Convertable, multi-use book rest

a multi-use, book rest technology, applied in the field of books, can solve the problems of bulky type, cumbersome management, general difficulty in managing, etc., and achieve the effect of doubling the functionality, facilitating removal, and maximum support strength and ease of movemen

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-02-21
ORR LARRY MORRISON
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[0013]FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the book rest open, so that it could be clipped over the back of a chair or pew, easily removed by lifting the book rest off the back of the chair or pew and folding the legs in allowing the top to drop closed naturally, secured by the hook and loop material. Then the clips could be stowed and the unit transported without obstruction.
[0014]FIG. 4 is an xray view of the top body of the book rest that is portable, showing the attachment of the steel rod legs (item #5) and how they fit into the formed tabs (item #6) strategically placed so as to provide maximum support strength and ease of movement. The raised portion of the underside also shows the attachment area for the hook and loop material (item #10) used to secure the top panel to the bottom panel when the unit is to be closed. The mounting hooks (item #1) are also shown in the open or usable position. They are under coil spring tension (item #2) allowing easy movement to the stowed position (item #3).
[0015]FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the book rest showing all pertinent dimensions in the upright usable configuration, open as normal. Picture (imagine) the unit upside down, but with the clips opened and now used to hold and support a flat board such as an white eraser board, flip chart, or painting canvas, turning this book rest into an easel for presentations or art work, doubling it's functionality from book rest to easel.

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Most other devices of this type have typically been bulky, cumbersome, and generally difficult to manage.

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[0016]Referring to FIGS. 1 and 4 of the drawings, in the flat or stowed position, the invention is seen to have a flat surface (8) for the resting of any media to be read or displayed, being kept in place by the lower raised extension of material (9) and the medias tendency to slide down the face of the invention. Near the top of the flat surface there is another raised extension (11) for the purpose of resting writing instruments or any other items to be used in the course of marking up or making notes on said media. In this stowed position the invention can be propped up on any flat surface such as a table, or placed on a persons lap to be functional as a book rest.

[0017]Referring to FIGS. 2 and 4 of the drawings, in the open or second useable position, the invention is seen to have another flat surface (7) that now is extended toward the rear and retained by drop-down support legs (5) one on each side. Now the invention can be utilized as an angled book rest or display sitting on...

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The purpose of the introduction of the new “HIS REST” book rest is to bring to the present and the future the most advanced book rest of our day. In the past book rests have been cumbersome and awkward, not providing ease of use and multitasking usability.
“HIS REST” book rest can be used flat, on a table or lap, or opened it can sit on any flat surface and hold any material to be viewed, up at an angle suitable for the comfort of the person viewing. It can also be “hung” on the back of any flat or curved seat or bench, giving the user a hands free book rest at a comfortable viewing level.
This book rest opened and turned upside down, becomes an easel of many uses, such as displaying photos, art, or flip-charts used in meeting presentations.
The versatility of this particular book rest make it a formidable replacement for all prior art of its nature!

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FOREIGN APPLICATION PRIORITY DATA[0001]Not applicable.REFERENCES CITED456089July 1891Harrison248 / 4521899404February, 1933White4116414September, 1978Robertson248 / 4514553728November, 1985Corsello248 / 452D327172June, 1992PaganoD6 / 3125855329January, 1999Pagano248 / 4515893546April, 1999Renfroe248 / 451FEDERAL SPONSORED R&D[0002]Not Applicable.SEQUENCE LISTING, TABLES, COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING COMPACT DISC APPENDIX[0003]Not Applicable.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004]1. Technical Field[0005]This invention relates to books and / or other media, that in order to be read and / or marked up hands free, can be placed upon this invention and will be at an incline angle so as to be easily viewed. A book rest is typically situated on a table, lap, or other flat horizontal surface.[0006]2. Description of Prior Art[0007]Book and media holders of this type have relied on a variety of useful constructions for supporting a book or papers in an upstanding position so that they can be easily read without holdin...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47B97/04
CPCA47B23/042
Inventor ORR, LARRY MORRISON
Owner ORR LARRY MORRISON
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