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US4239171A
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Book support
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-01-31
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Granted: 1980-12-16
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Expires: 1998-01-31
Abstract
Abstract A holder for an open book formed of a single piece of transparent plastic shaped to hold the book in a more or less vertical position, incorporating a spring clip on the back. A pole is attached to the holder. The bottom of the pole is shaped for ready insertion into the ground, and also designed to mount a plurality of legs attached by joints or pegs and a deformable ring. The book holder can be used without legs on a soft surface (e.g., a beach) or with legs on a hard surface.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward Huls
- 👤 Christina Huls
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 10:06
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16M; F16M13/00; A; A47; A47B; A47B19/00; F16M11/00; F16M11/02; F16M11/04; F16M11/041; F16M11/20; F16M11/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A reading stand apparatus comprising a book holding support means, a pole having openings in a lower portion for attaching legs, connecting means for connecting the pole to the book holding support means, a plurality of legs having elongated shank portions and having proximal and distal ends, the proximal ends having elongated fastening means connected to the pole in upward angular relation to the shanks, securing dowels connected to the elongated fastening means at the proximal ends for engaging the openings in the lower portion of the pole, clamping means connected to the elongated fastening means for holding proximal ends against the pole.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
A reading stand apparatus comprising a book holding support means, a pole having openings in a lower portion for attaching legs, connecting means for connecting the pole to the book holding support means, a plurality of legs having elongated shank portions and having proximal and distal ends, the proximal ends having elongated fastening means connected to the pole in upward angular relation to the shanks, securing dowels connected to the elongated fastening means at the proximal ends for engaging the openings in the lower portion of the pole, clamping means connected to the elongated fastening means for holding proximal ends against the pole.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the book holding support means is made of transparent plastic comprising a transparent front, bottom and back support.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the back of the book holding support means is flexibly arched against the front of the book holding support means to keep a book pressed tightly therebetween.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the pole is made of transparent plastic and has an angular bevel with a sharpened circular edge.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein elongated fastening means connected to the pole are parallel to the length of the pole.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the securing dowels are angularly fastened upward into the pole.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein distal ends of the legs are curved upward.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein clamping means connected to the elongated fastening means for holding the proximal ends against the pole comprises a nylon locking ring.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
87 words
A reading stand apparatus comprising a book holding support means constructed of one piece transparent plastic having a flat front face, a flat bottom and a flexibly arched back continuously joined together wherein the flexibly arched back presses reading material tightly therebetween a pole connected to a bottom of the book holding support means having openings in a lower portion for attaching legs and having an angular bevel with a sharpened circular edge wherein the sharpened circular edge permits the pole to be implanted into soft ground.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
87 words
A reading stand apparatus comprising a book holding support means constructed of one piece transparent plastic having a flat front face, a flat bottom and a flexibly arched back continuously joined together wherein the flexibly arched back presses reading material tightly therebetween a pole connected to a bottom of the book holding support means having openings in a lower portion for attaching legs and having an angular bevel with a sharpened circular edge wherein the sharpened circular edge permits the pole to be implanted into soft ground.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 9, the pole having narrow slot openings in a lower portion for attaching legs.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 10 further comprising legs having elongated fastening means connected to the pole parallel to the length of the pole.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus of claim 10 further comprising male projections connected to the elongated fastening means for engaging the narrow slots in the lower portion of the pole.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 12 wherein the male projections slide upward into the narrow slots.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus of claim 10 wherein distal ends of the legs are curved upward.
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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) | 1983-12-16 | 1984-06-16 | 1984-12-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-12-16 | 1988-06-16 | 1988-12-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-12-16 | 1992-06-16 | 1992-12-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |