US20030201295A1 - Portable book holder - Google Patents
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
- A45F5/00—Holders or carriers for hand articles; Holders or carriers for use while travelling or camping
- A45F5/12—Book-carriers
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B42—BOOKBINDING; ALBUMS; FILES; SPECIAL PRINTED MATTER
- B42D—BOOKS; BOOK COVERS; LOOSE LEAVES; PRINTED MATTER CHARACTERISED BY IDENTIFICATION OR SECURITY FEATURES; PRINTED MATTER OF SPECIAL FORMAT OR STYLE NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; DEVICES FOR USE THEREWITH AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; MOVABLE-STRIP WRITING OR READING APPARATUS
- B42D17/00—Hanging or securing devices for books, newspapers or the like
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B42—BOOKBINDING; ALBUMS; FILES; SPECIAL PRINTED MATTER
- B42D—BOOKS; BOOK COVERS; LOOSE LEAVES; PRINTED MATTER CHARACTERISED BY IDENTIFICATION OR SECURITY FEATURES; PRINTED MATTER OF SPECIAL FORMAT OR STYLE NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; DEVICES FOR USE THEREWITH AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; MOVABLE-STRIP WRITING OR READING APPARATUS
- B42D9/00—Bookmarkers; Spot indicators; Devices for holding books open; Leaf turners
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
- A45F3/00—Travelling or camp articles; Sacks or packs carried on the body
- A45F3/02—Sacks or packs carried on the body by means of one strap passing over the shoulder
- A45F2003/025—Sacks or packs carried on the body by means of one strap passing over the shoulder and one additional strap around the waist
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- This invention relates to support apparatus for reading materials.
- the present invention relates to the creation of a Portable Book Holder.
- the Portable Book Holder will allow a person to read or write while their hands remain free to perform other tasks.
- the materials required to produce the Portable Book Holder are all readily available and well known to manufacturers who produce goods of these types.
- the rigid sheet would be made of plastic through an injection molding process. Such a process would require the design and use of custom molds. Other materials such as sampled steel or even wood also are being considered.
- the remaining components of the inventions, namely the waist and neck strap, would easily be obtained from wholesalers and manufacturers that deal with goods of that nature.
- the relatively simple design of the invention and the materials required for construction make the Portable Book Holder a cost-effective item. The labor cost and minimal amount of material would make producing the Portable Book Holder cost effective. Manufacturing cost of producing the Portable Book Holder will require the use of an averaged skilled worker.
- the Portable Book Holder is an apparatus that allows one to read and at the same time give the reader the freedom to perform other tasks with their hands.
- the invention will be produced using one or more of the following a rigid plastic, wood, or metal sheet that will be less than 9 inches wide and 12 inches long.
- An attachable belt is attached to the bottom of the sheet, which supports the book and is fastened around the waist.
- the belt can be adjusted to fit the shape and size of the user. It is supported by a neck strap, which is attached to the top of the sheet. The neck strap placed at a correct angle will allow for ease when reading materials, such as, books, magazines, papers and newspapers.
- the invention is envisioned as being useful on public transportation, where a user's hands may be occupied because they are holding a pole or strap or while waiting at an airport.
- a person using the Portable Book Holder may hold a child, beverage or grasp rails to prevent falling.
- the use of the Portable Book Holder makes reading material quick, easy and efficient.
- FIG. 1 is a back view of the portable book holder with an attached neck strap and a waist belt.
- FIG. 2 is a a front elevational view of the portable book holder with the first embodiments
- FIG. 3 is a top view of the an alternate embidiment.
- FIG. 4 is a left side view of an alternate embodiment.
- FIG. 5 is a front elevational view of the portable book holder with second embodiments
- FIGS. 6, 7 and 8 are partially fragmentary sectionals view of the second embodiments
- FIG. 9 is a front elevational view of the portable book holder with the third embodiments
- FIGS. 10, 11 and 12 are partially fragmentary sectionals view of the third embodiments
- FIG. 13 is a front elevational view of the portable book holder with the fourth embodiments
- FIGS. 14, 15 and 16 are partially fragmentary sectionals view of the fourth embodiments
- FIG. 17 is a front elevational view of the portable book holder with the fifth embodiments.
- FIGS. 18, 19 and 20 are partially fragmentary sectionals view of the fifth embodiments.
- FIG. 1 shows a rigid plastic sheet being supported by an attached neck strap and a waist belt is attached to the plastic sheet bottom.
- FIG. 2 is an elevational view of the portable book holder illustrating the the preferred embodiments of the invention.
- 1 is a rigid plastic sheet approximately 9′′ wide and 12′′ long.
- 2 is a neck strap attached to the upper right side of the sheet 1 .
- This neck strap has a hook 6 at the end of it which is adjusted to any rings 7 , 8 , or 9 located at the lower right side of the sheet 1 .
- 3 is waist belt attached to the lower left side of the sheet 1 .
- 4 is a backle attached to a little belt 5 .
- 10 is a pen holder. 12 little holes at the tip of belt. 12 is a metrocard holder located at the upper right side of the sheet 1 . 13 base to avoid the reading materials slip down.
- FIGS. 3 and 4 is a first alternative to fasten the belt that goes around the user's waist.
- FIG. 5 is an elevational view of a portable book holder same as FIG. 2
- FIGS. 6,7 and 8 second alternative to fasten the belt that goes around the user's waist.
- FIG. 9 is an elevational view of a portable book holder as same as FIG. 2
- FIGS. 10, 11 and 12 third alternative to fasten the belt that goes around the user's waist.
- FIG. 13 is an elevational view of a portable book holder as same as FIG. 2
- FIGS. 14, 15 and 16 fourth alternative to fasten the belt that goes around the user's waist.
- FIG. 17 is an elevational view of a portable book holder as same as FIG. 2
- FIGS. 18, 19 and 20 fifth alternative to fasten the belt that goes around the usur's waist.
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Abstract
This new and improved reading apparatus will allow a person to read a book or magazine while their hands are free to perform task, such as, holding a child, talking on a cell phone, holding a strap on the train or bus, as well as, picking up luggage. The invention is made of a rigid plastic, wood, or metal sheet, approximately 9 inches wide and 12 inches long. A belt is attached to the bottom of the apparatus and then fastened around the reader's waist. The attachable belt is adjustable to fit people of any shape and size. A neck strap is attached to the top of the sheet and fastens around the users neck. The adjustable strap placed at a comfortable angle allows for ease of reading items, such as, a book, magazine, paper, newspaper, among other things.
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- This application is intitled to the benefit of a Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/376,076 filed Apr. 29, 2002.
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- 1. Field of the Invention
- This invention relates to support apparatus for reading materials. In particular the present invention relates to the creation of a Portable Book Holder. The Portable Book Holder will allow a person to read or write while their hands remain free to perform other tasks.
- 2. Description of the Prior Art
- There are reading materials, which support devices well known in the prior art. An illustrious example of such art is found in U.S. Pat. No. 5,884,888. The invention is a uniquely illuminated, flexible, portable reading material support apparatus which permits the user to read easily under different circumstances such as, lying on the bed. The use of a special base, goose neck flexible support and swiveled attachment requires the connecting of a goose flexible support to a specially contoured reading support platform.
- Additional examples of related patents may be found in the following U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,790,779; 4,118,759; 4,591,124; 5,320,321; 5,454,497; 5,622,292; 5,884,888; D403,855; 3,970,770; 3,823,312; 4,021,013; 4,162,055; 4,465,255; 4,907,777;5,199,680; 296,629; 362,130
- All the prior inventions are without a doubt are a valuable contribution to our society. However, neither of them surpasses the efficiency of the Portable Book Holder. The Portable Book Holder provides the advantage of reading almost anywhere. The Portable Book Holder should bring ease to people who like to study, review material for meetings or leisurely reading will in transit. It is light, easy to carry, put on, remove comfortable, and inexpensive to manufacture.
- The materials required to produce the Portable Book Holder are all readily available and well known to manufacturers who produce goods of these types. The rigid sheet would be made of plastic through an injection molding process. Such a process would require the design and use of custom molds. Other materials such as sampled steel or even wood also are being considered. The remaining components of the inventions, namely the waist and neck strap, would easily be obtained from wholesalers and manufacturers that deal with goods of that nature. The relatively simple design of the invention and the materials required for construction make the Portable Book Holder a cost-effective item. The labor cost and minimal amount of material would make producing the Portable Book Holder cost effective. Manufacturing cost of producing the Portable Book Holder will require the use of an averaged skilled worker.
- The Portable Book Holder, as its name implies, is an apparatus that allows one to read and at the same time give the reader the freedom to perform other tasks with their hands. The invention will be produced using one or more of the following a rigid plastic, wood, or metal sheet that will be less than 9 inches wide and 12 inches long. An attachable belt is attached to the bottom of the sheet, which supports the book and is fastened around the waist. The belt can be adjusted to fit the shape and size of the user. It is supported by a neck strap, which is attached to the top of the sheet. The neck strap placed at a correct angle will allow for ease when reading materials, such as, books, magazines, papers and newspapers. The invention is envisioned as being useful on public transportation, where a user's hands may be occupied because they are holding a pole or strap or while waiting at an airport. A person using the Portable Book Holder may hold a child, beverage or grasp rails to prevent falling. The use of the Portable Book Holder makes reading material quick, easy and efficient.
- FIG. 1 is a back view of the portable book holder with an attached neck strap and a waist belt.
- FIG. 2 is a a front elevational view of the portable book holder with the first embodiments
- FIG. 3 is a top view of the an alternate embidiment.
- FIG. 4 is a left side view of an alternate embodiment.
- FIG. 5 is a front elevational view of the portable book holder with second embodiments
- FIGS. 6, 7 and8 are partially fragmentary sectionals view of the second embodiments
- FIG. 9 is a front elevational view of the portable book holder with the third embodiments
- FIGS. 10, 11 and12 are partially fragmentary sectionals view of the third embodiments
- FIG. 13 is a front elevational view of the portable book holder with the fourth embodiments
- FIGS. 14, 15 and16 are partially fragmentary sectionals view of the fourth embodiments
- FIG. 17 is a front elevational view of the portable book holder with the fifth embodiments.
- FIGS. 18, 19 and20 are partially fragmentary sectionals view of the fifth embodiments.
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1 rigid plastic sheet 2 neck strap 3 waist belt 4 litlle belt 5 backle 6 hook 7,8,9 rings 10 pen holder 11 tip of belt 12 metrocard holder - The following description is meant to be illustrative only and is not intended to limit the scope of this invention which is defined solely by the attached claims. FIG. 1 shows a rigid plastic sheet being supported by an attached neck strap and a waist belt is attached to the plastic sheet bottom.
- FIG. 2 is an elevational view of the portable book holder illustrating the the preferred embodiments of the invention.1 is a rigid plastic sheet approximately 9″ wide and 12″ long. 2 is a neck strap attached to the upper right side of the
sheet 1. This neck strap has ahook 6 at the end of it which is adjusted to anyrings sheet 1. 3 is waist belt attached to the lower left side of thesheet 1. 4 is a backle attached to a little belt 5. 10 is a pen holder. 12 little holes at the tip of belt. 12 is a metrocard holder located at the upper right side of thesheet 1. 13 base to avoid the reading materials slip down. - FIGS. 3 and 4 is a first alternative to fasten the belt that goes around the user's waist.
- FIG. 5 is an elevational view of a portable book holder same as FIG. 2
- FIGS. 6,7 and8 second alternative to fasten the belt that goes around the user's waist.
- FIG. 9 is an elevational view of a portable book holder as same as FIG. 2
- FIGS. 10, 11 and12 third alternative to fasten the belt that goes around the user's waist.
- FIG. 13 is an elevational view of a portable book holder as same as FIG. 2
- FIGS. 14, 15 and16 fourth alternative to fasten the belt that goes around the user's waist.
- FIG. 17 is an elevational view of a portable book holder as same as FIG. 2
- FIGS. 18, 19 and20 fifth alternative to fasten the belt that goes around the usur's waist.
Claims (6)
1. A support apparatus for the purpose of holding books and other reading materials in a stable position. This invention will allow a person to remain hands free, with the opportunity to perform other task.
A flat rectangular rigid plastic, wood or metal sheet, approximately 9 inches wide and 12 inches long.
A flexible support neck strap attached to the top of the sheet.
An adjustable belt attached to the bottom of the sheet.
2. A portable book holder apparatus for the purpose of holding books or other reading materials according to claim “1” wherein the rigid sheet is made of plastic.
3. A portable book holder apparatus according to claim “2” wherein the rigid sheet is made of a light wood or plastic.
4. A portable book holder apparatus according to claim “3” wherein the rigid sheet is made of metal.
5. A portable book holder apparatus according to claim “1” wherein a belt is adjusted to fit people of all shapes and sizes.
6. A portable book holder apparatus according to claim “1” wherein a neck strap is adjusted thus allowing the sheet to be placed at the correct angle.
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