US20050012016A1 - Book cover, carrier and book stand - Google Patents
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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
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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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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
- A47B23/00—Bed-tables; Trays; Reading-racks; Book-rests, i.e. items used in combination with something else
- A47B23/04—Bed-tables; Trays; Reading-racks; Book-rests, i.e. items used in combination with something else supported from table, floor or wall
- A47B23/042—Book-rests or note-book holders resting on tables
- A47B23/043—Book-rests or note-book holders resting on tables adjustable, foldable
- A47B23/044—Book-rests or note-book holders resting on tables adjustable, foldable only foldable
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- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
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Abstract
The present invention is directed to a book cover that is also operable to provide a book stand and purse. Embodiments of the present invention include a carrying compartment to facilitate carrying personal items. In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, pockets are provided for receiving the front and back covers of a book. Exterior portions function to protect the book when the book cover and book stand is closed. A support member is provided to hold the book at an angle to a support surface when the book cover and book stand is open. Straps are provided for keeping the book open to a desired page when the book cover and book stand is in an open position.
Description
- This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/488,594, filed Jul. 18, 2003, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.
- The present invention provides a portable book stand. More particularly, the present invention provides a book stand that functions as a book cover and purse when in a closed position.
- When reading a book, it is often desirable to have one's hands free to perform other tasks. Accordingly, devices for keeping a book open to a desired page, such as weights or a number of weights interconnected by flexible members, have been developed. However, because such devices are heavy, they are not easily carried. Also, such devices are typically not interconnected to the book when the book is closed, and therefore must be carried separately. In addition, such devices do not assist the reader in maintaining the book at an angle to a support surface, which often provides a more comfortable reading position.
- Book stands that both keep a book open to a desired page and hold the book at an angle have been developed. Typically, such devices are large, and are designed for stationary use. Accordingly, they are not well adapted to use as a portable book stand.
- Book stands that can be folded to assist in portability have been developed. Some such book stands additionally may provide a volume, for example in the form of an attaché case, for carrying a book when the book stand feature is not in use. However, such devices require the user to remove the book from the carrying volume, erect the book stand portion of the device, place the book in the book stand, and open the book to the desired page. Therefore, such devices are not particularly convenient.
- Accordingly, it would be desirable to provide a book stand that also functioned as a book cover to protect an interconnected book while the device and book were being carried, and that facilitated transport of the book. It would also be desirable to provide a device that included a compartment to facilitate carrying personal items as well as a book. In addition, it would be desirable to provide such a device that opened the book to a desired page when the device is changed from a book cover configuration to a book stand configuration.
- The present invention is directed to solving these and other problems and disadvantages of the prior art.
- According to embodiments of the present invention, a combination book cover and book stand is provided. The device includes first and second pockets for receiving the front and back covers respectively of a book. The device is formed from a flexible material and/or hinged in an area generally corresponding to the area adjacent the spine of the book, to allow the device to function as a cover when the book is closed. Straps are provided on top of the first and second pockets for keeping a book received by the device open to a desired page. In accordance with other embodiments of the present invention, a pocket or purse is interconnected to the device, such that it may also function as a carrying bag or purse. Furthermore, straps for carrying the device may be provided. Closure devices may also be included for maintaining the device in a closed position.
- In accordance with embodiments of the present invention, at least a first rigid support member is interconnected to an end of the device generally corresponding to the top of a received book. The rigid support member is hinged such that it is generally parallel to the front and back covers of the received book when the device is in a closed position. When the device is in an open position, the rigid support member extends at an angle to the front and back covers of a received book, such that an edge of the device adjacent the bottom edges of the front and back covers of the received book rests on a support surface, and a free edge of the rigid support member also rests on the support surface. In accordance with embodiments of the present invention, the distance between the edge of the device adjacent the bottom edges of the front and back covers of the received book and the free edge of the rigid support member is maintained by a tension member.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a book cover and book stand in accordance with embodiments of the present invention holding a book in the open position; -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a book cover and book stand in accordance with embodiments of the present invention holding a book in the closed position; -
FIG. 3 is a plan view of the inside of a book cover and book stand in accordance with embodiments of the present invention; -
FIG. 4 is a side elevation of a book cover and book stand in accordance with embodiments of the present invention; -
FIG. 5 is a side elevation of a book cover and book stand in accordance with embodiments of the present invention in a partially opened state; and -
FIG. 6 is a plan view of an exterior of a book cover and book stand in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. - With reference now to
FIG. 1 , a book cover and book stand 100 in accordance with embodiments of the present invention is illustrated in an open position. As shown inFIG. 1 , the book cover andbook stand 100 is operable to hold abook 104 open to a desired page and at an angle to asupport surface 108. The book cover andbook stand 100 includes afirst pocket 112 for receiving the front cover of abook 104, and asecond pocket 116 for receiving the back cover of abook 104. In addition, the book cover andbook stand 100 includes a firstrigid backing member 120 and a secondrigid backing member 124. The first 120 and second 124 backing members are generally positioned adjacent the first 112 and second 116 pockets. The first 120 and second 124 rigid backing members may be held in enclosures formed as part of or interconnected to aninterior panel 128 of the book cover andbook stand 100. As used herein, a material or member that is “rigid” includes material that is resistant to bending. - One or more
rigid support members 132 are provided to support thebook 104 at an angle to thesupport surface 108 when the book cover andbook stand 100 is in an open position. Eachrigid support member 132 may be held within asupport member enclosure 136 formed as part of or interconnected to anexterior panel 140. Thesupport member enclosure 136 forms ahinge 144 adjacent a first end of therigid support member 132, while the maximum angle α between therigid support member 132 and a correspondingrigid backing member tension member 148. - Also visible in
FIG. 1 is a pair of acarrying handles 152. Thecarrying handles 152 may be interconnected to theexterior panel 140. Also interconnected to theexterior panel 140 areclosure members 154 and 156 (seeFIGS. 2 and 6 ). - The
book 104 is held open to a desired page bystraps straps interior panel 128. In particular, thestraps book 104. In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, thestraps book mark 168 may also be provided. - An embodiment of the book cover and
book stand 100 ofFIG. 1 is illustrated in a closed position inFIG. 2 . As seen inFIG. 2 , the book cover and book stand 100 generally conforms to the outline of thebook 104 when the book is closed. As also seen inFIG. 2 , the pair of carryinghandles 152 can easily be held in one hand when the book cover andbook stand 100 is in a closed position. As can be appreciated, as an alternative or in addition to handles 152, a shoulder strap may be provided. Theclosure members FIG. 2 , to hold the book stand andbook cover 100, and thus thebook 104, in a closed position. As shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 , theclosure members belt 154 that is received by abuckle 156. However, as can be appreciated by one of skill in the art, theclosure members book stand 100 in a closed position while it is being carried. Thus, as examples, theclosure members - The book stand 100 may additionally include a
compartment 158. In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, thecompartment 158 is interconnected to a portion of theexterior panel 140 overlaying one of therigid support members 132. Anadditional compartment 158 may be interconnected to a portion of the exterior panel overlaying the otherrigid support member 132. In general, asingle compartment 158 should not extend across the flexible central portion 304 (seeFIG. 3 ) of thebook cover 100, so that the book stand 100 can be easily and reliable closed for transport. The provision of one ormore compartments 158 allows the book stand 100 to function as a purse or bag. Although depicted inFIGS. 1, 2 and 6 as a single-volume compartment, any number and configuration of sub-compartments can be provided. For example, acompartment 158 may comprise a larger volume for bulky items, such as wallets and keys, and a smaller volume for smaller items. In addition, more than onecompartment 158 may be provided on a side of thebook cover 100, and acompartment 158 may have any desired shape. As can be appreciated by one of skill in the art, zippers, snaps, buttons, hook and loop fasteners, etc., may be provided to prevent items from falling out of the compartment or compartments 158. - With reference now to
FIG. 3 , an embodiment of the book cover and book stand 100 is shown in an open position. In particular,FIG. 3 illustrates theinterior panel 128 of the book cover andbook stand 100. In general, theinterior panel 128 may be formed from a flexible material, such as a fabric material. Accordingly, the first 112 and second 116 pockets may be formed by suitable stitching of theinterior panel 128. Also shown inFIG. 3 is the relationship of the first 120 and second 124 rigid backing members (shown by dotted lines inFIG. 3 ) with respect to the first 112 and second 116 pockets. In general, the first 120 and second 124 rigid backing members are positioned adjacent thepockets interior panel 128. Acentral portion 304, between the first 120 and second 124 rigid backing members is flexible, to allow the book cover and book stand 100 to be opened and closed. In addition, the flexiblecentral portion 304, which is in an area generally corresponding to the spine of a book held by the book cover and book stand 100, allows books of different thicknesses to be accommodated. - Rigid support members 132 a and 132 b extend from about the bottom edge of the book cover and book stand 100 to a line at or towards the top edge of the book cover and
book stand 100. As shown inFIG. 3 , the rigid support members 132 a and 132 b extend to thelines 172 and 176 respectively. In addition, therigid support members 132 are hinged to the exterior panel of the book cover and book stand 100 atlines 172 and 176. - Also shown in
FIG. 3 are the first 160 and second 164 straps used to keep a book held by the book cover and book stand 100 at a desired page. As illustrated inFIG. 3 , thestraps straps straps book 104 at the desired page. In accordance with a further embodiment of the present invention, thestraps straps book 104 held by the book cover andbook stand 100. In addition to keeping abook 104 at a desired page while the book cover and book stand 100 is open, thestraps book 104 to the last page being viewed when the book cover and book stand 100 is re-opened. Accordingly, thebook 104 is automatically opened to the last page that was being read when the book cover and book stand 100 is re-opened. - With reference now to
FIG. 4 , a book cover and book stand 100 in accordance with embodiments of the present invention, is shown in a side elevation, in an open position. As shown inFIG. 4 , therigid support members 132 hold therigid backing members support surface 108 when the book cover and book stand 100 is in the open position. The angle α between therigid backing members support members 132 is maintained by thetension member 148. - With reference now to
FIG. 5 , a book cover and book stand 100 in accordance with embodiments of the present invention is shown in a side elevation, in a partially closed position. As shown byFIG. 5 , thetension member 148 can be folded between therigid backing members support members 132, to bring thebacking members support members 132 parallel to one another as the book cover and book stand 100 is being closed. Accordingly, thetension member 148 may be formed from a flexible material. As a further example, thetension member 148 can be formed from a rigid material having a central hinge. - With reference now to
FIG. 6 , a book cover and book stand 100 in accordance with embodiments of the present invention is shown in an exterior plan view and in an open position. In particular, theexterior panel 140 andinterconnected compartment 158 are shown inFIG. 6 . As also shown inFIG. 6 , therigid support members 132 extend from a first edge of the book cover and book stand 100 to a line proximate to thehinge 144. In addition, therigid support members 132 do not extend into the flexiblecentral portion 304. Accordingly, therigid support members 132 do not interfere with the ability of the book cover and book stand 100 to accommodatebooks 104 of different thicknesses. Thehinge 144 may be formed by interconnecting an enclosure for therigid support members 132 provided as part of theexterior panel 140 to a surface of or adjacent to theinterior panel 128 across the top edge of thesupport members 132. In accordance with other embodiments of the present invention, thehinge 144 is formed by the enclosure provided by theexterior panel 140 between therigid support member 132 and arigid spacer member 604 In general, thespacer member 604 prevents thesupport member 132 from moving up, away from thehinge 144 when thebook stand 100 is open, and ensures a substantially planarexterior panel 140 surface when thebook cover 100 is closed. For additional security, a seam may be provided between eachrigid support member 132 and thecomplimentary spacer member 604. However, as described in connection with other embodiments of the book cover and book stand, aspacer member 604 is not required, for example where thesupport members 132 are held in position by some other structure. - In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the
handles 152 may be formed from an integral piece of material. Similarly, theclosure members exterior panel 140. - In accordance with embodiments of the present invention, the
rigid backing members rigid support members 132 are formed from a light weight, rigid material, such as plastic, aluminum, or cardboard. In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, therigid panels exterior 140 panels may be formed from one or more pieces of material, stitched together to form the various enclosures and pockets. Stitching may additionally be used to interconnect the interior 128 andexterior 140 panels. Likewise, the carryingstraps 152 andlatch members exterior panel 140 by stitching. Accordingly, various panels and enclosures, such aspanels enclosures tension member 148 may be formed from a textile, cloth, fabric, leather, vinyl, rubber or other material. In accordance with other embodiments, the variousrigid members exterior 140 panels, with a flexible section formed in or interconnecting portions of thepanels central portion 304 of the book stand. - The foregoing discussion of the invention has been presented for purposes of illustration and description. Further, the description is not intended to limit the invention to the form disclosed herein. Consequently, variations and modifications commensurate with the above teachings, within the skill and knowledge of the relevant art, are within the scope of the present invention. The embodiments described hereinabove are further intended to explain the best mode presently known of practicing the invention and to enable others skilled in the art to utilize the invention in such or in other embodiments and with various modifications required by their particular application or use of the invention. It is intended that the appended claims be construed to include the alternative embodiments to the extent permitted by the prior art.
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1. A book stand, comprising:
a tension member;
first and second rigid backing members;
at least a first backing member enclosure;
first and second pockets on a first side of said at least a first backing member enclosure, wherein said first pocket is operable to receive a front cover of a book, and wherein said second pocket is operable to receive a back cover of said book; and
at least a first rigid support member, wherein a first end of said rigid support member is interconnected to said at least a first backing member enclosure, and wherein a second end of said at least a first rigid support member is interconnected to said first backing member enclosure by said tension member.
2. The book stand of claim 1 , further comprising:
a compartment.
3. The book stand of claim 1 , further comprising:
at least a first support member enclosure, wherein a first end of said first support member enclosure is affixed to said first backing member enclosure, and wherein a second end of said first support member is affixed to said tension member.
4. The book stand of claim 1 , wherein said at least a first backing member enclosure comprises first and second pockets for maintaining a position of said first and second rigid backing members with respect to said at least a first backing member enclosure.
5. The book stand of claim 4 , wherein said first and second pockets are separated by a first distance.
6. The book stand of claim 3 , wherein at least one of said tension member, said at least a first backing member enclosure, and said at least a first support member enclosure are formed from a fabric.
7. The book stand of claim 1 , further comprising a first strap positioned across at least a portion of an area defined by said first pocket and a second strap positioned across at least a portion of an area defined by said second pocket, wherein said straps are operable to hold a left hand page and a right hand page of a book respectively.
8. The book stand of claim 7 , wherein said first and second straps are formed from a transparent material.
9. The book stand of claim 1 , further comprising a carrying compartment.
10. The book stand of claim 1 , wherein said rigid support member is interconnected to said backing member enclosure by a hinge member.
11. A combination book stand and book carrying device, comprising:
means for receiving a front cover of a book;
means for receiving a back cover of the book; and
means for supporting the book at a first angle, wherein in a first position said means for selectively supporting supports the book at said first angle, and wherein in a second position said means for supporting are substantially parallel to at least one of said means for receiving said front cover and said means for receiving a back cover.
12. The device of claim 11 , further comprising:
compartment means.
13. The device of claim 11 , further comprising:
means for limiting a position of said means for supporting the book.
14. The device of claim 11 , further comprising:
first means for stiffening associated with said means for receiving a front cover;
second means for stiffening associated with said means for receiving a back cover.
15. The device of claim 11 , further comprising:
carrying means.
16. The device of claim 12 , further comprising closure means, wherein said device operates as a book cover and purse when said closure means are secured.
17. A method for holding a book, comprising:
receiving front and back covers of a book in first and second pockets respectively;
placing a first edge of each of said first and second pockets adjacent a support surface;
supporting said first and second pockets at a distance from said first edge with a rigid support, wherein an end of said rigid support is adjacent said support surface, and wherein said rigid support is not parallel to said first and second pockets; and
providing a compartment integral to said book cover operable to carry items other than said book.
18. The method of claim 17 , further comprising:
maintaining said book open to a desired page;
positioning said rigid support substantially parallel to said first and second pockets; and
closing said book, wherein said front and back covers of said book continue to be received by said first and second pockets.
19. The method of claim 17 , further comprising:
after said receiving, closing said book; and
after said closing, opening said book, wherein said book is opened to said desired page.
20. The method of claim 19 , further comprising:
placing said first edge of each of said first and second pockets on said support surface;
positioning said rigid support at an angle to said first and second pockets; and
placing an end of said rigid support surface adjacent said support surface, wherein said book is held at an angle to said support surface.
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