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US3898951A
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Bookmarks
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-10-11
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Granted: 1975-08-12
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Expires: 1994-10-11
Abstract
Abstract A bookmark comprising an elongated stretchable member having a closed loop at one end thereof for extending around one of the covers of a book and having an appendage which extends along the page to be marked and over a part of the cover to a point at which it is detachably secured to the loop of the member with an ornament extending from its free end.
Inventors
- 👤 Geraldine M Clare
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 20:54
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42D; B42D3/00; B42D3/12; B42D3/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A bookmark comprising: an elongated elastic ribbon like member having one end turned back on itself and fastened thereto to form a closed loop portion, the other end of said ribbon like member forming an appendage extending from the loop portion, said loop portion provided for extending around one of the covers of a book with the appendage arranged to extend from the loop portion at one edge of the book between the pages of a book being marked and out the other edge of the book, and means provided at one end of said appendage for detachably fastening said end to said loop portion at a point thereon arranged on the outside of the book being marked.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A bookmark comprising: an elongated elastic ribbon like member having one end turned back on itself and fastened thereto to form a closed loop portion, the other end of said ribbon like member forming an appendage extending from the loop portion, said loop portion provided for extending around one of the covers of a book with the appendage arranged to extend from the loop portion at one edge of the book between the pages of a book being marked and out the other edge of the book, and means provided at one end of said appendage for detachably fastening said end to said loop portion at a point thereon arranged on the outside of the book being marked.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The bookmark set forth in claim 1 wherein: said means comprises a Velco fastener having two engaging parts one mounted on said appendage and the other mounted on said loop portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The bookmark set forth in claim 2 in further combination with: an ornament mounted on the free end of said appendage.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The bookmark set forth in claim 3 wherein: said elongated elastic ribbon like material has a lace configuration.
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) | 1978-08-11 | 1979-02-10 | 1979-08-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-08-11 | 1983-02-10 | 1983-08-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-08-11 | 1987-02-10 | 1987-08-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |