US4743047A
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Combined book and mirror
Assignee: RJB AND C COMPANY A HAWAII CORP
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Filing: 1986-12-16
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Granted: 1988-05-10
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Expires: 2006-12-16
Abstract
Abstract A book in combination with a mirror is disclosed. A book such as one might ordinarily keep on one's shelf has a mirror embedded in one of the bound sections such that upon picking up the book and leafing through several pages, one is confronted with one's reflection. This allows for an added dimension to communication. The mirror is embedded in a thick section, the leaves of which may be bound and laminated together, a hole corresponding in dimensions to the mirror is cut partially therethrough, a mirror is immovably placed in said hole.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert J. Baer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 09:36
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42D; B42D1/00; B42D1/003; B42D1/007
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A book apparatus comprising, a plurality of pages containing textural material and being bound between front and back covers, a mirror embedded in the back cover and having a reflective surface substantially coplanar will an inner surface of the back cover, wherein the last page of the plurality of pages overlying the inner surface of the back cover and is provided with peripheral semitack adhesive for holding the last page over the inner surface of the back cover, whereby the last page is peeled back to uncover the mirror when a reader has turned to the last page of the book, and whereby the last page conceals the mirror until the reader has finished the book.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A book apparatus comprising, a plurality of pages containing textural material and being bound between front and back covers, a mirror embedded in the back cover and having a reflective surface substantially coplanar will an inner surface of the back cover, wherein the last page of the plurality of pages overlying the inner surface of the back cover and is provided with peripheral semitack adhesive for holding the last page over the inner surface of the back cover, whereby the last page is peeled back to uncover the mirror when a reader has turned to the last page of the book, and whereby the last page conceals the mirror until the reader has finished the book.
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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) | 1991-05-10 | 1991-11-09 | 1992-05-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-05-10 | 1995-11-09 | 1996-05-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-05-10 | 1999-11-09 | 2000-05-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |