US3974918A
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Magnetic book supporting structure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-01-17
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Granted: 1976-08-17
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Expires: 1995-01-17
Abstract
Abstract An elongated strip of magnetic material in combination with bookends, having magnetic members secured to the bottoms thereof whereby the magnetic bookends may be more efficiently utilized on wooden desks or the like in conjunction with the metallic strip.
Inventors
- 👤 George Yaremchuk
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 10:24
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B65/00; A47B65/20; A47B65/10; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S211/00; Y10S211/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
In combination, a flat elongated, elastomeric strip having magnetic metal particles therein, and a pair of bookends of a size to be easily portable with the elongated strip having magnets secured thereto whereby the bookends are cooperable with the elongated strip in its flat condition when placed in spaced apart locations along the strip to support bookds on the strip between the bookends against the pressure of the books in the direction of the elongation of the strip said strip being completely flexible and therefore portable and easily capable of being packaged along with the bookends.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
In combination, a flat elongated, elastomeric strip having magnetic metal particles therein, and a pair of bookends of a size to be easily portable with the elongated strip having magnets secured thereto whereby the bookends are cooperable with the elongated strip in its flat condition when placed in spaced apart locations along the strip to support bookds on the strip between the bookends against the pressure of the books in the direction of the elongation of the strip said strip being completely flexible and therefore portable and easily capable of being packaged along with the bookends.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
184 words
In combination, a flat, elongated elastomeric strip having magnetic metal particles therein, a pair of bookends of a size to be readily portable with the strip each comprising a horizontally extending member substantially the same width as the elongated strip, a vertically extending member connected to the horizontally extending member at one end thereof, and a bracing member positioned between the horizontally and vertically extending members and secured thereto and magnetic strips secured to the horizontally extending member along the lower edges thereof, said bookends adapted to be positioned in spaced apart locations on the flat elongated strip to secure books in place therebetween on the flat elongated strip against the pressure of the books in the direction of elongation of the elongated strip the elongated strip being completely flexible and therefore portable and easily capable of being packaged along with the bookends whereby the elongated strip and bookends may be carried from place to place and assembled with the strip in a flat condition and the bookends in spaced apart positions thereon to retain books on desks or the like having non-metallic surfaces.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
184 words
In combination, a flat, elongated elastomeric strip having magnetic metal particles therein, a pair of bookends of a size to be readily portable with the strip each comprising a horizontally extending member substantially the same width as the elongated strip, a vertically extending member connected to the horizontally extending member at one end thereof, and a bracing member positioned between the horizontally and vertically extending members and secured thereto and magnetic strips secured to the horizontally extending member along the lower edges thereof, said bookends adapted to be positioned in spaced apart locations on the flat elongated strip to secure books in place therebetween on the flat elongated strip against the pressure of the books in the direction of elongation of the elongated strip the elongated strip being completely flexible and therefore portable and easily capable of being packaged along with the bookends whereby the elongated strip and bookends may be carried from place to place and assembled with the strip in a flat condition and the bookends in spaced apart positions thereon to retain books on desks or the like having non-metallic surfaces.
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) | 1979-08-17 | 1980-02-16 | 1980-08-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-08-17 | 1984-02-16 | 1984-08-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-08-17 | 1988-02-16 | 1988-08-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |