US3785605A
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Book prop
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-01-20
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Granted: 1974-01-15
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Expires: 1992-01-20
Abstract
Abstract A book prop is provided for holding open a book in an inclined position for reading without obscuring any of the printed subject matter and providing a steady support regardless of the distribution of the pages of the book. The book prop can be made as two separate identical elements or as an integral piece.
Inventors
- 👤 H Parekh
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 03:42
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B23/00; A47B23/04; A47B23/042; A47B23/043; A47B23/044
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A book prop comprising support member means for the covers of a book to be held in open position at an inclined angle without obscuring the reading matter, said support member means including pliable strip material positioned around at least one book cover and having its ends overlapped and secured to hold the strip material snugly around such book cover, a support member secured to the pliable strip material and extending angularly to a support surface, the support member being angularly movable with relation to the strip material and a connecting member having a transverse fold line extending between and secured to the support member and the strip material, the pliable strip material being rotatable around its underlying cover to alter the angle of support of the book.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
A book prop comprising support member means for the covers of a book to be held in open position at an inclined angle without obscuring the reading matter, said support member means including pliable strip material positioned around at least one book cover and having its ends overlapped and secured to hold the strip material snugly around such book cover, a support member secured to the pliable strip material and extending angularly to a support surface, the support member being angularly movable with relation to the strip material and a connecting member having a transverse fold line extending between and secured to the support member and the strip material, the pliable strip material being rotatable around its underlying cover to alter the angle of support of the book.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A book prop according to claim 1, wherein pliable strip material and a support member is applied and is rotatable with respect to each of the covers of the book.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
A book prop according to claim 1, wherein the strip material is composed of pliable synthetic plastic.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
A book prop according to claim 1, wherein there is one support member means which has a lateral foldable and unfoldable extension for supporting the other cover of the book when the book is open.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
A book prop according to claim 4, wherein said lateral extension is provided with narrow plastic strips attached thereto and extending therefrom and which pass through a securing member of buckle type.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
A book prop according to claim 1 wherein there is one support member means which has a lateral extension for supporting the other cover of the book when the book is open.
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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) | 1977-01-14 | 1977-07-16 | 1978-01-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-14 | 1981-07-16 | 1982-01-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-14 | 1985-07-16 | 1986-01-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |