Bookmark

Abstract

To provide a bookmark that allows you to quickly find a book you are reading on a bookshelf, decorate the bookshelf, and can be used for book advertising POP.SOLUTION: The disclosed bookmark has a decoration part (2) from a body part (1) that is sandwiched between pages of a book through an arm part (3), and the arm part (3) can be folded using a folding (6) installed. As a result, it is possible to visually recognize, from the spine side, design of a part of the bookmark that cannot be visually recognized from the spine side originally.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 11

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This invention can be used as a bookmark to record the progress of reading by inserting it into a book, and also functions as a decoration when the book is displayed on a bookshelf or as an advertisement linked to the book, since the design on the decorative part at the top faces the spine of the book. [Background technology]

[0002] Traditionally, bookmarks are sheet-like objects made of paper or other materials that are placed under the current page when you stop reading and close the book, allowing you to quickly turn to the next page when you resume reading.However, when storing the book on a bookshelf, even if part of the bookmark protrudes from the top of the book, it is only viewed from the side, so even if the bookmark is elaborately designed, its presence is diminished.

[0003] For the same reason, bookmarks are not useful for finding the book you are currently reading on a bookshelf filled with books.

[0004] On the other hand, in bookstores and other places, advertising POPs for specific books are sometimes placed on bookshelves, but because the books on the shelves have a certain degree of fluidity, there is a problem in that the positional relationship between the book and the advertising POP is not stable. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] This invention solves the above-mentioned problems by creating a bookmark with a decorative part that extends from the sheet-like part of the book that is sandwiched between the pages of the book via an arm part, which is assembled three-dimensionally and can be viewed from the spine of the book either as a flat surface or as a curved, three-dimensional object that bends and curves.The purpose of this invention is to enable the bookmark to be used as a decoration on a bookshelf, as a marker for a book that is currently being read, or as a POP that can be placed directly on books in a bookstore. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to achieve the above object, the first aspect of the present invention is This bookmark has one or more decorative parts extending from a sheet-like main body that is sandwiched between the pages of a book via an arm part, and the decorative parts have a flat surface facing the spine of the book, or a bent and curved surface.

[0007] With this configuration, when a book with the bookmark sandwiched in it is displayed on a bookshelf, the decorative part makes it easier for a reader to recognize the presence of the bookmark, and if the decorative part protrudes further toward the reader than the spine of the book, the structure can be made even more conspicuous.

[0008] A second embodiment of the present invention has engaging portions that engage with each other on the base end side and the tip end side that sandwich the decorative portion.

[0009] With this configuration, the engaging portions engage with each other, causing the extending portion to bend or curve to form a ring-shaped portion including the decorative portion, and the decorative portion can be maintained in a position facing to the side when viewed from the main body portion, and toward the spine if the bookmark is placed on a book.

[0010] In a third aspect of the present invention, one of the engaging portions is a slit, and the other is a protrusion inserted into the slit.

[0011] According to this configuration, the second configuration can be easily formed by inserting the protrusion into the slit.

[0012] In a fourth embodiment of the present invention, fold lines are provided so that the angles of the connecting portions between the main body portion and the decorative portion and the arm portion can be adjusted.

[0013] With this configuration, the angle of the connection between the main body and the decorative part and arm part can be changed, and the shape can be changed so that the design of the decorative part can be seen not only in the direction of the spine but also, for example, when the book is placed in the direction of the cover.

[0014] In a fifth embodiment of the present invention, the decorative portion has a contour shape that resembles a character.

[0015] With this configuration, when the bookmark is placed, it is possible to create the effect of the character being present above the book and in the space around it.

[0016] In a sixth embodiment of the present invention, the flat surface has a substantially "U"-shaped notch.

[0017] With this configuration, one or more book pages can be sandwiched into the roughly "U" shaped notch, which prevents the bookmark itself from sinking and keeps its vertical position fixed, allowing the decorative part to be set at the intended height.

[0018] In a seventh embodiment of the present invention, a memo section for writing memos is printed on the decorative portion.

[0019] According to this configuration, by writing characters in the memo section, it can be used as a so-called handwritten POP by inserting it into a book.

[0020] In an eighth aspect of the present invention, a plurality of decorative portions are provided extending from the main body portion.

[0021] This configuration allows the design to stand out more than when there is a single decorative part, and also allows for a more three-dimensional presentation.

[0022] The ninth embodiment of the present invention is a method of use, in which advertising information is printed or written on the decorative portion.

[0023] According to this usage, it can be used as a book advertising POP. [Effects of the Invention]

[0024] As described above, according to the present invention, bookmarks decorate bookshelves, creating a space even when you are not reading, and allowing you to quickly remember which book you are currently reading.Furthermore, by using bookmarks in the field of advertising in bookstores, pinpointed and effective advertising effects can be expected. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0025] [Figure 1] 1 is a development view of the first and second embodiments of the bookmark of the present invention; [Figure 2] This is a perspective view of the bookmark made by assembling the development diagram of Figure 1. [Figure 3] This is a development view of another embodiment of the first and second forms of the bookmark of the present invention. In this example, the decorative part has two projections and two slits in the engagement part, which provides greater strength. [Figure 4] This is a perspective view of the bookmark made by assembling the developments of Figure 3. [Figure 5] This is a development view of another embodiment of the first and second forms of the bookmark of the present invention. In this example, the decorative part has a curved structure. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the bookmark assembled from the developments of FIG. [Figure 7] 10A and 10B are development views of the fourth, fifth, and sixth embodiments of the bookmark of the present invention. [Figure 8] 8 is a perspective view of the bookmark assembled from the developments of FIG. [Figure 9] This is a front view (spine direction) of an example of a bookmark created by assembling the development diagram of Figure 7. [Figure 10] 10 is a perspective view of an example of the installation of the fourth embodiment of the bookmark of the present invention. a) The state in which the decorative part faces the spine, b) The state in which the decorative part faces the cover. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of an example of the sixth embodiment of the bookmark of the present invention when the pages are opened. [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of an example of installation of the seventh embodiment of the bookmark of the present invention. [Figure 13]8th embodiment of the bookmark of the present invention a. Development view b. Perspective view c. Front view [Figure 14] Example 1 of the eighth embodiment of the bookmark of the present invention: a. Development view; b. Perspective view; c. Front view. [Figure 15] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of an example of installation of the ninth embodiment of the bookmark of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Example]

[0026] Figure 1 is a development view of a bookmark according to one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 is a perspective view of the same bookmark. The illustrated bookmark has a fold line (6) extending from the arm (3) to the decorative part (2). By bending this, the protrusion (4) can be engaged with the slit (5), resulting in the decorative part (2) facing 90 degrees relative to the surface of the bookmark body (1). [Example]

[0027] Figure 3 is a development view of a bookmark according to another embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 is a perspective view of the same bookmark. The difference from Figures 1 and 2 is that this embodiment has two sets of engaging protrusions (4) and slits (5). With this embodiment, the arm portion has two overlapping members in the completed form, which is expected to increase the strength of the arm portion (3) compared to the embodiment of Figures 1 and 2. [Example]

[0028] Figure 5 is a development view of a bookmark according to another embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6 is a perspective view of an example of how the bookmark is installed. In this example, the decorative part (2) is assembled as a curved three-dimensional object. [Example]

[0029] Figure 7 is a development view of a bookmark according to another embodiment of the present invention. Figure 8 is a perspective view of the same bookmark. The differences from Figures 1 and 2 are that it has a fold line (8) for adjusting the angle of the arm and a roughly "U"-shaped notch (7).

[0030] Figure 9 is a front view of the bookmark when used with a book 9. Figure 10 is a perspective view of an example of two pieces installed to illustrate the movability of the decorative part 2 of the bookmark.

[0031] The arm angle adjustment crease (8) allows the orientation of the entire decorative part (2) to be changed to either the spine or cover direction, so that the design of the decorative part (2) can be seen even when the book is displayed with the cover facing out.

[0032] Also, even when storing it in a normal bookshelf, by fine-tuning the angle using the folding rule (8) for adjusting the angle of the arm part, it is possible to place the decorative part (2) in a preferred position regardless of which page of the book the bookmark is placed on.

[0033] Figure 11 is a perspective view of an example of how the bookmark can be set up when the book is open. By placing one or more pages of the book in the roughly "U"-shaped slit (7), the entire bookmark can be prevented from sinking and the decorative part (2) can be fixed in place. [Example]

[0034] Figure 12 is a front view of a bookmark according to another embodiment of the present invention when used with a book 9. In this embodiment, a memo section is printed on the decorative part 2, allowing for handwritten notes. [Example]

[0035] 13 and 14 are development views of a bookmark according to another embodiment of the present invention. (a) is a perspective view, (b) is an oblique view, and (c) is a front view of an installation example seen from the spine direction. Each of the perspective view (b) and front view (c) shows a state in which two decorative parts (2) extend from the main body part (1), and both decorative parts are facing the spine direction.

[0036] In these examples, when used on a book and viewed from the spine side, multiple decorative parts overlap three-dimensionally from front to back, creating depth and creating an atmospheric design. [Example]

[0037] 15 is a perspective view of an example of a bookmark installation according to another embodiment of the present invention. By printing or writing advertising information on the decorative part (2), it can be used as an advertising POP for a book. [Explanation of symbols]

[0038] 1 Main body (the part that is inserted between the pages of a book) 2 Decorative part 3 Arm section 4 Engagement part / projection part 5 Engagement part / slit 6 Folding lines for assembling decorative parts 7. Roughly "U" shaped notch 8 Folding crease for adjusting the arm angle 9. Any Book

Claims

1. A bookmark to be used between the pages of a book, a sheet-like main body; a sheet-like extension portion extending from the main body portion, the extension portion includes, at least in part, a decorative portion that is exposed to the outside of the book that sandwiches the main body portion; A bookmark in which the decorative portion faces the side of the main body portion by bending or curving the extension portion.

2. The bookmark of claim 1, wherein the extension portion extends laterally from the head of the main body portion and has engaging portions at the base end and tip end sides of the decorative portion that engage with each other, and the engaging portions engage with each other to bend or curve the extension portion to form a ring-shaped portion that includes the decorative portion, thereby maintaining the orientation of the decorative portion facing to the side.

3. The bookmark according to claim 2 , wherein one of the engaging portions is a slit and the other is a protrusion inserted into the slit.

4. The bookmark according to claim 2 , wherein the extension has a crease on the base end side, and can be bent at the crease at a desired angle.

5. The bookmark according to claim 1 , wherein the decorative portion has an outline shape that resembles a character.

6. 5. The bookmark according to claim 1, wherein the main body has a substantially U-shaped notch that holds an upper edge of the book page to prevent the main body from sinking.

7. 5. The bookmark according to claim 1, wherein the decorative portion has a memo section printed thereon for writing memos.

8. Further provided is another sheet-shaped extension portion extending from the main body portion, the other extension portion includes, at least in part, another decorative portion that is exposed to the outside of the book that sandwiches the main body portion; The bookmark according to claim 1 , wherein the other decorative portion faces a side of the main body portion by bending or curving the other extension portion.

9. A method of using the bookmark according to any one of claims 1 to 4, comprising: A method of using a bookmark, in which advertising information is printed or written on the decorative portion, thereby using the bookmark as an advertising POP for the book.

Images