US3586847A
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Book holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-05-07
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Granted: 1971-06-22
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Expires: 1989-05-07
Abstract
Abstract A book holder having a pair of opposing covers wherein said opposing covers are connected to an intermediate panel by means of a pair of hinges. Each cover is equipped with a light which is adapted to illuminate reading material positioned thereunder. Each cover is also equipped with a book holding means, which is of a U-shaped bracket type and which is spring-biased into position.
Inventors
- 👤 Morris Nahmias
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 15:09
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21V; F21V33/00; F21V33/0004; F21V33/0048; A; A47; A47B; A47B23/00; A47B23/06; A47B2220/00; A47B2220/0091; A47B2220/0094
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A reading material holder comprising a pair of opposing covers, an intermediate panel, hinges connecting said covers to said panel, reading material holding means connected to each cover, and a light attached to each of said covers for illuminating the reading material, said holding means comprising U-shaped brackets, said brackets each having parallel arms and a base leg and being spring biased into contact with said covers in such a manner that the base leg of each of the brackets faces said panel, said hinges including projections extending inwardly from the extremities of the parallel arms of the brackets, said holder having a pair of compression coil springs, one end of each said spring being biased against one of said covers and the other end of each spring being biased against an arm of one of said Ushaped brackets.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
A reading material holder comprising a pair of opposing covers, an intermediate panel, hinges connecting said covers to said panel, reading material holding means connected to each cover, and a light attached to each of said covers for illuminating the reading material, said holding means comprising U-shaped brackets, said brackets each having parallel arms and a base leg and being spring biased into contact with said covers in such a manner that the base leg of each of the brackets faces said panel, said hinges including projections extending inwardly from the extremities of the parallel arms of the brackets, said holder having a pair of compression coil springs, one end of each said spring being biased against one of said covers and the other end of each spring being biased against an arm of one of said Ushaped brackets.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1974-06-21 | 1974-12-21 | 1975-06-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-21 | 1978-12-21 | 1979-06-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-21 | 1982-12-21 | 1983-06-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |