US3338544A
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Book easel
Assignee: Western Publishing Co Inc
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Filing: 1965-09-01
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Granted: 1967-08-29
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Expires: 1985-09-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Dale A Schmidt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 15:33
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B23/00; A47B23/04; A47B23/042
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
AN EASEL FOR A RING-BOUND TYPE OF BOOK, COMPRISING A PIECE OF A PLIABLE MATERIAL HAVING SUFFICIENT STRENGTH TO SUPPORT A BOOK IN A TILTED POSITION ON A HORIZONTAL SURFACE WHEN SAID PIECE IS UPRIGHTLY DISPOSED, SAID PIECE INCLUDING A LOWER EDGE AND AN UPPER EDGE OBLIQUE TO SAID LOWER EDGE, AND A FLEXIBLE TONGUE CONNECTED TO THE UPPER EDGE OF SAID PIECE AND BEING PLIABLE THROUGHOUT ITS LENGTH AND CAPABLE OF BEING THREADED WITH RESPECT TO THE RINGS OF SAID BOOK FOR PIVOTALLY ATTACHING SAID PIECE TO SAID BOOK IN A TITLED BOOK-SUPPORTING POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
AN EASEL FOR A RING-BOUND TYPE OF BOOK, COMPRISING A PIECE OF A PLIABLE MATERIAL HAVING SUFFICIENT STRENGTH TO SUPPORT A BOOK IN A TILTED POSITION ON A HORIZONTAL SURFACE WHEN SAID PIECE IS UPRIGHTLY DISPOSED, SAID PIECE INCLUDING A LOWER EDGE AND AN UPPER EDGE OBLIQUE TO SAID LOWER EDGE, AND A FLEXIBLE TONGUE CONNECTED TO THE UPPER EDGE OF SAID PIECE AND BEING PLIABLE THROUGHOUT ITS LENGTH AND CAPABLE OF BEING THREADED WITH RESPECT TO THE RINGS OF SAID BOOK FOR PIVOTALLY ATTACHING SAID PIECE TO SAID BOOK IN A TITLED BOOK-SUPPORTING POSITION.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-08-28 | 1971-02-27 | 1971-08-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-08-28 | 1975-02-27 | 1975-08-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-08-28 | 1979-02-27 | 1979-08-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |