Adjustable reading and viewing support apparatus and method
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- US · United States
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HAYNES DEBRA
- Publication Date
- 2008-04-17
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable · inactive patent
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Abstract
Description
[0001] This invention claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 850,974 filed Oct. 11, 2006, the entire contents of which is expressly incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] This invention relates generally to a positionally adjustable support for books and other objects that provide a source of information or entertainment.DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ART
[0003] When reading for prolonged periods of time, persons continually change positions, slightly or drastically, requiring that the position of the reading material be adjusted as well, such that a comfortable focal length and orientation of the reading material to the eyes is maintained. When holding a book with the hands, such positional adjustment occurs naturally and without thought. But there are situations in which a reading position can become uncomfortable, or even not possible. Such is the case when a person, lying on his / her back and holding a book above the head, quickly develops fatigu...