ES1282219U - LAMINAR PROTECTOR, NON-PLASTIC AND SELF-ADJUSTABLE FOR BOOKS AND THE LIKE (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Laminar, non-plastic and self-adjusting protector for books and the like that, made up of a laminar body (1) that fits over the covers (2) of the book (3) to which it is intended, fixing with adhesive means, is characterized by the made of being manufactured from transparent or translucent sheet of non-plastic compostable material derived from wood, formed from a cellulose acetate film or vegetable paper that, on one side, incorporates areas with adhesive (4) that cover some parts of it, acting as adhesive means for fixing the protector; where said laminar body (1) comprises: - an outer sheet (10), rectangular in configuration, - and two inner bands (11) arranged on both sides on the inner face of said outer sheet (10) and joined, at least, at their ends, to the edges that define the larger sides (10a) of the outer sheet (10), such that the covers (2) of the book can be inserted between the outer sheet (10) and said inner bands (11); and where the adhesive means for fixing the laminar body (1) that makes up the protector, made up of the areas with adhesive (4), comprise: - At least one area in the form of an adhesive strip arranged on one of the two lateral ends of the outer sheet (10) that define its smaller sides (10b) of said sheet and on its inner face, such that, once the covers (2) of the book (3) have been inserted into the inner bands (11), when the protector is closed, said adhesive strip (4) is fixed on one of the inner bands (11) without entering in contact with the covers (2) of the book (3). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

LAMINAR PROTECTOR, NON-PLASTIC AND SELF-ADJUSTABLE FOR BOOKS AND

SIMILAR

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The invention, as expressed in the wording of the present specification, refers to a laminar, non-plastic and self-adjusting protector for books and the like that provides, for the function to which it is intended, advantages and characteristics, which are described in more detail. forward, which represent an improvement of the current state of the art.

More in particular, the object of the invention focuses on a protector for books, notebooks and the like of those made up of a laminar body that fits as a lining on the covers of the book to prevent their deterioration, which, being one of the that has adhesive means for its fixation, is essentially distinguished by presenting the particularity of being made of a non-plastic material, derived from cellulose, derived from wood, which is therefore ecological and compostable, and of presenting a structural configuration that , in addition to improving storage conditions even if you want to remove the protector, it allows its adaptation and adjustment to different book sizes.

FIELD OF APPLICATION OF THE INVENTION

The field of application of the present invention is framed within the sector of the industry dedicated to the manufacture of school supplies and stationery, focusing particularly on the field of covers and protective elements for books and the like.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The covers or covers for books used for their protection and conservation are widely known in the market, which are provided, on their side, with adhesives or strips of adherent material that are joined with the front and rear covers.

Some of these covers are adaptable, thus allowing a single model of cover to serve to protect several book sizes, although, normally, they are only suitable for books of different widths, but not for books of different heights.

In any case, in the covers for books currently on the market, when the user wants to remove the cover from the book, either to change it for another or to show it without a cover, said front and back covers of the book, where said stickers are attached. , they deteriorate irremediably due to the detachment of some of their layers attached to the adhesive, since they are usually made of tear-away material such as cardboard or paper.

On the other hand, currently, book covers, especially when they have the aforementioned adhesive strips, are made of sheets made from plastic products from petroleum, so they suppose, both for their production and when they become waste, once its useful life is over, a product that pollutes the environment, since it can take many years to disintegrate, also not allowing the book to be recycled.

The objective of the present invention is, therefore, to provide an improved type of protector for books that, in addition to being more ecological, allows its removal without practically damaging the book and that, likewise, can be suitable for different book sizes.

On the other hand, and as a reference to the current state of the art, it should be noted that, at least by the applicant, the existence of any other book protector with technical, structural and constitutive characteristics equal or similar to those specifically is unknown. The one that is claimed here presents.

EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

The laminar, non-plastic and self-adjusting protector for books that the invention proposes allows to satisfactorily achieve the aforementioned objectives, the characterizing details that make it possible and that distinguish it are conveniently collected in the final claims that accompany this description.

Specifically, what the invention proposes, as noted above, is a protector for books, notebooks and the like of those made up of a laminar body that fits as a lining on the covers of the book to prevent deterioration, which, being one of those that has adhesive means for its fixation, presents the particularity of be made of a non-plastic, behavioral material derived from wood and have a structural configuration that, in addition to improving the storage conditions even if the protector is to be removed, allows its adaptation by adjusting to different book sizes.

Thus, the laminar protector for books and the like of the invention, instead of consisting of a plastic material product that generates polluting waste, is a totally ecological product as it is manufactured from a cellulose acetate film or vegetable paper, therefore, obtained from vegetable raw material such as cellulose, also allowing it to be recycled together with the book, notebook or similar to which it is intended if so desired.

More specifically, the book cover and the like of the invention is made from a transparent or translucent sheet, which may or may not be tinted or printed with graphic elements, which is essentially formed from an acetate film. of cellulose or vegetable paper that, on one of its faces, incorporates one or more areas of adhesive that cover certain parts of it, acting as adhesive means for fixing the protector, and on which it incorporates a protective silicone support that is remove at the time of use to prevent deterioration of the adhesive while not being applied.

In addition, said cellulose acetate or vegetable paper sheet is structurally shaped so that it comprises an outer sheet that has a rectangular configuration, which can be of different dimensions depending on those of the book, notebook or similar element to be protected, and two Inner bands arranged on both sides on said outer sheet and joined, at least, at their ends to the outer sheet, such that the cover and back cover of the book can be inserted between the outer sheet and said bands.

In addition, the aforementioned adhesive fixing means of the protector formed by the described adhesive areas comprise, at least, one or two strips located on one or both lateral ends of the outer sheet and on its inner face, in such a way that, once with the covers of the book inserted in the bands, when the protector is closed thereon, the adhesive holding means are only in contact with the inner bands and do not come in contact with the covers of the book. When the protector has a single adhesive strip, it closes on an open band, with which it can be adjusted to the size of the book, while the other band will be closed, that is, joined at its ends to the larger sides of the outer sheet. , as well as on the side to the smaller side of said outer sheet, serving to fit the other book cover therein.

On the other hand, in the alternative embodiment, the inner bands, in turn, are each formed by two segments, an upper one and a lower one, which are integrally joined to the upper and lower edges of the outer sheet and that are closed on the covers of the book overlapping one on the other to be fixed by other two adhesive areas provided for this purpose at the end of one of said segments.

With this, in addition to the fact that the adhesive fixing means are always fixed on parts of the protector itself when closed on the book and not on its covers, said protector can be adapted to the books, both at the side ends, where it has the strips adhesive, such as at the top and bottom, where the flaps can be adjusted, allowing it to be used with books of different widths and different heights.

Preferably, the outer sheet and the segments that make up the inner bands are integrated into the pre-cut sheet, so that they are folded over the covers of the book.

Advantageously, the protector has closure means comprising reusable adhesive, preferably water-based (without solvents).

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

To complement the description that is being made and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, the present specification is attached, as an integral part thereof, with a drawing, in which it is illustrative and not limiting, the following has been represented:

Figure number 1.- Shows a schematic plan view of an embodiment of the non-plastic, self-adjusting sheet protector object of the invention, represented without incorporating the book, in an example thereof with an open band and a closed band and a single adhesive strip on the side end.

Figure number 2.- Shows a schematic plan view of another example of the protector according to the invention, also represented without incorporating the book, in this case an example with the two open bands and two adhesive strips at the lateral ends.

Figure number 3.- Shows a perspective view of the example of the protector shown in figure 2, in this case represented once it has been incorporated into a book, showing the way of adjusting it.

Figure number 4.- Shows a schematic perspective view of another embodiment of the protector of the invention, also represented once it has been incorporated into a book, in this case an example with the inner bands divided into two segments which in turn are unite with each other.

Figure number 5.- Shows a view of the example of the laminar protector for books and the like, according to the invention, shown in figure 4, in this case represented in plan and deployed position without coupling to the book, showing the configuration and parts of the same .

And figure number 6.- Shows a plan view and folded position of the laminar protector of the invention, according to the example shown in figures 4 and 5.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

In view of the aforementioned figures, and in accordance with the adopted numbering, an example of a non-limiting embodiment of the laminar, non-plastic and self-adjusting protector for books and the like of the invention can be observed, which comprises what is indicated in detail below.

Thus, as can be seen in Figures 1 to 3, the protector of the invention, made up of a laminar body (1) that fits over the covers (2) of the book (3) for which it is intended, fixing with adhesive means, it is made from transparent or translucent sheet, which may or may not be tinted and / or printed with graphic elements, formed, essentially of non-plastic compostable material derived from wood, specifically from a film of acetate of cellulose or vegetable paper that, on one of its faces, incorporates areas with adhesive (4) that cover some parts of it, acting as adhesive means for fixing the protector, and on which it incorporates a layer of protective silicone paper ( not shown);

where said laminar body (1) comprises:

- an outer sheet (10), rectangular in shape, with dimensions approximate to those of the book (3) for which it is intended,

- and two inner bands (11) arranged on both sides on the inner face of said outer sheet (10) and joined, at least, at their ends, to the edges that define the longer sides (10a) of the outer sheet (10) ,

such that the covers (2) of the book can be inserted between the outer sheet (10) and said inner bands (11);

and where the adhesive means for fixing the laminar body (1) that makes up the protector, made up of the areas with adhesive (4), comprise:

- At least one area in the form of an adhesive strip arranged on one of the two lateral ends of the outer sheet (10) that define its smaller sides (10b) of said sheet and on its inner face,

such that, once the covers (2) of the book (3) have been inserted into the inner bands (11), when the protector is closed, said adhesive strip (4) is fixed on one of the inner bands (11) without entering in contact with the covers (2) of the book (3).

It should be noted that, in an embodiment option, such as that shown in figure 1, the laminar body (1) has a first inner band (11) open, that is, joined only at its ends to the longer sides (10a) from the outer sheet (10) and at some distance from the side lower (10b) where it has an adhesive strip (4), so that one of the covers (2) of the book (3) when inserted into said band (11) protrudes from the end, and with a second inner band (11) closed, that is, it is joined at its two ends to the larger sides (10a) of the outer sheet (10) as well as to the smaller side (10b), so that the book cover (2) is fitted inside.

And, in another embodiment option, such as that shown in Figures 2 and 3, the laminar body (1) has two open inner bands (11), that is, joined only at their ends to the larger sides (10a) of the outer sheet (10) and at a certain distance from the smaller side (10b) where it has respective adhesive strips (4), such that, in this embodiment, the adhesive means for fixing the laminar body (1), formed by the areas with adhesive (4), comprise two areas in the form of adhesive strips arranged at the two lateral ends of the outer sheet (10) that define its smaller sides (10b) of said sheet and on its inner face and, once the covers (2) of the book (3) on the inner bands (11), when the protector is closed, in this case by bending the two ends of the outer sheet (10), the adhesive strips (4) are fixed on the bands interiors (11) without coming into contact with the covers (2) of the book (3).

Furthermore, as can be seen in Figures 4 to 6, in another alternative embodiment, each of the two inner bands (11) is made up of two segments, one upper (a) and the other lower (b), which are joined integrally to the upper and lower edges of the outer sheet (10) and which are closed on the covers (2) of the book (3) overlapping one on the other and being fixed by other two areas with adhesive (4) provided for this purpose in the end of one of said segments as additional adhesive fixing means.

Preferably, the outer sheet (10) and the segments (a, b) that make up the inner bands (11) are integrated into the same and only pre-cut sheet, as shown in the example in Figure 2, so that fold over the covers (2) of the book (3) to fix the protector.

To adjust the protector to the width of the book (3), the lateral ends of the smaller sides of the outer sheet (10) are simply folded with the areas with adhesive (4) in the form of strips to adjust to said width.

And to adjust the protector to the height of the book (3), it will be enough to cut off from the outer sheet (10) the excess that exceeds one of the larger sides of the rectangle that defines said sheet, except in the area occupied by the segments (a , b) that form the inner bands (11) and then fold said segments over the covers (2) and adjust the measurement by overlapping their ends.

Preferably, the adhesive provided in the areas with fixing adhesive (4) is of the reusable and water-based type.

Having sufficiently described the nature of the present invention, as well as the manner of putting it into practice, it is not considered necessary to make its explanation more extensive so that any expert in the field understands its scope and the advantages derived from it.

On the other hand, it is stated that, within its essentiality, the invention may be put into practice in other embodiments that differ in detail from that indicated by way of example, and to which it will also achieve the protection that is always sought. that the fundamentals are not altered, changed or modified.

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re iv in d ic a tio ns 1. - LAMINAR PROTECTOR, NON-PLASTIC AND SELF-ADJUSTABLE FOR BOOKS AND THE LIKE that, made up of a laminar body (1) that fits over the covers (2) of the book (3) to which it is intended, fixing with adhesive means, is characterized by the fact of being manufactured from a transparent or translucent sheet of non-plastic compostable material derived from wood, formed from a cellulose acetate film or vegetable paper that, on one side, incorporates areas with adhesive (4 ) that cover some parts of it, acting as adhesive means for fixing the protector; where said laminar body (1) comprises: - an outer sheet (10), of rectangular configuration, - and two inner bands (11) arranged on both sides on the inner face of said outer sheet (10) and joined, at least, at their ends, to the edges that define the longer sides (10a) of the outer sheet (10) , such that the covers (2) of the book can be inserted between the outer sheet (10) and said inner bands (11); and where the adhesive means for fixing the laminar body (1) that makes up the protector, made up of the areas with adhesive (4), comprise: - At least one area in the form of an adhesive strip arranged on one of the two lateral ends of the outer sheet (10) that define its smaller sides (10b) of said sheet and on its inner face, such that, once the covers (2) of the book (3) have been inserted into the inner bands (11), when the protector is closed, said adhesive strip (4) is fixed on one of the inner bands (11) without entering in contact with the covers (2) of the book (3). 2. - LAMINAR PROTECTOR, NON-PLASTIC AND SELF-ADJUSTABLE FOR BOOKS AND THE LIKE, according to claim 1, characterized in that the laminar body (1) has a first open inner band (11), that is, joined only by its ends to the sides greater (10a) of the outer sheet (10) and at a certain distance from the smaller side (10b) where it counts with a strip of adhesive (4) and with a second inner band (11) closed, that is, it is joined at its two ends to the larger sides (10a) of the outer sheet (10) as well as to the smaller side (10b ). 3. - LAMINAR PROTECTOR, NON-PLASTIC AND SELF-ADJUSTABLE FOR BOOKS AND THE LIKE, according to claim 1, characterized in that the laminar body (1) has two open inner bands (11), that is, joined only by their ends to the longer sides (10a) from the outer sheet (10) and at a certain distance from the smaller side (10b) where it has respective adhesive strips (4). 4. - LAMINAR PROTECTOR, NON-PLASTIC AND SELF-ADJUSTABLE FOR BOOKS AND THE LIKE, according to claim 1, characterized in that each of the two inner bands (11) is made up of two segments, an upper one (a) and a lower one (b), that are joined integrally to the upper and lower edges of the outer sheet (10) and that are closed on the covers (2) of the book (3) overlapping one on the other and being fixed by other two areas with adhesive (4) provided in the end of one of said segments as additional adhesive fixing means. 5. - LAMINAR PROTECTOR, NON-PLASTIC AND SELF-ADJUSTABLE FOR BOOKS AND THE LIKE, according to claim 4, characterized in that the outer sheet (10) and the segments (a, b) that make up the inner bands (11) are integrated into the same and unique the pre-cut sheet so that they are folded over the covers (2) of the book (3) to fix the protector. 6. - LAMINAR PROTECTOR, NON-PLASTIC AND SELF-ADJUSTABLE FOR BOOKS AND THE LIKE, according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the adhesive provided in the areas with fixing adhesive (4) is reusable and water-based. 7. - LAMINAR PROTECTOR, NON-PLASTIC AND SELF-ADJUSTABLE FOR BOOKS AND THE LIKE, according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the transparent or translucent sheet, formed from a cellulose acetate film or vegetable paper, is tinted and / or printed with graphic elements.