US4680681A
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Integral book cover and reading light
Assignee: Eric Fisherman Inc
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Filing: 1986-07-07
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Granted: 1987-07-14
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Expires: 2006-07-07
Abstract
Abstract The present invention relates to an integral book cover and reading light and is directed to a simple, inexpensive, compact, and portable device for reading which will not disturb others and at the same time provides privacy, if required, as to the title of the book being read.
Inventors
- 👤 Carl Fisherman
- 👤 Eric Beare
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 01:09
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21V; F21V33/00; F21V33/0004; F21V33/0048; B; B42; B42D; B42D3/00; B42D3/12; B42D3/123; B42F; B42F7/00; B42F7/02; B42F7/06; F21W; F21W2131/00; F21W2131/30; F21W2131/3005; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S362/00; Y10S362/802
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A book cover and reading light comprising; a book cover having a central spine section, and two outer covers each pivotally connected to opposite edges of said central spine section; an elongated housing mounted on said central spine section and including a first compartment for receiving batteries and a second compartment for receiving a supporting arm for a reading light; said supporting arm being disposed for movement relative to said second compartment between an open position in which said supporting arm extends out of said second compartment and a closed position in which said supporting arm is disposed within said second compartment; and said reading light being movably mounted relative to said supporting arm for directing light in different directions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A book cover and reading light comprising; a book cover having a central spine section, and two outer covers each pivotally connected to opposite edges of said central spine section; an elongated housing mounted on said central spine section and including a first compartment for receiving batteries and a second compartment for receiving a supporting arm for a reading light; said supporting arm being disposed for movement relative to said second compartment between an open position in which said supporting arm extends out of said second compartment and a closed position in which said supporting arm is disposed within said second compartment; and said reading light being movably mounted relative to said supporting arm for directing light in different directions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The book cover and reading light in accordance with claim 1, wherein said reading light includes a reflector and wherein said reflector forms a part of said housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
The book cover and reading light in accordance with claim 2, wherein said reflector in the closed position functions as a closure to close one end of said housing and also functions to turn off said reading light automatically.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
57 words
A book cover and reading light in accordance with claim 1, wherein said first compartment and said second compartment are arranged in parallel relative to each other in said housing, said second compartment being of sufficient length to completely receive said supporting arm within said second compartment when said supporting arm is moved to said closed position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
A book cover and reading light in accordance with claim 1, wherein said first and second compartments are shorter in length than said two outer covers, and said reflector, in said closed position, closes off said compartments.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
A book cover and reading light in accordance with claim 5, wherein the top surface of said reflector, in said closed position, is substantially coplanar with the top edges of said two outer covers.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
A book cover and reading light in accordance with claim 1, wherein said supporting arm is collapsed telescopically.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
A book cover and reading light in accordance with claim 1, wherein said supporting arm is flexible and bendable.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
A book cover and reading light in accordance with claim 1 further including switching means for automatically turning said reading light on and off.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
84 words
A book cover and reading light in accordance with claim 9, wherein said switching means includes a first contact on said supporting arm and a second contact in said housing, said first contact being moved out of engagement with said second contact when said supporting arm is moved to said closed position to turn off said light, and said first contact being moved into engagement with said second contact when said supporting arm is moved to said open position to turn on said light.
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