US3146986A
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Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-12-13
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Granted: 1964-09-01
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Expires: 1982-12-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Edward Joseph Gorth
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 22:31
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B23/00; A47B23/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A PORTABLE BOOK HOLDER COMPRISING A BACK PORTION, FRONT AND REAR BOOK COVER PORTIONS HINGEDLY SECURED THERETO, END AND SIDE FLANGES ON THE INNER SIDE OF EACH OF SAID COVER PORTIONS AND SPACED THEREFROM ADAPTED FOR THE RECEPTION OF THE FRONT AND REAR COVERS OF A BOOK, A PAIR OF CLAMPING PLATES HINGEDLY SECURED TO THE ENDS OF THE OUTER SIDE OF SAID BACK PORTION, AND SPRING MEANS BIASING SAID PLATES INWARDLY TOWARD THE CENTER OF SAID BACK PORTION THEREBY CLAMPINGLY AND RELEASABLY TO ENGAGE A VERTICAL SUPPORTING MEMBER SUCH AS A PEW BACK, THE OUTER SIDE OF SAID BACK PORTION BEING PROVIDED WITH A RECESS INTO WHICH SAID PLATES FOLD IN FLUSH RELATION WHEN NOT IN USE, THE END OF EACH CLAMPING PLATE BEING ROUNDED AND PROVIDED WITH FRICTION MEANS FOR RELEASABLY HOLDING THE SAME BENEATH AN ENLARGEMENT ON THE TOP END OF A PEW BACK.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
A PORTABLE BOOK HOLDER COMPRISING A BACK PORTION, FRONT AND REAR BOOK COVER PORTIONS HINGEDLY SECURED THERETO, END AND SIDE FLANGES ON THE INNER SIDE OF EACH OF SAID COVER PORTIONS AND SPACED THEREFROM ADAPTED FOR THE RECEPTION OF THE FRONT AND REAR COVERS OF A BOOK, A PAIR OF CLAMPING PLATES HINGEDLY SECURED TO THE ENDS OF THE OUTER SIDE OF SAID BACK PORTION, AND SPRING MEANS BIASING SAID PLATES INWARDLY TOWARD THE CENTER OF SAID BACK PORTION THEREBY CLAMPINGLY AND RELEASABLY TO ENGAGE A VERTICAL SUPPORTING MEMBER SUCH AS A PEW BACK, THE OUTER SIDE OF SAID BACK PORTION BEING PROVIDED WITH A RECESS INTO WHICH SAID PLATES FOLD IN FLUSH RELATION WHEN NOT IN USE, THE END OF EACH CLAMPING PLATE BEING ROUNDED AND PROVIDED WITH FRICTION MEANS FOR RELEASABLY HOLDING THE SAME BENEATH AN ENLARGEMENT ON THE TOP END OF A PEW BACK.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-09-01 | 1968-03-02 | 1968-09-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-09-01 | 1972-03-02 | 1972-09-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-09-01 | 1976-03-02 | 1976-09-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |