the spine. 12. The binder of claim 9, wherein the first flexible tab is constructed and arranged to bias a label against the window. 13. The binder of claim 9, wherein the first flexible tab comprises a polymer and/or an elastomer. 14. The binder of claim 9, wherein the cutout is disposed in the spine and wherein the window is placed in the cutout of the spine to thereby form a spine label display. 15. The binder of claim 2, wherein the window further comprises: a second window flange defining a height difference between an upper surface of the second window flange and the window outer surface, wherein the height difference substantially corresponds to the thickness of the least one of the first panel, the second panel and the spine panel, wherein the second window flange is positioned on a side of the window opposite the first window flange; and a second window lip extending from the second window flange on a side opposite the upper surface of the second window flange, wherein the second window lip is configured to prevent movement of a label placed between the window and the flexible tab. 16. The binder of claim 9, the tab element further comprising: a second flexible tab connected to the at least one of the first panel, the second panel, and the spine, the second flexible tab disposed adjacent to the cutout facing in a second direction and having a finger hold constructed and arranged to permit a user to pull the second flexible tab away from the window, wherein the second flexible tab is integrally formed with the bridge such that the first direction is substantially opposite the second direction, the bridge also connecting the second flexible tab with the at least one of the first panel, second panel, and the spine. 17. The binder of claim 9, wherein the bridge connects the first flexible tab with the at least one of the first panel, the second panel, and the spine at two spaced apart locations. 18. The binder of claim 1, wherein the bridge connects the first and second flexible tabs with the at least one of the first panel, the second panel, and the spine at two spaced apart locations. 19. The binder of claim 9, wherein the finger hold is constructed and arranged to include an upwardly arched flange configured to provide a curved space for a user to grab to pull the first flexible tab away from the window. 20. The binder of claim 9, wherein the free end of the first flexible tab is not coplanar with the bridge.