Convertable, multi-use book rest

Abstract

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!

Description

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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Benefits of technology

[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.

Problems solved by technology

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

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