US3701332A
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Book mark and page holding device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-04-14
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Granted: 1972-10-31
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Expires: 1989-04-14
Abstract
Abstract A page holder made from a flat piece of fairly rigid material into the form substantially in the shape of an ''''E.'''' The center portion can be shaped in the form of a tapered section which is wider at the bottom where it is joined to two arms extending therefrom. Each of the arms has a piece extending therefrom which is substantially parallel th the sides of the center portion. The arms and the center portion form two slots of different spacing for holding different numbers of pages. The center portion can also be covered with a rubber material to assist in keeping the book page holder positioned.
Inventors
- 👤 Doyle K Brooks
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 11:03
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42D; B42D9/00; B42D9/001; B42D9/004
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
A book page holder and book mark comprising; a. a center portion having first and second sides, a top and a bottom, b. a plurality of spaced arms extending substantially parallel to said first side of said center portion and attached at the top of said center portion, c. an arm spaced from the second side of said center portion and attached at the top of said center portion, and d. said center portion, said plurality of arms and said arm falling in substantially the same plane and made of flexable material, Whereby said book holder can be bent to place the center portion under the back of a book, the arm placed on one side of the book on top of the pages, and wherein the plurality of arms interlock the remainder of the pages, holding said book in an open position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
A book page holder and book mark comprising; a. a center portion having first and second sides, a top and a bottom, b. a plurality of spaced arms extending substantially parallel to said first side of said center portion and attached at the top of said center portion, c. an arm spaced from the second side of said center portion and attached at the top of said center portion, and d. said center portion, said plurality of arms and said arm falling in substantially the same plane and made of flexable material, Whereby said book holder can be bent to place the center portion under the back of a book, the arm placed on one side of the book on top of the pages, and wherein the plurality of arms interlock the remainder of the pages, holding said book in an open position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A holder as described in claim 1 wherein said center portion and said plurality of arms and said arm are all made of transparent plastic.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A device as described in claim 1, wherein said central portion of said holder has a coating of gripping material on at least one side.
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) | 1975-10-31 | 1976-05-01 | 1976-10-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-31 | 1980-05-01 | 1980-10-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-31 | 1984-05-01 | 1984-10-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |