US4133080A
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Textbook holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-11-04
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Granted: 1979-01-09
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Expires: 1994-11-04
Abstract
Abstract A device to hold text books tightly against a notebook wherein a stretchable strap is connected at opposite ends to a clasp, each said clasp to operate over the edge of the notebook, the strap to be stretched permitting insertion of one or more text books between the strap and the notebook to thereby secure the text book(s) to the notebook.
Inventors
- 👤 John Kuk
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 15:38
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45F; A45F5/00; A45F5/12; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/31; Y10T24/314; Y10T24/316
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
242 words
In combination with the notebook, said notebook having a hard cover binder, said notebook having a peripheral edge, said notebook being adapted to retain a plurality of leaves of papers, a holding device for securely retaining at least one textbook upon said notebook, said holding device comprising: a first clasp and a second clasp with a stretchable strap located therebetween, said first clasp to be in engagement with one edge of the periphery of said notebook with said second clasp being in engagement with an opposite edge of the periphery of said notebook causing said stretchable strap to be just slightly stretched therebetween, whereby said stretchable strap can be manually stretched to a displaced position above the top surface of said notebook permitting location of at least one textbook between said top surface and said stretchable strap and when released, said stretchable strap tightly presses the textbook against the top surface of said notebook; each said clasp being U-shaped in configuration, each said clasp including a section bent over on its self one end of said stretchable strap being tightly compressed by bent over section thereby affecting securing of said stretchable strap to said clasp, and each said clasp including a pair of spaced apart openings, said strap being conducted through said openings prior to coming into contact with said bent over section, the portion of said strap between said openings to be in contact with the top surface of said notebook.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
242 words
In combination with the notebook, said notebook having a hard cover binder, said notebook having a peripheral edge, said notebook being adapted to retain a plurality of leaves of papers, a holding device for securely retaining at least one textbook upon said notebook, said holding device comprising: a first clasp and a second clasp with a stretchable strap located therebetween, said first clasp to be in engagement with one edge of the periphery of said notebook with said second clasp being in engagement with an opposite edge of the periphery of said notebook causing said stretchable strap to be just slightly stretched therebetween, whereby said stretchable strap can be manually stretched to a displaced position above the top surface of said notebook permitting location of at least one textbook between said top surface and said stretchable strap and when released, said stretchable strap tightly presses the textbook against the top surface of said notebook; each said clasp being U-shaped in configuration, each said clasp including a section bent over on its self one end of said stretchable strap being tightly compressed by bent over section thereby affecting securing of said stretchable strap to said clasp, and each said clasp including a pair of spaced apart openings, said strap being conducted through said openings prior to coming into contact with said bent over section, the portion of said strap between said openings to be in contact with the top surface of said notebook.
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) | 1982-01-08 | 1982-07-10 | 1983-01-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-01-08 | 1986-07-10 | 1987-01-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-01-08 | 1990-07-10 | 1991-01-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |