GB2408199A - Illuminated book holder - Google Patents

Abstract

An illuminated book holder comprises a clamping device which enables the holder to be attached to supporting surface, eg the headboard of a bed. The clamping device is mounted at the end of a flexible arm that extends from the main body of the holder. The main body of the holder is of box like construction which fully encompasses the book. The bottom of the box is formed from a transparent panel such that a book can be read when the holder is positioned above the reader. A side wall of the box is hinged to enable access to and/or replacement of the book. Illumination is provided by a battery or mains powered light emitting diode (LED). The clamp has soft teeth to prevent damage of the headboard.

Description

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sawortmg a Wok or other piece of printed material in such a position Hat it can read 3 hanLs-firee manner while a person is lying m bed.

Oesenption To abolish this Read Easy' would be conI1 as shovel m the arpa illusation. Me device would be fabricated hum plastic <specifically Perspex) and natal continents (a fiction Alluvium). It worm mnsist of a component tot would be sited m an elevated position Stat tlmt it wood jug abase the Ad of a person lying in Hi A clamp wit sob teeth to prevent damager would be atLtclled to the headboard of the bed and a flexible metal arm would extend on hom the clamp. A Pert box would be attached at Me opposite told of the and This box would be large enough to hold a typical bt,4=- in an open position, nng approximately Acne 1 Am by Boll Ille top sides of the box would be cola to prevent light tram escaping while the bOncen of the box would be tral - 'relit to allow the hook plac ed Akin He box to be read. An 1 IF flight emitting cliMe) powered by either batted or mains, should be positioned plow the ewes of the traspare't panel and would shine lilinally through flue clear panel to illte the pages of the book. Clue side C7t' He x And Aged Dim a kin mechanism so Fat He boa; could be slid out add a page turned or so tint me book could be remolded and another inserted Win this mofuratic C Read Easy would sense as a handy e\7i thy wow ion a Emerson to lie in a supine Exidcn and rend the pages suspended clirecH, in Font of hen or her without having to hold the Xc car odler panted material in Us or her hands. This then would elite the Gram play m ONE arias when attends to hold a book in this Fxsincn. [urdlelmcre, the incorporation of a light source into e di\-7ice would enable one person to read m bed winle create less distmce for lus car her partner who Bray be trying to sleep.

Claims (4)

1. Claims.

   I. A self illuminat.ed ho.ok hol.der, which can be attached t* a number of s.urEaces, allowing a book to he read In a number of positions. These positional to inciudc: seated supine, prone and lying on one s side and stander.
2. 2. Book holder can apex to a wide variety of surfaces due to its clampings mechanism. 'therefore making it very Versatile.
3. The totally enclosing box7 Which holds the book- proteus the reading material from water, steam and cooking splashes. This allows the book be read in the bath7 shower7 kitchen7 sunioungers7 hospital beds or anywhere else it is needed.
4. 4. The lighting system, which shines light ssrersali>' across the purest minimalises disturhance others and produces no reflection' Much could hamper reading The soft jaws of the clamp do not damage any surface which It f S attached and does not require any installatiurrtting.

   6 There are no sharp edges so safe for children 7. Aesthetically pleasing appearance to bath adult and child audiences