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Topsy-turvy book
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-11-21
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Granted: 1986-08-19
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Expires: 2005-11-21
Abstract
Abstract A book for children made of a plurality of sheets bound between a front and rear cover, each sheet being printed with pictures or the like, and when the book is opened, the right side pages are topsy-turvy to the left side pages for being seen from opposite directions.
Inventors
- 👤 Elsie J. Lederman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 20:08
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42F; B42F11/00; A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/38
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
62 words
A topsy-turvy book, comprising in combination, a plurality of sheets and a pair of covers, said sheets being positioned between said covers, said book in opened up position showing a left side page and a right side page of an adjacent pair of said sheets, and pictorial and textual indicia printed on one side page being topsy-turvy to the other side page.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
62 words
A topsy-turvy book, comprising in combination, a plurality of sheets and a pair of covers, said sheets being positioned between said covers, said book in opened up position showing a left side page and a right side page of an adjacent pair of said sheets, and pictorial and textual indicia printed on one side page being topsy-turvy to the other side page.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1, wherein said pair of covers form front and rear covers for said book, and printed pictorial and textual indicia on outer sides of said covers being topsy-turvy to each other.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The combination as set forth in claim 2, wherein said book is assembled together by a spiralled wire through holes in each said cover and all said sheets.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The combination as set forth in claim 2, wherein said book is assembled together by means of a plurality of lose-leaf notebook rings through holes in each said cover and all said sheets.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination, as set forth in claim 2, wherein said book is assembled by stitching said covers and said pages together.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination, as set forth in claim 2, wherein said book is assembled by VELCRO® loop pile fastener means holding said covers and said pages together.
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) | 1989-08-18 | 1990-02-17 | 1990-08-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-08-18 | 1994-02-17 | 1994-08-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-08-18 | 1998-02-17 | 1998-08-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |