US4296946A
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Book support
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-08-27
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Granted: 1981-10-27
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Expires: 1999-08-27
Abstract
Abstract A book support consists of a book supporting plate and a back plate hinged to the top of the front plate and extending outwardly and downwardly when extended, to form an inverted V when viewed in side elevation. A cord is secured by each end thereof to the sides of the front plate and extend through guide apertures at the sides of the back plate to be hooked over one of several projections on the back plate to adjust the angle between the plates. A pair of slide members extend one from each side of the front plate to adjust to the width of the book and a further cord is detachably secured by one end thereof to one of said slides, passes across the open book and detachably hooks onto the other of said slides to hold the pages relatively flat. This cord is disengaged from the other slide when a page is to be turned and rehooked afterwards to hold the pages open and relatively flat. The holder can be folded relatively flat for storage, without removing the book from the holder.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank J. Larre
- 👤 Jeannine G. Larre
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 16:01
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B23/00; A47B23/04; A47B23/042; A47B23/043
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
A book holder and support comprising in combination a front book supporting panel and a rear panel hingedly secured by the upper edge thereof to the upper edge of said front panel to form, when open, an inverted V-shape when viewed in side elevation, means cooperating between said panels to adjust the angularity between same and within limits, and means to detachably retain a book in the open position upon said front panel, said means to adjust the angularity between said front and rear panels including a flexible cord anchored by each end thereof adjacent each side of said front panel, guide means adjacent the side edges of said rear panel, said cord passing freely through said guide means, and a plurality of vertically situated cord anchoring means extending outwardly from the rear surface of said rear panel, the looped center portion of said cord detachably engaging one of said anchoring means in non-sliding relationship.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
A book holder and support comprising in combination a front book supporting panel and a rear panel hingedly secured by the upper edge thereof to the upper edge of said front panel to form, when open, an inverted V-shape when viewed in side elevation, means cooperating between said panels to adjust the angularity between same and within limits, and means to detachably retain a book in the open position upon said front panel, said means to adjust the angularity between said front and rear panels including a flexible cord anchored by each end thereof adjacent each side of said front panel, guide means adjacent the side edges of said rear panel, said cord passing freely through said guide means, and a plurality of vertically situated cord anchoring means extending outwardly from the rear surface of said rear panel, the looped center portion of said cord detachably engaging one of said anchoring means in non-sliding relationship.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device according to claim 1 which includes means cooperating with said front panel to adjust the effective width thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
92 words
The device according to claim 2 in which said means to adjust the angularity between said front and rear panels includes a flexible cord anchored by each end thereof to adjacent each side of one of said panels, guide means adjacent the side edges of the other of said panels, said cord passing freely through said guide means, and a plurality of cord anchoring means extending from the face of the other of said panels, the looped center portion of said cord detachably engaging one of said anchoring means in non-sliding relationship.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
56 words
The device according to claim 1 which includes means to adjust the effective width of the front panel, said last mentioned means including a pair of transversely extending elements one upon each side of said front panel and means to mount said elements upon said front panel for transverse sliding movement relative to said front panel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
53 words
The device according to claim 2 in which said means to adjust the effective width of said front panel includes a pair of transversely extending elements one upon each side of said front panel and means to mount said elements upon said front panel for transverse sliding movement relative to said front panel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
53 words
The device according to claim 3 in which said means to adjust the effective width of said front panel includes a pair of transversely extending elements one upon each side of said front panel and means to mount said elements upon said front panel for transverse sliding movement relative to said front panel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
72 words
The device according to claim 4 in which said means to detachably retain a book in the open position upon said front panel includes a transparent flexible cord detachably secured by one end thereof to adjacent the distal end of one of said elements and detachably and adjustably secured to adjacent the distal end of the other of said elements, said cord extending transversely across a book supported on said front panel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
72 words
The device according to claim 5 in which said means to detachably retain a book in the open position upon said front panel includes a transparent flexible cord detachably secured by one end thereof to adjacent the distal end of one of said elements and detachably and adjustably secured to adjacent the distal end of the other of said elements, said cord extending transversely across a book supported on said front panel.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
72 words
The device according to claim 6 in which said means to detachably retain a book in the open position upon said front panel includes a transparent flexible cord detachably secured by one end thereof to adjacent the distal end of one of said elements and detachably and adjustably secured to adjacent the distal end of the other of said elements, said cord extending transversely across a book supported on said front panel.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
119 words
The device according to claims 7, 8 or 9 which includes means to detachably and adjustably secure said cord by one end thereof, said means including a plurality of notches formed on said one end, said cord being wound around said one end and around said notches and means to detachably and adjustably secure the other end of said cord to the distal end of the other of said elements, said last mentioned means including a length of beaded chain secured to said other end of said cord and a notch formed in the distal end of the other of said elements, any one of said links of said beaded chain engaging said notch and detachably locking same therein.
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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) | 1984-10-26 | 1985-04-27 | 1985-10-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-10-26 | 1989-04-27 | 1989-10-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-10-26 | 1993-04-27 | 1993-10-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |